Streetcar line
The Toden Arakawa Line runs through the neighbourhood at street level, a thin curving track that recalls the tram network Tokyo once had across the city.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Machiya Map Poster & Print
35.7480° N / 139.7813° E
A dense Tokyo neighbourhood of narrow lanes, rail lines and a streetcar track cutting through small blocks
- 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
Machiya 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 Machiya, 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
Machiya at home
The map
About this Machiya map poster
Machiya is in Arakawa ward, in the north-east of Tokyo's inner city. From above it is a fine-grained texture of tiny blocks and narrow lanes, packed with low houses, workshops and small apartment buildings. Rail lines cross the area on their own alignments and slice through the street pattern at confident angles.
The neighbourhood is a junction for several lines, including the Chiyoda subway, the Keisei line and the Toden Arakawa Line. The Toden, now also called the Tokyo Sakura Tram, is one of the city's last surviving streetcar routes, and its track winds through Machiya at street level between homes and shops.
A Machiya map poster shows everyday Tokyo rather than the famous skyline districts. The density of the lanes gives the print an almost textile quality. Rail corridors and larger roads act as the few bold strokes in a finely detailed pattern.
- Population
- 29,000
- Coordinates
- 35.7480° N / 139.7813° E
- Elevation
- 9 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Machiya, Japan
Fine-grained blocks
Very small blocks and alleys create a dense, intricate texture, typical of shitamachi residential districts in the city's north-east.
Rail crossings
Subway, private railway and tram lines converge here, and their straight corridors cut clear diagonals through the tight street pattern.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Machiya
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 Machiya
A map that means something
For anyone who lived in Arakawa, commuted through Machiya station or rode the tram past its shops, this map records a real, lived-in part of Tokyo. It is a detailed and understated portrait of home.
You can title it with a neighbourhood name, add a date or a line in the subtitle, and keep the coordinates. Noir and Blueprint bring out the dense linework, and Paper feels softer.
Order the Machiya posterWhat's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
| Print size | Resolution | Files |
|---|---|---|
| 30 × 40 cm (11.8 × 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 cm (18 × 24″) | 5,400 × 7,200 px | PNG · PDF |
| 50 × 70 cm (19.7 × 27.6″) | 5,906 × 8,268 px | PNG · PDF |
| 61 × 91.4 cm (24 × 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.
Machiya map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Machiya 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 Machiya 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 Machiya 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 worldwide. 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 Machiya 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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