Tome-ishi (stop stone) or Sekimori-ishi (boundary stone) is used in Japanese gardens to mark areas that are private, off limits to visitors.

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Location: Zuihoin, subtemple of Daitokuji Rinzai Zen temple, Kyoto, Japan
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