Lake Biwa shoreline
The lake fills a large part of the frame, and the city follows its edge in a long, gently curving strip of streets, promenades and reclaimed waterfront.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Ōtsu Map Poster & Print
35.0000° N / 135.8667° E
A long lakeside city on the southern tip of Lake Biwa, pressed between the water and the slopes of Mount Hiei
- 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
Ōtsu 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 Ōtsu, 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
Ōtsu at home
The map
About this Ōtsu map poster
Ōtsu, the capital of Shiga Prefecture, stretches along the southwestern shore of Lake Biwa, the largest lake in Japan. The city is long and narrow: a band of streets and rail lines squeezed between the lake and the wooded ridges that separate it from Kyoto. On a map the shoreline and the mountains define almost every neighbourhood.
The city's roots run deep. In the seventh century it briefly served as the imperial capital under Emperor Tenji, and above it, on Mount Hiei, stands Enryaku-ji, the head temple of Tendai Buddhism. Closer to the water are Mii-dera and, to the south, Ishiyama-dera, where Murasaki Shikibu is said to have begun The Tale of Genji.
At the lake's southern end the Seta River flows out beneath the old Seta bridge, and the Lake Biwa Canal leaves the city through tunnels towards Kyoto. An Ōtsu map poster traces these lines of water and movement: the shore, the river, the canal and the roads that have linked the lake to the old capital for centuries.
- Population
- 345,000
- Coordinates
- 35.0000° N / 135.8667° E
- Elevation
- 131 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Ōtsu, Japan
Seta River outflow
At the southern tip the lake narrows into the Seta River, its only natural outlet, crossed by the long Seta no Karahashi bridge that has stood at this point in various forms for centuries.
Mount Hiei ridge
Behind the city the ground rises sharply into Mount Hiei and the neighbouring hills, where the street grid gives way to forest and winding temple roads.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Ōtsu
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 Ōtsu
A map that means something
Ōtsu appeals to anyone who loves the meeting of water and mountains, and to those who know it from temple visits, lakeside walks or a daily commute to Kyoto. The long shoreline composition works especially well on a tall portrait format.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, perhaps with a date or a lakeside address, and select one of five styles: Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Each style gives the broad shape of the lake a different weight against the streets.
Order the Ōtsu 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.
Ōtsu map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Ōtsu 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 Ōtsu 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 Ōtsu 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 Ōtsu 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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