Torii Gate

PRINTED KIT - CUT, FOLD, GLUE! This model comes unassembled, delivered flat-packed in a large envelope.

What's inside? 3 sturdy A4 size paper sheets with cutting and scoring lines printed on. You will need to cut, score, fold and glue the parts in order to assemble the model according to the set-up instructions which come with the kit.

Things which are not included, but you'll need in order to assemble the model: time & patience, a hobby knife, a ruler, a cutting mat or hard surface to work on, white glue (PVA). Some other things might be helpful: a pointed stylus, tweezers and scissors.

PRE-CUT KIT - FOLD, GLUE! This model comes unassembled, flat-packed in a large envelope.

What's inside? 3 sturdy A4 size paper sheets with parts pre-cut and pre-creased. You will need to remove parts from the sheets, fold and glue them following the included instructions.

Things which are not included, but you'll need in order to assemble the model: time & patience, a hard surface to work on, white glue (PVA). Some other things might be helpful: a pointed stylus, tweezers, scissors, a hobby knife, a ruler, a cutting mat.

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This model will require more than one sitting to build it. We advise to pause between different stages as you work, especially when you come to gluing. The white glue softens the paper and it may lead to misshapen parts if you do not allow them to dry well before proceeding further with assembling. Click here to watch our paper model building tips.

Give yourself enough time to enjoy the process and achieve the best result!

We ship worldwide from Cheltenham, United Kingdom via Royal Mail, and via express couriers for Express shipping.

We are committed to dispatching your purchases on time, often ahead of the estimated processing timeframe. However, delivery times mentioned below are estimates only and are not guaranteed due to local postal factors.

We ship the next business day. For example, a Special Delivery order placed on Monday will be dispatched on Tuesday and should be delivered by 1 PM on Wednesday.

Please note that the shipping fee is non-refundable.

Estimated delivery timelines and rates:

Domestic orders (UK)

Tracked 48: £2.49, delivery aimed in 2–4 business days.
Tracked 24: £3.99, delivery aimed in 1–2 business days.
Special Delivery: £9.95, delivery aimed by 1 PM next business day, excluding the order day.

Orders over £50 ship free via Tracked 48 service.

International orders

Standard & Tracked: 5–15 business days.
Express: 2–4 business days.

Orders over £50 / $68 / C$94 /€58 ship free via Tracked service.

Orders to US

10% import duty added at checkout. Duties are non-refundable. 
Rates from: Standard $6, Tracked $12, Express $40.

Orders to EU

Up to €150 (excluding VAT) – VAT collected at checkout. Over €150 – recipient responsible for import costs, including VAT, duties, and clearance fees. 
Rates from: Standard €5, Tracked €8, Express €26.

Orders to rest of the world

Local customs charges may apply and are the recipient’s responsibility.
Rates from: Standard £5, Tracked £10, Express £25.

Delays

Delivery delays are beyond our control. While over 95% of orders arrive within the stated timeframe, delays may occasionally occur, especially during peak periods. If you need your order by a specific date, consider Express shipping.

Read our full delivery information and policy on returns here.

The Torii Gate, a majestic and iconic structure, serves as the gateway to the Itsukushima Shrine located on Miyajima Island, Japan. This grand gate, known as a "torii," is uniquely situated in the sea and appears to float on the water at high tide, creating a breathtaking and almost surreal vista. Built initially in the 12th century, the Torii Gate has been rebuilt several times, with the current version dating back to the late 1800s.

This vermillion-colored gate, standing at 16.6 meters tall, is an emblematic example of traditional Japanese Shinto architecture, designed to mark the boundary between the sacred world of the shrine and the secular world outside. Itsukushima Shrine, to which the gate leads, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, renowned for its unique construction on stilts over the waters of the Seto Inland Sea. The gate, along with the shrine, becomes part of the sea during high tide, while at low tide, visitors can walk up to and around the gate.