Parallel rivers
The Kinu and Kokai rivers run through the city from north to south, forming two strong lines across the flat plain.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Chikusei Map Poster & Print
36.3160° N / 139.9824° E
A Kanto plain city between the Kinu and Kokai rivers, where rice fields surround a railway town
- 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
Chikusei 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 Chikusei, 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
Chikusei at home
The map
About this Chikusei map poster
Chikusei lies in western Ibaraki, on the flat Kanto plain north of Tokyo. It was formed in 2005 by merging Shimodate with neighbouring towns, so it contains several centres rather than one. From above, the landscape is mostly fields, with the Kinu and Kokai rivers running north to south and small settlements scattered between them.
Shimodate remains the main urban area, where railway lines cross, including the Mooka Line on which the SL Moka steam train has run. To the south, Mount Tsukuba rises above the plain, a familiar sight on clear days. The city is also known for its pear and rice growing.
A Chikusei map poster shows a rural Japanese city in fine detail: rivers drawing long parallel lines, rice-field grids filling the spaces between, and tight clusters of streets around stations and old town centres. It is a quiet, orderly composition that reflects the agricultural rhythm of northern Kanto.
- Population
- 101,000
- Coordinates
- 36.3160° N / 139.9824° E
- Elevation
- 33 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Chikusei, Japan
Shimodate centre
The main urban cluster gathers around the railway station, where several lines meet and the street grid becomes dense.
Field patterns
Rice paddies and orchards create regular rectangular divisions between settlements, giving the wider map a calm geometric texture.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Chikusei
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 Chikusei
A map that means something
For families from Ibaraki or people who have lived near the Kinu River, the map captures a landscape of fields, rivers and small stations. Add a family name, a key year or a line in the subtitle, and set the coordinates.
Choose Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Paper suits the rural setting, and Blueprint highlights the rail and river lines. Get instant HD files for $9 or a printed poster from a nearby partner.
Order the Chikusei posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm (11.8 × 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 cm (18 × 24″) | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm (19.7 × 27.6″) | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm (24 × 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.
Chikusei map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Chikusei 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 Chikusei 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 Chikusei 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 worldwide. 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 Chikusei 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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