Ono River canal
A narrow channel runs through the historic district, crossed by short bridges. On the map it is a delicate line with close-packed merchant blocks on either bank.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Sawara Map Poster & Print
35.8833° N / 140.5000° E
An old merchant town along a willow-lined canal, with narrow blocks pressed close to the water and rice fields beyond
- 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
Sawara 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 Sawara, 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
Sawara at home
The map
About this Sawara map poster
Sawara, now part of Katori City in Chiba Prefecture, grew as a river-trade town on waterways connected to the Tone River. Its historic core is laid out along the Ono River, which runs through the centre as a narrow, canal-like channel. From above, the oldest blocks line up tightly along both banks, with small bridges stitching them together every few hundred metres.
The town is known for preserved merchant houses and storehouses from the Edo period onwards. It also has a strong mapping connection: Inō Tadataka, who produced the first survey-based map of Japan, lived here as a merchant before starting his survey work. His former house still stands by the water.
A Sawara map poster suits the town's modest scale. The canal forms a thin, elegant line and the old streets cluster around it. Outside the centre, the pattern opens into the regular divisions of paddy fields on the low plain.
- Population
- 47,000
- Coordinates
- 35.8833° N / 140.5000° E
- Elevation
- 8 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Sawara, Japan
Inō Tadataka's town
The surveyor who first mapped Japan's coastline systematically lived in Sawara. That history makes a map of the town especially fitting.
Paddy plain
Beyond the old core, flat rice fields near the Tone River create a pattern of long rectangles and straight field roads that frames the town.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Sawara
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 Sawara
A map that means something
Sawara appeals to people who like old towns, canals and cartography. A poster of the town where one of Japan's great mapmakers lived has a quiet logic to it. It also makes a thoughtful reminder of a day trip from Tokyo or Narita.
You can personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, for example with a travel date or a name in Japanese. Choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Blueprint suits the surveying history particularly well.
Order the Sawara 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.
Sawara map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Sawara 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 Sawara 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 Sawara 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 Sawara 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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