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Himeji castle -
Other castles
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.
- As usual, lots of interesting reading in the Wikipedia article:
Japanese castles
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 package)
Retail price ¥4200
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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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An Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: E23593 (23-593 on package)
Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$25.25 €20.66 £18.52)
Shipping from ¥1200 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$12.12 €9.92 £8.89)
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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 TINY pieces!
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An Epoch puzzle: 1053 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10")
Code: E31001 (31-001 on package)
Retail price ¥1600 (approx. US$16.16 €13.22 £11.85)
Shipping from ¥600 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$6.06 €4.96 £4.44)
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One of the best-restored castles in Japan, Himeji Castle is also known as "White Heron Castle." Here a boatload of tourists make their way along the moat.
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Discontinued December 2020
A Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 72 x 49 cm (28" x 19")
Code: B51213 (51-213 on package)
Retail price ¥2800
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A wider view than usual, but the castle still looks very imposing, standing high among the surrounding cherry trees. For this puzzle you will need a lot of patience with the sky pieces!
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Resupply date uncertain
A Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: Y101313 (10-1313 on package)
Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$25.25 €20.66 £18.52)
Shipping from ¥1200 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$12.12 €9.92 £8.89)
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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."
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Discontinued December 2020
An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: E10796 (10-796 on package)
Retail price ¥2500
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The most famous restored castle in Japan, here Himeji castle is seen from the moat in cherry blossom time.
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An Appleone puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: A10833 (1000-833 on package)
Retail price ¥2600 (approx. US$26.26 €21.49 £19.26)
Shipping from ¥1200 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$12.12 €9.92 £8.89)
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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.
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An Apollo puzzle: 600 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10")
Code: P47201 (47-201 on package)
Retail price ¥1600 (approx. US$16.16 €13.22 £11.85)
Shipping from ¥600 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$6.06 €4.96 £4.44)
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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)
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An Epoch puzzle: 300 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10")
Code: E25083 (25-083S on package)
Retail price ¥1200 (approx. US$12.12 €9.92 £8.89)
Shipping from ¥500 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$5.05 €4.13 £3.70)
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Although only ruins remain, Takeda Castle is impressive at any time — and the sea of clouds lend it a surreal quality.
It will be an interestingly different puzzle, with a lot of cloud at the bottom.
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Discontinued December 2020
An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: E10744 (10-744 on package)
Retail price ¥2500
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An atmospheric shot of this unique ruined hilltop castle which appears to float in a sea of clouds.
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An Epoch puzzle: 500 pieces; 53 x 38 cm (21" x 15")
Code: E05092 (05-092 on package)
Retail price ¥1600 (approx. US$16.16 €13.22 £11.85)
Shipping from ¥800 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$8.08 €6.61 £5.93)
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Hirosaki 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 good view of the castle foundations, walls built in the usual "non-layered" style.
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A Beverly puzzle: 300 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10")
Code: B33166 (33-166 on package)
Retail price ¥1500 (approx. US$15.15 €12.40 £11.11)
Shipping from ¥600 (N. America, Europe, Australasia: approx. US$6.06 €4.96 £4.44)
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For reference: you can view all the puzzles from this page that are out of print in the Attic.