Komine Castle
The castle grounds sit close to Shirakawa station, with walls and moats forming a distinct shape at the centre of the town and a reminder of its role as a feudal seat.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
Shirakawa Map Poster & Print
37.1195° N / 140.2621° E
A castle town at the gateway to Tohoku, with the Abukuma River, old castle grounds and one of Japan's earliest public parks.
- 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
Shirakawa 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 Shirakawa, 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
Shirakawa at home
The map
About this Shirakawa map poster
Shirakawa lies in southern Fukushima Prefecture, where the Kanto plain gives way to the Tohoku region. For centuries it marked the traditional gateway to the north, and the historic Shirakawa barrier checkpoint is famous in Japanese poetry. The town sits in a basin crossed by the Abukuma River, with hills rising on several sides.
At its centre are the grounds of Komine Castle, whose restored keep stands near the railway station. Southeast of the town lies Nanko Park, created in 1801 by the lord Matsudaira Sadanobu and often described as one of the oldest public parks in Japan. The Tohoku Shinkansen stops at Shin-Shirakawa station, on the town's western side.
A Shirakawa map poster shows the layers of a castle town: the castle grounds near the old core, the railway lines, the river and the pond at Nanko Park. It is a compact map with a long story behind it.
- Population
- 59,000
- Coordinates
- 37.1195° N / 140.2621° E
- Elevation
- 323 m
- Time zone
- Tokyo
- Region
- Shirakawa, Japan
Nanko Park
Established in 1801 around a large pond, Nanko Park is regarded as one of Japan's earliest public parks. Its water and gardens stand out clearly on the map.
Abukuma River
The river runs through the Shirakawa area on its way north through Fukushima, adding a gentle, winding line to the composition.
Make it yours
Frame your part of Shirakawa
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 Shirakawa
A map that means something
For people who grew up in Shirakawa, or who know it as the start of the road north, a map of the town carries a quiet sense of history. The spare design suits Japanese interiors particularly well.
Change the title and subtitle to add a name or date, and edit the coordinates line. Five styles are available: Classic black and white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Paper and Sand bring out the soft tones of the castle town.
Order the Shirakawa 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.
Shirakawa map poster — FAQ
How do I order the Shirakawa 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 Shirakawa 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 Shirakawa 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 Shirakawa 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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