Naval harbour
Quays, dry docks and piers line the bay in long straight shapes, a powerful industrial edge that anchors the whole composition.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Kure Map Poster & Print
34.2322° N / 132.5666° E
A port city pressed between steep green hills and a sheltered bay on the Seto Inland Sea, its shipyards lining the shore.
- 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
Kure 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 Kure, 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
Kure at home
The map
About this Kure map poster
Kure sits on the Seto Inland Sea southeast of Hiroshima, where a deep natural harbour is enclosed by hills that rise almost directly behind the waterfront. The map shows a narrow band of flat land packed with streets and docks, while residential lanes climb the slopes in tight curves and short spurs. Beyond the bay, islands and channels break the water into a complex pattern.
The city became one of Japan's main naval ports in the late nineteenth century, and its shipyards built the battleship Yamato, launched in 1940. That history is told at the Yamato Museum by the harbour, and the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force still bases ships here. Large dry docks and quays remain some of the boldest shapes on the map.
To the south, Kure's territory extends across bridges onto islands in the Inland Sea, adding coastlines, coves and small harbours to the composition. A Kure map poster works well for anyone drawn to maritime cities, balancing the rigid lines of the naval port with the loose, contour-following streets of the hills.
- Population
- 215,000
- Coordinates
- 34.2322° N / 132.5666° E
- Elevation
- 102 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Kure, Japan
Hillside streets
Residential roads climb the surrounding hills in switchbacks and short spurs, creating a dense, contour-like pattern above the flat centre.
Island crossings
Bridges link the mainland to islands in the Seto Inland Sea, drawing slender lines across narrow straits and opening the map to the south.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kure
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 Kure
A map that means something
Kure speaks to people with naval connections, readers of maritime history and admirers of the animated film In This Corner of the World, which is set here. A map of the harbour and hills makes a quiet, meaningful piece for a study or hallway.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, perhaps with a ship's name or a family date. Noir suits the dark water and steel of the docks, and Classic black and white, Paper, Blueprint and Sand are also available.
Order the Kure 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.
Kure map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kure 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 Kure 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 Kure 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 Kure 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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