Stele for "Gosoku no kutsu"

Monument Stele commemorating "Gosoku no kutsu" local legend

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Kawajō Ryokan from the right bank of Hakata River 1-18 Nakasu 3-chōme Hakata-ku Fukuoka 20231204.jpg
Stela for Gosoku no kutsu and the entrance of Kawajō Ryokan Nakasu 3-chōme Hakata-ku Fukuoka 20231204.jpg
Stele of Gosoku no kutsu and Kawajō Ryokan 1-18 Nakasu-3-chōme Hakata-ku Fukuoka City 20221230.jpg

A stone stele in Fukuoka Prefecture bearing the inscription for “Gosoku no kutsu.” The monument is a small urban commemorative marker.

A single roadside inscribed stone or plaque that records the name “Gosoku no kutsu” and is typically visited briefly by those interested in local lore or place-name markers. There are no on-site services.

Placed as a commemorative marker to record the name or event referred to as “Gosoku no kutsu”; the stone does not display a clear installation date or commissioning body.

Located in the urban area of Fukuoka city in Fukuoka Prefecture, readily accessible from nearby streets and within a short distance of the city centre.

  • Inscription: The stele bears the name "Gosoku no kutsu" and is best visited in daylight to read the inscription.
Stele for "Gosoku no kutsu"
33.5932, 130.4079

How to Get to Stele for "Gosoku no kutsu" #

Best accessed by walking from nearby neighborhood bus stops or shrine areas; local tourist centers often have maps for folklore markers.

Tips for Visiting Stele for "Gosoku no kutsu" #

  • Read the plaque closely - many folklore-related stelae have interesting local legends attached that do not always appear in guidebooks.
  • Ask at the nearest shrine or municipal office for a fuller explanation of the "Gosoku no kutsu" legend or record.

Best Time to Visit Stele for "Gosoku no kutsu" #

Spring and autumn are most comfortable for short cultural walks.

Spring
March-May · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
Good light for photographs and comfortable walking weather.

Weather & Climate near Stele for "Gosoku no kutsu" #

Climate

Stele for "Gosoku no kutsu"'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 (1680 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 (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

71 mm
Rainfall
4.1 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 (74 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
3.9 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 (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

106 mm
Rainfall
4.0 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 11°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 (145 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

68 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

145 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 (280 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

64 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

280 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 (273 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

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

Weather

273 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
3.5 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
3.2 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
15° 23°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

90 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. 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
3.4 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 (59 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

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