Shijō axis
Shijō Street crosses the district from the Kamo River to Yasaka Shrine, a straight line that divides Gion and anchors the smaller streets on either side.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Gion Map Poster & Print
35.0044° N / 135.7785° E
Kyoto's historic entertainment district between the Kamo River and Yasaka Shrine, a fine web of lanes around Shijō Street.
- 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
Gion 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 Gion, 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
Gion at home
The district
About this Gion map poster
Gion lies on the east bank of the Kamo River in Kyoto, stretching from the river toward the foot of the Higashiyama hills. Shijō Street runs through it from west to east and ends at the vermilion gate of Yasaka Shrine, forming the district's main axis on the map. North and south of it, the streets break into narrow lanes lined with wooden machiya townhouses and teahouses.
Gion developed around Yasaka Shrine, serving its visitors and pilgrims, and grew into Kyoto's best-known district of geiko and maiko. Hanamikoji Street, running south from Shijō, is its most famous lane, while the Shirakawa canal, with its willows and stone-edged banks, winds through the northern part. Each July the Gion Matsuri, one of Japan's best-known festivals, is held by the shrine.
The Minamiza kabuki theatre stands at the western end of Shijō near the river, and Kenninji, Kyoto's oldest Zen temple, lies just to the south. A Gion map poster captures this compact network of alleys, the curve of the canal and the line of the Kamo River, framing one of the most recognisable historic quarters in Japan.
- Coordinates
- 35.0044° N / 135.7785° E
- Region
- Gion, District · Japan
Shirakawa canal
A narrow canal curves through the northern part of Gion, drawn on the map as a slender, meandering line among the tight blocks of teahouses and homes.
Kamo River
The river runs north to south along the district's western edge, and its broad channel and embankments give the map a clear natural boundary.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Gion
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 Gion
A map that means something
Gion is often the place people remember most from a visit to Kyoto: an evening walk down Hanamikoji, the lanterns at Yasaka, the quiet of the canal. A map of the district records that experience with restraint, in lines rather than pictures.
Change the title, subtitle and coordinates, perhaps adding the date of your trip, and choose one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. A free watermarked preview shows the result before you buy.
Order the Gion 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.
Gion map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Gion 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 Gion 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 Gion 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 Gion 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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