Chimes of Kyoto®

$55.99
SKU: KWS

Description

Tuned to an ancient Japanese scale found on early zither instruments.

This graceful and spirited wind chime is named for the Chionin Buddhist temple in Kyoto, which houses one of the largest ringing bells in the world. It takes 17 monks to ring the 74-ton bell, 16 of them to raise the giant wooden hammer by pulling it away from the bell with hanging ropes, while the 17th monk rides the hammer, pushing off with his legs in the split second before impact. Ringing the massive bell is an important New Year's event and the chiming lasts for 20 minutes. It only takes a gentle breeze to play the Woodstock Chimes of Kyoto and you will have years of pleasurable sounds reminiscent of the Japanese Koto, the musical instrument from which it gets its beautiful tuning.

Product Properties
  • Cherry finish ash wood
  • Five silver aluminum tubes
  • Removable windcatcher for easy customization
  • Overall Length: 25 inches - Diameter: 5 inches
  • Boxed Weight: 1.4 lb.
  • Made in China
  • Product Highlights:

    High Quality Beautiful Sound - Woodstock Chimes' pro-musicians developed these musically tuned wind chimes to randomly play an ancient Japanese scale found on early zither instruments - Anywhere you hang this wind chime it will provide tranquil sounds

    Wind Chimes for Outside, Outdoor or Indoor Spaces - These wind chimes will stand out in your garden, outside on the porch or deck, in a backyard or even indoors. Measures 25'' long from the top of the gathering ring / knot to the end of the wind catcher

    Made With Long-Lasting Materials - This handcrafted, wind-activated chime is bold in design and resists most weather conditions. Made of cherry finish ash wood, 5 silver aluminum tubes and has a removable windcatcher for easy customization

    Customer Reviews

    Based on 4 reviews
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    Irene Corpus
    Calming

    I forgot how soft and smoothing the sounds are. I love my new chimes, I don't know why I waited so long to replace my broken one

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    Elizabeth Coen
    An otaku's dream come true!

    I got this particular chime after a bamboo one that I had (same brand FYI) got torn to pieces by a nasty winter storm. Being a fan of Japanese culture (aka an "otaku"), I just had to get my hands on this! Because I live in Monterey, CA and the Central Coast is known for its fog, I can always tell when it's coming just by listening for the sound of my Chimes of Kyoto.

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    Kyoto in My Backyard

    I've had the good fortune to have had the opportunity to visit Japan twice. These chimes bring me back and they aurally capture the serene Kyoto temple garden experience.

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    Ingrid DeLuca
    Beautiful sound!

    I love my Kyoto wondchime. The sound is soothing and the chime looks great in my garden. Would highly recommend!

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    Based on 4 reviews
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    Irene Corpus
    Calming

    I forgot how soft and smoothing the sounds are. I love my new chimes, I don't know why I waited so long to replace my broken one

    E
    Elizabeth Coen
    An otaku's dream come true!

    I got this particular chime after a bamboo one that I had (same brand FYI) got torn to pieces by a nasty winter storm. Being a fan of Japanese culture (aka an "otaku"), I just had to get my hands on this! Because I live in Monterey, CA and the Central Coast is known for its fog, I can always tell when it's coming just by listening for the sound of my Chimes of Kyoto.

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    Kyoto in My Backyard

    I've had the good fortune to have had the opportunity to visit Japan twice. These chimes bring me back and they aurally capture the serene Kyoto temple garden experience.

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    Ingrid DeLuca
    Beautiful sound!

    I love my Kyoto wondchime. The sound is soothing and the chime looks great in my garden. Would highly recommend!