Rain Chains Japanese Handcrafted Copper Rain Gutters

Rain Chains Japanese Handcrafted Rain Chain Copper Rain Gutters
Rain chains are decorative Japanese rain gutters. Handcrafted copper rain chains capture the senses and create a fountain effect. Handcrafted copper rain chains gives a decorative accent to Japanese gardens, homes, architecture and tea houses.

About Rain Chains

Styles of Rain Chains

Installing Rain Chains

Rain Water Basins

Rain Chain Sources

Rain chains originated in Japan hundreds of years ago. Rain chains, provides a functional watercourse for rain while providing a serene experience as the water cascades and flows through the decorative links. Long ago, rain chains were created as a decorative rain gutter to guide rainwater into large basins. Rain water was collected and valued for running water was not available in homes or businesses. Fresh water was usually carried daily from a well or stream in buckets for everyday tasks such as washing clothes, dishes and cooking. Japanese rain chains provided the perfect solution to funnel and collect the fresh rain water.

The Japan copper rain chains basically function much like the American rain gutter or gutter downspout by guiding the rain water down from the roof. However, what makes the rain chain very unique is that the water is actually seen instead of contained. The beautifully handcrafted copper rain chain itself is an architectural accent.

The rain gently glides through and around the chain providing a fountain like effect and the sound of the flowing water captures and entertains the senses. Today, handcrafted copper Japanese rain chains are found on homes, temples and businesses throughout Japan.

Click the links on the left to learn more about copper rain chains and to view pictures of the many different styles.