Mogami River mouth
The river widens as it reaches the sea, cutting a broad, smooth band through the map and marking the town's historic role as a gateway for rice shipments.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Sakata Map Poster & Print
38.9167° N / 139.8550° E
A Sea of Japan port where the Mogami River meets the coast, with the flat Shonai Plain spreading behind
- 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
Sakata 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 Sakata, 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
Sakata at home
The map
About this Sakata map poster
Sakata sits on the Sea of Japan coast in Yamagata Prefecture, where the Mogami River meets the sea. From above, the river's wide final stretch and the port basins frame the older town, whose streets form a fairly regular grid on the flat ground. Beyond them the rice fields of the Shonai Plain spread out in neat rectangles, and a long, gently curving shoreline of dunes and pine belts runs along the coast.
For centuries Sakata was a major port for shipping rice. The Sankyo Soko rice warehouses, with their row of zelkova trees along the river, remain from that era. The Homma family of merchants became famous for their wealth here. To the north, Mount Chokai rises above the plain, and the city's area also includes the island of Tobishima offshore.
A Sakata map poster reads like a meeting of river, sea and field. The Mogami's mouth gives the composition a strong anchor, the port adds straight quays and basins, and the grid of the town sits between water and farmland. It is a calm, balanced map with a clear story about how the town made its living.
- Population
- 100,000
- Coordinates
- 38.9167° N / 139.8550° E
- Elevation
- 0 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Sakata, Japan
Riverside warehouses
The Sankyo Soko storehouses line the water in a long row, a small but distinct strip of buildings between the river and the town streets.
Shonai Plain
Behind the town, rice paddies form a patchwork of rectangular plots crossed by straight farm roads, a geometric counterpoint to the curving coast.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Sakata
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 Sakata
A map that means something
Sakata suits anyone drawn to places shaped by water and trade: a river port, a long coast, a plain of rice fields. As a print it feels grounded and unhurried, a good fit for a study or a hallway where a busy image would feel out of place.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates, perhaps with a family name or the year of a visit. Blueprint suits the port and river well, while Classic black & white, Noir, Paper and Sand give warmer or starker alternatives.
Order the Sakata 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.
Sakata map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Sakata 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 Sakata 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 Sakata 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 Sakata 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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