Old Tōkaidō route
The line of the historic Tōkaidō runs through former post towns such as Minakuchi. Their older street patterns still follow the route of the old road.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Kōka Map Poster & Print
34.9802° N / 136.1575° E
Wooded hills of southern Shiga, with old Tōkaidō post towns strung along the valleys and pottery kilns in Shigaraki
- 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
Kōka 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 Kōka, 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
Kōka at home
The map
About this Kōka map poster
Kōka covers a large, hilly area in the south of Shiga Prefecture. The map is shaped by valleys and forested ridges, not by a single city centre. Towns and villages follow the river valleys, and roads thread between them. Between these corridors, broad stretches of woodland stay mostly empty of streets.
Two traditions make Kōka widely known. It is the home of the Kōka ninja, a school tied to this region's independent local clans. It also includes Shigaraki, one of Japan's old pottery centres, famous for its rough-textured ceramics and tanuki figures. The historic Tōkaidō road once passed through Minakuchi and Tsuchiyama, both post towns within today's city.
A Kōka map poster shows a distributed city rather than a compact one, with clusters of streets linked by valley roads through the hills. That quality gives the print an organic, branching character. It feels close to a landscape drawing, and it gives the rural side of Shiga the same careful attention usually given to its lakeside cities.
- Population
- 90,000
- Coordinates
- 34.9802° N / 136.1575° E
- Elevation
- 170 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Kōka, Japan
Shigaraki valley
The pottery town of Shigaraki sits in its own valley basin. Its streets form a separate, tight cluster surrounded by wooded hills.
Forested ridges
Large empty areas mark the hills between settlements. In monochrome they give the print breathing room and emphasise how the valleys connect the city.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kōka
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 Kōka
A map that means something
Kōka appeals to people with family ties to Shiga, collectors of Shigaraki ceramics and anyone drawn to the ninja history of the region. The title, subtitle and coordinates can be changed, for example to name a specific town or visit date.
It is available in five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Paper and Sand suit the pottery connection. Classic keeps the valley roads clear against the empty hills.
Order the Kōka 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.
Kōka map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kōka 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 Kōka 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 Kōka 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 Kōka 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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