Stela for former Kawaramachi

Monument Historical stela marking former Kawaramachi townsite

Stela for former Kawaramachi 8 Gionmachi Hakata-ku Fukuoka 20240416.jpg

A stone stele in Fukuoka Prefecture commemorating the former Kawaramachi place name. The marker functions as a local historical plaque within the city fabric.

A modest inscribed stone or plaque set at street level, suitable for brief visits and photographic recording. The site is of interest to people studying neighbourhood history or municipal changes.

Placed to mark and preserve the memory of the former Kawaramachi area; the marker’s installation date and sponsor are not indicated on the stone.

Sited in the urban area of Fukuoka city in Fukuoka Prefecture, within a few kilometres of central Fukuoka and reachable by local public streets.

  • Walking routes: Often included on local walking routes that trace historical neighbourhood boundaries.
Stela for former Kawaramachi
33.5909, 130.4120

How to Get to Stela for former Kawaramachi #

Usually a short walk from the nearest municipal bus stop; check local maps or town offices in Fukuoka Prefecture for exact locations.

Tips for Visiting Stela for former Kawaramachi #

  • Look for nearby signage explaining the historical administrative divisions - municipal offices sometimes post explanatory plaques.
  • If the stela sits near a shrine or temple, observe customary quiet and remove shoes if required beyond shrine thresholds.

Best Time to Visit Stela for former Kawaramachi #

Mild months are preferable to hot, humid summers or rainy winters.

Spring
March-May · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
Comfortable walking weather and blossoming trees make reading inscriptions easier.

Weather & Climate near Stela for former Kawaramachi #

Climate

Stela for former Kawaramachi'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 (1715 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 (79 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

79 mm
Rainfall
5.4 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 (78 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

78 mm
Rainfall
4.4 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 (108 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

108 mm
Rainfall
4.2 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 (138 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

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

May

May is mild with highs of 24°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° 24°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

146 mm
Rainfall
3.1 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 (283 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

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

July

July is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (276 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

276 mm
Rainfall
3.2 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 (180 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

180 mm
Rainfall
3.2 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 (189 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

189 mm
Rainfall
3.0 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 (91 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

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

Weather

91 mm
Rainfall
3.4 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. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

81 mm
Rainfall
4.0 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 (66 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
5.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

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