The dojo stood apart from its surroundings, built on cleared ground where the forest thinned and the terrain leveled. Its structure was wide rather than tall, low to the ground, designed for stability instead of presence. Stone formed the foundation, rough blocks fitted together without decoration, while the upper structure was built from dark wood reinforced with iron brackets at the corners.
The roof sloped gently on all sides, layered with heavy tiles dulled by age and weather. Moss had begun to gather between them, especially near the edges where rainwater settled. Thick beams supported the overhang, casting shade along the outer walls. Lantern hooks were fixed beneath the roofline, evenly spaced, though most were unlit.
