Japanese Landsape Gardening 
GATEWAYS. 
Plate X gives gates and gateways. Every garden is pro¬ 
vided with different forms of entrances. These forms vary ac¬ 
cording to the size, style, and nature of the garden. The site 
of a gateway is always carefully chosen. 
GARDEN BRIDGES. 
Plate XI illustrates different kinds of garden bridges. 
Some of them are made of stone, while others are formed by 
rock-work, with earth on them. It is not intended to give a 
quick access over a water course, but rather to add an attrac¬ 
tion to a garden. It equally serves to allow a pleasant view of 
the pond and stream beneath to those who may stroll over it. 
SUMMER HOUSES—ARBORS. 
A large garden is invariably provided with one or more 
summer houses or arbors, constructed on a hill or other emi¬ 
nence. From the summer house usually a charming view can 
be obtained of the garden. Different types are given in Plate 
XII. They vary from the simple to a very artistic construc¬ 
tion, with floors, doors, and windows. The Japanese denounce 
geometrical regularity, as it is always thought to vitiate the 
taste. 
