Jigsaw puzzles from Japan
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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.
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3000: Himeji castleFamous 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 stockAn Epoch puzzle: 3000 pieces; 102 x 73 cm (40" x 29") Code: E21507 (21-507 on box) Normally ¥4200 - special offer 5% off: ¥3990 (approx. US$53.92 €41.13 £34.10) Shipping from ¥1950 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$26.35 €20.10 £16.67) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
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2016: Himeji CastleFamous 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)
In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20") Code: E23549 (23-549 on box) Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$33.78 €25.77 £21.37) Shipping from ¥1200 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$16.22 €12.37 £10.26) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
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2016: Dawn over Himeji CastleA 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.
In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20") Code: E24601 (24-601 on box) Retail price ¥3000 (approx. US$40.54 €30.93 £25.64) Shipping from ¥1200 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$16.22 €12.37 £10.26) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
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1500: Himeji castleFamous 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.
In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 1500 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20") Code: E15547 (15-547 on box) Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$33.78 €25.77 £21.37) Shipping from ¥1200 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$16.22 €12.37 £10.26) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
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1000: Himeji CastleFamous 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)
In stockA Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10") Code: BS71809 (S71-809 on box) Retail price ¥1600 (approx. US$21.62 €16.49 £13.68) Shipping from ¥500 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$6.76 €5.15 £4.27) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
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300: Himeji Castle with azaleasFamous 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 stockAn Epoch puzzle: 300 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10") Code: E25083 (25-083S on box) Normally ¥1200 - special offer 5% off: ¥1140 (approx. US$15.41 €11.75 £9.74) Shipping from ¥500 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$6.76 €5.15 £4.27) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
 © Masato Tsubaki 
2016: Aizuwakamatsu CastleAlthough 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".
In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20") Code: E23575 (23-575 on box) Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$33.78 €25.77 £21.37) Shipping from ¥1200 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$16.22 €12.37 £10.26) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
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2016: Matsumoto castleMatsumoto, 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.
In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20") Code: E23552 (23-552 on box) Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$33.78 €25.77 £21.37) Shipping from ¥1200 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$16.22 €12.37 £10.26) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
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2016: Osaka CastleOsaka 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.
In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20") Code: E23573 (23-573 on box) Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$33.78 €25.77 £21.37) Shipping from ¥1200 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$16.22 €12.37 £10.26) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
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2016: Okayama castle gardensThese 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.
In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20") Code: E23569 (23-569 on box) Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$33.78 €25.77 £21.37) Shipping from ¥1200 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$16.22 €12.37 £10.26) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
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2000: Cherry blossom time, Hirosaki CastleHirosaki Castle, in northern Japan, framed by its famous cherry trees, the first of which are said to have been brought from Kyoto in 1715. There's also a glimpse of the castle foundation wall, in the usual "diagonal" building style. 
In stockA Beverly puzzle: 2000 pieces; 72 x 49 cm (28" x 19") Code: BS72504 (S72-504 on box) Retail price ¥2600 (approx. US$35.14 €26.80 £22.22) Shipping from ¥1100 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$14.86 €11.34 £9.40) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
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1000: Kochi CastleA striking view of the front gate (outemon) of Kochi Castle - seen in the background. This makes a splendid photograph for a puzzle, with the range of widely varying textures. In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20") Code: E10717 (10-717 on box) Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$33.78 €25.77 £21.37) Shipping from ¥1200 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$16.22 €12.37 £10.26) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
 © 3kids CG Nagao Michiko 
1000: Edo castleModern-day Tokyo was once a fishing village called Edo, and it was here that this castle was built in 1457, later becoming the residence of the Tokugawa Shoguns. The keep was destroyed by fire in 1657, but the site remained, eventually becoming the present Imperial Palace. This digital reconstruction shows the castle as it may have looked four hundred years ago. Wikipedia article: Edo Castle
In stockA Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10") Code: BM81815 (M81-815 on box) Retail price ¥2000 (approx. US$27.03 €20.62 £17.09) Shipping from ¥500 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$6.76 €5.15 £4.27) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
 © 3kids CG Nagao Michiko 
1000: Azuchi castleThe castle of Oda Nobunaga, built on the shores of Lake Biwa from 1576 to 1579, but was mostly destroyed by fire within ten years. It was not just a military castle, but also a rather luxurious residence intended to impress guests. Now only the site remains, but this digital reconstruction gives us a bird's-eye view of the castle as it may have looked. Wikipedia article: Azuchi Castle
In stockA Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10") Code: BM81816 (M81-816 on box) Retail price ¥2000 (approx. US$27.03 €20.62 £17.09) Shipping from ¥500 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$6.76 €5.15 £4.27) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
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500: Osaka castleRestoration of the main tower of Osaka castle was finally completed in 1997. Though made of concrete, it is a faithful reproduction of the original.
In stockA Yanoman puzzle: 500 pieces; 22 x 17 cm (9" x 7") Code: Y4110 (41-10 on box) Retail price ¥1000 (approx. US$13.51 €10.31 £8.55) Shipping from ¥400 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$5.41 €4.12 £3.42) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
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300: Matsumoto CastleMatsumoto, 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.  In stockA Road puzzle: 300 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10") Code: RS3260 (RS-32-60 on box) Retail price ¥1200 (approx. US$16.22 €12.37 £10.26) Shipping from ¥500 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$6.76 €5.15 £4.27) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
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