{"title":"Japanese Miniature House Kits","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese miniature model\u003c\/strong\u003e is a wooden house you build yourself, sliding door after sliding door, until the moment the warm light comes on behind the facades. This page brings together our \u003cstrong\u003eJapanese miniature houses\u003c\/strong\u003e to build: kits from the tea pavilion to the two-level bazaar, all in laser-cut wood, LED included, with illustrated instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eOur Japanese miniature houses to build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/kyoto-bazaar-japanese-miniature-house\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Kyoto Bazaar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is the most detailed of the series: a two-level Japanese grocery store, 478 pieces, stalls and signs everywhere, five to eight hours of intermediate-level building. It's the model you look at up close, because there's always a detail you hadn't noticed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/cherry-blossom-parlor-japanese-miniature-house\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cherry Blossom Parlor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is one of the biggest houses in the catalog: two floors, a rock garden, 478 pieces, 19 cm wide by 17 deep, and double lighting, inside and in the garden. It's an advanced-level project to savor over a weekend. \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/cherry-blossom-house-japanese-miniature-kit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cherry Blossom House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e brings the same under-the-sakura mood in a more compact format, 258 pieces, still multi-story, still beneath the pink blossoms. Together with The Riviera Villa, these three multi-story houses make up our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/diy-miniature-house-kits\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewooden model houses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/bonsai-pavilion-japanese-miniature-house\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bonsai Pavilion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is the ideal way into the collection: a small beginner-level teahouse, 150 to 220 pieces, whose shoji door opens onto a majestic bonsai. And \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/little-izakaya-book-nook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Izakaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, our starter format, comes together in two to three hours with its 96 pieces: a Japanese tavern, its red lanterns, and the instant effect of a glowing facade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHouses beneath the cherry trees, the collection's signature\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSakura is to the Japanese house what the lantern is to the alley: the detail that sets the scene at a glance. The Cherry Blossom Parlor and The Cherry Blossom House both play on the contrast between the wooden facades and the pale pink blossoms spilling over the roof; lit up in the evening, the windows turn golden and the petals catch the light from below. They're the two most photogenic models in the series once finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat makes a Japanese model\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou can recognize a Japanese miniature house by a few features that come back from one kit to the next: shoji sliding doors and their wooden grid, gently sloping roofs, paper lanterns, noren curtains hanging across a shop entrance, and inside, low tables, folding screens and light wood furniture. Depending on the kit, you'll find some of these features, never copying a real building: each house is an imagined scene, not a replica of a specific place, and none is tied to a licensed movie, manga or saga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe light does the rest. An openwork wooden facade diffuses the warm LED like a real pavilion lamp, which is why Japanese houses are among the most beautiful models to light: it's an architecture made to be seen lit from within, and the miniature version makes the most of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eMiniature house or Japanese book nook?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe two share the theme and the laser-cut wood, but not their place in the room. A book nook slides between two books and is viewed head-on, like a window opening onto your bookshelf: \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/kyoto-alley-book-nook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKyoto Alley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/sakura-rain-book-nook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakura Rain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e are the classic examples. A miniature house, on the other hand, sits on a piece of furniture and can be seen from every side: several facades, often several floors, furnished rooms you discover as you walk around it. If you're looking for the bookshelf format, the whole series is in our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/japanese-book-nook-kits\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese book nooks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e; if you're looking for the house format, you're in the right place, and the other moods are gathered in our \u003cstrong\u003eDIY miniature house kits\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilding a Japanese miniature house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach box contains the laser-cut wooden sheets, the decor and miniature furniture, the LED lighting and illustrated step-by-step instructions in English. There's nothing to cut or paint: regular wood glue (not included) and precision tweezers are all you need, and the tweezers come free with the book nooks and miniature houses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou build level by level: the ground-floor floor and walls, the furniture, the upper floor, then the facades, the sliding doors, the roof, and the LED at the point shown in the instructions. Plan one session for Little Izakaya, a few evenings for The Bonsai Pavilion, and a relaxed weekend for the Bazaar or The Cherry Blossom Parlor. The glue dries between sessions; there's no need to finish in one go, and it's actually more enjoyable to come back to it for an hour each evening, the way you'd pick up a novel. Our article on the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/blogs\/news\/miniature-house-vs-book-nook-difference\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003edifference between a miniature house and a book nook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e helps you choose between the two formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eA model that decorates, not just a project\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce built, the Japanese miniature house becomes a decor piece in its own right: on a console table, in a display cabinet, on an office shelf. Lit up in the evening, it doubles as an ambient night-light—a soft glow behind wood that calms a room like few objects can. That's the double appeal of this creative hobby for adults: a few evenings away from screens, hands busy, and an object that stays and that you'll look at for a long time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt one after the other, the Parlor and the House sit side by side and form a little neighborhood beneath the blossoms; the consistent style across the kits in the series lends itself to it, and that's often how a collection begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eJapanese model kit FAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich Japanese model should you start with?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bonsai Pavilion, at beginner level, or Little Izakaya for a short first build. The Kyoto Bazaar is the right choice if you've already built a kit and want a longer project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo you need to paint or cut anything?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. The wood is laser-cut, the decor is included, and the instructions show every step. All you need is wood glue, tweezers and batteries for the LED.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo these houses replicate real places?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. They're inspired by traditional Japanese architecture—shoji doors, lanterns, noren—without copying an existing building, and no kit is licensed, whether from a movie or a manga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long does The Cherry Blossom Parlor take?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA relaxed weekend, or one to two weeks at an hour a night. It's the longest model in the series, and the one with the most detail once finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWant to compare with the rest of the catalog? All our kits are sorted by build time on our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/craft-kits-for-adults\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecraft kits for adults\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e page, and the bookshelf format in \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/book-nook-kits\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eall our book nook kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. All our wooden kits, from a building point of view, are on the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/3d-wooden-puzzles-for-adults\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3D wooden puzzles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e page. For a model of an object rather than a house, head to our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/wooden-model-kits-for-adults\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ewooden model kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"petite-izakaya","title":"Book Nook Little Izakaya — Japanese Mini Kit with LED","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nooko-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nooko-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne more lit window on your bookshelf.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eA little Japanese tavern, like the ones you stumble upon around a corner in Kyoto: noren curtains, steaming bowls of ramen, a lucky cat on the register. Little Izakaya brings this scene to your desk or shelf: our starter size, smaller and quicker to build—one evening is all it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlights\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eLevel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e🧩\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003e96\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003ePieces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e⏱️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003e2 to 3 h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eBuild time\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e💡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003eWarm lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eThe quickest Japanese book nook to build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e96 pieces, two to three hours: it's one of our shortest builds, the one you finish in a single evening without noticing the time go by. Ideal for discovering book nooks without committing to a large format, or as a gift for someone who has never built anything. The izakaya's red lanterns really come alive once the lighting is on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Anyone who wants to try miniature kits without diving into a large format. A small, original gift: a birthday, a thank-you, a little treat that's easy on the budget.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembled dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.2 × 8 × 5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside the Little Izakaya book nook kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"nooko-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-accordion-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAll the pre-cut wooden parts (96 pieces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eIllustrated step-by-step instructions in English\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eThe warm lighting that brings the scene to life\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eThe coin cell battery for the lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e the kit comes with its own coin cell battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003ePrecision tweezers come free with your kit. Just grab some regular wood glue (not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"nooko-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eGet the right tools\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-accordion-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eTo find out which tools really help during the build, read our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/blogs\/news\/what-you-need-to-make-a-book-nook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eguide to book nook tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eYour questions about the Little Izakaya book nook\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"nooko-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eYour questions about this kit\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-accordion-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to build?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow 2 to 3 hours: one of our quickest builds, one evening is all it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it have to go between books?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. At 11.2 × 8 × 5 cm assembled, the Little Izakaya doesn't need a row of books to stand up: you can set it as is on the corner of a desk, a nightstand or an empty shelf. That's what sets our starter size apart from the book nooks designed to slot into a bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMore questions? Find all our answers in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/faq\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNooko FAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHow the Little Izakaya book nook compares to our other kits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWith 96 pieces and 2 to 3 hours, it's one of the shortest builds in the catalog: the way in when you want to see what a finished book nook looks like before committing to a longer one. Among our book nooks, only Glade Hideaway (40 to 60 pieces) and Fireside Corner (86) have fewer, but they take 2 to 4 hours. In our Japanese collection, the next step is Kyoto Alley: 223 pieces, 3 to 5 hours, still beginner level—see \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/kyoto-alley-book-nook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKyoto Alley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"nooko-closing\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA world to build. A light to switch on.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis kit is part of our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/japanese-book-nook-kits\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese book nooks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/gifts-for-teens-and-adults\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ecreative gifts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. In the same collection, discover \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/bonsai-pavilion-japanese-miniature-house\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bonsai Pavilion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e next, with its shoji door. Like all our pre-cut wooden scenes, this kit appears on the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/3d-wooden-puzzles-for-adults\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3D wooden puzzles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NOOKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60018255626574,"sku":"NOOKO-IZA-001","price":39.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/1582\/1134\/files\/petite-izakaya-01-packshot.webp?v=1791129379"},{"product_id":"salon-des-cerisiers","title":"Japanese Miniature House Kit with LED — The Cherry Blossom Parlor","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nooko-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nooko-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne more lit window on your bookshelf.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eA two-story Japanese teahouse in the shade of a maple tree in its autumn colors: a sushi room under red lanterns, a terrace that opens onto a stone garden, a red parasol by the porch. The Cherry Blossom Parlor is one of our largest model kits: a real miniature house you build yourself. A weekend with your hands busy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlights\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e🌳\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eLevel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e🧩\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003e478\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003ePieces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e⏱️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003eA weekend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eBuild time\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e💡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003eInterior + garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e📐\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003e19×17×16.8 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eOne of our largest miniature house kits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eTwo stories, a stone garden, a terrace and two separate lighting circuits: it's one of the most ambitious projects in the catalog, the one you spread over a weekend or several evenings. Advanced level, not because the techniques are hard (they're the same as on a beginner kit) but because there are 478 pieces and it takes patience. The reward: a house that lights up room by room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Anyone looking for an impressive centerpiece that goes beyond the book nook format. Lovers of Japan and detailed everyday scenes. An exceptional gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside The Cherry Blossom Parlor miniature house kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"nooko-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-accordion-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAll the pre-cut wooden parts (478 pieces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eIllustrated step-by-step instructions in English\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eThe LED lighting for the house and the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eThe battery box for the lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e batteries (not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003ePrecision tweezers come free with your kit. Just grab some regular wood glue (not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"nooko-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eGet the right tools\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-accordion-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eTo find out which tools really help during the build, read our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/blogs\/news\/what-you-need-to-make-a-book-nook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eguide to book nook tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eYour questions about The Cherry Blossom Parlor miniature house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"nooko-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eYour questions about this kit\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-accordion-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to build?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlan on several sessions over a weekend: it's one of our largest kits, with lots of detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdvanced level: do I need to have built kits before?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNot necessarily. The techniques are the same as on a beginner kit. What puts The Cherry Blossom Parlor in the advanced category is its 478 pieces and the time it takes: a weekend rather than an evening. It's a matter of patience, not technique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMore questions? Find all our answers in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/faq\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNooko FAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHow The Cherry Blossom Parlor miniature house compares to our other kits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eRated Advanced like its companion in the series, The Cherry Blossom Parlor is the more detailed of the two: 478 pieces versus 258 for \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/cherry-blossom-house-japanese-miniature-kit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cherry Blossom House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, for the same weekend of building. It shares those 478 pieces with another kit in the catalog, which builds in 5 to 8 hours at Intermediate level. Same number of pieces, then, but spread here over two days, with two separate lighting circuits for the interior and the garden. The shorter take on that total is \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/kyoto-bazaar-japanese-miniature-house\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Kyoto Bazaar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"nooko-closing\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA world to build. A light to switch on.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis model is part of our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/diy-miniature-house-kits\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eminiature house kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/japanese-miniature-house-kits\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese model kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. In the same collection, discover \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/cherry-blossom-house-japanese-miniature-kit\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cherry Blossom House\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e next, the family home under the sakura trees. It's also one of our multi-story \u003cstrong\u003ewooden model houses\u003c\/strong\u003e and, thanks to its level, part of our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/model-kits-for-adults\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emodel kits to build\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NOOKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60036771119438,"sku":"NOOKO-CERS-001","price":58.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/1582\/1134\/files\/retouche-cibl-e-pour-retirer-les-deux-chats-blancs.png?v=1792025108"},{"product_id":"maison-aux-cerisiers","title":"Japanese Miniature House Kit with LED — The Cherry Blossom House","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nooko-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nooko-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne more lit window on your bookshelf.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eA two-story Japanese house tucked under cherry trees in bloom: a tatami bedroom upstairs, a dining room on the ground floor, a small garden and a lantern by the gate. The Cherry Blossom House brings a real slice of Japanese daily life into your home. A weekend with your hands busy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlights\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e🌳\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eLevel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e🧩\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003e258\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003ePieces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e⏱️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003eA weekend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eBuild time\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e💡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003eBedroom + garden\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e📐\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003e9.8×9.5×12.6 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eA lived-in miniature house, room by room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWhat sets this model apart is how much everyday life it captures: the tatami in the bedroom, the dinner table, the lantern by the gate that lights up first. You build it floor by floor, furnish each room, and the moment both lights come on together makes the weekend you spent on it worth it. A compact size despite its two levels: it fits right on a desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Anyone looking for a centerpiece richer than a simple book nook. Lovers of Japan and detailed miniature scenes of daily life. An exceptional gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside The Cherry Blossom House miniature house kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"nooko-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-accordion-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAll the pre-cut wooden parts (258 pieces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eIllustrated step-by-step instructions in English\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eThe LED lighting for the house and the garden\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eThe battery box for the lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e batteries (not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003ePrecision tweezers come free with your kit. Just grab some regular wood glue (not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"nooko-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eGet the right tools\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-accordion-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eTo find out which tools really help during the build, read our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/blogs\/news\/what-you-need-to-make-a-book-nook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eguide to book nook tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eYour questions about The Cherry Blossom House miniature house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"nooko-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eYour questions about this kit\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-accordion-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to build?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlan on several sessions over a weekend: it's a richer format than our classic book nooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a good first build?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt's better as a second or third. It's one of our Advanced-level kits: you assemble a two-story house, then furnish each room one by one. For a very first build, a Beginner kit from our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/book-nook-kits\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebook nooks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e is done in a few hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMore questions? Find all our answers in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/faq\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNooko FAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHow The Cherry Blossom House miniature house compares to our other kits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis house is rated Advanced, like The Cherry Blossom Parlor. It shares its 258 pieces with Sakura Rain, but where that book nook builds in 3 to 5 hours at Beginner level, The Cherry Blossom House takes a whole weekend. Same number of pieces, a far more demanding build: you're not filling in a scene, you're building a two-story house before furnishing each room. It's the next step after a shorter kit like \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/sakura-rain-book-nook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakura Rain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"nooko-closing\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA world to build. A light to switch on.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis model is part of our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/diy-miniature-house-kits\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eminiature house kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/japanese-book-nook-kits\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese book nooks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. In the same collection, discover \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/riviera-villa-3-story-miniature\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Riviera Villa\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e next, the three-level Mediterranean villa. It's also one of our multi-story \u003cstrong\u003ewooden miniature houses\u003c\/strong\u003e and, thanks to its level, part of our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/model-kits-for-adults\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emodel kits to build\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NOOKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60036776952142,"sku":"NOOKO-CERM-001","price":63.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/1582\/1134\/files\/maison-aux-cerisiers-01-packshot.webp?v=1791132866"},{"product_id":"pavillon-du-bonsai","title":"Japanese Miniature House Kit with LED — The Bonsai Pavilion","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nooko-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nooko-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne more lit window on your bookshelf.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eA miniature Japanese tea pavilion, tucked between two books like a window onto somewhere peaceful: a sliding shoji door, a cherry blossom folding screen, a bonsai and a stone lantern. The Bonsai Pavilion brings this zen scene to your bookshelf, and it glows softly when night falls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlights\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eLevel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e🧩\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003e150 to 220\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003ePieces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e⏱️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003e3 to 5 h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eBuild time\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e💡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003eWarm LED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHalfway between a book nook and a miniature house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis is our in-between format: slim enough to slide between two books like a book nook, sturdy enough to stand on its own like a little miniature house. The shoji door really slides, the bonsai takes pride of place in the center, and the stone lantern casts its shadow once the LED is on. Beginner level despite its 150 to 220 pieces: the instructions guide you through every step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e A calm, hands-on hobby for your evenings: hands busy, mind at ease. An original gift you build and keep. A zen, Japanese-inspired touch for a shelf or a desk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembled dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 × 12.5 × 12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside The Bonsai Pavilion miniature house kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"nooko-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-accordion-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAll the pre-cut wooden parts (150 to 220 pieces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eIllustrated step-by-step instructions in English\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eThe warm LED that lights up the scene\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eThe battery box for the lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 AAA batteries (not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003ePrecision tweezers come free with your kit. Just grab some regular wood glue (not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"nooko-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eGet the right tools\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-accordion-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eTo find out which tools really help during the build, read our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/blogs\/news\/what-you-need-to-make-a-book-nook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eguide to book nook tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eYour questions about The Bonsai Pavilion miniature house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"nooko-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eYour questions about this kit\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-accordion-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to build?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow 3 to 5 hours, in one go or in short twenty-minute sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it go between two books or stand on its own?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBoth—and that's the whole point of this in-between format: slim enough to fit into a row of books, sturdy enough to stand alone on a desk or a shelf. It measures 17 × 12.5 × 12 cm once assembled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMore questions? Find all our answers in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/faq\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNooko FAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eHow The Bonsai Pavilion miniature house compares to our other kits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eAmong our Beginner-level kits, The Bonsai Pavilion sits in the middle of the pack: 150 to 220 pieces and a 3 to 5 hour build. It's a notch above the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/little-izakaya-book-nook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Izakaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and its 96 pieces built in 2 to 3 hours, but without the jump to the 258 pieces of Sakura Rain, the biggest book nook still rated Beginner. It's the kit you pick second, once you've finished a first one: right before moving on to \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/sakura-rain-book-nook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakura Rain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"nooko-closing\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA pavilion to build. A light to switch on.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThis kit is part of our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/japanese-book-nook-kits\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese book nooks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/diy-miniature-house-kits\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eminiature house kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. The Japanese loop comes full circle with \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/kyoto-alley-book-nook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKyoto Alley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, the lantern-lit alley that launched the collection. Like all our pre-cut wooden scenes, this kit appears on the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/3d-wooden-puzzles-for-adults\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3D puzzles to build\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NOOKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60037995495758,"sku":"NOOKO-BON-001","price":72.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/1582\/1134\/files\/pavillon-du-bonsai-01-packshot.webp?v=1791134202"},{"product_id":"bazar-de-kyoto","title":"Japanese Miniature House Kit with LED — The Kyoto Bazaar","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nooko-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nooko-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne more lit window on your bookshelf.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA little neighborhood grocery, somewhere down an alley in Kyoto: red lanterns, a candy stall, a vending machine, an old pine tree by the entrance. The Kyoto Bazaar brings this scene into your home: a large miniature house you build yourself, lighting up like a real storefront when night falls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlights\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e🌗\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eLevel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e🧩\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003e478\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003ePieces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e⏱️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003e5 to 8 h\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eBuild time\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e💡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003eShop + upstairs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA 478-piece wooden model kit on two levels\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's one of the most detailed scenes in the catalog: a shop on the ground floor with its stalls and signs, living quarters upstairs, each with its own lighting. Five to eight hours of building spread over several evenings, and a model you can admire from every angle once it's set on a piece of furniture: no books needed around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Anyone ready for a more ambitious project than a classic book nook. A collector's piece for a fan of Japanese culture. A centerpiece for a shelf or a bookcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembled dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 17 × 12 × 10.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's inside The Kyoto Bazaar miniature house kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nooko-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nooko-accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll the pre-cut wooden parts (478 pieces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated step-by-step instructions in English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe warm LEDs that light up the shop and the upstairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe battery box for the lighting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower:\u003c\/strong\u003e batteries (not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrecision tweezers come free with your kit. Just grab some regular wood glue (not included).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nooko-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eGet the right tools\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-accordion-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eTo find out which tools really help during the build, read our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/blogs\/news\/what-you-need-to-make-a-book-nook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eguide to book nook tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eYour questions about The Kyoto Bazaar miniature house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails class=\"nooko-accordion\"\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003eYour questions about this kit\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"nooko-accordion-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does it take to build?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAllow 5 to 8 hours, in one go or in short sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it need books around it to look its best?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Unlike a book nook that slides into a row, this model stands on its own on a piece of furniture and can be viewed from every angle: the shop and the upstairs each have their own lighting, and there's no back side to hide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore questions? Find all our answers in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/faq\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNooko FAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow The Kyoto Bazaar miniature house compares to our other kits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith 478 pieces, The Kyoto Bazaar has as many pieces as The Cherry Blossom Parlor—and that's where the similarities end. Here, a 5 to 8 hour build at Intermediate level; there, a full weekend at Advanced level. So it's the quickest way to take on a kit of this size without devoting two whole days to it. For the longer version, with the interior and garden lit separately, there's \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/cherry-blossom-parlor-japanese-miniature-house\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cherry Blossom Parlor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nooko-closing\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA shop to build. A light to switch on, on every floor.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is part of our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/diy-miniature-house-kits\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eminiature house kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/japanese-book-nook-kits\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese book nooks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. In the same collection, discover \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/cherry-blossom-parlor-japanese-miniature-house\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cherry Blossom Parlor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e next, the teahouse under the sakura trees. It's also one of our multi-story \u003cstrong\u003ewooden model houses\u003c\/strong\u003e and, thanks to its level, part of our selection of \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/model-kits-for-adults\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emodel kits to build\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NOOKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":60040407089486,"sku":"NOOKO-BAZ-001","price":74.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/1582\/1134\/files\/bazar-kyoto-01-packshot.webp?v=1791113546"},{"product_id":"cafe-showa","title":"Japanese Miniature House Kit with LED — The Showa Café","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nooko-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nooko-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne more lit window on your bookshelf.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eA dark tiled roof, paper lanterns, a red bicycle parked out front and a shiba in a red scarf sitting on the bench. The Showa Café recreates a kissaten, one of those little neighborhood cafés from Showa-era Japan, with its owner pouring tea behind the counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlights\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eLevel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e🧩\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003e234\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003ePieces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e⏱️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003e4 to 5 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eBuild time\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e💡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003eWarm LED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"nooko-reassurance\"\u003e🚚 Free shipping on qualifying orders  ·  🔁 30-day money-back guarantee  ·  💬 Responsive customer service\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eAn old-time Japanese café in a compact size\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eTwo hundred thirty-four pieces in four to five hours: a build that fits into one long evening, or two short ones. You view the café from the front, through its open shopfront, and a small ceiling lamp lights up the counter. This is a miniature house to display, not a kit to slip between two books.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Lovers of Japan and its retro cafés. A gift for a fan of manga and everyday Japanese scenes: all our scenes are gathered in our guide \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/blogs\/news\/book-nook-manga-scenes-to-recreate\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003emanga book nooks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. An approachable first kit for a teen looking for a hands-on evening activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembled dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16.8 × 14 × 18.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Showa Café miniature house kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"nooko-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-accordion-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAll the laser-cut parts (234 pieces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eIllustrated step-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eThe warm LED lighting and its power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"nooko-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eGet the right tools\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-accordion-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eTo see which tools really help during the build, read our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/blogs\/news\/what-you-need-to-make-a-book-nook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etools guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eYour questions about the Showa Café miniature house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"nooko-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eYour questions about this kit\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-accordion-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a good kit to start with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes: 234 pieces and four to five hours of building, on a simple small-house structure. Most of the time goes into the details of the counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the lighting turn on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a built-in touch switch, and a lamp on the café's ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a kissaten?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA Japanese neighborhood café, with wood paneling and a counter, emblematic of the Showa era (1926-1989). In fact, the kit's sign reads \"昭和喫茶\", meaning \"Showa-era café.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMore questions? You'll find all our answers in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/faq\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNooko FAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or check out our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eMore miniature houses to build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/little-izakaya-book-nook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLittle Izakaya\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e follows the same small Japanese shop theme, in a starter size. \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/kyoto-alley-book-nook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKyoto Alley\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e fits an entire Japanese street between two books. And for a bigger Japanese shop, take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/kyoto-bazaar-japanese-miniature-house\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Kyoto Bazaar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"nooko-closing\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA café to build. A counter to light up.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eFind it among our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/japanese-book-nook-kits\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese book nooks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/diy-miniature-house-kits\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eminiature house kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e and our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/collections\/3d-wooden-puzzles-for-adults\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3D wooden puzzles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NOOKO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61188965269838,"sku":"NOOKO-SHO-001","price":62.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1048\/1582\/1134\/files\/nooko-cafe-showa-01-nooko.webp?v=1792025268"},{"product_id":"confiserie-hanamiya","title":"Japanese Miniature House Kit with LED — The Hanamiya Sweet Shop","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"nooko-pdp\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"nooko-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne more lit window on your bookshelf.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eA blossoming cherry branch on the roof, a calico cat lounging on it and, behind the shop window, neat rows of dango and wagashi. The Hanamiya Sweet Shop recreates a Japanese confectionery, with its shopkeeper in a kimono presenting her tray in front of the stall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlights\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e🌱\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003eBeginner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eLevel\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e🧩\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003e275\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003ePieces\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e⏱️\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003e4 to 5 hrs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eBuild time\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-highlight\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-icon\"\u003e💡\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-value\"\u003eWarm LED\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"nooko-highlight-label\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"nooko-reassurance\"\u003e🚚 Free shipping on qualifying orders  ·  🔁 30-day money-back guarantee  ·  💬 Responsive customer service\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eA roof that lifts off the shop\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eTwo hundred seventy-five pieces for four to five hours of building. The roof is removable: lift it to look down into the shop, or to reach the details during assembly. The front stays open, with its cake display cases, lanterns, kokeshi doll and hydrangeas at the foot of the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e Lovers of Japan, its cherry trees and its sweets. A gift for someone who collects Japanese objects: more ideas in our guide \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/blogs\/news\/japanese-gift-ideas-for-japan-lovers\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese gifts\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. A gentle first kit to get started.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssembled dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 14.5 × 14 × 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eWhat's in the Hanamiya Sweet Shop miniature house kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"nooko-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-accordion-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cul\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eAll the laser-cut parts (275 pieces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eIllustrated step-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n        \u003cli\u003eThe warm LED lighting and its power supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"nooko-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eGet the right tools\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-accordion-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eTo see which tools really help during the build, read our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/blogs\/news\/what-you-need-to-make-a-book-nook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etools guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eYour questions about the Hanamiya Sweet Shop miniature house\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cdetails class=\"nooko-accordion\"\u003e\n    \u003csummary\u003eYour questions about this kit\u003c\/summary\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"nooko-accordion-body\"\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a good kit to start with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes: 275 pieces, four to five hours, and a removable roof that leaves your hands free to place the details inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the roof come off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes: the roof and the base are both removable, with a quick-fit system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does the lighting turn on?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a built-in touch sensor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n      \u003cp\u003eMore questions? You'll find all our answers in the \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/pages\/faq\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNooko FAQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, or check out our \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshipping policy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/details\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2\u003eMore miniature houses to build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/sakura-rain-book-nook\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSakura Rain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e keeps the cherry blossoms, in a book nook format to slip between two books. \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/bonsai-pavilion-japanese-miniature-house\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bonsai Pavilion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e plays the same card of a small Japanese house to display. And \u003ca href=\"\/en-ie\/products\/cherry-blossom-parlor-japanese-miniature-house\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cherry Blossom Parlor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e offers the large-format version, on two floors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp class=\"nooko-closing\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA sweet shop to build. 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