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 at a Glance#

Address: Public location in Fukuoka Prefecture (exact municipal spot)

Hours: Visible 24/7

Admission: Free (public marker)

About stela for former Saimonmachi#

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

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.

Air Quality: AQI 57 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
OctoberSeptemberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
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

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