“Stone of Worship (Reihai-seki or Hai-seki).—Generally placed near a sacred stone, such as the ‘Stone of the Two Deities,’ and at some point in the front of a garden, to form a station from which the best view may be obtained. It is a broad, flat stone, upon which one stands in a posture of veneration.
“Waiting Stone (Hikae-seki).—The name given to a ‘Standing Stone,’ more or less conical in shape, placed in the foreground of a garden.
“View-receiving Stone (Shozo-seki).—The meaning of which term is not quite clear. It probably indicates a point from which the finest prospect of the garden can be had.
“View-completing Stone (Taito-seki).—Probably referring to the importance of this stone in the distant view.
“Distancing Rock (Mikoshi-Iwa).—A rock partly hidden behind a hill, or placed in some shady part of the background, and intended to increase the idea of distance in a garden.
“Peeping Stone (Nozoki-ishi).—A stone screened partially from view by shrubs and trees.
“Wine-cup Stone (Sakazuki-ishi).—So named from its supposed resemblance in shape to a Japanese wine-cup.
“Wayside Stone (Dokio-seki).—Situated on the side of a real or imaginary pathway, and suitable for resting upon.
“Passing-on Stone (Koro-seki).—Placed at
