Fushino River
The river runs the length of the valley and sets the direction of the town. It appears on the map as a soft curve, with streets on either side following its course rather than a strict grid.
Minimalist map poster · Japan
34.1833° N / 131.4667° E
A prefectural capital in a narrow mountain valley, laid out along the Fushino River by lords who admired Kyoto.

One city, five moods
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The map
Yamaguchi lies in a long basin in the west of Honshu, enclosed by forested hills and drained by the Fushino River. From above, the older town forms an elongated band along the valley floor, with streets aligned to the river and to the slopes. Rice fields and newer suburbs extend down the basin toward the south, while the hills remain almost untouched by roads.
In the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries the Ōuchi clan made the town their capital and shaped it after Kyoto, which is why it is still called the Kyoto of the West. Francis Xavier preached here in 1551, and the five-storey pagoda of Rurikō-ji, a National Treasure, stands in a park at the northern end of the old centre.
A Yamaguchi map poster frames the city at a human scale: the river winding through the valley, the rows of streets around the station and the older temple districts, and the hot-spring quarter of Yuda Onsen to the south-west. Printed in black and white, the empty mountain slopes give the design generous breathing space.
The river runs the length of the valley and sets the direction of the town. It appears on the map as a soft curve, with streets on either side following its course rather than a strict grid.
The fifteenth-century pagoda stands in Kōzan Park at the foot of the hills. On the poster the park shows as an open pocket where the town meets the forest.
The hot-spring district south-west of the centre has its own compact street pattern of inns and baths, forming a second small cluster within the broader valley.
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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 Yamaguchi
Yamaguchi is a place people remember for its pace: temples, rivers, hot springs and hills all within a short walk or ride. A map suits anyone who studied, worked or lived here, and pairs naturally with minimal Japanese interiors.
Set your own title, subtitle and coordinates line, in words that matter to you, and choose between Classic black & white, Noir, Paper, Blueprint and Sand. Paper and Sand both sit well with wood and tatami tones.
Order the Yamaguchi poster| 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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