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.
Hirao Hut at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 3° - 9° | 3° | 70 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.1h |
| February | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 4° | 74 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 8° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.6 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.9h |
| April | Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 136 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.9h |
| May | Good | 15° - 24° | 19° | 146 mm | overcast | 79% | 3.1 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.8h |
| June | Good | 19° - 26° | 23° | 281 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.1 m/s | 1.5 high | 14.2h |
| July | Good | 24° - 30° | 27° | 269 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.0h |
| August | Good | 24° - 31° | 32° | 180 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 3.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.2h |
| September | Very Good | 20° - 28° | 24° | 187 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 3.2 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° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.2 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.3h |
| December | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 6° | 58 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.8h |
