Minimalist map poster · Japan

Mukō Map Poster & Print

34.9654° N / 135.7041° E

One of Japan's smallest cities by area, a tight weave of residential lanes between Kyoto's western hills and parallel rail lines

Mukō map poster — Classic
$9one-time · all 6 sizes · instant download
Personalize the text & font
  • 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

Mukō in every style

Tap a style to see it on the wall. Every style costs the same — printed, framed or as HD files.

Close-up of the Mukō map poster at print resolutionActual pixels · 24 × 36″ print file

Print-sharp

Every street in Mukō, 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

Mukō at home

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The map

About this Mukō map poster

Mukō lies just southwest of Kyoto city, on the western side of the Kyoto basin. It is compact, among the smallest municipalities in Japan by area, and its map is correspondingly dense: narrow residential lanes, small blocks and very little empty space. The effect from above is a fine texture, almost like woven fabric, bounded by larger neighbours on every side.

Two rail lines, the JR Kyoto Line and the Hankyu Kyoto Line, run roughly parallel through the city, their straight tracks cutting through the intricate street pattern. To the west the ground rises towards bamboo-covered hills, and the streets there loosen into curving paths. The contrast between the flat, crowded east and the gentler western slopes gives the plan a clear structure.

Mukō is closely associated with Nagaoka-kyō, the imperial capital that briefly preceded Heian-kyō in the late eighth century, and remains of its palace have been excavated within the city. A Mukō map poster frames this small, layered place in precise black lines, from the rail corridors to the quiet residential grain that fills almost every corner.

Population
57,000
Coordinates
34.9654° N / 135.7041° E
Elevation
19 m
Time zone
Tokyo
Region
Mukō, Japan
01

Parallel rail lines

The JR and Hankyu lines run side by side through the city, drawing two long straight strokes across an otherwise finely broken street pattern.

02

Ancient capital site

Parts of the former Nagaoka-kyō palace area lie within Mukō, a reminder that this dense suburb once sat at the centre of imperial Japan.

03

Western hills

Towards the west, the streets thin out as the land climbs into wooded, bamboo-lined slopes, softening the edge of the map.

Make it yours

Frame your part of Mukō

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 Mukō

A map that means something

Mukō is a place people often know through daily life rather than tourism: a commute into Kyoto, a family home, a first apartment. Its intricate map rewards close looking and suits anyone who likes a poster with detail that reveals itself slowly.

Add a title, subtitle and coordinates, and choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The $9 digital download includes six print sizes as 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF, and printed posters are available with an optional wooden frame.

Order the Mukō poster
What's in the HD download300 DPINo watermarkPNG + PDF
Print sizeResolutionFiles
30 × 40 cm11.8 × 15.7″3,543 × 4,724 pxPNG · PDF
29.7 × 42 cm (A3)11.7 × 16.5″3,508 × 4,961 pxPNG · PDF
42 × 59.4 cm (A2)16.5 × 23.4″4,961 × 7,016 pxPNG · PDF
45.7 × 61 cm18 × 24″5,400 × 7,200 pxPNG · PDF
50 × 70 cm19.7 × 27.6″5,906 × 8,268 pxPNG · PDF
61 × 91.4 cm24 × 36″7,200 × 10,800 pxPNG · 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.

Mukō map poster — FAQ

How do I order the Mukō 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 Mukō 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 Mukō 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 Mukō 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.