Granite Lanterns

At Koi Water Garden, we are able to offer competitive prices on not only high quality koi, but also on related goods such as genuine Japanese carved granite lanterns. All are authentic Japanese designs, manufactured in Japan.

last updated 12th March 2010

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The Old Rectory, Risborough Rd
Gt Kimble, Nr Aylesbury
Bucks   HP17 0XS
Phone/Fax 01844 342390

These top quality Japanese lanterns are carved from solid salt & pepper granite, The quality of carving and manufacture is such that we promise that once seen, you will never look at another 'moulded concrete' imitation at a garden centre!  All lanterns are made to authentic Japanese designs which can still be seen today at temples all over Japan.  Handling these lanterns may require more than one person, as some weigh up to 400kgs, although all come in separate pieces and can therefore be moved much more easily.

The Kasuga has a Pagoda style 'kasa' or hat and a side panel featuring the image of a deer. Kasuga lanterns are usually placed in a prominent position near a gate, entrance or path intersection.  They are named after an ancient Kasuga shrine in Nara, Japan.

The Kasuga is carved from salt & pepper grey granite and are available in 4 different heights, to suit the type and size of garden and location. They are pre-drilled for lighting cables to be fitted.

The Rankei lantern is usually sited to overlook the waters edge to create a beautiful reflected image in the water. It features an offset base with square curved lantern support, lantern base, hexagonal lantern with diagonal lattice work, roof piece and cap. Not drilled for cables. The Rankei features intricate and beautiful carved granite window frames in the lantern head and cap and would be perfect located near the edge of a pond or stream.

The Rokkaku-Yukimi is a snow viewing lantern, the upturned corners of the roof section help to capture the snowfall, and these lanterns are typically used near ponds or streams. Drilled for electric cable.  This is one of the most ornate lanterns, with exquisitely carved lattice window frames an lantern base

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The Kansyuji lantern has a traditional wooden window. It features a plain design with rectangular curved roof and capping. Drilled for electric cables.

The Kodai-Yukimi is square legged traditional snow viewing lantern featuring a plain design with wooden framed windows in a hexagonal body, with roof and capping piece. Drilled for electric cables

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One of the oldest known styles of Japanese lantern first produced in the Momyana period by warlord Furata Oribe. This is a classic planted lantern with no base stone, featuring a carved Buddha on the pedestal. Drilled for electric cables.

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This large and impressive lantern is a classic ancient 'tachi-gata' or pedestal type lantern and is used at Buddhist temples as a guardian to the entrance. Also seen at the entrance of many traditional tea gardens.

The Kotoji lantern has twin legs that are said to resemble the tuning forks of the Japanese musical instrument the Koto. Usually one leg is placed in the water and one in the surrounding ground contrasting the differences between land and water. Not drilled for cables.

The Miyoshi and Mishi-Shrube classic Japanese guide stones are normally placed at entrances to a pathway.  Both these guide stones come predrilled for light fittings to be installed and with wooden window frames which can be lined with Shoji paper if required. The Mishi-Shrube comes with an opaque acrylic window panel as standard.

An elegant Japanese guide stone carved from solid granite of Ikekomi-gata "buried" style of lantern. . Usually placed in an entrance to a path or along the path or at an intersection.

The lantern has a unusual square stepped pedestal design with three sided wood and acrylic window with granite roof section in salt & pepper  granite. Drilled for lighting cable (800 high when buried)

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