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.
Hakata History Museum at a Glance#
Address: Near Hakata Station, Fukuoka (exact address varies by facility)
Website: https://www.hakatacity-museum.jp/
Hours: Tue-Sun 9:30am-5:00pm, closed Mondays (check seasonal variations)
Admission: Admission varies; check official site
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 3° | 74 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.1h |
| February | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 4° | 75 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 8° | 107 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 137 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.5 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.9h |
| May | Good | 15° - 23° | 19° | 146 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.2 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.8h |
| June | Good | 19° - 26° | 23° | 281 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.0 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.2h |
| July | Good | 24° - 30° | 27° | 275 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.0h |
| August | Good | 24° - 31° | 32° | 179 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.3 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.2h |
| September | Very Good | 20° - 28° | 24° | 188 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 14° - 23° | 19° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 3.3 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.2h |
| November | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.3h |
| December | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 6° | 61 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
