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
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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.

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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