Two samurai plateaus
The northern and southern samurai districts sit on facing heights. Their quiet residential lanes show up as two parallel clusters on either side of the valley.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Kitsuki Map Poster & Print
33.4200° N / 131.6184° E
A castle town split between two samurai hills, with a merchant street in the hollow and a bay below
- 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
Kitsuki 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 Kitsuki, 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
Kitsuki at home
The map
About this Kitsuki map poster
Kitsuki is a small city in Oita Prefecture on the southern side of the Kunisaki Peninsula in Kyushu. Its historic centre is one of the best-preserved Edo-period castle towns in Japan. Samurai residences were built on two parallel plateaus, and merchants lived in the low street between them. This arrangement is often called a sandwich-shaped castle town.
The layout still shows clearly on a map. Two raised districts run side by side with a narrow commercial strip below them, and short stone-paved slopes climb from the merchant quarter up to each plateau. The best known is Suya-no-saka. To the east, the reconstructed Kitsuki Castle stands on a promontory above the mouth of the river where it meets the sea. Rice fields and newer streets then spread across the flatter land.
A Kitsuki map poster turns this rare urban plan into a clean graphic. The two hills, the hollow between them and the water beside the castle come through well in black and white. Visitors who have walked the slopes in summer heat, and people interested in historic Japanese town planning, both tend to appreciate it.
- Population
- 28,000
- Coordinates
- 33.4200° N / 131.6184° E
- Elevation
- 3 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Kitsuki, Japan
Stepped slopes
Short, steep slopes such as Suya-no-saka and Shioya-no-saka connect the merchant street to the upper districts, forming small diagonal links across the old town.
Castle by the water
Kitsuki Castle stands on a height near where the river meets the bay, so the historic town ends at a meeting of hill, river and sea.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kitsuki
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 Kitsuki
A map that means something
A map of Kitsuki appeals to anyone who has visited the old slopes, and to people who like historic urban forms. Few towns show their feudal social structure this clearly in the street pattern.
You can set a title, subtitle and coordinates line, adding the date of a visit for example. Choose from five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand, which has a warm tone that suits the town's earthen walls.
Order the Kitsuki 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.
Kitsuki map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kitsuki 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 Kitsuki 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 Kitsuki 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 Kitsuki 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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