Heian-era grid
The regular grid of streets in central Kyoto dates back to the city's founding. It is laid out along a north–south axis and reads with rare clarity from above.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Kyoto Map Poster & Print
35.0211° N / 135.7538° E
An ancient grid laid across a valley floor, bounded by wooded mountains and traced by the Kamo River
- 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
Kyoto 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 Kyoto, 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
Kyoto at home
The map
About this Kyoto map poster
Kyoto was founded in 794 as Heian-kyō and served as the imperial capital for more than a thousand years. Its plan was modelled on the Chinese capital Chang'an. That grid survives in the numbered east–west streets and long north–south avenues of the centre. Mountains close in on the north, east and west, and the city opens to the plain in the south.
The Kamo River runs down the eastern side of the centre, lined with walking paths. To the west the Katsura River flows past Arashiyama. The mountain edges are thick with temples and shrines. Higashiyama rises in the east, Fushimi Inari stands to the southeast, and the Kyoto Imperial Palace grounds form a large green rectangle within the grid.
A Kyoto map poster shows how strongly the city was planned and how the landscape holds it in place. The straight streets end where the mountains begin, and the rivers draw long lines down the valley. The balance between order and nature is visible in black and white. It makes one of the most elegant city maps in Asia.
- Population
- 1.5 million
- Coordinates
- 35.0211° N / 135.7538° E
- Elevation
- 50 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Kyoto, Japan
Kamo River
The river runs straight south along the east side of downtown and is crossed by a series of bridges. Its long line is the spine of the eastern city.
Imperial Palace grounds
The palace park forms a large open rectangle in the grid north of downtown. It is a quiet space that anchors the centre of the composition.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Kyoto
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 Kyoto
A map that means something
Kyoto is a city people remember in detail: a temple visit, a season, a stretch of the river path. Its map works as a keepsake of a journey and as a refined design object in its own right.
The poster can carry your own title, a subtitle with a date or phrase, and a coordinates line. Choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand to suit the room.
Order the Kyoto 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.
Kyoto map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Kyoto 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 Kyoto 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 Kyoto 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 Kyoto 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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