Choosing Carved Granite:
Carved granite lanterns, basins and sculptures are one the most recognized and visually stimulating element in a Japanese garden. Granite is a very dense, durable and hard natural stone. Items carved from granite will last a life time and many times passed on for many generations to come, thus when choosing granite select only high quality granite that is carved with high quality workmanship.     

Choosing A Size:
Choose a size that is appropriate to your garden. Visualize the items size (both   height and width) and the appearance in its intended garden placement. A small garden with an oversized lantern will feel overbearing and a large garden with a lantern that is too small will feel un-proportional. If you are not sure, use objects around the home or garden as props to get a better feel for the size.

About our Granite - Compare our Quality & Service!

1. We are dedicated in providing only the highest quality carved granite products and take pride in providing outstanding service.

2. Compare our quality, fine craftsmanship and detailed carvings.

3. Exact freight costs are quoted to customer so there are no surprise shipping costs involved when your granite or fences are delivered. Freight companies are very well known to tack on extra fees and costs.

4. Pre-Drilled For Electrical - Most lanterns including our yukimi lanterns we have pre-drilled with hole so you may install electrical if you decide to in the future. Lanterns that are pre-drilled are stated on our site and we do not charge extra for this feature.

5. Service after the Sale - Should you ever break or lose a granite section of your granite lantern that was purchased from us, we will gladly order the replacement piece at replacement cost.

6. Consistent Quality for we never purchase low grade granite stone, low grade carved pieces, manufacturer defects or close-out mismatched pieces. We feel that it is very important to offer only the highest quality since granite sculptures are a visual life long element.

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Granite Stone Lanterns, Basins & Sculptures

• What color is your granite? Our granite products are carved from the traditional white/gray (salt & pepper) granite stone with black pigments unless noted (i.e. beige granite).  A close up view of the actual color of our salt and pepper granite is shown above.

How do I lift the stone lanterns for set-up in my Japanese garden?  Each lantern or basin is shipped in a wooden crate. Most granite lanterns can be lifted with two or more people or the crate can be placed on a dolly and moved. Most lanterns are usually made up of 3-6 separate pieces (base, pedestal, shaft, housing support, lamp housing, roof & cap) so although a lantern may weigh 200 lbs. total, the individual pieces of a 200 lb lantern may only weigh 10-80 lbs. each.

• Are your stone granite items hand carved? Yes, all our granite is hand carved using both hand and modern tools.

• What does pre-drilled for electrical mean? Granite lanterns that state they are "pre-drilled with a hole for electrical" means that the lantern is drilled with a approximately a 3/4" hole up through the inside of the granite lantern up to the light box. This is a wonderful feature for it allows you to install low voltage electrical wiring if you should decide to enlighten in your garden! Electrical wiring is not included but can be found at all hardware stores in the outside landscape lighting section.

• Are your Yukimi lanterns pre-drilled for electrical for other companies are not or charge extra? Yes, we do pre-drill our yukimi lanterns for we feel it is a nice option if you should want to install electrical lighting and we do not charge extra for this feature.

• Why don't you have sales on your granite? You will find all of our granite prices are very competitive and always of the highest quality of engraving and the highest quality of the granite stone. We never purchase low grade granite stone, low grade carved pieces, manufacturer defects or close-out mismatched pieces. We feel that it is very important to only offer the highest quality since granite sculptures are a visual life long element.

• Can you order a Replacement Granite piece for my Lantern if I break or lose a piece? Yes, if the lantern was purchased from our company we can order a replacement granite part. If you ever break or lose a granite section of your granite lantern that was purchased from us, we will gladly order the replacement piece at replacement cost.

• Can you order wooden window panes for my lantern? Yes, but the wooden window panes are hand-made to the individually carved lantern light box hole and may not fit exactly. We also suggest to apply a wood preservative to the wooden window pane to preserve it.

• How do you set-up a Japanese stone basin & does it need a drilled hole?  Please see our Japanese garden basin set-up information page for diagrams on setting up a traditional Japanese basin.

• How do I find out how much it will cost to ship the granite items? There are 4 ways for you to obtain a shipping quote.
  1.  Add the items to your cart and checkout on our website. You will need to set up a customer account. A customer service representative will contact you with the exact shipping quote.
  2. Call us toll free at 1-877-226-4387 9am to 2pm Central Standard Time Monday through Thursday.
  3. Email: customercare@cherryblossomgardens.com.
  4. Fax order form to 1-952-758-1922.

• What is your return policy? Customer is responsible for return freight charges. Granite items must be returned in original wooden crate within 30 days of purchase. Cherryblossomgardens.com is not responsible for returns that are lost or damaged in shipping.

We hope you choose to make us your source for exquisite carved granite lanterns, basins and sculptures. Granite sculptures should be a life long joy and a joy that will be passed for generations to come!

To order granite items call us toll free @ 1-877-226-4387
or 1-952-758-1921 M-Th 9am-2pm CST