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
Located only 60 km (37 miles) away from the airport and only 40 km (25 miles) away from downtown Fukuoka, the Genkai Royal Hotel couldn't be in a better position.
All 196 at this 3-star property offers well-furnished rooms and attentive service.
Each guestroom is fully equipped with non smoking rooms, air conditioning, daily newspaper, hair dryer, in room safe, satellite/cable TV, coffee/tea maker.
The basic amenities provided at this Fukuoka accommodation comprise room service 24hr, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, restaurant, room service, safety deposit boxes.
The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convinience to ensure you a memorable stay.
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New Otani Hakata Hotel
With its central location, New Otani Hakata Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Fukuoka.
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.
In-room facilities include non smoking rooms, air conditioning, bathrobes, inhouse movies, hair dryer, internet access, ironing board.
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 room service 24hr, shops, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities .
Along with its convenient location in Fukuoka, the hotel also offers a wide range of services and facilities to the guests.
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 New Otani Hakata Hotel Fukuoka with our secure online booking form, please choose your preffered period of stay.
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.
This 4-star hotel was established in 1992 and offers 34 guestrooms.
Each guestroom is fully 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.
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Hotel Com's Fukuoka
The airport of Fukuoka is located only 8 km (5 miles) away from the Hotel Com's Fukuoka.
This 3-star property offers travelers a choice of 309 pleasant rooms that are equipped with the standard amenities of hotels in its class.
Each of the hotel's guestrooms offers air conditioning, hair dryer, internet access, television, separate shower and tub, satellite/cable TV.
The amenities and services offered at this Fukuoka accommodation include elevator, coffee shop, bar/pub, meeting facilities , restaurant, room service.
The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convinience to ensure you a memorable stay.
Make your reservation at the Hotel Com's Fukuoka Fukuoka now by selecting your chosen dates of stay and submitting our secure online booking form.
Nikko Hotel
With its central location, Nikko Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Fukuoka.
All of the hotel's 375 guestrooms are equipped with standard in-room amenities to ensure the maximum comfort for its guests.
Each of the hotel's guestrooms offers air conditioning, bathrobes, inhouse movies, hair dryer, internet access, separate shower and tub.
Services and amenities available for guests at this Fukuoka accommodation consist of coffee shop, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, restaurant, room service.
Leisure and sports facilities available on the hotel's property comprise gym/fitness facilities, sauna, pool outdoor.
With elegant facilities and hospitality, guests at this hotel will surely have an impressive stay.
To make your booking at the Nikko Hotel Fukuoka, please enter the dates of your stay and sumbit 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.
All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts.
Each guestroom has non smoking rooms, inhouse movies, hair dryer, internet access, separate shower and tub.
The amenities and services offered at this Fukuoka accommodation include restaurant, car park.
In addition, the hotel's guests can enjoy the leisure and sports facilities provided on the premises: massage.
This hotel is characterized by a combination of modern comfort and traditional element of Fukuoka, making it a distinct accommodation.
To make your booking at the Canal City Washington Hotel Fukuoka, please enter the dates of your stay and sumbit our secure online booking form.
Takakura Hotel
With its central location, Takakura Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Fukuoka.
The Takakura Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service.
Room amenities include air conditioning, inhouse movies, hair dryer, internet access, television, bathtub, mini bar.
Guests staying at this Fukuoka accommodation can enjoy a wide range of hotel facilities such as elevator, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities , restaurant, room service, salon.
To unwind, guests can enjoy the leisure facilities provided on the hotel's property, including gym/fitness facilities.
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 Takakura Hotel Fukuoka, please choose your period of stay and fill out our secure online booking form.
Hakata Miyako Hotel
Ideally located near the airport of Fukuoka, the Hakata Miyako Hotel presents guests with a pleasing surrounding together with a superb service.
All 266 rooms at the hotel have all the modern facilities guests' would expect from a hotel of this class.
Each guestroom has non smoking rooms, air conditioning, bathrobes, inhouse movies, hair dryer, internet access.
The amenities and services offered at this Fukuoka accommodation include shops, coffee shop, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities , restaurant.
With elegant facilities and hospitality, guests at this hotel will surely have an impressive stay.
For your reservation at the Hakata Miyako Hotel Fukuoka, please select your dates of stay and fill in our secure online booking form.
Okura Hotel
Discover all that Fukuoka has to offer with Okura Hotel as a base.
All 267 rooms at the hotel have all the modern facilities guests' would expect from a hotel of this class.
All of the guestrooms are replete with non smoking rooms, air conditioning, daily newspaper, inhouse movies, hair dryer, internet access, in room safe, television.
Guests staying at this Fukuoka accommodation can enjoy a wide range of hotel facilities such as shops, elevator, coffee shop, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning.
To unwind, guests can enjoy the leisure facilities provided on the hotel's property, including massage, pool indoor, gym/fitness facilities, sauna, garden.
With elegant facilities and hospitality, guests at this hotel will surely have an impressive stay.
For your reservation at the Okura Hotel Fukuoka, please enter your preferred visit dates and follow our secure online booking form.
Chisun Hotel Hakata
With its central location, Chisun Hotel Hakata is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Fukuoka.
All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts.
The guestrooms are equipped with non smoking rooms, air conditioning, bathrobes, desk, hair dryer.
Services and amenities available for guests at this Fukuoka accommodation consist of elevator, coffee shop, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities , restaurant, room service.
For a more enjoyable stay, guests can take advantage of a variety of recreational facilities, including massage.
Modern comfort and convenience are seamlessly combined to ensure the guests' satisfaction.
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 Chisun Hotel Hakata, please enter your visit dates and follow our secure online booking form.
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