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.
Kushida's Second Anchor Stone at a Glance#
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.
Weather & Climate near Kushida's Second Anchor Stone#
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.
| 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 |
