Kushida's First Anchor Stone
Historical Site Historic anchor stone in Fukuoka
At Fukuoka’s Kushida Shrine, the First Anchor Stone is an artefact tied to Hakata’s maritime past; shrine visitors and festival-goers pause to see the stone and hear local origins stories.
How to Get to Kushida's First Anchor Stone #
Kushida’s anchor stones in Fukuoka Prefecture are generally reachable by local roads and short walks from nearby shrines or riverbanks. Consult local tourism resources in Fukuoka City for exact locations.
Tips for Visiting Kushida's First Anchor Stone #
- Look for any inscriptions or nearby plaques explaining the anchor stone's provenance-local shrines and small museums often hold related artifacts.
- The site is usually visited in combination with other local shrines in Fukuoka Prefecture-plan a short walking route.
Best Time to Visit Kushida's First Anchor Stone #
Kushida's anchor stones in Fukuoka Prefecture are small cultural artifacts best visited in spring or autumn for pleasant walking weather.
Weather & Climate near Kushida's First Anchor Stone #
Kushida's First Anchor Stone'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.
