Iwabuchi floodgates
Two sluice gates stand side by side where the Arakawa and Sumida separate. The historic red gate is preserved as a landmark next to the modern gate that does the work today.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Kita Map Poster & Print
35.7526° N / 139.7335° E
A northern Tokyo ward split by rail lines and bordered by the Arakawa, with a cherry-blossom hill and historic river floodgates.
- 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
Kita 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 Kita, 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
Kita at home
The map
About this Kita map poster
Kita is one of Tokyo's twenty-three special wards. It stretches along the city's northern edge, where the Arakawa River forms the border with Saitama Prefecture. On a map it is long and narrow, and busy JR lines cut through it on their way between central Tokyo and the northern suburbs. Dense residential blocks, stations and a scattering of parks lie around them.
Near the northern tip, the Iwabuchi floodgate separates the Arakawa from the Sumida River. The old red sluice gate, built in the 1920s, is preserved beside its newer replacement. The wide flood channel and its grassy banks give this end of the map a broad, open character, very different from the tight streets around Akabane Station inland.
To the south, Asukayama Park in Ōji has been a cherry-blossom spot since the eighteenth century, when the shogun Tokugawa Yoshimune had trees planted there for the public to enjoy. A Kita map poster captures the ward's mix of river edge, railway lines and green hills. Transport and flood control have shaped this part of Tokyo as much as history has.
- Population
- 332,000
- Coordinates
- 35.7526° N / 139.7335° E
- Elevation
- 17 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Kita, Japan
Asukayama Park
This small hill park near Ōji Station has been planted with cherry trees since the Edo period. A short, free monorail carries visitors up from the street below.
Rail corridors
Several JR lines run through the ward side by side, including the Keihin-Tōhoku and Saikyō lines. They form broad parallel bands that divide Kita's neighbourhoods.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kita
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 Kita
A map that means something
Kita is home to commuters, families and long-time residents of Akabane, Ōji and Jūjō, neighbourhoods with strong local identities. A map of the ward can mark a first Tokyo apartment or a childhood street without falling back on the usual skyline image.
Change the title and subtitle to name your neighbourhood or add a date, and edit the coordinates line. Five styles are available: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. You can get them as $9 HD files in six sizes or as a printed poster.
Order the Kita 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.
Kita map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kita 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 Kita 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 Kita 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 Kita 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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