Takefu centre
The historic heart of the city forms a dense, irregular cluster of lanes, temples and shrines that stands out clearly on the flat plain.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Echizen Map Poster & Print
35.8857° N / 136.1707° E
A craft city on the Takefu plain, its old streets and river crossings set against wooded hills in central Fukui
- 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
Echizen 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 Echizen, 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
Echizen at home
The map
About this Echizen map poster
Echizen was created in 2005 when the city of Takefu merged with the town of Imadate. It sits in the centre of Fukui Prefecture, on the Sea of Japan side of Honshu. The main urban area, the former Takefu, lies on a flat plain near the Hino River, with the Hokuriku rail corridor running through it and hills rising on either side.
The city is known across Japan for its crafts. Echizen washi, a traditional handmade paper, has been produced for centuries in the Imadate area, and Takefu is famous for Echizen uchihamono, its hand-forged knives. On the map, the older centre forms a compact tangle of streets around temples and shrines, while newer development follows the main roads and the rail line.
An Echizen map poster reflects that balance of workshop town and valley landscape. The river and its tributaries, the straight line of the railway and the tighter weave of the historic streets give the composition a clear structure. The papermaking villages to the east add scattered detail toward the hills, especially in the larger print sizes.
- Population
- 83,000
- Coordinates
- 35.8857° N / 136.1707° E
- Elevation
- 40 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Echizen, Japan
Hino River
The river crosses the plain near the centre on its way north, drawing a gentle curving line that anchors the composition.
Washi villages
To the east, in the Imadate area, small settlements known for handmade paper sit in narrow valleys where roads follow streams into the hills.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Echizen
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 Echizen
A map that means something
Echizen appeals to people who value craft: knife makers and cooks, paper artists and calligraphers, as well as those who grew up among its workshops. A map of the city pairs naturally with a well-used knife or a sheet of washi.
Adjust the title, subtitle and coordinates line, and select Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, with Paper the obvious match. Six print sizes as 300 DPI PNG and PDF files cost $9, with no watermark.
Order the Echizen 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.
Echizen map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Echizen 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 Echizen 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 Echizen 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 Echizen 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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