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Wooden steps at the entrance of traditional Japanese courtyards

The steps at the gate can generally choose 3 levels. It is best to choose odd numbers. It is unlucky to use even numbers. It is best to live in the right place, you can choose 3 or 5, depending on the overall height inside the house. If the height difference between the stairs at the gate and the yard is large, you can choose 5 steps. You can make a good plan before building the steps, and there are certain advantages in choosing three steps, so that the overall height difference will not be particularly large, it is convenient to go up and down the stairs, and you don't have to worry about rainwater entering the room.