Hirao Hut
Historical Site Mountain hut shelter on hiking routes in Fukuoka
Hirao Hut in Fukuoka Prefecture serves as a mountain shelter for hikers, offering overnight accommodation and a base for tackling nearby trails and ridgelines.
How to Get to Hirao Hut #
Hirao Hut lies within Fukuoka Prefecture’s uplands. Visitors reach trailheads via local roads from nearby towns, then walk established mountain trails; public transport may serve nearby villages but a taxi or private transfer is often required for the final approach.
Tips for Visiting Hirao Hut #
- Mountain huts in Japan often require reservations and charge a nominal fee; check with local hiking associations before arrival.
- Bring warm layers; even at moderate elevations nights can be cold.
- If the hut is in a national park or on a popular route, arrive early to secure sleeping space.
Best Time to Visit Hirao Hut #
The hut season corresponds to summer and early autumn when mountain trails in Fukuoka Prefecture are most accessible and huts operate regularly.
Weather & Climate near Hirao Hut #
Hirao Hut'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 2°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1674 mm/year), wettest in June.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (70 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 (74 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 (106 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 (136 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°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 (269 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (180 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (187 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 (77 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 (58 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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