Heijō Palace site
The former imperial palace grounds form a large, flat, almost empty rectangle in the west of the city. It is a quiet reminder of the capital's original eighth-century plan.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Nara-shi Map Poster & Print
34.6850° N / 135.8048° E
An eighth-century capital grid meeting temple grounds, deer park lawns and forested hills to the east
- 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
Nara-shi 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 Nara-shi, 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
Nara-shi at home
The map
About this Nara-shi map poster
Nara was Japan's capital from 710 as Heijō-kyō, laid out on a grid based on the Chinese capital of Chang'an. The imperial palace site to the west is now a large open field, and parts of that old grid still show in the straight, evenly spaced streets of the city's western and central districts.
East of the centre the map opens up into Nara Park, where the city's well-known deer wander between temples and shrines. Tōdai-ji, home to the Great Buddha, sits at the northern edge. Kasuga Taisha lies against the forest further east, and the grassy slope of Mount Wakakusa rises behind them both.
A Nara-shi map poster shows the two sides of the city side by side. To the west is the orderly street network of houses and stations, and to the east are wide lawns, ponds and forest paths winding up into the hills. The line where the streets stop and the sacred landscape begins is one of the clearest in any Japanese city.
- Population
- 367,000
- Coordinates
- 34.6850° N / 135.8048° E
- Elevation
- 68 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Nara-shi, Japan
Nara Park
Lawns, ponds and temple grounds on the eastern side of the city, home to free-roaming deer. It appears as a soft, open area threaded with narrow paths.
Eastern hills
Mount Wakakusa and the Kasugayama forest rise behind the temples. At the edge of the poster, dense city blocks give way to unbroken woodland.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Nara-shi
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 Nara-shi
A map that means something
Nara stays with people who have walked from the station to Tōdai-ji or lived there as students or teachers. The map records that route, from a planned grid to the calm of the park and the hills.
Put the name of a temple, a trip date or a family name in the title, and adjust the subtitle and coordinates. Paper and Sand go well with the city's temple architecture, and Classic black & white, Noir and Blueprint are also offered.
Order the Nara-shi 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.
Nara-shi map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Nara-shi 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 Nara-shi 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 Nara-shi 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 Nara-shi 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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