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Japanese Cherry Blossom Landscape — LEGO set 31218

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Art · SET 31218

Japanese Cherry Blossom Landscape

A framed Japanese landscape combines cherry blossoms, water and a mountain in the background.

Pieces
1,892
Release year
2026
Theme
Art
Set number
31218
LEGO recommended age
18+
LEGO Italy price
119.99 €

Source: LEGO Italy · Price checked on 26 October 2026. Price and availability may change. Check the store for current details. This is not a verified launch price.

Official English name verified at: LEGO English catalogue ↗ · Checked on 26 October 2026.

TIME TO BUILD

How long does it take to build Japanese Cherry Blossom Landscape?

Active building time · one person

A starting point for planning your build. Times for each experience level are editorial estimates, not measurements submitted by HowLongToBuild users.

Editorial estimate · first build

Beginner

≈ 10 h 30 minSuggested range6 h 15 min – 17 h

Intermediate

≈ 7 hSuggested range4 h – 11 h 15 min

Experienced

≈ 5 hSuggested range2 h 45 min – 8 h

Based on one person building the set for the first time, following the original instructions and using numbered bags where supplied. Includes normal piece-finding and minor adjustments; excludes long breaks, filming, dismantling and modifications. Sources may use different methods. This range is neither a statistical interval nor a limit: your build may take less or more time.

How we estimate times · sources and method

Editorial assessment of the first illustrated arrangement: A framed Japanese landscape combines cherry blossoms, water and a mountain in the background. Blue surfaces and the mountain outline divide the landscape into distinct areas. A first build following the instructions, including normal piece finding; an adult may help when needed. Breaks and subsequent play are excluded. No verified timed build: indicative values with substantial variation.

Sources do not always specify the builder’s experience. The three experience bands are our editorial assessment, based on the complexity of the set and individual accounts where available.

Checked: 26 October 2026 · Method v1.0 · Limited reports; not a statistical average.

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BEYOND THE BRICKS

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The model, the history, the ideas

Inside the set

01

Depth inside the frame

Branches and blossoms project in front of the backdrop, creating several visual layers.

LEGO source
02

Water and mountain

Blue surfaces and the mountain outline divide the landscape into distinct areas.

LEGO source

Beyond the set

The stories, places and inventions behind your build.

03

Plum blossoms came first

Hanami was initially associated with plum blossoms before becoming chiefly linked with cherry blossoms.

Library of Congress
04

Brief blossoms

The blossoms’ short life has made sakura a metaphor for fleeting beauty in Japanese culture.

Library of Congress

Written by HowLongToBuild · Sources are linked with each story · Checked on 26 October 2026. Historical facts and story details refer to the context described.

THE COMMUNITY’S EXPERIENCE

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SET THE MOOD

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Japanese Cherry Blossom Landscape · Selected for the subject and atmosphere

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