Kanmon Strait
The narrow channel between Honshu and Kyushu curves around the city's southern tip. This slim ribbon of water is the defining shape of the poster.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Shimonoseki Map Poster & Print
33.9555° N / 130.9371° E
The westernmost tip of Honshu, where the city wraps around the narrow Kanmon Strait, facing Kyushu across 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
Shimonoseki 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 Shimonoseki, 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
Shimonoseki at home
The map
About this Shimonoseki map poster
Shimonoseki sits at the western end of Honshu, Japan's main island, where the Kanmon Strait narrows to a few hundred metres across from Kitakyushu on Kyushu. On a map, the city is a long coastal settlement squeezed between steep hills and the water. The strait bends around its southern tip, and the Sea of Japan runs along its western shore.
The Kanmon Bridge crosses the strait near its narrowest point, and road, rail and pedestrian tunnels run beneath it, so on the map some lines simply stop at the water. Ferries leave the port for Busan in South Korea. Along the waterfront around the Karato fish market, the streets are dense and irregular and follow the curve of the shore.
History here stays close to the water. The sea battle of Dan-no-ura, which ended the Genpei War in 1185, was fought in the strait. The treaty that ended the First Sino-Japanese War was signed in the city in 1895. Shimonoseki is also known for fugu, or pufferfish. A Shimonoseki map poster captures the strait, the bridge and the long shoreline in a single frame.
- Population
- 266,000
- Coordinates
- 33.9555° N / 130.9371° E
- Elevation
- 10 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Shimonoseki, Japan
Kanmon Bridge
The suspension bridge spans the strait near its narrowest point, one clean line joining two islands. Road and rail tunnels run beneath the water, out of sight.
Hills and shoreline
Steep hills press close to the coast, so the city stretches in a long band along the water. Its streets follow the shore rather than a grid.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Shimonoseki
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 Shimonoseki
A map that means something
Shimonoseki is a place of crossings: between islands, between seas, and for many travellers between Japan and Korea. A map of the strait appeals to people who live there, people who have passed through by ferry or train, and anyone who loves coastlines.
Personalise the title, subtitle and coordinates line, then choose Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint or Sand. Blueprint suits the maritime subject especially well. Download six print sizes for $9, or order a printed poster.
Order the Shimonoseki 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.
Shimonoseki map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Shimonoseki 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 Shimonoseki 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 Shimonoseki 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 Shimonoseki 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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