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.
Kushida's First Anchor Stone at a Glance#
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.
| 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 |
