Chikuma River
The broad river runs through the middle of the city. Its wide bed and bridges are the strongest feature on the map.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Chikuma Map Poster & Print
36.5271° N / 138.0894° E
A river city in Nagano's mountain basin, spread along the Chikuma River between terraced slopes and hot-spring streets
- 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
Chikuma 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 Chikuma, 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
Chikuma at home
The map
About this Chikuma map poster
Chikuma lies in northern Nagano Prefecture, in the valley south of Nagano city. The city takes its name from the Chikuma River, which runs through it on its way to becoming the Shinano, Japan's longest river. On a map the river is the clear centre, with the built-up area following both banks and mountains closing in on either side.
The present city was formed in 2003 by merging several towns, and the map shows it: separate clusters linked by rail and road along the valley floor. On one bank is the Togura-Kamiyamada hot-spring area. Orchards and farmland climb the lower slopes, and forested ridges rise above them.
Chikuma is known for the Obasute terraced rice fields, where the moon's reflection in the flooded paddies has been celebrated in Japanese poetry for centuries. A Chikuma map poster shows the valley plainly: river, rail line, small town centres and the steep hillsides that frame them.
- Population
- 59,000
- Coordinates
- 36.5271° N / 138.0894° E
- Elevation
- 388 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Chikuma, Japan
Obasute terraces
On the western slopes, small terraced rice fields step down the hillside. They are among the best-known rural landscapes in Japan.
Hot-spring district
Togura-Kamiyamada Onsen sits along the river, a dense cluster of inns and lanes packed close to the water.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Chikuma
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 Chikuma
A map that means something
Chikuma speaks to anyone who has soaked in its hot springs, walked the terraces or grown up in the Nagano valley. The river gives the poster a calm, flowing composition that works well in a small room.
Give it your own title and subtitle, for example the name of an inn or the date of a trip, and edit the coordinates line. Then pick one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand.
Order the Chikuma 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.
Chikuma map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Chikuma 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 Chikuma 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 Chikuma 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 Chikuma 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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