Crane Rock

Crane Rock

Japan is an island surrounded by water, this places significance on islands in Japanese gardens. Both the crane and turtle in Japanese mythology represent longevity, with the crane believed to live 10,000 years. Looking from the pier, one can see the two across the pond near the lantern made out of rocks perfectly placed to give the shape of the creatures. 


There are multiple crane islands throughout the ponds. The male crane, in the Koi Pond, consists of one vertical rock and one horizontal. The female cranes are represented by two domed rock formations.