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.
Genkai Royal Hotel
Discover all that Fukuoka has to offer with Genkai Royal Hotel as a base.
All 196 guestrooms at the hotel provide all the comforts and conveniences guests would expect in a hotel in this class.
All of the guestrooms are replete with non smoking rooms, air conditioning, daily newspaper, hair dryer, in room safe, satellite/cable TV, coffee/tea maker.
This beautiful Fukuoka accommodation provides room service 24hr, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, restaurant, room service, safety deposit boxes, tours, business center to suit all guests' utmost convenience.
This hotel is characterized by a combination of modern comfort and traditional element of Fukuoka, making it a distinct accommodation.
Please complete our secure online booking form by entering your period of stay.
New Otani Hakata Hotel
Ideally located in the heart of Fukuoka, the New Otani Hakata Hotel presents guests with a pleasing surrounding together with a superb service.
With the guests' convenience in mind, each of the 402 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.
Room amenities include non smoking rooms, air conditioning, bathrobes, inhouse movies, hair dryer, internet access, ironing board, television.
Services and amenities available for guests at this Fukuoka accommodation consist of room service 24hr, shops, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities .
The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convinience to ensure you a memorable stay.
To proceed with your booking at the New Otani Hakata Hotel, simply choose your travel dates and fill in our secure online booking form.
Hakata Excel Tokyu Hotel
The Hakata Excel Tokyu Hotel is located in Fukuoka making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town.
All 34 at this 4-star property offers well-furnished rooms and attentive service.
The guestrooms are equipped with inhouse movies, hair dryer, internet access, television, satellite/cable TV.
The basic amenities provided at this Fukuoka accommodation comprise bar/pub, restaurant, room service, disabled facilities, WiFi .
With elegant facilities and hospitality, guests at this hotel will surely have an impressive stay.
To book a room easily at the Hakata Excel Tokyu Hotel, please submit your travel dates and proceed with our secure online booking form.
Hotel Com's Fukuoka
Ideally located in the heart of Fukuoka, the Hotel Com's Fukuoka presents guests with a pleasing surrounding together with a superb service.
The hotel has a total of 309 well-appointed rooms designed with the guests' comfort in mind.
Each guestroom has non smoking rooms, air conditioning, bathrobes, daily newspaper, inhouse movies.
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 bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, restaurant.
These top-class facilities are complemented to excellent services to meet the needs of visitors to Fukuoka.
To make your reservation at the Hotel Com's Fukuoka quick and easy, please select your preferred dates of stay and proceed with our secure online booking form.
Nikko Hotel
Set near the airport of Fukuoka, the Nikko Hotel provides a convenient base for leisure and business travelers alike.
Each of the 375 well-furnished guestrooms at the hotel ensures a comfortable stay with industry-standard room amenities.
Each of the hotel's guestrooms offers 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.
To unwind, guests can enjoy the leisure facilities provided on the hotel's property, including gym/fitness facilities, sauna, pool outdoor.
The hotel provides a warm and welcoming service of international standard.
For your reservation at the Nikko Hotel Fukuoka, please enter your preferred visit dates and follow our secure online booking form.
Okura Hotel
The Okura Hotel is located in Fukuoka making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town.
This 5-star hotel offers 267 comfortable guestrooms with a range of in-room facilities suitable for the modern traveler.
Each of the hotel's guestrooms offers non smoking rooms, air conditioning, daily newspaper, inhouse movies, hair dryer.
This beautiful Fukuoka accommodation provides shops, elevator, coffee shop, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities to suit all guests' utmost convenience.
To unwind, guests can enjoy the leisure facilities provided on the hotel's property, including massage, pool indoor, gym/fitness facilities, sauna, garden.
Modern comfort and convenience are seamlessly combined to ensure the guests' satisfaction.
For your reservation at the Okura Hotel Fukuoka, please enter your preferred visit dates and follow our secure online booking form.
Canal City Washington Hotel
With its central location, Canal City Washington Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Fukuoka.
The Canal City Washington Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service.
The guestrooms are equipped with non smoking rooms, inhouse movies, hair dryer, internet access, separate shower and tub.
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.
The hotel provides a warm and welcoming service of international standard.
Please complete our secure online booking form by entering your period of stay.
Takakura Hotel
The Takakura Hotel is located in Fukuoka making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town.
The Takakura Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service.
In-room facilities include air conditioning, inhouse movies, hair dryer, internet access, television.
This Fukuoka accommodation features on-site facilities such as elevator, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities , restaurant, room service.
Leisure and sports facilities available on the hotel's property comprise gym/fitness facilities.
The hotel provides a warm and welcoming service of international standard.
To make a reservation at the Takakura Hotel Fukuoka with our secure online booking form, please choose your preffered period of stay.
Ascent Hotel
With its central location, Ascent Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Fukuoka.
The Ascent Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service.
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 make a reservation at the Ascent Hotel Fukuoka with our secure online booking form, please choose your preffered period of stay.
Crowne Plaza Hotel
The Crowne Plaza Hotel is located in Fukuoka making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town.
The Crowne Plaza Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service.
Room amenities include non smoking rooms, inhouse movies, desk, hair dryer, in room safe, television.
To suit guests' convenience, this Fukuoka accommodation offers shops, executive floor, coffee shop, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities .
Leisure and sports facilities available on the hotel's property comprise pool indoor, gym/fitness facilities, sauna.
With elegant facilities and hospitality, guests at this hotel will surely have an impressive stay.
To book a room easily at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, please submit your travel dates and proceed with our secure online booking form.
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