Lake Suwa shoreline
The smooth curve of the lake fills one side of the map, a broad open shape against the dense streets of the town along its northern edge.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Shimosuwa Map Poster & Print
36.0713° N / 138.0820° E
A lakeside shrine town on the north shore of Lake Suwa, where two old highways met below the mountains
- 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
Shimosuwa 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 Shimosuwa, 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
Shimosuwa at home
The map
About this Shimosuwa map poster
Shimosuwa sits on the northern shore of Lake Suwa in Nagano Prefecture, in a basin ringed by the mountains of central Honshu. From above, the town fills the flat land between the lake's edge and the slopes behind, with streets running along the shore and climbing into narrow valleys.
In the Edo period this was Shimosuwa-juku, a post town where the Nakasendō and Kōshū Kaidō highways met, and the old routes can still be traced through the centre. Hot-spring inns line the former highway, and the town's two shrines sit a short distance apart within the street grid.
Those shrines, Harumiya and Akimiya, form the lower shrine of Suwa Taisha, one of Japan's oldest shrine complexes. Every six years they host the Onbashira festival, when huge logs are hauled down the slopes. A Shimosuwa map poster sets the shrines, the highway town and the lakeshore together in a single, balanced frame.
- Population
- 20,000
- Coordinates
- 36.0713° N / 138.0820° E
- Elevation
- 768 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Shimosuwa, Japan
Highway junction
The Nakasendō and Kōshū Kaidō converged here, and the old post-town streets still form the spine of the historic centre.
Two shrine precincts
Harumiya and Akimiya, the lower shrine of Suwa Taisha, appear as wooded plots set into the town's fabric a short walk apart.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Shimosuwa
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 Shimosuwa
A map that means something
Shimosuwa appeals to people who have walked the old highways, soaked in its hot springs or watched Onbashira. The lake and the shrines make a map with a strong focal point and a sense of long continuity.
You can personalise the title and subtitle, perhaps with a festival year, and edit the coordinates line. Paper and Sand suit a shrine town, and Classic black & white, Noir and Blueprint are also available.
Order the Shimosuwa 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.
Shimosuwa map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Shimosuwa 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 Shimosuwa 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 Shimosuwa 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 Shimosuwa 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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