stela for former Saimonmachi

Monument Stone stele commemorating former Saimonmachi settlement

This stele marks the former Saimonmachi in Fukuoka Prefecture; visitors tend to be local history enthusiasts or people following heritage trails through the town.

Stela for former Saimonmachi and former the newel post of Saimon Bridge 384 Kami-gofukumachi Hakata-ku Fukuoka 20240208.jpg

stela for former Saimonmachi is a stone stele in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan that denotes the former locality named Saimonmachi. The marker is a modest, site-specific monument intended to record the historical place name.

The marker itself is small and typically visited by those interested in local toponymy or municipal history; it does not contain a museum or interpretive centre. Photography and short visits are the usual activities.

Its purpose is to mark and preserve the memory of the former administrative or neighbourhood name Saimonmachi; detailed information about when it was erected or by whom is not readily available in public records.

The stele stands at the coordinates listed above within Fukuoka Prefecture. It is located at ground level where the former community was once identified.

  • Coordinates: 33.59953 N, 130.41328 E
stela for former Saimonmachi
Public location in Fukuoka Prefecture (exact municipal spot)
33.5995, 130.4133
Visible 24/7
Free (public marker)

How to Get to stela for former Saimonmachi #

Located in the area of the former municipal Saimonmachi in Fukuoka Prefecture. Best reached on foot from the nearest public transport stop in the local town.

Tips for Visiting stela for former Saimonmachi #

  • Look for accompanying plaques that explain why the former municipality changed - local libraries often keep archival material.
  • The marker is small; approach respectfully and avoid standing in any nearby shop fronts.
  • Visit with local signage or a municipal map to place the stela in its historical context.

Best Time to Visit stela for former Saimonmachi #

Best in spring and autumn when the weather is mild for walking and examining small outdoor markers.

Spring
March-May · 10-20°C
Pleasant for walking and exploring small municipal markers.
Autumn
September-November · 15-22°C
Crisp weather and clear light make inscriptions easier to photograph.

Weather & Climate near stela for former Saimonmachi #

Climate

stela for former Saimonmachi'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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