Castle site
The remains of Yatsushiro Castle lie near the old centre. Their moats and stone walls still show as a small, squared-off shape among the surrounding town blocks.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Honmachi Map Poster & Print
32.5044° N / 130.5995° E
An old castle-town core on the Kuma River delta, with reclaimed farmland ruled in straight lines toward the Yatsushiro Sea.
- 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
Honmachi 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 Honmachi, 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
Honmachi at home
The map
About this Honmachi map poster
Honmachi is the historic centre of Yatsushiro, a city on the western coast of Kumamoto Prefecture where the Kuma River spreads into its delta before reaching the Yatsushiro Sea. From above, the older quarter is a compact knot of short streets and small blocks around the site of the former castle. The river passes to the north and the railway runs as a steady line to the east.
Beyond the centre the map changes character. Much of the flat land toward the sea was reclaimed over centuries, and it shows up as long parallel field boundaries and drainage channels that look ruled in place. This coastal plain is known for growing igusa, the rush woven into tatami mats, and the rhythm of those fields gives the edges of a Honmachi map poster an unusually regular texture.
Inland, the grid breaks up as the ground rises toward the forested mountains that frame the delta. The town is also known for the Yatsushiro Myoken Festival, an autumn procession of floats that UNESCO lists among Japan's float festivals. On paper, the contrast between the dense old core, the geometric farmland and the open water makes for a balanced, quiet composition.
- Population
- 123,000
- Coordinates
- 32.5044° N / 130.5995° E
- Elevation
- 6 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Honmachi, Japan
Kuma River delta
The Kuma River, known as one of Japan's swiftest rivers, widens and splits as it nears the coast, drawing broad pale bands across the northern side of the city before it meets the sea.
Reclaimed plain
West of the centre, reclaimed land runs toward the Yatsushiro Sea in straight, evenly spaced field lines and channels, a pattern that reads almost like graph paper in black and white.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Honmachi
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 Honmachi
A map that means something
A map of Honmachi suits anyone with ties to Yatsushiro, whether they grew up among the rush fields, studied here or simply followed the Kuma River down to the coast. It holds the old centre and the flat delta in one frame, without colour or clutter.
You can set your own title, subtitle and coordinates line, for example a family name or a date that matters, and choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The $9 digital download covers six print sizes, or you can order a printed poster.
Order the Honmachi 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.
Honmachi map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Honmachi 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 Honmachi 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 Honmachi 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 Honmachi 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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