Linear valley city
The built-up area follows the valley in a long band, giving Ashibetsu a stretched shape rather than a compact centre.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
43.5097° N / 142.1856° E
A former coal-mining city in central Hokkaido, stretched along the Sorachi River valley between forested hills.

One city, five moods
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The map
Ashibetsu lies in the Sorachi area of central Hokkaido, in a valley surrounded by forested hills. From above, the city is long and narrow, following the river and the valley floor. Built-up areas appear in segments along the main road and railway corridor, with wide expanses of forest on either side.
The city grew as a coal-mining centre in the twentieth century, and its layout reflects that history, with settlements that once formed around individual mines. After the mines closed, the population fell considerably, and today the map shows a city with a clear central district and quieter outlying areas along the valley.
The Sorachi River and its tributaries run through the area, drawing soft curves across the map. An Ashibetsu map poster captures this valley city in its landscape: the linear built-up area, the river, and the vast forested hills that make up most of the municipality.
The built-up area follows the valley in a long band, giving Ashibetsu a stretched shape rather than a compact centre.
The river and its tributaries wind through the valley, adding flowing lines that contrast with the straight roads.
Separate clusters of streets along the valley recall the settlements that grew around individual coal mines.
Make it yours
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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 Ashibetsu
Ashibetsu's map tells the story of a Hokkaido mining town through its shape alone. It is a thoughtful print for anyone with family ties to the Sorachi area or an interest in Japan's industrial heritage.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, and choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Download 300 DPI PNGs and PDFs for $9, or order a matte print with an optional frame.
Order the Ashibetsu 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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