Go Ju Tou

$1,676.00
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The Go Ju Tou (五重塔 / Gojū-tō) stone lantern, also known as a pagoda-style or five-tiered lantern, is a majestic and ornate representation of traditional Japanese architecture inspired by multi-storied pagodas (tō) found at temples.This impressive design features five stacked tiers (each resembling a miniaturized pagoda roof), creating a tall, elegant silhouette that echoes the grand five-story pagodas of historic Japanese temples. Typically assembled from multiple hand-carved granite pieces (often 10–13 or more sections) that interlock securely without mortar, it includes:

A solid base for stability
Tiered platforms and roofs with graceful, upturned eaves
Multiple light compartments (hibukuro) allowing gentle candlelight or low-voltage illumination from several levels
A decorative finial (hōju) crowning the top

The multi-tiered form imparts a sense of vertical harmony, spiritual elevation, and timeless grandeur—far more formal and dramatic than simpler garden lanterns like Yukimi styles. It serves as a striking focal point in larger landscapes, symbolizing Buddhist cosmology and architectural reverence.

Sizes : The listed sizes available are measured as the overall height of the lantern and approximate weights are included below:

6' Height, 460lbs.

8' height, 1100 lbs

Stone: This lantern is available in grey granite

Shipping: Shipping is not free—due to the size, weight, and nature of our genuine stone lanterns and garden imports, we use professional freight services for safe delivery.For a competitive, accurate quote tailored to your location (residential or business address), please contact us directly. We'll provide details including estimated costs, transit time, and any applicable accessorial fees (such as liftgate service, which is often required for residential deliveries or locations without a loading dock/forklift).All shipments depart fully insured from our warehouse in Detroit, Michigan, with liftgate service included as standard where needed to ensure secure unloading and timely arrival.Have questions about shipping, delivery options, or your specific quote? Reach out anytime to erin@rockgardenimports.com (mailto:erin@rockgardenimports.com)—we're happy to help!