Castles

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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)

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An Epoch puzzle: 3000 pieces; 102 x 73 cm (40" x 29")
Code: E21507 (21-507 on package)
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2016: 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."

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)
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1053: 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."

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An Epoch puzzle: 1053 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10")
Code: E31001 (31-001 on package)
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1000: Himeji Castle

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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A Beverly puzzle: 1000 pieces; 72 x 49 cm (28" x 19")
Code: B51213 (51-213 on package)
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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."

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An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: E10796 (10-796 on package)
Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$24.04 €21.55 £18.38)
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1000: Himeji castle, cherry blossom time

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$25.00 €22.41 £19.12)
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600: 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.

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$15.38 €13.79 £11.76)
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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)

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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$11.54 €10.34 £8.82)
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2542: Aizu-wakamatsu 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, and hydrangeas, as we see 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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An Epoch puzzle: 2542 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: E76608 (76-608 on package)
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1000: Takeda castle remains

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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An Epoch puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20")
Code: E10744 (10-744 on package)
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500: Misty morning over Takeda castle

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)
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300: Cherry blossom time, Hirosaki Castle

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$14.42 €12.93 £11.03)
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