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 New Otani Hotel Kumamoto lies only 20 km (12 miles) away from the airport.
The hotel provides all the amenities that today's travelers desire in all of its 95 rooms.
Each guestroom is fully equipped with non smoking rooms, air conditioning, inhouse movies, hair dryer, internet access (wireless), television, mini bar, satellite/cable TV.
Services and amenities available for guests at this Kumamoto accommodation consist of meeting facilities , restaurant, room service, hotel/airport transfer.
For a more enjoyable stay, guests can take advantage of a variety of recreational facilities, including sauna.
The hotel provides a warm and welcoming service of international standard.
To proceed with your booking at the New Otani Hotel, simply choose your travel dates and fill in our secure online booking form.
Tokyu Inn Hotel
The airport of Kumamoto is located only 25 km (15 miles) away from the Tokyu Inn Hotel.
The Tokyu Inn Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service.
Each guestroom is tastefully appointed with 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.
Being one of the good quality hotels in Kumamoto, guests staying at this hotel will find its convenient location and tranquil atmosphere pleasurable.
To book a room easily at the Tokyu Inn Hotel, please submit your travel dates and proceed with our secure online booking form.
Ark Hotel
The Ark Hotel 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.
The guestrooms are equipped with non smoking rooms, bathrobes, daily newspaper, hair dryer, internet access, in room safe, television.
Guests can experience the high standards of comfort while staying at this luxury Kumamoto hotel with everything they need right on the site such as room service 24hr, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities , restaurant, room service, safety deposit boxes.
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.
For your reservation at the Ark Hotel Kumamoto, please select your dates of stay and fill in our secure online booking form.
Kkr Hotel
Discover all that Kumamoto has to offer with Kkr Hotel as a base.
All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts.
Each guestroom has inhouse movies, hair dryer, internet access, television, television LCD/plasma screen, satellite/cable TV, coffee/tea maker.
Services and amenities available for guests at this Kumamoto accommodation consist of bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, restaurant, car park.
Hotel's guests can experience on-site latest leisure and sports facilities such as massage.
The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convinience to ensure you a memorable stay.
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.
The Washington Plaza Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service.
Each guestroom is fully equipped with air conditioning, inhouse movies, hair dryer, internet access, television, mini bar, satellite/cable TV.
This Kumamoto accommodation contains all of the facilities and conveniences you would expect from a hotel in its class.
With elegant facilities and hospitality, guests at this hotel will surely have an impressive stay.
Make your reservation at the Washington Plaza Hotel Kumamoto now by selecting your chosen dates of stay and submitting our secure online booking form.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto
The Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto Kumamoto lies only 20 km (12 miles) away from the airport.
All 225 rooms at the hotel are well-appointed with necessary amenities to ensure that each guest's satisfaction.
Each guestroom is tastefully appointed with air conditioning, desk, hair dryer, television, shower, internet access (complimentary).
The basic amenities provided at this Kumamoto accommodation comprise elevator, coffee shop, restaurant, car park, smoking room.
Leisure and sports facilities available on the hotel's property comprise garden.
These top-class facilities are complemented to excellent services to meet the needs of visitors to Kumamoto.
To proceed with this reservation at the Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto, please enter your visit dates and follow our secure online booking form.
ANA Hotel Kumamoto New Sky
The airport of Kumamoto is located only 25 km (15 miles) away from the ANA Hotel Kumamoto New Sky.
With the guests' convenience in mind, each of the 186 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 Kumamoto.
All of the guestrooms are replete with non smoking rooms, air conditioning, inhouse movies, hair dryer, ironing board.
The basic amenities provided at this Kumamoto accommodation comprise shops, elevator, coffee shop, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning.
These top-class facilities are complemented to excellent services to meet the needs of visitors to Kumamoto.
For your reservation at the ANA Hotel Kumamoto New Sky Kumamoto, please choose your period of stay and fill out our secure online booking form.
Chisun Hotel Kumamoto
The Chisun Hotel Kumamoto is located in Kumamoto making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town.
All of the hotel's 201 guestrooms are equipped with standard in-room amenities to ensure the maximum comfort for its guests.
Room amenities include non smoking rooms, air conditioning, bathrobes, inhouse movies, hair dryer, television.
Services and amenities available for guests at this Kumamoto accommodation consist of elevator, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities , restaurant, safety deposit boxes, 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.
For your reservation at the Chisun Hotel Kumamoto, simply submit your dates and complete 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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