Fukuoka - Beschreibung
Fukuoka ist Verwaltungssitz der gleichnamigen Präfektur und mit 1,25 Mio Einwohnern die grösste Stadt der Region & Insel Kyūshū. Eigentlich ist Fukuoka auch die einzige Millionenstadt weit und breit, denn die nahgelegene gerade-so-Millionenstadt Kitakyūshū 北九州 ist ein erst jüngst geschaffenes Kunstgebilde.
Dabei ist auch Fukuoka eigentlich keine einzelne Stadt, sondern das Ergebnis der Zusammenlegung von Fukuoka und Hakata 博多. Deshalb wird man z.B. keinen Shinkansen finden, der nach Fukuoka fährt - sie fahren alle nach Hakata.
Akurosu Fukuoka - der schöne "Step Garden"
Blick Richtung Hafen über den Naka-gawa
Das Zentrum der Stadt konzentriert sich um die kleine Insel Nakasu 中洲 ("mittlere Sandbank") im Naka-gawa 那珂川 (Mittlerer Fluss), der am Hafen von Fukuoka in die Bucht von Hakata mündet. Unweit davon, gleich in der Nähe des Rathauses, befndet sich das lebhafte Geschäfts- und Einkaufsviertel Tenjin 天神, das in seiner Geschäftigkeit etwas an Shinjuku/Tōkyō erinnert. Neben den ganzen Kaufhäusern liegt der Tenjin-Park. Dort, an der Kreuzung des Rathauses, befindet sich das 13 Etagen hohe Akurosu Fukuoka (Across Fukuoka) アクロス福岡 mit einer grossen, dem Park zugewandten Terasse. Wäre der Glasturm in der Mitte nicht, dächte man, dies sein ein grüner Hügel. Diese Terasse wird Suteppu gâden ステップガーデン (Stufengarten) genannt und ist einfach genial. Die komplette Terasse ist begrünt - ein den echten Bergen nachempfundenes Entwässerungssystem reguliert den Lauf des Wassers. Die Terasse ist - bis ganz oben - kostenlos begehbar. In 60 m Höhe gibt es eine Aussichtsplattform.
"Canal City" - das moderne Stadtzentrum
Nakasu und der Naka-gawa
Fukuoka war und ist ein wichtiges kulturelles, politisches und Handelszentrum der Insel Kyūshū. Allerdings ist die Stadt sehr modern - von den einzelnen, obligatorischen Schreinen und Tempeln einmal abgesehen - gibt es keine grossartigen historischen Bauten oder Strassenzüge. Auch das einstige Schloss ist heute eine Ruine und im Maizuru-Kōen 舞鶴公園 (Park des tanzenden Kranich) westlich des Zentrums eingebettet. Trotz allem hat die Stadt Atmosphäre und ist durchaus einen Abstecher wert.
Anreise
"Hauptbahnhof" der Stadt Fukuoka ist der Bahnhof Hakata 博多, der nicht allzu weit entfernt vom Zentrum liegt. Von hier fährt auch eine U-Bahn direkt ins Zentrum. Hakata ist Endhaltestelle des Shinkansen - zumindest vorerst, denn:
Neu!!! Am 13. März 2004 wird das erste Teilstück des JR Kyushu Shinkansen JR九州新幹線 eröffnet. Die Strecke soll, wenn sie fertig ist, von Kagoshima über Kumamoto bis Hakata/Fukuoka verlaufen. Vorerst wird die Strecke von Kagoshima Chūō 鹿児島中央 (Kagoshima Central, vormals "Nishi Kagoshima") bis Shin-Yatsushiro 新八代 südlich von Kumamoto eröffnet. Fahrtzeit: rd. 40 Minuten (vorher 2h10' mit dem Tsubame Ltd. Express). Fahrpreis: 9'420 ¥. Von Yatsushiro braucht man bis Hakata ca. 1h 20 Minuten.
Von Tōkyō braucht man mit dem Hikari ひかり-Shinkansen 6 Stunden bis Fukuoka. Nicht schlecht - schliesslich sind dies 1300 km! So weit mit dem Shinkansen nach Fukuoka zu fahren ist allerdings nur für Railpass-Benutzer interessant, denn sonst wird es richtig teuer: ca. 44'000 ¥ (hin und zurück). Wesentlich billiger ist das Flugzeug - kostet ab ca. 20'000 ¥ hin und zurück. Der Int'l Airport Fukuoka 福岡空港 hat viele Auslandsflüge (selbst Transkontinentalflüge) und Inlandsverbindungen. Bis zur Hauptstadt dauert der Flug nur 1¾ Stunden.
Fukuoka ist für viele der Startpunkt für Reisen durch die Insel. Von hier fahren - meist JR-Linien - Expresszüge nach Nagasaki (Kamome Ltd. Express, 2 Stunden かもめ特急), nach Kumamoto (Tsubame Ltd. Express つばめ特急, 1¼ Stunden), Kagoshima (auch Tsubame, knapp 4 Stunden), Beppu (Yufu & Yufuin Ltd. Express ゆふ特急, gut 3 Stunden) usw.
Vom Hafen fahren Fähren nach Tōkyō, Ōsaka, Okinawa sowie bis nach Pusan 釜山 (Südkorea). Die schnelle Fähre braucht nur 3 Stunden bis Pusan und kostet 21'500 ¥ hin und zurück (nun ja, für diesen Preis gibt es auch schon Flüge von Tōkyō nach Seoul!).
Übernachtung
Wahrscheinlich das Übliche. Keine speziellen Tipps, da bei Bekannten untergekommen.
Zu allgemeinen Übernachtungstipps siehe Übernachtungstipps Japan.
Grand Hyatt Fukuoka
Discover all that Fukuoka has to offer with Grand Hyatt Fukuoka as a base.
All of the hotel's 370 guestrooms are equipped with standard in-room amenities to ensure the maximum comfort for its guests.
Each of the hotel's guestrooms offers non smoking rooms, air conditioning, bathrobes, daily newspaper, inhouse movies, desk, hair dryer, internet access.
Guests can experience the high standards of comfort while staying at this luxury Fukuoka hotel with everything they need right on the site such as executive floor, elevator, coffee shop, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning.
Hotel's guests can experience on-site latest leisure and sports facilities such as massage, indoor pool , jacuzzi, gym, sauna, spa, garden.
With elegant facilities and hospitality, guests at this hotel will surely have an impressive stay.
Please complete our secure online booking form by entering your period of stay.
New Otani Hakata Hotel
The New Otani Hakata Hotel is located in Fukuoka making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town.
This 4-star hotel offers 402 comfortable guestrooms with a range of in-room facilities suitable for the modern traveler.
Room amenities include non smoking rooms, air conditioning, bathrobes, inhouse movies, hair dryer, internet access.
This Fukuoka accommodation contains all of the facilities and conveniences you would expect from a hotel in its class.
Along with its convenient location in Fukuoka, the hotel also offers a wide range of services and facilities to the guests.
These top-class facilities are complemented to excellent services to meet the needs of visitors to Fukuoka.
Please complete our secure online booking form by entering your period of stay.
Hakata Excel Tokyu Hotel
The Hakata Excel Tokyu Hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Fukuoka.
Each of the 308 well-furnished guestrooms at the hotel ensures a comfortable stay with industry-standard room amenities.
In-room facilities include non smoking rooms, air conditioning, bathrobes, desk, hair dryer.
This Fukuoka accommodation contains all of the facilities and conveniences you would expect from a hotel in its class.
Being one of the good quality hotels in Fukuoka, guests staying at this hotel will find its convenient location and tranquil atmosphere pleasurable.
For your reservation at the Hakata Excel Tokyu Hotel Fukuoka, please select your dates of stay and fill in our secure online booking form.
Hotel Com's Fukuoka
The Hotel Com's Fukuoka is located in Fukuoka making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town.
The hotel has 309 rooms which are all nicely decorated to provide a memorable stay.
Each of the hotel's guestrooms offers air conditioning, hair dryer, internet access, television, separate shower and tub, satellite/cable TV.
This Fukuoka accommodation contains all of the facilities and conveniences you would expect from a hotel in its class.
Being one of the good quality hotels in Fukuoka, guests staying at this hotel will find its convenient location and tranquil atmosphere pleasurable.
To proceed with this reservation at the Hotel Com's Fukuoka, please enter your visit dates and follow our secure online booking form.
Nikko Hotel
The Nikko Hotel is located in Fukuoka making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town.
The hotel provides all the amenities that today's travelers desire in all of its 375 rooms.
Each guestroom features amenities such as air conditioning, bathrobes, inhouse movies, hair dryer, internet access, separate shower and tub.
The amenities and services offered at this Fukuoka accommodation include coffee shop, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, restaurant, room service, salon.
Leisure and sports facilities available on the hotel's property comprise gym, sauna, outdoor pool .
The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convinience to ensure you a memorable stay.
For your reservation at the Nikko Hotel, simply submit your dates and complete our secure online booking form.
Hakata Miyako Hotel
The Hakata Miyako Hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Fukuoka.
This 4-star hotel offers 266 guestrooms, each presenting guests with all the comforts expected from a hotel in its class.
Room amenities include television LCD/plasma screen, non smoking rooms, air conditioning, bathrobes, inhouse movies, hair dryer.
Hotel facilities offered at this Fukuoka accommodation include shops, coffee shop, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities , restaurant, safety deposit boxes, salon.
Along with its convenient location in Fukuoka, the hotel also offers a wide range of services and facilities to the guests.
For your reservation at the Hakata Miyako Hotel Fukuoka, please choose your period of stay and fill out our secure online booking form.
Hotel Okura Fukuoka
The Hotel Okura Fukuoka is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Fukuoka.
This 5-star hotel offers 264 comfortable guestrooms with a range of in-room facilities suitable for the modern traveler.
Each guestroom has non smoking rooms, air conditioning, daily newspaper, inhouse movies, desk, hair dryer.
This beautiful Fukuoka accommodation provides shops, elevator, coffee shop, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities , restaurant to suit all guests' utmost convenience.
Hotel's guests can experience on-site latest leisure and sports facilities such as massage, indoor pool , gym, sauna, spa, garden.
Being one of the good quality hotels in Fukuoka, guests staying at this hotel will find its convenient location and tranquil atmosphere pleasurable.
To reserve a room at the Hotel Okura Fukuoka, simply select your dates of stay and fill in our secure online booking form.
Chisun Hotel Hakata
Discover all that Fukuoka has to offer with Chisun Hotel Hakata as a base.
The hotel features a wide range of modern facilities and services in its 286 well-appointed guestrooms and throughout the premises.
In-room facilities include non smoking rooms, air conditioning, bathrobes, desk, hair dryer, internet access, ironing board, television.
This Fukuoka accommodation contains all of the facilities and conveniences you would expect from a hotel in its class.
To unwind, guests can enjoy the leisure facilities provided on the hotel's property, including massage.
These top-class facilities are complemented to excellent services to meet the needs of visitors to Fukuoka.
To proceed with your booking at the Chisun Hotel Hakata, simply choose your travel dates and fill in our secure online booking form.
Ark Hotel Hakata Royal
Discover all that Fukuoka has to offer with Ark Hotel Hakata Royal as a base.
The hotel is a high-rise building with 163 fully equipped rooms.
Each guestroom features amenities such as non smoking rooms, air conditioning, daily newspaper, inhouse movies, desk, hair dryer, internet access.
This Fukuoka accommodation contains all of the facilities and conveniences you would expect from a hotel in its class.
To unwind, guests can enjoy the leisure facilities provided on the hotel's property, including massage, garden.
Along with its convenient location in Fukuoka, the hotel also offers a wide range of services and facilities to the guests.
These top-class facilities are complemented to excellent services to meet the needs of visitors to Fukuoka.
To proceed with your reservation at the Ark Hotel Hakata Royal via our secure online booking form, please enter your period of stay.
Hotel Sunroute Hakata
The Hotel Sunroute Hakata is located in Fukuoka making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town.
With the guests' convenience in mind, each of the 200 guestrooms at the hotel is well designed and fully equipped to cater to the demands of corporate and holiday travelers looking for unique accommodation in Fukuoka.
Each guestroom has non smoking rooms, air conditioning, inhouse movies, desk, hair dryer.
This Fukuoka accommodation contains all of the facilities and conveniences you would expect from a hotel in its class.
Hotel's guests can experience on-site latest leisure and sports facilities such as massage.
Modern comfort and convenience are seamlessly combined to ensure the guests' satisfaction.
Modern comfort and convenience are seamlessly combined to ensure the guests' satisfaction.
To reserve a room at the Hotel Sunroute Hakata, simply select your dates of stay and fill in our secure online booking form.
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