Stones found around the Kamogawa-ishi in Kyoto are notable for their hard quality and bluish-black color. Stones such as this piece with a depression in them are referred to as mizutamari-ishi, or waterpool stones. They are adored for their resemblance to aquatic vistas such as lakes or ponds. This specific stone invites the viewer into a scene with lakes to a backdrop of a grand mountain range and a vast land. However, when looked at from a different angle, it could also appear as a rock on a beach. The viewer can experience various vistas through this suiseki.