Go into the World of Japanese Stone Lantern

Have you ever heard of Japanese Stone Lantern?  It is a type of lantern that could be used as a decorative sculpture in the garden with a specific style.

Carefully look at these pictures to feel the style.

We will focus on more detailed information about it so that we could better appreciate the elegant sculpture.

First let’s get to know the components of a Japanese stone lantern are from top to bottom. There are mainly six parts of a traditional Japanese lantern; jewel, receiving flower, umbrella, fire sack, central platform and post. Check the picture and explanation below to know them well.

A. Hōshu (literally jewel)

The onion-shaped part at the very top.

B. Ukebana (literally receiving flower)

The lotus-shaped support of the hōshu.

C. Kasa ( literally umbrella)

A conical or pyramidal umbrella covering the fire box. 

D. Hibukuro (literally fire sack)

The fire box where the fire is lit.

E. Chūdai (literally central platform)

The platform for the fire box.

F. Sao ( literally post)

The post, typically oriented vertically and either circular or square in cross-section, possibly with a corresponding "belt" near its middle.

There are different types of Japanese stone lantern, such as Kasuga-dōrō (春日灯籠) , Yukimi-dōrō (雪見燈籠), Oribe-dōrō (織部灯籠),

Kasuga-dōrō (春日灯籠) has a large shape and a strong presence.  

It is characterized by the long pole and the high position of the fire bag that lights the lamp.

Yukimi-dōrō (雪見燈籠) 

It is a gorgeous lantern with an open hat.  

The umbrella is very functional and can be placed on the water's edge to illuminate the surface of the water.  

Therefore, yukimi lanterns are often placed by the water.  It is popular for its unique appearance and is often placed in a garden without water. 

How unique and beautiful these lanterns are! Imagine that a Japanese lantern is placed in our garden. What would you feel? In the day time it is a sculpture that could decorate the garden. In the night, warm glows it makes can make us feel peaceful and happy.

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Written By Jae Chi