Handcrafted in Japan Since 1960 — The Original Rain Chain

A rain chain (known as kusari-toi in Japan) is a decorative downspout. It lets you enjoy the sound and sight of flowing water.

Our chains come with a Gutter Outlet attachment. For standard chains, you need a 1-3/4" hole. For L-size chains, you need a 2-1/4" hole. If using a round gutter, you may need to cut and bend the hole to ensure good flow.

Please see our installation guides:
Rain Chain Installation Guide for Toh / Toh L / Tama / Tama L / Ta-ke
Rain Chain Installation Guide for Hamon / Migumo / Migumo L / Ajiro

Working at heights on a roof can be dangerous, so we recommend hiring a professional roofer. However, some models are easier to install if you feel comfortable doing so yourself.

Please review our How To Install page to decide. If you are replacing a pipe downspout, you will need to remove or cut the pipe, so we recommend a professional for that task.

If the rain volume is too high for the chain, we recommend installing a standard downspout as a backup or creating an emergency overflow path.

Please see this example for a solution:
What to Do When the Rain Volume Exceeds the Drainage Capacity.

If your item is in stock, we typically assemble and ship it within one week. (Hamon models may take up to three weeks). Once shipped, we will send you a tracking number so you can see exactly when it will arrive.
Note: If an item is out of stock, we handcraft it to order, which takes 3 to 4 months. Please order early if you have a specific deadline.