ryouanjigaki　龍安寺垣
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A type of bamboo fence used at Ryouanji 龍安寺, a Zen temple in Kyoto. It is characterized by thick split bamboo that cross diagonally to form a diamond pattern. These are secured by a base made of two heavy split bamboo pieces and a top rail of split bamboo that has a larger diameter than the cross-members. The rail is crowned with a coping of heavy split bamboo. The fence height varies from between 45.5cm-90cm. The bamboo used is a common type called madake 真竹.
　
Ryouanji 龍安寺 (Kyoto)
Ryouanji 龍安寺 (Kyoto)

　
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*hishigaki 菱垣　
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