Castle headland
Karatsu Castle sits on a point of land where the Matsuura River meets the bay. On the map it shows up as a small, compact outline between the water and the town grid.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Karatsu Map Poster & Print
33.4425° N / 129.9697° E
A castle town on Karatsu Bay, with a river mouth and a long curved belt of coastal pines
- 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
Karatsu 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 Karatsu, 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
Karatsu at home
The map
About this Karatsu map poster
Karatsu is in Saga Prefecture, on the northwest coast of Kyushu, facing Karatsu Bay and the Genkai Sea. On a map the coastline takes up most of the picture. The Matsuura River reaches the sea next to the old town. Karatsu Castle stands on a small headland above the river mouth, and a compact grid of castle-town streets fills the ground behind it.
East of the centre, the Niji-no-Matsubara pine grove runs for several kilometres along the curve of the bay. It is one of Japan's best-known coastal pine forests and shows up as a thin, even strip between the beach and the town. Karatsu is also known for Karatsu ware, a traditional pottery, and for the Karatsu Kunchi festival held every autumn.
A Karatsu map poster sets these features against the water: the castle headland, the bridges across the river, the long arc of pines and the small islands offshore. Being on the bay gives the design a natural edge. The dense town streets fill one side, and the calm open sea fills the other.
- Population
- 118,000
- Coordinates
- 33.4425° N / 129.9697° E
- Elevation
- 7 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Karatsu, Japan
Niji-no-Matsubara
A pine forest several kilometres long follows the curve of the bay east of the town. It forms a thin, smooth band that separates the beach from the streets behind it.
Matsuura River mouth
The river widens as it meets the sea. Bridges cross it close to the castle, and the older town sits on one bank with newer districts on the other.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Karatsu
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 Karatsu
A map that means something
Karatsu has a very recognisable shape from above: a castle, a river mouth and a curve of pines along a quiet bay. It suits pottery collectors, festival visitors and anyone with family ties to this part of Kyushu.
Add a title, subtitle and coordinates of your choice, and select from five styles. Blueprint and Sand work especially well for maps with a lot of coastline. You can download files for $9 or order a matte print shipped from a partner close to you.
Order the Karatsu 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.
Karatsu map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Karatsu 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 Karatsu 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 Karatsu 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 Karatsu 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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