Maps of the Japanese Coastal Areas (Ino Maps) 1873

Discover the timeless beauty of our fine art quality printed reproduction of this antique map. Perfect for history enthusiasts, collectors, and interior decorators.

Restored with meticulous attention to detail by our team with over a decade of experience, this stunning reproduction captures the intricate artistry and historical significance of the original map.

Whether you're a collector or seeking a unique decor piece, this archival-quality map reproduction is a timeless addition to any space. Order now to bring history to life!

Old map of Japan.

1818) was a famous Japanese surveyor and cartographer during the Edo period. He is known for completing the first map of Japan based on actual measurements, which he himself made by traveling throughout the country over a period of many years. Dainihon enkai yochi zenzu (Maps of the Japanese coastal areas) was compiled as a final version of Tadataka's many maps and was presented to the shogunate in 1821. The work, which covers almost the entire country, is composed of three sets of maps of different scales: 214 daizu (large-scale maps, 1:36,000), eight chūzu (middle-scale maps, 1:216,000), and three shōzu (small-scale maps, 1:432,000). Tadataka's original maps presented to the shogunate were destroyed in a fire in 1873. Shown here are 43 daizu, duplicated by hand from the copies of the Inō family during the Meiji era.

Created by Tadataka Inō in 1873.

• Title devised, in English, by Library staff.
• Original resource extent: 43 sheets ; 117.5 x 187 centimeters to 210.8 x 124.1 centimeters.
• Original resource at: National Diet Library.
• Content in Japanese.
• Description based on data extracted from World Digital Library, which may be extracted from partner institutions.

Map Tags

1873

Coasts

Japan

Manuscript Maps

Map

Tadataka Inō