{"product_id":"10421346861356","title":"Japanese Isseki Gorinto – Okazaki Nakame Granite Five-Element Pagoda","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .sjz-body{\n    font-size: 16px;\n    line-height: 1.85;\n    letter-spacing: 0.1px;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-body h2{\n    font-size: 24px;\n    margin: 0 0 0.6em;\n    line-height: 1.25;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-body p{\n    margin: 0 0 1em;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-body ul{\n    margin: 0 0 1.1em;\n    padding-left: 1.2em;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-body a{\n    text-decoration: underline;\n    text-underline-offset: 2px;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-table{\n    width: 100%;\n    border-collapse: collapse;\n    border: 1px solid #555;\n    margin: 0.9em 0 1.4em;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-table th,\n  .sjz-table td{\n    border: 1px solid #555;\n    padding: 8px 10px;\n    vertical-align: top;\n  }\n\n  .sjz-table th{\n    font-weight: 700;\n    text-align: left;\n    width: 38%;\n    background: rgba(127,127,127,0.12);\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"sjz-body\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e This listing is for one handcrafted Japanese granite Isseki Gorinto made from Okazaki Nakame Stone. The photos show the actual item currently in stock, so please review them carefully for the stone texture, mineral pattern, carving, shape, and natural variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eIsseki Gorinto\u003c\/strong\u003e is made from Japanese granite quarried in the Okazaki region of Aichi Prefecture, Japan. It is a new 2026 model handcrafted by Kondo Stoneworks Co., Ltd., a Japanese stonemason workshop established in 1913.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe complete Gorinto form is carved from a single block of granite, from the lower earth section to the upper void section. This single-piece construction gives the stone a compact yet substantial presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"sjz-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIsseki Gorinto \/ One-Stone Five-Element Pagoda\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOkazaki Nakame Stone\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese Granite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOkazaki region, Aichi Prefecture, Japan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKondo Stoneworks Co., Ltd.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWorkshop\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJapanese stonemason workshop established in 1913\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel Year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStyle\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTraditional Japanese Isseki Gorinto\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFinish\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHand-shaped and hand-finished natural granite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eStructure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle-piece stone carving\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePlacement\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable for Japanese gardens, bonsai displays, indoor display, and sheltered outdoor placement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShipping\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShips from Japan with tracking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew 2026 model \/ In stock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ctable class=\"sjz-table\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eHeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9.06 in \/ 23 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWidth\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.54 in \/ 9 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.54 in \/ 9 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.60 lb \/ 3.445 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Isseki Gorinto\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Gorinto is handcrafted from a single block of natural Japanese granite. The stone is first cut from raw material, and the outline is then carefully shaped and finished by experienced Japanese stoneworkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTraditional stone Gorinto are usually assembled from several separate stone sections. A smaller Gorinto carved as one continuous piece of stone is known as an \u003cstrong\u003eIsseki Gorinto\u003c\/strong\u003e, meaning a “one-stone Gorinto.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the square lower section to the uppermost form, the entire silhouette is created from one block of granite. Producing the complete form in a single stone requires careful control of balance, proportion, and the transitions between each section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 9.06 in \/ 23 cm tall and weighing 7.60 lb \/ 3.445 kg, this piece is compact in size while retaining the solid weight and grounded appearance of natural granite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Five Elements of a Gorinto\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe distinctive form of a Gorinto is traditionally composed of five geometric sections associated with the five elements of Buddhist cosmology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEarth\u003c\/strong\u003e – represented by the square lower section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater\u003c\/strong\u003e – represented by the rounded section above it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFire\u003c\/strong\u003e – represented by the triangular or pyramidal section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWind\u003c\/strong\u003e – represented by the curved upper section\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoid\u003c\/strong\u003e – represented by the topmost form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTogether, the five sections create the characteristic Gorinto silhouette and express a traditional Buddhist concept of the elements that make up the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHistory of the Isseki Gorinto\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGorinto have long been used in Japan as Buddhist stone monuments and memorial objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSingle-stone Isseki Gorinto were commonly seen from around the Muromachi period through the early Edo period. Historical examples were often used as memorial stones and grave markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is newly made in 2026. It is not an antique, but it preserves the recognizable form of the traditional Japanese Isseki Gorinto in a compact handcrafted stone piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Kondo Stoneworks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKondo Stoneworks Co., Ltd. is a Japanese stonemason workshop established in 1913.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop continues the tradition of shaping natural stone directly by cutting, carving, and finishing solid material rather than producing molded or cast replicas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Isseki Gorinto is carefully made from natural granite by skilled stoneworkers. Small differences in edges, surface texture, mineral patterns, and carved details are part of the individual character of a handcrafted stone piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Okazaki Nakame Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOkazaki Nakame Stone is a granitic stone from the Okazaki region of Aichi Prefecture, Japan. Okazaki is one of Japan’s traditional stoneworking areas, known for stone lanterns, Buddhist stone figures, garden ornaments, monuments, and other carved stone products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeologically, Okazaki Nakame Stone can be described as Late Cretaceous granite formed approximately 70 to 80 million years ago. Magma deep underground cooled slowly and solidified, allowing visible mineral crystals to develop within the granite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis natural mineral structure gives the stone its distinctive grain and subtle variations in appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eNatural Granite Characteristics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural granite is not visually uniform. Each piece has its own grain, mineral distribution, tone, and surface character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmall dark areas may include naturally occurring biotite or iron-bearing minerals. Dark specks, lighter mineral areas, subtle color changes, and fine grain variations are natural characteristics of granite and are not stains or defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review the photos carefully to see the actual stone surface and mineral pattern of this individual item.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional Japanese Isseki Gorinto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarved from one continuous piece of natural granite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from Okazaki Nakame Stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapanese granite from the Okazaki region of Aichi Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted by Kondo Stoneworks Co., Ltd.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKondo stone workshop established in 1913\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew 2026 model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional five-element Gorinto form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid 7.60 lb \/ 3.445 kg natural stone construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for Japanese gardens, bonsai displays, and contemplative spaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActual in-stock item shown in the listing photos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eIdeas for Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it beside a bonsai as a traditional Japanese stone accent.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd it to a Japanese garden or natural stone arrangement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay it among moss, gravel, plants, or other garden stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse it in a meditation or contemplative space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it on a stable shelf, stand, or entryway display.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine it with a stone lantern or other Japanese garden features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlease Review the Photos\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe photos show the actual item currently in stock. Natural stone varies in grain, color, mineral pattern, surface texture, and carved appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlease review the photos carefully before purchase, including the overall proportions, five-element form, stone surface, mineral specks, carved edges, and natural variations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIsseki Gorinto ×1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtective packing for international shipping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease handle the stone carefully during unpacking and setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace it on a stable, level surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndoor or sheltered outdoor placement is recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf placed outdoors, rain, sunlight, weather, and time may gradually change the appearance of the stone surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean gently with a soft brush or dry cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid detergents, acids, bleach, and harsh chemicals.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDifferences in grain, tone, mineral specks, carved texture, and surface appearance are normal characteristics of natural granite.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Duties\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShips from Japan with tracking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach order is packed carefully to help reduce the risk of damage during international delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease review the photos before purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImport duties, taxes, and related fees, if any, are the buyer’s responsibility.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Store\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJapanstones.shop connects Japanese stone craftsmanship with gardens, landscapes, and cultural spaces around the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWe ship carefully selected Japanese stone and craft items from Japan to customers overseas. 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