Cat Alley — DIY Book Nook Kit
Two orange cats sit by the menu board in a blossom-lined Japanese alley.
- 280 PcsPieces
- 6-8 HTime
- Level
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Clear Dust Panel
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Precision Tool Set
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Protective Finger Cots
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The Story Behind It
The alley cats know exactly when the lanterns come on: one moves to the menu board for warmth, another takes the doorway, and the shopkeepers sweep cherry petals around them as though these nightly positions had been officially assigned.
Product Details
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Orders usually ship within 1–3 business days.
- United States: 3–7 calendar days from our US warehouse.
- UK, Canada, Australia, France and Germany: 3–7 business days when the kit is available in local stock.
- US, Canada & Australia
- 6–12
- United Kingdom
- 6–9
- France & Germany
- 6–12
- Other EU countries & Switzerland
- 6–14
- Asian countries
- 5–10
- Rest of the world
- 7–20
Business days exclude weekends and public holidays. These are estimates; holidays, customs or carrier delays can affect timing. Remote areas may take 15–30 business days. For pre-orders, check the product-specific release or dispatch information.
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Make Time to Make
As the evenings pass, a Japanese alley takes shape in your hands.
Make room for a few unhurried evenings and watch a Japanese alley take shape on your table. Fit the wooden shopfronts, arrange the tiny signs and find a place for the cats. Take your time with the small things; each one gives the street a little more character. When the last piece is in place, you will have a whole neighbourhood to keep between your books.
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Why You'll Love This Kit
A whole Japanese alley, with two tiny residents.
Cat Alley is a Japanese DIY book nook kit built around a narrow lane of wooden shopfronts. Two orange cats sit near the menu board, with cherry blossoms overhead and bamboo beside a street lamp. Small signs and layered façades give the alley depth; a tucked-away bookshop adds shelves, flowerpots and a tiny reading spot around the corner. Warm lighting makes this little street feel at home between your books.
- Layered wooden shopfronts bring an old-town Japanese lane to life
- Two miniature cats, cherry blossoms and bamboo reward a closer look
- A hidden bookshop adds another scene around the corner
- Warm lighting gives the finished alley its evening atmosphere
The Little Details
Small encounters along Cat Alley
The best part? You made it.
- Bring a little world you love into your own home.
- Start with a kit—not a blank page.
- Enjoy the moment you can say, “I made this.”
- Make time for a hobby that gives something back.
- Display your work, and share the story behind it.
- Build it together, or give a book lover their next project.
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Included with your kit
What’s in the box
- Pre-cut, numbered components280 pre-cut, numbered pieces
- A step-by-step guide from first piece to finished miniature
- Pre-wired LED lighting for the finishing glow
- Decorative details to bring your miniature to life
- Carefully packed and ready to gift
- Essential assembly tools included
- Clear dust panel
Due to shipping restrictions, glue and batteries are not included.
FAQs
Quick answers before you build.
About this kit
What’s inside the box?
Your kit includes:
- 280 pre-cut, numbered pieces
- Detailed illustrated step-by-step instructions
- Pre-wired LED lighting kit
- Decoration materials: resin, paper detailing, stickers and fabric
- Clear dust panel
- All the tools needed for assembly
- Sealed packaging, ready for gifting
Due to shipping restrictions, glue and batteries are not included.
Does the kit include lighting?
Yes. Every kit includes LED lighting to illuminate your finished model, with detailed illustrated instructions for assembly and setup. Batteries are not included.
Is this kit suitable for beginners?
Yes. Our kits include detailed illustrated step-by-step instructions, making them suitable for beginners. Work through one step at a time and enjoy building at your own pace.
How long does it take to build?
The estimated assembly time is 6-8 hours. Your pace may vary, and you can spread the build across several sessions.
Do I need any extra tools?
No extra tools are needed. We provide all the tools required for assembly. Glue and batteries are the only supplies not included.
What kind of glue should I use?
A clear-drying PVA craft glue is suitable for the wooden and paper parts. Use a craft adhesive suitable for the material when joining fabric, plastic or metal details. Glue is not included.
Are these kits suitable for children?
Our kits are designed for ages 14 and up, rather than as children’s toys. Anyone under 14 should build with a parent present and supervising throughout, as the kits contain small parts and assembly tools.
Orders & support
Will items ship together?
Items may arrive in separate packages when they ship from different warehouses or need separate boxes. We email a shipping confirmation and tracking number for each package.
What if a part is missing or damaged?
We provide free replacement parts for missing or damaged pieces reported within 90 days of delivery. Send your order number, product name and the affected part numbers or a photo through our Parts Replacement Service, or email contact@hinooki.com, and we will help arrange the replacement.
How do I track my order?
We email your tracking link as soon as your order ships. Tracking updates can take up to 48 hours to appear. If your order arrives in separate parcels, each parcel has its own tracking link.