DIY book nook kit (Little Izakaya) Japanese Mini Kit with LED
Book Nook Little Izakaya — Japanese Mini Kit with LED
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A glowing izakaya, between two novels.
- 2 to 3 hrs to build, phone put away
- Lights up at night: LED lighting included
- Free tweezers and ebook with your kit
- Slips between your books
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- Free shipping on qualifying orders
- Missing piece? We send a new one
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- Beginner
- 96pieces
- 11,2 × 8 × 5 cmbuilt
« Je l'ai acheté comme cadeau et il m'a montré le résultat final ; c'était magnifique, exactement comme sur la photo ! Et il n'y avait pas de pièces manquantes, seule la boîte est arrivée un peu abîmée, mais c'était un détail mineur, tout était incroyable, il faut juste faire attention lorsqu'on essaie d'assembler certaines pièces car elles sont un peu délicates haha. »
One more lit window on your bookshelf.
A 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.
The quickest Japanese book nook to build
96 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.
Who is it for? 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.
Assembled dimensions: 11.2 × 8 × 5 cm
What's inside the Little Izakaya book nook kit
What's in the box
- All the pre-cut wooden parts (96 pieces)
- Illustrated step-by-step instructions in English
- The warm lighting that brings the scene to life
- The coin cell battery for the lighting
Power: the kit comes with its own coin cell battery.
Precision tweezers come free with your kit. Just grab some regular wood glue (not included).
Get the right tools
To find out which tools really help during the build, read our guide to book nook tools.
Your questions about the Little Izakaya book nook
Your questions about this kit
How long does it take to build?
Allow 2 to 3 hours: one of our quickest builds, one evening is all it takes.
Does it have to go between books?
No. 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.
More questions? Find all our answers in the Nooko FAQ.
How the Little Izakaya book nook compares to our other kits
With 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 Kyoto Alley.
A world to build. A light to switch on.
This kit is part of our Japanese book nooks and our selection of creative gifts. In the same collection, discover The Bonsai Pavilion next, with its shoji door. Like all our pre-cut wooden scenes, this kit appears on the 3D wooden puzzles page.
Reviews: they built their own book nook
★★★★★4,9/5 · 273 reviews of our kits
“I bought it as a gift and he showed me the finished result; it was gorgeous, exactly like the picture! And there were no missing pieces, only the box arrived a little ...”
“A fun kit that's quick to build with friends or family.”
“It's a really nice product that takes a bit of time because of my arthritis, but it's fun. I really enjoyed it.”
“High quality. Easy enough for a young teen to assemble, with a little fine-motor challenge. We didn't use any glue. Everything fit together perfectly.”
“I found this kit fantastic, with clear instructions, hard to assemble but very satisfying. The end result is outstanding. Built in 8 hours.”
“Product as described. Excellent seller. Very fast shipping.”
“Perfect! Very precise parts! A pleasure to assemble, amazing result! Exactly like the picture.”
“Exceeded my expectations. Really beautiful product. Packed super well. It's a bit painstaking, but the result is amazing.”
“It's really beautiful, very high quality, and exceeded my expectations.”
“It's not my favorite one but the model is pretty, complicated enough to keep you busy for a while. Good quality materials. Nice”
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How to build the book nook "Little Izakaya"
No need to have built a model before: the pieces are pre-cut, the instructions show every step, and your phone can stay on the table.
Pop out the pieces
The pieces pop out of the sheets by hand: nothing to cut, nothing to paint.
Fit and glue
Follow the illustrated instructions, one step at a time. In one sitting or in twenty-minute sessions, at your own pace.
Light up the scene
Switch on the LED and watch your scene light up.
No essential tools needed: the tweezers and mini hammer are optional, just to make the work easier.
How to build the book nook "Little Izakaya"
2 to 3 hrs to build, with illustrated instructions for every step.
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Step 1Pop out
Put your phone away, open the box and pop out the pre-cut pieces.
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Step 2Assemble
Piece by piece, with the free tweezers and the illustrated instructions. In one evening or over several.
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Step 3Light it up
One click on the switch: your scene lights up at night.
Why choose a book nook from Nooko?
The same joy of building, without the bad surprises.
| What is included | Nooko | Often elsewhere |
|---|---|---|
| Free shipping on qualifying orders | ||
| Free precision tweezers with your kit | ||
| Free ebook: the guide to screen-free evenings | ||
| Broken or missing piece replaced with just a photo | ||
| A real person answers you | ||
| 30 days to change your mind, as long as the kit is not built |
FAQ: the book nook "Little Izakaya"
Is it hard to build?
How long does it take?
Do I need to buy anything else?
And when it is done?
What if a piece is broken?
Shipping and returns
Free shipping on qualifying orders. Your order is delivered to your country in 5–15 business days, dispatch included. You get your tracking number by email as soon as your package ships.
30 days to change your mind: if the kit is not for you, send it back unbuilt and in its original packaging within 30 days, and we will refund you. Read our refund policy.
Power: most scenes run on batteries (not included), and the product page lists the power source of each kit. Glue: regular wood glue, not included. Precision tweezers: free when the offer is shown above the buy button.
Have another question? You will find all the answers in the Nooko FAQ.
A question before you order?
A real person will answer you.
C'est un produit vraiment sympa qui prend un peu de temps à cause de mon arthrite, mais c'est amusant. J'ai vraiment apprécié cela.
Un kit amusant et rapide à construire avec des amis ou des membres de la famille.
Très petit, il faut l'assembler avec précaution car certaines pièces peuvent se casser (en fait, certaines se sont déjà cassées). Très pratique la petite pièce en forme de clé pour retirer les petites pièces du modèle découpé.
C'était plus petit que ce que j'imaginais, mais c'est joli et j'aime bien. Cela a pris une heure.
C'est un peu plus petit que ce que j'imaginais, mais c'est quand même très mignon ☺️. L'assemblage est assez facile.
Je l'ai acheté comme cadeau et il m'a montré le résultat final ; c'était magnifique, exactement comme sur la photo ! Et il n'y avait pas de pièces manquantes, seule la boîte est arrivée un peu abîmée, mais c'était un détail mineur, tout était incroyable, il faut juste faire attention lorsqu'on essaie d'assembler certaines pièces car elles sont un peu délicates haha.
Haute qualité. Assez facile à assembler pour un jeune adolescent, avec un petit défi de motricité fine. Nous n'avons utilisé aucune colle. Tout s'emboîtait parfaitement.
