Castle and moats
The castle hill is surrounded by moats with clear rectangular outlines, forming the centre of the map and one of the most recognisable castle layouts in Japan.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Hikone Map Poster & Print
35.2500° N / 136.2500° E
A castle town on the east shore of Lake Biwa, with moats and an old street pattern around the castle hill
- 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
Hikone 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 Hikone, 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
Hikone at home
The map
About this Hikone map poster
Hikone lies on the eastern shore of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture. On a map, the lake fills the western side, and the town spreads inland from the shore. At its centre is the castle hill, surrounded by moats that form clear rectangular outlines, with the old castle-town streets arranged around them.
Beyond the historic centre, the town extends in a more regular pattern, with railway lines and main roads running parallel to the lakeshore. To the east, the land rises toward the Suzuka Mountains, and the built-up area gives way to fields and hills.
Hikone Castle is one of only twelve castles in Japan with an original keep, and it is a designated National Treasure. Below it lies the Genkyūen garden. The town is also known for Hikonyan, a popular cat mascot. A Hikone map poster shows the castle, its moats and the lakeshore in precise, quiet lines.
- Population
- 114,000
- Coordinates
- 35.2500° N / 136.2500° E
- Elevation
- 95 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Hikone, Japan
Lake Biwa shore
The lake covers the western part of the map, and its shoreline forms a long natural edge that frames the town and the castle hill.
Castle-town streets
Around the castle, older streets preserve an Edo-period pattern of narrow blocks and changes of direction, contrasting with the newer grid further out.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Hikone
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 Hikone
A map that means something
Hikone draws visitors for its castle and lakeside setting, and many remember it as a highlight of a trip through central Japan. A map poster brings the moats and shoreline home in a restrained, well-composed form.
Add a title, subtitle and coordinates to mark a visit, a home or a special date. Choose one of five styles and download 300 DPI PNG and PDF files for $9, or order a matte print with an optional wooden frame.
Order the Hikone 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.
Hikone map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Hikone 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 Hikone 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 Hikone 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 Hikone 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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