Kumamoto - Beschreibung
Die Stadt ist nicht allzu gross, spielte aber in der Vergangenheit eine grosse Rolle. Seit 1607 war Kumamoto Burgstadt und Sitz eines lokalen Clans, der überregional die Künste förderte. Und seit dieser Zeit die Gyōji 行司 (Sumō-Schiedsrichter) stellt. Noch heute müssen angehende Yokozuna 横綱 (höchster Rang im Sumō) ihre Lizenz in Kumamoto abholen.
Während der Meiji-Restauration kam es zu einigen Aufständen der Samurai und Feudalherren gegen die Regierung. So auch in Satsuma 薩摩, einer historischen Provinz südlich von Kumamoto, rund um Kagoshima. Kumamoto wurde von den aufständischen Samurai erobert, konnte allerdings nur 55 Tage gegen die kaiserlichen Truppen gehalten werden. Nach der Niederschlagung 1877 wurde die Festung niedergebrannt.
Mehr zum Schloss siehe unter Kumamoto-jō!
Donjon der Burg Kumamoto
Bannin - traditioneller Wächter
Neben dem Schloss gibt es eine ganze Phalanx an Museen - so das Präfektur-Museum, das Stadtmuseum und eine Austellung über Handarbeit usw. Kumamoto ist ein gutes Sprungbrett Richtung Vulkan Aso, Kagoshima und Beppu - das Schloss ist, obwohl es ein Nachbau ist, allemal einen Abstecher wert. Auch das nächtliche Kumamoto ist nicht zu verachten.
Anreise
Die Stadt Kumamoto befindet sich auf halbem Wege zwischen Fukuoka und Kagoshima. So braucht man mit dem JR Tsubame Ltd. Express JRつばめ特急 nach Fukuoka 1¼ Stunden, bis Kagoshima ca. 2¾ Stunden (dazu jedoch siehe unten: Durch den Shinkansen verkürzt sich die Fahrtzeit auf eine Stunde!). Das könnte sich bald ändern - man baut eine neue Shinkansen-Strecke, welche auch Kumamoto durchqueren würde. Dann wird sich die Fahrzeit wahrscheinlich mehr als halbieren. Tipp am Rande: Wenn man von Fukuoka nach Kumamoto fährt, sollte man in der Gegend um Ōmuta 大牟田 kurz vor Kumamoto rechts aus dem Fenster schauen - man hat einen schönen Blick auf den aus dem Nichts aufragenden, hochexplosiven Unzen-Vulkan 雲仙.
Neu!!! Am 13. März 2004 wurde das erste Teilstück des JR Kyushu Shinkansen JR九州新幹線 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 Kumamoto 20 Minuten.
Wer Zeit und Geld hat - der Sakura Yakō さくら夜行 (Nachtzug "Kirschblüte") fährt täglich von Tōkyō nach Kumamoto! Startet um 18:03 im Bahnhof Tōkyō-eki und kommt am nächsten Tag um 11:40 in Kumamoto an. Kostet allerdings inkl. Zuschlag gleich mal rd. 24'000 Yen! Nur Hinfahrt! Der Railpass gilt leider nicht für Nachtzüge.
Der JR Aso Ltd. Express あそ特急, heute: 九州横断特急 fährt drei Mal täglich bis nach Beppu 別府 an der Ostküste. Dauert knapp drei Stunden. Unterwegs, nach ca. einer Stunde, hält er auch am bzw. im Vulkan Aso.
Übernachtung
Wahrscheinlich das Übliche. Keine speziellen Tipps, da jedes Mal bei Freunden untergekommen.
Zu allgemeinen Übernachtungstipps siehe Übernachtungstipps Japan.
New Otani Hotel
The airport of Kumamoto is located only 20 km (12 miles) away from the New Otani Hotel.
The hotel provides all the amenities that today's travelers desire in all of its 95 rooms.
In-room facilities include non smoking rooms, air conditioning, inhouse movies, hair dryer, internet access (wireless), television.
The amenities and services offered at this Kumamoto accommodation include meeting facilities , restaurant, room service, hotel/airport transfer.
Leisure and sports facilities available on the hotel's property comprise sauna.
This hotel is characterized by a combination of modern comfort and traditional element of Kumamoto, making it a distinct accommodation.
Please complete our secure online booking form by entering your period of stay.
Tokyu Inn Hotel
The Tokyu Inn Hotel is located in Kumamoto making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town.
All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts.
In-room facilities include non smoking rooms, inhouse movies, hair dryer, internet access, television.
This Kumamoto accommodation features on-site facilities such as laundry service/dry cleaning, restaurant, disabled facilities.
The hotel provides a warm and welcoming service of international standard.
To make a reservation at the Tokyu Inn Hotel Kumamoto with our secure online booking form, please choose your preffered period of stay.
Ark Hotel
The Ark Hotel is located in Kumamoto making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town.
All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts.
Room amenities include non smoking rooms, bathrobes, daily newspaper, hair dryer, internet access, in room safe, television, bathtub.
This Kumamoto accommodation features on-site facilities such as room service 24hr, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities , restaurant, room service.
For guests to unwind, the hotel offers a variety of facilities and services including massage.
The hotel provides a warm and welcoming service of international standard.
For your reservation at the Ark Hotel Kumamoto, please choose your period of stay and fill out our secure online booking form.
Kkr Hotel
With its central location, Kkr Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Kumamoto.
The Kkr Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service.
All of the guestrooms are replete with inhouse movies, hair dryer, internet access, television, television LCD/plasma screen, satellite/cable TV, coffee/tea maker.
The amenities and services offered at this Kumamoto accommodation include bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, restaurant, car park.
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 Kumamoto.
To make your reservation at the Kkr Hotel via our secure online booking form, please submit your visit dates.
Washington Plaza Hotel
The Washington Plaza Hotel is located in Kumamoto making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town.
All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts.
Each guestroom features amenities such as air conditioning, inhouse movies, hair dryer, internet access, television, mini bar.
The amenities and services offered at this Kumamoto accommodation include elevator, laundry service/dry cleaning, restaurant, car park.
These top-class facilities are complemented to excellent services to meet the needs of visitors to Kumamoto.
To make your reservation at the Washington Plaza Hotel quick and easy, please select your preferred dates of stay and proceed with our secure online booking form.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto
The Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Kumamoto.
All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts.
All of the guestrooms are replete with hair dryer, television LCD/plasma screen, internet access (complimentary).
This Kumamoto accommodation contains all of the facilities and conveniences you would expect from a hotel in its class.
Leisure and sports facilities available on the hotel's property comprise garden.
This hotel is characterized by a combination of modern comfort and traditional element of Kumamoto, making it a distinct accommodation.
To proceed with your booking at the Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto, simply choose your travel dates and fill in our secure online booking form.
ANA Hotel Kumamoto New Sky
Guests staying at the New Sky Hotel will only be only 3 km (1 miles) away from the city center.
All 342 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, inhouse movies, hair dryer, ironing board, in room safe, television.
This Kumamoto accommodation features on-site facilities such as room service 24hr, shops, elevator, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning.
In addition, the hotel's guests can enjoy the leisure and sports facilities provided on the premises: pool indoor, pool (kids), gym/fitness facilities, sauna, pool outdoor.
Along with its convenient location in Kumamoto, the hotel also offers a wide range of services and facilities to the guests.
To book a room easily at the New Sky Hotel, please submit your travel dates and proceed with our secure online booking form.
Chisun Hotel Kumamoto
With its central location, Chisun Hotel Kumamoto is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Kumamoto.
Each of the 201 well-furnished guestrooms at the hotel ensures a comfortable stay with industry-standard room amenities.
Each guestroom is fully equipped with non smoking rooms, air conditioning, bathrobes, inhouse movies, hair dryer.
Guests staying at this Kumamoto accommodation can enjoy a wide range of hotel facilities such as elevator, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities , restaurant, safety deposit boxes, car park.
For a more enjoyable stay, guests can take advantage of a variety of recreational facilities, including massage.
The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convinience to ensure you a memorable stay.
To book a room at the Chisun Hotel Kumamoto, please select your dates of travel and complete fill out our secure online booking form.
Dormy Inn Kumamoto
Discover all that Kumamoto has to offer with Dormy Inn Kumamoto as a base.
All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts.
The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convinience to ensure you a memorable stay.
To book a room at the Dormy Inn Kumamoto, please select your dates of travel and complete fill out our secure online booking form.
Suizenji Comfort Hotel
Discover all that Kumamoto has to offer with Suizenji Comfort Hotel as a base.
The Suizenji Comfort Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service.
These top-class facilities are complemented to excellent services to meet the needs of visitors to Kumamoto.
To proceed with this reservation at the Suizenji Comfort Hotel, please enter your visit dates and follow our secure online booking form.
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