Takada Castle moats
The broad moats of Takada Park form a large, geometric shape inland, surrounded by the tighter streets of the former castle town.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Jōetsu Map Poster & Print
37.1483° N / 138.2364° E
A snow country city on the Sea of Japan, with a castle moat town inland and a harbour on the coast
- 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
Jōetsu 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 Jōetsu, 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
Jōetsu at home
The map
About this Jōetsu map poster
Jōetsu sits on the Sea of Japan coast of Niigata Prefecture, and its map combines two distinct centres. Near the coast lies the port district of Naoetsu, while inland the old castle town of Takada spreads around the moats of Takada Castle, joined by roads across the plain.
Takada Park, built around the castle's moats, is celebrated for its cherry blossoms, especially when lit at night. On the hills to the west stand the remains of Kasugayama Castle, the stronghold of the warlord Uesugi Kenshin.
A Jōetsu map poster also reflects a region of heavy winter snow. It was at Takada, in 1911, that the Austrian officer Theodor von Lerch introduced skiing to Japan. On paper, rivers, moats and coastline give the city a clear, readable structure.
- Population
- 189,000
- Coordinates
- 37.1483° N / 138.2364° E
- Elevation
- 10 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Jōetsu, Japan
Naoetsu harbour
On the coast, the port's breakwaters and quays create a sharp outline against the open Sea of Japan, contrasting with the soft curve of the shoreline.
The Seki River
A river runs from the inland plain toward the sea, linking the two historic centres and giving the poster a strong, flowing line.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Jōetsu
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 Jōetsu
A map that means something
Jōetsu suits anyone with memories of cherry blossoms over the moats, deep winter snow or coastal walks by the Sea of Japan. Its twin centres make an unusual, balanced composition on the wall.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, and choose from five styles. Noir brings out the winter atmosphere, Paper feels warmer. Download HD files in six sizes, or order a printed poster shipped from a nearby print partner.
Order the Jōetsu 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.
Jōetsu map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Jōetsu 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 Jōetsu 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 Jōetsu 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 Jōetsu 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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