Arida River mouth
The river crosses the plain in a broad final curve before meeting the Kii Channel. Bridges cross it at intervals, and the street pattern follows it closely.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
34.0809° N / 135.1190° E
A river mouth on the Kii Channel, a compact town on the flats and hillsides lined with citrus terraces

One city, five moods
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On the wall



The map
Arida lies on the western coast of Wakayama Prefecture, where the Arida River widens and runs into the Kii Channel. From above, the town fills the low ground near the river mouth. Streets follow the banks and the shoreline, and the land quickly rises into steep hills on either side. The flat part is narrow, so the built-up area stays tight between water and slope.
The hills are the reason people know the name. Arida mandarins, sold across Japan as Arida mikan, grow on terraced slopes that climb the valley sides. At map scale the terraces show up as fine contour-like bands above the houses. Along the coast, harbour basins and industrial ground make a harder, straighter line where the town meets the sea.
A black-and-white rendering suits this layered landscape: a curved river, a ragged coastline and closely stacked hillside lines around a small grid of lanes. The Arida map poster keeps each layer distinct, so the river valley, the town and the orchard slopes can be read at a glance without colour. It works well as a quiet, detailed piece in a narrow frame.
The river crosses the plain in a broad final curve before meeting the Kii Channel. Bridges cross it at intervals, and the street pattern follows it closely.
Steep slopes above the town are cut into terraces for the mandarin orchards the area is known for. On the map they appear as dense, parallel lines wrapping the hills.
Along the coast, straight quays, harbour basins and large industrial plots give the shoreline a geometric edge, in contrast with the irregular hills behind.
Make it yours
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 Arida
For anyone who grew up among the orchards or has family along the Arida River, this map brings back a very specific place: water, a few blocks of town and hills that go on and on. It also makes a considered gift for someone who loves the Wakayama coast.
You can set the title, subtitle and coordinates line to a family name, a date or an address, and choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Buy the HD files for $9, or order a matte print with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Arida poster| 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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