Planned road grid
Straight roads cross at right angles in the Hokkaido manner, forming neat rectangular blocks. On paper the pattern looks almost like graph paper, which is restful to look at.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Honchō Map Poster & Print
41.8944° N / 140.6939° E
A quiet grid on the plain north of Hakodate, with farmland on one side and wooded hills on the other
- 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
Honchō 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 Honchō, 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
Honchō at home
The map
About this Honchō map poster
Honchō sits on the flat land north of Hakodate in southern Hokkaido, where the plain meets the first low hills of the Oshima Peninsula. The map shows an orderly layout of residential blocks, straight roads and rail, set among large field plots that give the whole area a measured, surveyed look.
Hokkaido was settled and laid out largely from the late nineteenth century, and the grid here reflects that planned approach. Roads run in long straight lines and meet mostly at right angles. The hills to the north and east bring the first curves, where roads follow valleys toward the mountains and lakes beyond.
A Honchō map poster works because of its regularity. The steady grid fills the frame without crowding it, and the field boundaries around it add a second, larger pattern. It is a calm image of an everyday northern Japanese town and suits spare, minimal rooms.
- Population
- 29,000
- Coordinates
- 41.8944° N / 140.6939° E
- Elevation
- 72 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Honchō, Japan
Field patchwork
Farm plots surround the built-up area in large rectangles. Their outlines extend the town's geometry outward and give the edges of the poster a softer rhythm.
Hills to the north
Low wooded hills rise beyond the plain, and roads start to curve as they climb. They add contrast to the straight lines of the town below.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Honchō
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 Honchō
A map that means something
For anyone who has lived in southern Hokkaido, studied near Hakodate or spent a winter here, this map brings back an ordinary, well-loved place. Its orderly lines also make a clean decorative piece in their own right.
Set a title, subtitle and coordinates line, in Latin script or with a date, and choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Digital files are $9 for six sizes, and printed posters on matte paper ship from partners in 30+ countries.
Order the Honchō 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.
Honchō map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Honchō 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 Honchō 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 Honchō 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 Honchō 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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