Yodo River
The river runs along the northwestern edge of the city, wide and straight, with open floodplain between the embankments. It is the defining line of the composition.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Hirakata Map Poster & Print
34.8135° N / 135.6491° E
A residential city on the left bank of the Yodo River, halfway between Osaka and Kyoto.
- 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
Hirakata 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 Hirakata, 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
Hirakata at home
The map
About this Hirakata map poster
Hirakata lies in northeastern Osaka Prefecture, on the southeast bank of the Yodo River. From above, the river forms a broad, straight boundary to the northwest, with embankments and riverside fields along it. From there the city spreads inland over low hills in a dense pattern of residential streets, rail lines and housing estates between Osaka and Kyoto.
In the Edo period Hirakata was a post town on the Kyōkaidō, the road between Osaka and Kyoto, and a stopping point for boats on the Yodo. Today the Keihan railway follows much the same route. Across the Kansai region the city is known for Hirakata Park, one of the oldest amusement parks in Japan.
A Hirakata map poster presents a typical Kansai commuter city with a clear sense of place. The river gives it a strong edge, and the rail lines draw diagonal paths through the neighbourhoods. The gentle hills to the southeast break the grid into curved streets and quiet cul-de-sacs around parks and university campuses.
- Population
- 406,000
- Coordinates
- 34.8135° N / 135.6491° E
- Elevation
- 17 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Hirakata, Japan
Old post town
Close to the river and the Keihan line, the streets of the former post town follow the old Kyōkaidō road. They are narrower and more irregular than the districts around them.
Hills and estates
Inland, low hills hold postwar housing estates and campuses. Their curving roads and cul-de-sacs contrast with the straighter streets near the river.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Hirakata
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 Hirakata
A map that means something
Hirakata is home to many families who commute to Osaka or Kyoto and to students at its universities. The map is a personal record of a place where people grow up, study and settle, not a tourist landmark.
Add a title and subtitle, such as your family name and the year you moved in, and adjust the coordinates line. Then pick Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, as digital files or as a framed print.
Order the Hirakata 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.
Hirakata map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Hirakata 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 Hirakata 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 Hirakata 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 Hirakata 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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