Sawara canal streets
The Ono River runs through the old town in a narrow channel with streets on both banks, a small but distinctive line at the heart of the map.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Katori-shi Map Poster & Print
35.8977° N / 140.4994° E
A river town on the lower Tone, where the canal-side merchant streets of Sawara meet rice paddies and wooded shrine hills.
- 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
Katori-shi 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 Katori-shi, 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
Katori-shi at home
The map
About this Katori-shi map poster
Katori-shi lies in northeastern Chiba Prefecture along the south bank of the Tone River, one of Japan's largest rivers, where Chiba meets Ibaraki. Much of the city is flat, low land given over to rice paddies, cut by drainage canals and embankments, while wooded hills rise to the south. Its historic centre is Sawara, a former river-trade town.
Sawara grew wealthy in the Edo period shipping goods to Edo along the Tone, and the Ono River, which flows through the old town, is still lined with wooden merchant houses and storehouses. It was the home of Inō Tadataka, who later surveyed Japan's coastline and produced the first accurate maps of the country. Katori Jingu, one of the oldest shrines in eastern Japan, stands in forest on the city's hills.
A Katori-shi map poster is fitting for a place linked to Japanese cartography. The print shows the canal running through Sawara, the broad Tone and its levees, and the grid of paddy fields, with the shrine forest as a quiet open space among the roads. In monochrome the balance of water, fields and old streets is especially clear.
- Population
- 74,000
- Coordinates
- 35.8977° N / 140.4994° E
- Elevation
- 6 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Katori-shi, Japan
The Tone River
Along the northern edge the wide Tone and its embankments form a long, strong band that dominates the composition and marks the prefectural border.
Paddy field grid
The lowlands are divided into rectangular rice fields and straight farm roads, creating a fine, regular texture that contrasts with the winding lanes of the hills.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Katori-shi
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 Katori-shi
A map that means something
Sawara's canal district draws visitors for its summer and autumn festivals, and many remember a boat ride under the willows. A map of Katori is also a thoughtful gift for anyone interested in Inō Tadataka and the history of mapping Japan.
Personalise the title and subtitle, for instance in rōmaji or with a date, and keep or edit the coordinates line. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand; Paper suits the Edo-period mood. HD files are $9, and prints ship from partners in over 30 countries.
Order the Katori-shi 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.
Katori-shi map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Katori-shi 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 Katori-shi 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 Katori-shi 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 Katori-shi 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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