[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] The set is pretty fun to build when it it's crumbling in your hand cause the contraption of makeshift baseplates to support this thing is beyond abysmal. Had this set straight fall apart in my hand multiple times while building the blocks don't even click into each other properly

It is such a beautiful Lego set very detailed I enjoyed building it.

Excellent model, love the intricacy of the surroundings. Wish the awning can be a bit better, they look like mustaches. Also there is a mistake to orientation in one of the towers' roof, which should be oriented 90 degrees. Please see photos.

I've been to Himeji, and spent the day climbing the keep and prowling the castle grounds. I think this is clearly the most accurate and beautiful architectural model Lego has ever produced. The building techniques were ingenious, with a few interesting surprises along the way (that's a good thing!). However, I must register a complaint: the instruction book was missing an entire section and had another section completely out of order. Lego will replace the book, of course, but if didn't have such a high-resolution color printer with which to print the instruction download, I'd be sitting on my hands for the next couple of weeks instead of finishing of the landscaping later today.

The very best build. Was sorry that I finished it so fast.

I was excited to purchase this set. I had been waiting for a true piece of architecture to build. I was not disappointed. My only issue was that I found it difficult to see where some pieces went and to get some to stay in place. I found the new pieces a little harder to follow. The finished product was an excellent addition to my collection.

I bought this set from someone, and even though it took me several hours to build, it was a lot of fun! It was complex enough to keep me entertained, and I especially liked the little tidbits of information about the castle sprinkled throughout the Instruction Packet. And as a fan of Japan and Japanese culture, it was really neat to be able to build a landmark of such historical and cultural significance! Would DEFINITELY recommend this set for anyone who especially likes models of monuments and buildings!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Lego products are always top quality.

Enjoy the Architecture line, especially this build. Very beautiful & detailed, just like the Taj Mahal. Looking forward to Norte Dame. Would love to see a detailed Statue of Liberty (with a face!)

I think it's a stunning work of art to show off! I love building the architecture ones because it teaches you some interesting stuff while you work on it.