Hakata History Museum
Museum Museum showcasing Hakata's history and culture
The Hakata History Museum presents exhibits on local trade, crafts and the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival. Visitors come to study festival floats, historical artifacts and Fukuoka’s merchant-port past.
How to Get to Hakata History Museum #
The museum is a short walk from Hakata Station (use the station’s east exit). From the Shinkansen platforms follow signs to station exits and local attractions; the museum is within easy walking distance amid the station precinct.
Tips for Visiting Hakata History Museum #
- Visit late afternoon to avoid school groups and catch quieter galleries.
- The museum is a short walk from Hakata Station - use the east exit to save time.
Best Time to Visit Hakata History Museum #
Indoor attraction - pick quieter weekday mornings or late afternoons to avoid peak commuter and tourist traffic around Hakata Station.
Weather & Climate near Hakata History Museum #
Hakata History Museum's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1691 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (281 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (275 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (179 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (188 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
