Kuninaka Plain
The low central corridor between the two ranges. Rice paddies, towns and the island's main roads concentrate here, so this is where the map is densest.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Sado Island Map Poster & Print
38.0673° N / 138.3892° E
Two parallel mountain ranges joined by a flat central plain, forming a large tilted Z in the Sea of Japan
- 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
Sado Island 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 Sado Island, 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
Sado Island at home
The island
About this Sado Island map poster
Sado lies off the coast of Niigata Prefecture and is one of Japan's larger outlying islands. Its shape is distinctive. The Osado range runs along the north, the lower Kosado hills along the south, and between them lies the Kuninaka Plain, a flat corridor of rice fields. On a map the two ridges look like brackets, and the plain reads as an open band where roads and settlements gather.
Ferries from Niigata arrive at Ryotsu, on the plain's northeastern shore beside Lake Kamo, a lagoon joined to the sea. On the other side of the island, Ogi sits on the southern coast, known for its taraibune, round tub boats once used to gather shellfish among the rocks. Coastal roads trace most of the shoreline, and the mountain interiors stay nearly blank.
For centuries Sado was a place of exile. The Noh master Zeami, the Buddhist monk Nichiren and the retired Emperor Juntoku were all sent there. Later its gold mines around Aikawa became among the most productive in Japan, and the Sado Island Gold Mines were added to UNESCO's World Heritage list in 2024. A Sado Island map poster gathers mountains, plain and coast into one large, balanced shape.
- Area
- 855 km²
- Coordinates
- 38.0673° N / 138.3892° E
- Region
- Sado Island, Island · Japan
Lake Kamo
A brackish lagoon beside Ryotsu, separated from the sea by a narrow strip of town. It is one of the clearest inland water shapes on the island.
Aikawa mining coast
On the western shore below the Osado range, the old gold-mining district sits where the mountains meet the sea, marked by a compact town grid.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Sado Island
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 Sado Island
A map that means something
Sado suits people drawn to Japan's quieter edges, such as Kodo drum audiences, hikers, and anyone who has taken the ferry across from Niigata. The island's double-ridge outline is recognisable even without labels, and it holds up at every print size.
Add the island's name in Latin script or a line of your own, with coordinates beneath. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. The $9 download includes 300 DPI PNG and print-ready PDF files, with no watermark.
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| 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.
Sado Island map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Sado Island 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 Sado Island 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 Sado Island 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 Sado Island 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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