Kushida's Second Anchor Stone

Historical Site Paired historic anchor stone in Fukuoka

The Second Anchor Stone sits beside its companion at Kushida Shrine in Fukuoka; visitors encounter both when touring the shrine complex or attending Hakata’s seasonal festivals.

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Kushida s 2nd Anchor Stone in the precincts of Kushida-jinja Hakata-ku Fukuoka 20240129.jpg
Kushida's Second Anchor Stone
33.5930, 130.4112

How to Get to Kushida's Second Anchor Stone #

As with the first stone, the second is in Fukuoka Prefecture and usually accessible by short local walks from nearby shrines or municipal roads. Local tourist offices can provide exact directions.

Tips for Visiting Kushida's Second Anchor Stone #

  • Compare the two anchor stones-locals sometimes distinguish them by story or location, and the contrast can be instructive.
  • Visit adjacent shrines and talk to shrine staff for any oral histories attached to the stones.

Best Time to Visit Kushida's Second Anchor Stone #

Kushida's Second Anchor Stone shares similar visiting considerations to the first-spring and autumn are most comfortable for outdoor visits.

Spring and Autumn
March-May, September-November · 10-22°C (50-72°F)
Comfortable temperatures for spring festivals and shrine visits.
Summer
June-August · 24-32°C (75-90°F)
Hot and humid-avoid peak afternoon heat.

Weather & Climate near Kushida's Second Anchor Stone #

Climate

Kushida's Second 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.

Best Time to Visit
OctoberSeptemberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (107 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

107 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Significant rainfall (137 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
11° 19°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

137 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
12.9h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 23°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

146 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

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.

64 Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
19° 26°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

281 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
14.2h daylight

July

July is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Heavy rain (275 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
24° 30°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

275 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.0h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (179 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
24° 31°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

179 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.2h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (188 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

188 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (90 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 23°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
17°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

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