Palace grid
The excavated Saikū site follows a planned layout of square blocks. Parts are marked out on the ground today, giving the plain a rare ancient geometry.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Saikū Map Poster & Print
34.5333° N / 136.6333° E
A quiet stretch of Mie farmland near Ise, where a grid of ancient palace grounds lies beneath rice fields and village lanes
- 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
Saikū 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 Saikū, 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
Saikū at home
The map
About this Saikū map poster
Saikū lies in the town of Meiwa on the Ise plain in Mie Prefecture, between the rivers that flow down to Ise Bay. The map shows rice paddies divided into neat rectangles, village lanes following older routes and a railway line running across the flat land. The patterns are quiet and regular, with houses clustered along the roads.
The name comes from the Saikū, the palace of the Saiō. She was an imperial princess sent to serve at Ise Grand Shrine on the emperor's behalf, a tradition that lasted for centuries. Excavations have revealed a planned grid of palace grounds beneath the fields, and a history museum and a partial reconstruction now mark the site.
A Saikū map poster shows how the landscape carries the past in its layout. Rectangular paddies, the straight lines of the rebuilt palace blocks and the gentle curves of village roads all sit together. In Paper or Sand the rural geometry of the Ise plain reads especially softly.
- Population
- 22,000
- Coordinates
- 34.5333° N / 136.6333° E
- Elevation
- 10 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Saikū, Japan
Paddy patterns
Around the villages, rice fields form an even patchwork of rectangles. On the map they create a calm, repeating texture across the flat land.
Road to Ise
Routes across the plain lead towards Ise and its shrine. They recall the pilgrim traffic that has crossed this part of Mie for centuries.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Saikū
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 Saikū
A map that means something
Saikū appeals to people drawn to Ise, to early Japanese history, or to the quiet of rural Mie. The poster turns layers of fields and old palace lines into a clean, restrained image.
Add a title and subtitle of your choice, a date or a short note, and keep the coordinates line. Then choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand.
Order the Saikū 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.
Saikū map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Saikū 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 Saikū 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 Saikū 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 Saikū 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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