Ariake Sea coast
The shoreline runs along the western side of the city, with wide tidal flats that give the poster a large, calm area of water.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Arao Map Poster & Print
32.9789° N / 130.4457° E
A coastal city on the Ariake Sea, where mudflats and the traces of a great coal mine shape the map.
- What you see is exactly what you get
- Up to 7,200 × 10,800 px · 300 DPI
- PNG + print-ready PDF
- No watermark
One city, five moods
Arao in every style
Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.
Actual pixels · 24 × 36″ print filePrint-sharp
Every street in Arao, razor sharp
This is a 100% crop of the real print file. Every poster — printed, framed or downloaded — is rendered on our servers at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 pixels, so even the smallest lanes stay crisp on a 24 × 36″ print.
On the wall
Arao at home
The map
About this Arao map poster
Arao lies in the far north-west of Kumamoto Prefecture, on the shore of the Ariake Sea and next to Omuta in Fukuoka. The coast here is lined with broad tidal flats, famous in Japan for their huge tidal range. Behind them, the city spreads over low ground and gentle hills.
Arao's history is closely tied to the Mitsui Miike coal mine. The Manda Pit, with its brick buildings and winding towers, is part of the UNESCO World Heritage listing for Japan's Meiji industrial revolution sites. Today the city is also known for Greenland, a large amusement park near the coast.
An Arao map poster brings together the straight shoreline, the rail line running parallel to it and the quiet residential streets inland. Former mining land and the open space of the amusement park add distinct shapes, making it a map with more history than its size suggests.
- Population
- 54,000
- Coordinates
- 32.9789° N / 130.4457° E
- Elevation
- 28 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Arao, Japan
Manda Pit
The former Mitsui Miike coal mine site, now a World Heritage property, marks the city's industrial past on its southern side.
Rail corridor
The JR Kagoshima Main Line runs parallel to the coast, forming a long line through the city that ties it to Omuta and Kumamoto.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Arao
Add a date, a name or a line of your own, switch style, size or orientation.
The free preview is low-resolution with a watermark. Prints and HD files are rendered at 300 DPI, up to 7,200 × 10,800 px, without a watermark.
Why Arao
A map that means something
Arao connects people to Japan's industrial history, to childhood trips to the coast or to a family home on the Ariake Sea. A map poster captures all of that in a single calm image.
Add your own title and subtitle, perhaps in Japanese, and adjust the coordinates line. Choose from Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Blueprint suits the industrial heritage particularly well.
Order the Arao posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″ | 3,543 × 4,724 px | PNG · PDF |
| 29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″ | 3,508 × 4,961 px | PNG · PDF |
| 42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″ | 4,961 × 7,016 px | PNG · PDF |
| 45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″ | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″ | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″ | 7,200 × 10,800 px | PNG · PDF |
For comparison, the free preview is 900 px wide, watermarked and meant for screens. The HD files have up to 8× the resolution in each direction and print cleanly at full poster size.
Arao map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Arao poster?
Pick a style at the top of the page, then choose Printed Poster — a size and, if you like, a frame — or Digital HD Files. Checkout takes one step, and your order page updates as soon as the payment goes through.
What is the printed Arao poster like?
It is printed on premium 200 gsm matte paper in one of six sizes, from 30 × 40 cm to 24 × 36″. Printed posters start at $39, shipping included.
Can I order the Arao poster framed?
Yes. Choose a solid wood frame in black, white, natural oak or dark wood. It comes with shatterproof glazing and is ready to hang. Framed posters start at $99, shipping included.
How long does delivery take, and what does it cost?
Shipping is free to 60+ countries. Each poster is printed by the nearest of our print partners in 30+ countries and usually arrives in 3–7 business days. You can follow the status and tracking under My Orders. A few countries take 2–5 weeks, and where we don't ship yet, the site tells you before you pay.
What if my poster arrives damaged?
Send us a photo within 14 days of delivery and we will reprint it for free or refund you.
Can I add our names or a date to the Arao poster?
Yes. In the editor on this page, change the title, the subtitle and the coordinates line to anything you like, and pick a style and size. Printed, framed and digital orders all use exactly your design.
What do I get with the digital HD files?
For $9 you get 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files in all six sizes, without a watermark, to print anywhere. Not sure yet? Download a free watermarked preview first.
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