Hiji River bend
The river curves around the old town in a broad, graceful arc. It is the main line of the map and shows clearly how the town grew along the water.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Ōzu Map Poster & Print
33.5000° N / 132.5500° E
A castle town in a wide bend of the Hiji River, with old merchant streets, green hills and a wooden keep above the water.
- 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
Ōzu 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 Ōzu, 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
Ōzu at home
The map
About this Ōzu map poster
Ōzu lies in western Ehime Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, in a basin where the Hiji River makes a wide curve. The town is often called the Little Kyoto of Iyo for the preserved merchant streets of its old quarter. On the map that historic core sits compactly beside the river's bend, with hills rising on the far banks and the valley stretching away upstream.
Ōzu Castle stands on a low rise at the edge of the river. Its main keep was rebuilt in wood in 2004 using traditional methods and surviving records, a rare reconstruction in Japan. Nearby, the villa of Garyū Sansō looks out over the water. In summer the river hosts ukai, the old practice of fishing with trained cormorants from wooden boats.
An Ōzu map poster lets the Hiji River lead the composition, sweeping past the old town and separating it from the steeper ground beyond. Rail lines and roads follow the valley floor, and the surrounding hills leave broad quiet spaces. The result is an intimate, well-balanced map of a place shaped by its river and its castle.
- Population
- 41,000
- Coordinates
- 33.5000° N / 132.5500° E
- Elevation
- 27 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Ōzu, Japan
Castle on the rise
Ōzu Castle stands on a low hill at the river's edge. Its wooden keep, rebuilt in 2004, marks a quiet high point at the heart of the historic quarter.
Old merchant streets
The preserved lanes behind the nickname Little Kyoto of Iyo form a small, closely woven grid of narrow streets near the river, the finest detail on the poster.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Ōzu
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 Ōzu
A map that means something
Ōzu appeals to people who have walked its old streets, watched the cormorant boats or have family in Ehime. It also suits anyone who loves Japanese castle towns. The river and hills give the map a natural composure that works well in a calm room.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, perhaps with the date of a visit, and choose from Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. See a free 900 px preview first, then download the HD files for $9 or order a matte print with an optional frame.
Order the Ōzu 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.
Ōzu map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Ōzu 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 Ōzu 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 Ōzu 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 Ōzu 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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