Fine street grain
Narrow residential lanes and small, irregular blocks create the dense, even texture typical of Japanese neighbourhoods, drawn as delicate lines on the poster.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Kotō Map Poster & Print
32.7786° N / 130.7454° E
A residential district on the Kumamoto plain, with fine-grained streets under the distant Aso highlands.
- 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
Kotō 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 Kotō, 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
Kotō at home
The map
About this Kotō map poster
Kotō lies in Kumamoto Prefecture on the island of Kyushu, on the broad plain around the city of Kumamoto. From above, it has the typical texture of a Japanese residential district: narrow streets, irregular blocks and small plots packed closely together, with a few wider roads carrying traffic across the plain. In the wider landscape, rivers flow west from the Aso highlands toward the Ariake Sea.
The region is shaped by Mount Aso to the east, one of the largest active volcanoes in Japan, whose caldera and grasslands feed the rivers and groundwater of the plain. Kumamoto is known for the quality and abundance of its spring water, and for Kumamoto Castle, which has been under restoration since the earthquakes of April 2016.
A Kotō map poster shows the fine grain of everyday Japan: small blocks, lanes of different widths, and the occasional straight arterial road or rail line cutting through. It is a quiet, detailed design, best suited to people with a personal connection to the area who can read its streets from memory.
- Population
- 544,000
- Coordinates
- 32.7786° N / 130.7454° E
- Elevation
- 8 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Kotō, Japan
Arterial roads
A few wider roads cross the district in straighter lines. They stand out clearly against the finer mesh of local streets and help orient the eye.
Rivers of the plain
Rivers flowing from the Aso highlands toward the Ariake Sea cross the Kumamoto plain and add soft curves to the otherwise tight pattern of streets.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kotō
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 Kotō
A map that means something
For someone who has lived in the Kumamoto area, a map of their own district is more personal than one of the famous castle town. Edit the title and subtitle to name a street, a family or a year, and keep the coordinates line as a precise reference.
Choose from Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Buy the $9 digital set with six print sizes as 300 DPI PNG and PDF, or order a matte printed poster, with an optional wooden frame, from partners in more than 30 countries.
Order the Kotō 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.
Kotō map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kotō 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 Kotō 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 Kotō 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 Kotō 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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