Kagoshima - Beschreibung
Kagoshima ist die südlichste Grossstadt der vier Hauptinseln Japans und hat dementsprechend auch fast subtropisches Klima. Die Stadt entstand aus einer jōkamachi 城下町 (Burgunterstadt), wobei die Feste des Shimazu-Clans 島津氏 heute nicht mehr existiert. Kagoshima hat heutzutage ca. 541'000 Einwohner und ist eine relativ lebhafte Grossstadt.
Blick gen Kagoshima von Sakurajima
Schnee und Palmen - Winter in Kagoshima
Der Shimazu-Clan bestimmte die Stadtgeschichte massgeblich und weitete seine Macht einst fast auf ganz Kyūshū sowie bis nach Okinawa aus - mit Kagoshima als Machtzentrum. Die Shimazu erkannten jedoch gegen Ende der Edo-Zeit die Zeichen der Zeit und strebten die Modernisierung an. So schickten sie heimlich Studenten ins Ausland, um westliche Produktionstechniken zu studieren.
1877 kam es jedoch zum Satsuma-Aufstand 西南戦争 reaktionärer Kräfte um den vormals gemässigten Saigō Takamori 西郷 隆盛 gegen die Regierung. An dem Aufstand nahmen ca. 30'000 ehemalige Samurai teil, die den Konflikt bis nach Kumamoto trugen. Nach sechs Monaten war der Aufstand niedergeschlagen und Kagoshima lag in Trümmern. Und wurde wieder aufgebaut. Und im Zweiten Weltkrieg erneut zerstört.
Strassenbahn im Stadtzentrum
Aufgrund der zweimaligen Zerstörung ist das Zentrum sehr modern und nicht allzu attraktiv. Dominiert wird die Stadt vom nahgelegenen, immer aktiven Vulkan Sakurajima, der die Stadt hin und wieder mit Asche zudeckt. Aufgrund der Ansicht mit dem Vulkan im Hintergrund wird die Stadt auch als Neapel des Ostens 東洋のナポリ bezeichnet. Passenderweise ist Neapel auch die Partnerstadt.
Allein der Vulkan und die Gesamtansicht sind eine Reise wert. Es sollte angemerkt werden, dass Japanischkenntnisse in Kagoshima nur bedingt von Vorteil sind! Der lokale Dialekt ist sehr schwer verständlich. Das beginnt bereits am Bahnhof: Da ich die Ansage, von wo der nächste Zug ins Zentrum fährt, nicht verstehen konnte, fragte ich einen anderen Passagier. Der zuckte nur mit den Schultern und sagte "Ich komme aus Tokyo, ich hab leider auch nichts verstanden". Achtung: Die Seite über den Vulkan Sakurajima ist separat, siehe Sakurajima Mitake 桜島御岳.
Anreise
Der JR Tsubame Ltd. Express JRつばめ特急 fährt entlang der Westküste über Kumamoto (2¾ Stunden) bis nach Fukuoka in gut vier Stunden. Dort kann man in den Shinkansen umsteigen.
Neu!!! Am 13. März 2004 wurde das erste Teilstück des JR Kyushu Shinkansen eröffnet. Die Strecke soll, wenn sie fertig ist, von Kagoshima bis Hakata 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: 9420 ¥. Von Yatsushiro braucht man bis Hakata 1h40'.
Die JR Nippō-Linie JR日豊本線 fährt die Ostküste entlang über Miyazaki 宮崎 (dort muss man umsteigen) und Beppu 別府 bis nach Kokura 小倉 - dort kann man auch in den Shinkansen umsteigen.
Die meisten Züge fahren übrigens nur bis Nishi-Kagoshima 西鹿児島 (Kagoshima-West), was etwas abseits liegt. Man kann mit lokalen Zügen aber direkt bis Kagoshima fahren, dauert 10 Minuten und liegt nahe der Piers der Sakurajima-Fähren.
Vom Hafen fahren täglich Fähren zu den grossen Inseln der Präfektur - so bis Amami 奄美 und weiter bis nach Okinawa 沖縄 (ca. 24 h).
Einen Flughafen gibt es freilich auch, von dem man zu all den Inseln im Süden sowie zu allen wichtigen Städten Japans kommt.
Übernachtung
Keine konkreten Tipps, da weitergefahren. Zu allgemeinen Übernachtungstipps siehe
Übernachtungstipps Japan.
Kirishima Royal Hotel
With its central location, Kirishima Royal Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Kirishima.
The 353 guestrooms at this 3-star hotel provide all the essential amenities needed by the business and leisure traveler.
The guestrooms are equipped with air conditioning, hair dryer, television, bathtub, mini bar.
The amenities and services offered at this Kirishima accommodation include laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities, nightclub, restaurant, room service.
To unwind, guests can enjoy the leisure facilities provided on the hotel's property, including sauna, tennis courts, spa.
The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convinience to ensure you a memorable stay.
For your reservation at the Kirishima Royal Hotel, simply submit your dates and complete our secure online booking form.
Kagoshima Tokyu Hotel
With its central location, Kagoshima Tokyu Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Kagoshima.
The Kagoshima Tokyu Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service.
Each guestroom features amenities such as internet access – LAN, television LCD/plasma screen, air conditioning, ironing board.
Guests staying at this Kagoshima accommodation can enjoy a wide range of hotel facilities such as coffee shop, shops, smoking room, car park.
Hotel's guests can experience on-site latest leisure and sports facilities such as massage, outdoor pool.
The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convinience to ensure you a memorable stay.
To proceed with your booking at the Kagoshima Tokyu Hotel, simply choose your travel dates and fill in our secure online booking form.
Kagoshima Tokyu Inn
The Kagoshima Tokyu Inn is located in Kagoshima making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town.
All 190 guestrooms at the hotel provide all the comforts and conveniences guests would expect in a hotel in this class.
Each guestroom features amenities such as inhouse movies, desk, satellite/cable TV.
The amenities and services offered at this Kagoshima accommodation include salon, elevator, coffee shop.
These top-class facilities are complemented to excellent services to meet the needs of visitors to Kagoshima.
To book a room at the Kagoshima Tokyu Inn, please select your dates of travel and complete fill out our secure online booking form.
Hotel Areaone Kagoshima
With its central location, Hotel Areaone Kagoshima is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Kagoshima.
The Hotel Areaone Kagoshima boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service.
In-room facilities include bathrobes, air conditioning, hair dryer.
To suit guests' convenience, this Kagoshima accommodation offers car park, bicycle rental.
Hotel's guests can experience on-site latest leisure and sports facilities such as massage.
The hotel provides a warm and welcoming service of international standard.
To make your reservation at the Hotel Areaone Kagoshima via our secure online booking form, please submit your visit dates.
Chisun Inn Kagoshima Hotel
Discover all that Kagoshima has to offer with Chisun Inn Kagoshima Hotel as a base.
All the modern facilities are available in all of the hotel's 100 rooms.
Each guestroom is tastefully appointed with hair dryer, non smoking rooms, desk.
Guests can experience the high standards of comfort while staying at this luxury Kagoshima hotel with everything they need right on the site such as elevator.
The hotel provides a warm and welcoming service of international standard.
For your reservation at the Chisun Inn Kagoshima Hotel, simply submit your dates and complete our secure online booking form.
JR Kyushu Hotel Kagoshima
The JR Kyushu Hotel Kagoshima is located in Kagoshima making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town.
The hotel features a wide range of modern facilities and services in its 273 well-appointed guestrooms and throughout the premises.
Each of the hotel's guestrooms offers hair dryer, inhouse movies, satellite/cable TV, desk.
The amenities and services offered at this Kagoshima accommodation include executive floor, coffee shop, car park, bar/pub.
Along with its convenient location in Kagoshima, the hotel also offers a wide range of services and facilities to the guests.
To make a reservation at the JR Kyushu Hotel Kagoshima Kagoshima with our secure online booking form, please choose your preffered period of stay.
Hotel & Residence Nanshukan
Discover all that Kagoshima has to offer with Hotel & Residence Nanshukan as a base.
All the modern facilities are available in all of the hotel's 69 rooms.
The guestrooms are equipped with non smoking rooms, hair dryer, internet access – LAN, air conditioning.
The amenities and services offered at this Kagoshima accommodation include elevator, restaurant, bicycle rental.
Leisure and sports facilities available on the hotel's property comprise massage.
These top-class facilities are complemented to excellent services to meet the needs of visitors to Kagoshima.
To proceed with your reservation at the Hotel & Residence Nanshukan via our secure online booking form, please enter your period of stay.
Richmond Hotel Kagoshima Kinseicho
The Richmond Hotel Kagoshima Kinseicho is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Kagoshima.
All the modern facilities are available in all of the hotel's 220 rooms.
Room amenities include television, desk, television LCD/plasma screen, air conditioning.
Hotel facilities offered at this Kagoshima accommodation include laundry service/dry cleaning, restaurant, room service.
Along with its convenient location in Kagoshima, the hotel also offers a wide range of services and facilities to the guests.
To make your reservation at the Richmond Hotel Kagoshima Kinseicho quick and easy, please select your preferred dates of stay and proceed with our secure online booking form.
Hotel New Nishino
The Hotel New Nishino is located in Kagoshima making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town.
All the modern facilities are available in all of the hotel's 90 rooms.
All of the guestrooms are replete with desk, hair dryer, air conditioning.
This Kagoshima accommodation features on-site facilities such as restaurant, laundry service/dry cleaning, car park.
For a more enjoyable stay, guests can take advantage of a variety of recreational facilities, including massage.
This hotel is characterized by a combination of modern comfort and traditional element of Kagoshima, making it a distinct accommodation.
To make your reservation at the Hotel New Nishino via our secure online booking form, please submit your visit dates.
BlueWave Inn Kagoshima
Discover all that Kagoshima has to offer with BlueWave Inn Kagoshima as a base.
This 2-star hotel offers 196 guestrooms, each presenting guests with all the comforts expected from a hotel in its class.
Each guestroom is fully equipped with internet access – LAN, bathtub, television LCD/plasma screen, air conditioning.
This Kagoshima accommodation features on-site facilities such as laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities, elevator.
The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convinience to ensure you a memorable stay.
To book a room at the BlueWave Inn Kagoshima, please select your dates of travel and complete fill out our secure online booking form.
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