Daikaku-ji's pagoda stands on the pond's northern shore.

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   Designed by the court painter Kose-no-Kanaoka (巨勢金岡) or possibly the artist Kudara-no-Kawanari (百済河成 782-853), the pond was inspired by Dongting Lake (洞庭湖) in China.

   The entire gardens were landscaped to be enjoyed from boats on the pond.

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