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.
This 4-star property offers travelers a choice of 95 pleasant rooms that are equipped with the standard amenities of hotels in its class.
In-room facilities include non smoking rooms, air conditioning, inhouse movies, hair dryer, internet access (wireless), television, mini bar, satellite/cable TV.
Hotel facilities offered at this Kumamoto accommodation include meeting facilities , restaurant, room service, hotel/airport transfer.
For guests to unwind, the hotel offers a variety of facilities and services including sauna.
With elegant facilities and hospitality, guests at this hotel will surely have an impressive stay.
To make your reservation at the New Otani Hotel via our secure online booking form, please submit your visit dates.
Tokyu Inn Hotel
The Tokyu Inn Hotel Kumamoto lies only 25 km (15 miles) away from the airport.
The Tokyu Inn 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, television, satellite/cable TV.
Services and amenities available for guests at this Kumamoto accommodation consist of laundry service/dry cleaning, restaurant, disabled facilities.
Modern comfort and convenience are seamlessly combined to ensure the guests' satisfaction.
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 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.
The basic amenities provided at this Kumamoto accommodation comprise bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, restaurant, car park.
The hotel offers massage to provide extra pleasure and relaxation for all guests.
Being one of the good quality hotels in Kumamoto, guests staying at this hotel will find its convenient location and tranquil atmosphere pleasurable.
To make your reservation at the Kkr Hotel quick and easy, please select your preferred dates of stay and proceed with our secure online booking form.
Washington Plaza Hotel
With its central location, Washington Plaza Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Kumamoto.
The Washington Plaza Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service.
The guestrooms are equipped with air conditioning, inhouse movies, hair dryer, internet access, television, mini bar, satellite/cable TV.
This Kumamoto accommodation features on-site facilities such as elevator, laundry service/dry cleaning, restaurant, car park.
Being one of the good quality hotels in Kumamoto, guests staying at this hotel will find its convenient location and tranquil atmosphere pleasurable.
To make a reservation at the Washington Plaza Hotel Kumamoto with our secure online booking form, please choose your preffered period of stay.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto
The Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto is located in Kumamoto making it one of the best hotels to stay at while in town.
All 225 guestrooms at the hotel provide all the comforts and conveniences guests would expect in a hotel in this class.
Each of the hotel's guestrooms offers hair dryer, television LCD/plasma screen, internet access (complimentary).
To suit guests' convenience, this Kumamoto accommodation offers coffee shop, restaurant, car park.
The hotel offers garden to provide extra pleasure and relaxation for all guests.
Along with its convenient location in Kumamoto, the hotel also offers a wide range of services and facilities to the guests.
Along with its convenient location in Kumamoto, the hotel also offers a wide range of services and facilities to the guests.
To proceed with your reservation at the Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto via our secure online booking form, please enter your period of stay.
ANA Hotel Kumamoto New Sky
Discover all that Kumamoto has to offer with ANA Hotel Kumamoto New Sky as a base.
The ANA Hotel Kumamoto New Sky boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service.
Room amenities include non smoking rooms, air conditioning, inhouse movies, hair dryer, ironing board, in room safe.
This beautiful Kumamoto accommodation provides shops, elevator, coffee shop, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities to suit all guests' utmost convenience.
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 ANA Hotel Kumamoto New Sky, simply choose your travel dates and fill in 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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