Highway junction
The historic meeting point of the Tokaido and Nakasendo is still visible in the old town streets, where two important routes of old Japan once joined.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Kusatsu Map Poster & Print
35.0167° N / 135.9667° E
A lakeside city on Biwa’s south-eastern shore, where two historic highways once met and a river flowed above the town
- 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
Kusatsu 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 Kusatsu, 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
Kusatsu at home
The map
About this Kusatsu map poster
Kusatsu lies on the south-eastern shore of Lake Biwa in Shiga Prefecture. From above, the city spreads from the lake’s edge inland. The waterfront is broken up by small peninsulas and parks, the old town sits in the middle, and newer residential districts and a university campus fill the land towards the hills in the south-east.
In the Edo period, Kusatsu-juku was the post town where the Tokaido and Nakasendo highways met, and its preserved honjin, the official inn for travelling lords, is one of the largest that survive. The old Kusatsu River was famous as a raised river: its bed lay higher than the surrounding land, so roads had to pass beneath it.
A Kusatsu map poster places the historic junction at the centre, with the lakeshore along one side and the newer city spreading outwards. The Karasuma Peninsula reaches into the lake, the rail line cuts through the town, and the Biwako-Kusatsu campus of Ritsumeikan University adds an open, spacious section to the south-east.
- Population
- 144,000
- Coordinates
- 35.0167° N / 135.9667° E
- Elevation
- 102 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Kusatsu, Japan
Lake Biwa shore
The city’s north-western edge follows the shoreline of Japan’s largest lake, including the Karasuma Peninsula, which extends into the water.
The raised river
The old Kusatsu River once flowed above the level of the town. Its former course remains part of the city’s layout and local history.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kusatsu
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 Kusatsu
A map that means something
Kusatsu attracts both commuters to Kyoto and students at its university, and many of them grow attached to the lake. A map captures the city at a crossroads, which suits a place built on travel.
Use the title, subtitle and coordinates line to add a campus, a date or a family name. Then choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Blueprint gives the lake a crisp outline.
Order the Kusatsu 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.
Kusatsu map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kusatsu 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 Kusatsu 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 Kusatsu 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 Kusatsu 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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