Castle moat
The water-filled moat around Matsumoto Castle forms a clear geometric outline in the centre of the city, the most recognisable shape on the entire map.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Matsumoto Map Poster & Print
36.2333° N / 137.9667° E
A castle town in a mountain basin, its streets centred on a moated keep with the Northern Alps to the west
- 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
Matsumoto 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 Matsumoto, 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
Matsumoto at home
The map
About this Matsumoto map poster
Matsumoto lies in a wide basin in central Nagano, with the Japanese Northern Alps rising along its western horizon. On the map the old castle town is still the centre of gravity: a square moat encloses the castle grounds, and around it runs a pattern of streets laid out for samurai and merchant quarters, with small rivers crossing the town from east to west.
Matsumoto Castle is one of the few Japanese castle keeps that survive in their original form and is designated a National Treasure; its dark walls have earned it the nickname Crow Castle. Nearby, the Nakamachi district keeps rows of old storehouses with black and white lattice plaster walls, and the city is the main gateway to the mountain valley of Kamikochi.
A Matsumoto map poster frames the castle moat as a crisp square at the heart of the composition, with the Metoba River drawing a soft line just to the south. Further out, the city spreads across the flat basin floor into farmland, while the mountains beyond give the edges of the map a natural, open boundary.
- Population
- 241,000
- Coordinates
- 36.2333° N / 137.9667° E
- Elevation
- 593 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Matsumoto, Japan
Metoba River
This small river runs through the old town just south of the castle, with the Nakamachi storehouse street along one bank and the Nawate market area near the other.
Basin setting
The city fills a flat mountain basin, so its streets fade into fields toward the edges while the Northern Alps close the western side of the frame.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Matsumoto
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 Matsumoto
A map that means something
Matsumoto is a city people fall for, whether they live here, stop on the way to the Alps or come for the castle and the old streets. A map of it is a calm, graphic reminder of a place where the town and the mountains feel close together.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line to mark a trip, a hometown or a date. Choose Classic black and white or Noir to echo the castle's black walls, or Paper, Blueprint or Sand, as $9 HD files or a printed poster.
Order the Matsumoto 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.
Matsumoto map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Matsumoto 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 Matsumoto 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 Matsumoto 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 Matsumoto 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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