Garden stones in Japanese gardens represent mountains. They have the following roles.
'Keiseki':
![](https://dashu-jp.com/en/wp-content/themes/dashu_en/assets/imgs/parallax/stone1.png)
Stones that decorate the garden. The main tateishi", lower "yokoishi", and even lower "fuseki" are combined to balance the entire garden. "
![](https://dashu-jp.com/en/wp-content/themes/dashu_en/assets/imgs/parallax/stone1.png)
'Keiseki':
Stones that decorate the garden. The main tateishi", lower "yokoishi", and even lower "fuseki" are combined to balance the entire garden. "
![](https://dashu-jp.com/en/wp-content/themes/dashu_en/assets/imgs/parallax/stone1-1.png)
![](https://dashu-jp.com/en/wp-content/themes/dashu_en/assets/imgs/parallax/stone1-1.png)
'Lanterns':
![](https://dashu-jp.com/en/wp-content/themes/dashu_en/assets/imgs/parallax/stone2.png)
A lighting device to illuminate a garden made of stones. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes.
![](https://dashu-jp.com/en/wp-content/themes/dashu_en/assets/imgs/parallax/stone2.png)
'Lanterns':
A lighting device to illuminate a garden made of stones. They come in a variety of sizes and shapes.
![](https://dashu-jp.com/en/wp-content/themes/dashu_en/assets/imgs/parallax/stone2-1.png)
![](https://dashu-jp.com/en/wp-content/themes/dashu_en/assets/imgs/parallax/stone2-1.png)
"Water Bowl/Tsukubai:
![](https://dashu-jp.com/en/wp-content/themes/dashu_en/assets/imgs/parallax/stone3.png)
A stone for storing water to purify your hands before entering the tea room.
![](https://dashu-jp.com/en/wp-content/themes/dashu_en/assets/imgs/parallax/stone3.png)
"Water Bowl/Tsukubai:
A stone for storing water to purify your hands before entering the tea room.
"Stepping Stones":
![](https://dashu-jp.com/en/wp-content/themes/dashu_en/assets/imgs/parallax/stone4.png)
A stone placed for walking in the garden.
![](https://dashu-jp.com/en/wp-content/themes/dashu_en/assets/imgs/parallax/stone4.png)
"Kutsudaishi":
![](https://dashu-jp.com/en/wp-content/themes/dashu_en/assets/imgs/parallax/stone5.png)
A stone used to take off one's shoes to enter a room.
![](https://dashu-jp.com/en/wp-content/themes/dashu_en/assets/imgs/parallax/stone5.png)