Scenic jigsaw puzzles from Japan

Kenrokuen

This very famous garden dates back to the 17th century; beyond the bridge we see the distinctive arch-based stone lantern that is its symbol. The neatly trimmed azaleas are a characteristic of this garden style.

This puzzle also available in 300 pieces

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A Road puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: RS13178 (RS-13-178 on box)
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Kyoto moss garden

Though officially known as Saihôji, this temple is better known as Kokedera, the "Moss Temple", because of its expansive gardens entirely carpeted in moss (120 species, we're told). The temple was originally founded in the eighth century, and the garden restored in 1339.

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An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: E11306 (11-306 on box)
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Genkyuen gardens

These gardens were created in 1677, at the base of the hill on which stands Hikone Castle, built earlier in the 17th century. The central lake includes four islands and nine bridges.

Here we see the castle towering above, and the lakeside pavilions, reflected in the tranquil water...

Wikipedia article: Hikone Castle

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An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: E10708 (10-708 on box)
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Kurashiki

These distinctive town houses are a reminder of the burgeoning of a new merchant class in the late Edo era (late 18th and 19th centuries). This area of the city of Kurashiki has been designated an architectural preservation area since 1979.

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An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: E10660 (10-660 on box)
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The former Glover residence, Nagasaki

The oldest Western style house surviving in Japan and Nagasaki's foremost tourist attraction, this house was built in 1863 for Thomas Glover, from Scotland, and stands in the park that bears his name.

More information in the Wikipedia article

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An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: E10718 (10-718 on box)
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Panorama - "almost 1000 pieces"

Kobe port at night

The lights of Kobe port, now happily recovered from the 1995 earthquake. A natural harbour and important port from ancient times, when Japan opened its doors to the world in 1868, Kobe became one of the principal points of foreign influence, together with Yokohama and Nagasaki, and it retains this cosmopolitan feel to this day.

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An Apollo puzzle: 950 pieces; 102 x 34 cm (40" x 13")
Code: P0903 (9-03 on box)
Retail price ¥2800 (approx. US$37.84 €28.87 £23.93)
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Other 1000-piece scenic puzzles

From the search page: all scenic puzzles with (approximately) 1000 pieces

Deleted puzzles

For reference: you can view all the 1000-piece scenic puzzles that are out of print in the Attic.