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Jigsaw puzzles from Japan

Castles

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Japanese castles make a great subject for jigsaw puzzles - there's a lot of repeated texture, yet each layer of the building provides a distinct area of pieces. We have a number of views of Himeji Castle, one of the most spectacular, plus Matsumoto and others.

Himeji castle

Himeji castle
© Epoch
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3000: Himeji castle

Famous as the best-preserved example of Japanese castle building, the historical origins of Himeji castle are said to date back to the building of a fort in 1333. From a supposed resemblance to the outstretched wings of a bird, it is also known as "White Heron Castle." Birdlike or not, here it is nicely offset by the banks of azaleas in the foreground.

Himeji Castle website (includes English version)

* This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

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An Epoch puzzle: 3000 pieces; 102 x 73 cm (40" x 29")
Code: E21507 (21-507 on box)
Retail price ¥4200 (approx. US$44.21 €33.87 £28.57)
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Himeji Castle
© Epoch
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2016: Himeji Castle

Famous as the best-preserved example of Japanese castle building, the historical origins of Himeji castle are said to date back to the building of a fort in 1333. From a supposed resemblance to the outstretched wings of a bird, it is also known as "White Heron Castle."

Himeji Castle website (includes English version)

* This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

In stock
An Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: E23549 (23-549 on box)
Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$26.32 €20.16 £17.01)
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Dawn over Himeji Castle
© Epoch
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2016: Dawn over Himeji Castle

A very dramatic view of Himeji Castle at dawn. By tradition it is supposed to resemble a white heron, but here it looks altogether more foreboding. Himeji castle is famous as the best-preserved example of Japanese castle building, whose historical origins are said to date back to the building of a fort in 1333.

* This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

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An Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: E24601 (24-601 on box)
Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$31.58 €24.19 £20.41)
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Himeji Castle
© Yanoman
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2014: Himeji Castle

Famous as the best-preserved example of Japanese castle building, the historical origins of Himeji Castle are said to date back to the building of a fort in 1333. From a supposed resemblance to the outstretched wings of a bird, it is also known as "White Heron Castle."

* This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

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A Yanoman puzzle: 2014 pieces; 62 x 45 cm (24" x 18")
Code: Y2202 (22-02 on box)
Retail price ¥2300 (approx. US$24.21 €18.55 £15.65)
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Himeji cherry blossom
© JTB photo
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1518: Himeji cherry blossom

A panoramic display of cherry blossom front Himeji Castle, famous as the best-preserved example of Japanese castle building, whose origins are said to date back to the building of a fort in 1333.

* This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

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An Epoch puzzle: 1518 pieces; 102 x 34 cm (40" x 13")
Code: E18507 (18-507 on box)
Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$26.32 €20.16 £17.01)
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Himeji castle
© Epoch
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1500: Himeji castle

Famous as the best-preserved example of Japanese castle building, the historical origins of Himeji castle are said to date back to the building of a fort in 1333. From a supposed resemblance to the outstretched wings of a bird, it is also known as "White Heron Castle." Birdlike or not, here it is nicely offset by the banks of azaleas in the foreground.

* This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

In stock
An Epoch puzzle: 1500 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: E15547 (15-547 on box)
Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$26.32 €20.16 £17.01)
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Himeji Castle
© Beverly Enterprises
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1000: Himeji Castle

Famous as the best-preserved example of Japanese castle building, the historical origins of Himeji castle are said to date back to the building of a fort in 1333. From a supposed resemblance to the outstretched wings of a bird, it is also known as "White Heron Castle."

Himeji Castle website (includes English version)

* This puzzle has TINY pieces!

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A Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10")
Code: BS71809 (S71-809 on box)
Retail price ¥1600 (approx. US$16.84 €12.90 £10.88)
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Himeji Castle mosaic
© Beverly
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1000: Himeji Castle mosaic

Over 3000 scenic photos of Japan make up this version of Himeji Castle, famous as the best-preserved example of Japanese castle building, whose historical origins are said to date back to the building of a fort in 1333.

* This puzzle has TINY pieces!

* This puzzle is supplied with a magnifying glass.

* This puzzle picture is made from more than a thousand tiny images.

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A Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10")
Code: BM81521 (M81-521 on box)
Retail price ¥2200 (approx. US$23.16 €17.74 £14.97)
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Himeji Castle
© Epoch
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300: Himeji Castle with azaleas

Famous as the best-preserved example of Japanese castle building, the historical origins of Himeji castle are said to date back to the building of a fort in 1333. From a supposed resemblance to the outstretched wings of a bird, it is also known as "White Heron Castle." Birdlike or not, here it is nicely offset by the banks of azaleas in the foreground.

Himeji Castle website (includes English version)

In stock
An Epoch puzzle: 300 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10")
Code: E25083 (25-083S on box)
Retail price ¥1200 (approx. US$12.63 €9.68 £8.16)
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Other castles

Aizuwakamatsu Castle
© Masato Tsubaki
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2016: Aizuwakamatsu Castle

Although this castle boasts a history stretching back more than 600 years, it was damaged in the Battle of Aizu — hostilities during the switch from the rule of the Shoguns to the Meiji restoration — and the main tower was destroyed by 1874. It was rebuilt (in reinforced concrete) in 1965, and finally in 2011 the black roof tiles were returned to the authentic red tiles from the time of its destruction. The castle grounds contain around a thousand cherry trees, one of which frames the view here.

The castle is in the modern city of Aizu-wakamatsu, after which it is usually named in English, but it is also known as Tsurugajô, or "Crane Castle".

* This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

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An Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: E23575 (23-575 on box)
Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$26.32 €20.16 £17.01)
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Matsumoto castle
© Epoch
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2016: Matsumoto castle

Matsumoto, high in the Japan Alps, has one of the best-preserved castles in Japan — and this wide-angle view gives a good look at the details of its construction.

* This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

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An Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: E23552 (23-552 on box)
Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$26.32 €20.16 £17.01)
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Osaka Castle
© Epoch
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2016: Osaka Castle

Osaka Castle sits atop an exceedingly impressive castle wall, which will be great fun to do as a puzzle. Restoration of the main tower was finally completed in 1997 — although made of concrete, it is a faithful reproduction of the original.

* This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

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An Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: E23573 (23-573 on box)
Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$26.32 €20.16 £17.01)
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Okayama castle gardens
© Epoch
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2016: Okayama castle gardens

These gardens around Okayama castle (which we see in the background) were built in the Edo period, taking just 13 years and completed in 1700. Of classical layout, with a different vista at every turn, the gardens are formally known as Kôrakuen, and are regarded as one of the trio of most famous gardens in Japan.

* This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.

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Resupply date uncertain
An Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: E23569 (23-569 on box)
Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$26.32 €20.16 £17.01)
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Aizuwakamatsu Castle
© Masato Tsubaki
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1000: Aizuwakamatsu Castle

Although this castle boasts a history stretching back more than 600 years, it was damaged in the Battle of Aizu — hostilities during the switch from the rule of the Shoguns to the Meiji restoration — and the main tower was destroyed by 1874. It was rebuilt (in reinforced concrete) in 1965, and finally in 2011 the black roof tiles were returned to the authentic red tiles from the time of its destruction. The castle grounds contain around a thousand cherry trees, one of which frames the view here.

The castle is in the modern city of Aizu-wakamatsu, after which it is usually named in English, but it is also known as Tsurugajô, or "Crane Castle".

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A Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 72 x 49 cm (28" x 19")
Code: B71397 (71-397 on box)
Retail price ¥2600 (approx. US$27.37 €20.97 £17.69)
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Osaka castle
© Yanoman
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500: Osaka castle

Restoration of the main tower of Osaka castle was finally completed in 1997. Though made of concrete, it is a faithful reproduction of the original.

* Double-postcard size puzzle with micro pieces

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A Yanoman puzzle: 500 pieces; 22 x 17 cm (9" x 7")
Code: Y4110 (41-10 on box)
Retail price ¥1000 (approx. US$10.53 €8.06 £6.80)
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Matsumoto Castle
© Keyphotos
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300: Matsumoto Castle

Matsumoto, high in the Japan Alps, has one of the best-preserved castles in Japan. Here the beautifully restored keep is set off perfectly by the red bridge across the moat, and the mass of wisteria hanging over the walls.

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A Road puzzle: 300 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10")
Code: RS3260 (RS-32-60 on box)
Retail price ¥1200 (approx. US$12.63 €9.68 £8.16)
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For reference: you can view all the puzzles from this page that are out of print in the Attic.

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