Kongō and Katsuragi ridge
The long mountain ridge on the western side forms a wide, dark band of forest, sharply bordering the flat, cultivated land of the basin.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
34.4500° N / 135.7333° E
A quiet town on the southern edge of the Nara Basin, backed by the long wooded ridges of Kongō and Katsuragi





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The map
Gose lies in the south-west of Nara Prefecture, where the flat Nara Basin meets the mountains that separate it from Osaka. Mount Kongō and Mount Katsuragi rise along the western side of the town, and from above, the map shows a clear line between the settled plain and forested slopes. Rice fields and small villages fill the space between.
The area is one of the oldest settled parts of Japan, linked in tradition to the ancient Kamo clan, and several old shrines stand at the foot of the mountains. The town centre includes Gose-machi, a historic merchant quarter with narrow streets and traditional houses that grew along an old road.
A Gose map poster brings together these layers: the dense old town, scattered villages, farmland and the steep wooded ridges. The roads leading into the mountains, including the approach to the Katsuragi ropeway, add winding lines to the western edge. The result is balanced, with open space and detail in equal measure.
The long mountain ridge on the western side forms a wide, dark band of forest, sharply bordering the flat, cultivated land of the basin.
The historic merchant district preserves narrow streets and closely packed traditional houses, creating a tight, fine-grained pattern in the town centre.
Rice fields and small villages spread across the flat land east of the mountains, giving the map a scattered texture of settlements and field boundaries.
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Why Gose
For those who have walked through Gose-machi or hiked Mount Kongō, the map recalls a quieter side of Nara, away from the temples and crowds. It is a thoughtful piece for anyone who values old Japan and mountain landscapes.
You can add your own title, subtitle and a date, and choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Paper gives a soft, traditional feel. Check the free 900 px preview first, then download or order a print.
Order the Gose poster| 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.
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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.
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