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Jigsaw puzzles from Japan
On this page: 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.
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2016: 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."
 In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 2016 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20") Code: E23593 (23-593 on package) Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$23.36 €19.69 £17.01) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
 © Epoch
1053: 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."
In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 1053 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10") Code: E31001 (31-001 on package) Retail price ¥1600 (approx. US$14.95 €12.60 £10.88) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
 © Yanoman
1000: Himeji castle, cherry blossom timeA 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! In stockA Yanoman puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20") Code: Y101313 (10-1313 on package) Retail price ¥2500 (approx. US$23.36 €19.69 £17.01) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
 © JTB Photo
1000: Himeji castle, cherry blossom timeThe most famous restored castle in Japan, here Himeji castle is seen from the moat in cherry blossom time. In stockAn Appleone puzzle: 1000 pieces; 75 x 50 cm (30" x 20") Code: A10833 (1000-833 on package) Retail price ¥2600 (approx. US$24.30 €20.47 £17.69) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
 © Apollo
600: 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.
In stockAn Apollo puzzle: 600 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10") Code: P47201 (47-201 on package) Retail price ¥1600 (approx. US$14.95 €12.60 £10.88) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
 © Epoch
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 package) Retail price ¥1200 (approx. US$11.21 €9.45 £8.16) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
 © Epoch 
500: Misty morning over Takeda castleAn atmospheric shot of this unique ruined hilltop castle which appears to float in a sea of clouds. In stockAn Epoch puzzle: 500 pieces; 53 x 38 cm (21" x 15") Code: E05092 (05-092 on package) Retail price ¥1600 (approx. US$14.95 €12.60 £10.88) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
 © Beverly 
300: 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 good view of the castle foundations, walls built in the usual "non-layered" style. In stockA Beverly puzzle: 300 pieces; 38 x 26 cm (15" x 10") Code: B33166 (33-166 on package) Retail price ¥1500 (approx. US$14.02 €11.81 £10.20) Buy this puzzle Add to basket All about ordering (please read first) |
For reference: you can view all the puzzles from this page that are out of print in the Attic.
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This puzzle has smaller pieces than the standard size.