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.
Hotel New Otani Kumamoto
Discover all that Kumamoto has to offer with Hotel New Otani Kumamoto as a base.
All 130 at this 4-star property offers well-furnished rooms and attentive service.
Each of the hotel's guestrooms offers non smoking rooms, air conditioning, inhouse movies, desk, hair dryer, internet access.
Services and amenities available for guests at this Kumamoto accommodation consist of shops, elevator, coffee shop, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities , restaurant.
The hotel offers massage, spa to provide extra pleasure and relaxation for all guests.
The hotel provides a warm and welcoming service of international standard.
To make your booking at the Hotel New Otani Kumamoto Kumamoto, please enter the dates of your stay and sumbit our secure online booking form.
Tokyu Inn Hotel
Discover all that Kumamoto has to offer with Tokyu Inn Hotel as a base.
The Tokyu Inn Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service.
Each of the hotel's guestrooms offers non smoking rooms, inhouse movies, hair dryer, internet access, television, satellite/cable TV.
Hotel facilities offered at this Kumamoto accommodation include laundry service/dry cleaning, restaurant, disabled facilities.
This hotel is characterized by a combination of modern comfort and traditional element of Kumamoto, making it a distinct accommodation.
To proceed with this reservation at the Tokyu Inn Hotel, please enter your visit dates and follow our secure online booking form.
Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto
With its central location, Mitsui Garden Hotel Kumamoto is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Kumamoto.
The hotel is a high-rise building with 225 fully equipped rooms.
The guestrooms are equipped with air conditioning, desk, hair dryer, television, shower, internet access (complimentary).
Hotel facilities offered at this Kumamoto accommodation include elevator, coffee shop, restaurant, car park, smoking room.
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.
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
The ANA Hotel Kumamoto New Sky is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Kumamoto.
The hotel features a wide range of modern facilities and services in its 186 well-appointed guestrooms and throughout the premises.
The guestrooms are equipped with non smoking rooms, air conditioning, inhouse movies, hair dryer, ironing board, in room safe.
This Kumamoto accommodation features on-site facilities such as shops, elevator, coffee shop, bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities , restaurant.
The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convinience to ensure you a memorable stay.
To book a room easily at the ANA Hotel Kumamoto New Sky, 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.
The Ark Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service.
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, salon, disabled facilities.
The hotel offers massage to provide extra pleasure and relaxation for all guests.
The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convinience to ensure you a memorable stay.
To book a room easily at the Ark 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 tastefully appointed 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.
Leisure and sports facilities available on the hotel's property comprise massage.
The hotel provides a warm and welcoming service of international standard.
Please complete our secure online booking form by entering your period of stay.
Kkr Hotel
With its central location, Kkr Hotel is within easy reach of most tourist attractions and business addresses in Kumamoto.
All hotel's guestrooms have all the conveniences expected in a hotel in its class to suit guests' utmost comforts.
In-room facilities include inhouse movies, hair dryer, internet access, television, television LCD/plasma screen, satellite/cable TV, coffee/tea maker.
To suit guests' convenience, this Kumamoto accommodation offers bar/pub, laundry service/dry cleaning, restaurant, car park.
In addition, the hotel's guests can enjoy the leisure and sports facilities provided on the premises: massage.
Along with its convenient location in Kumamoto, the hotel also offers a wide range of services and facilities to the guests.
The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convinience to ensure you a memorable stay.
To proceed with this reservation at the Kkr Hotel, please enter your visit dates and follow our secure online booking form.
Washington Plaza Hotel
Discover all that Kumamoto has to offer with Washington Plaza Hotel as a base.
The Washington Plaza Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service.
All of the guestrooms are replete with air conditioning, inhouse movies, hair dryer, internet access, television, mini bar, satellite/cable TV.
The basic amenities provided at this Kumamoto accommodation comprise elevator, laundry service/dry cleaning, restaurant, car park.
The hotel creates a balance of rich culture and modern convinience to ensure you a memorable stay.
For your reservation at the Washington Plaza Hotel Kumamoto, please select your dates of stay and fill in our secure online booking form.
Dormy Inn Kumamoto
The Dormy Inn Kumamoto is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Kumamoto.
The Dormy Inn Kumamoto boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service.
Room amenities include non smoking rooms, air conditioning, bathrobes, desk, hair dryer, internet access, ironing board.
The amenities and services offered at this Kumamoto accommodation include elevator, laundry service/dry cleaning, restaurant, disabled facilities, car park.
The hotel offers massage, sauna, spa to provide extra pleasure and relaxation for all guests.
The hotel provides a warm and welcoming service of international standard.
For your reservation at the Dormy Inn Kumamoto, simply submit your dates and complete our secure online booking form.
Suizenji Comfort Hotel
The Suizenji Comfort Hotel is perfectly located for both business and leisure guests to Kumamoto.
The Suizenji Comfort Hotel boasts a convenient location with modern amenities in every guestroom and superb service.
Each guestroom is tastefully appointed with air conditioning, hair dryer, internet access, television, television LCD/plasma screen, bathtub, shower.
This beautiful Kumamoto accommodation provides elevator, laundry service/dry cleaning, meeting facilities , restaurant, safety deposit boxes to suit all guests' utmost convenience.
Hotel's guests can experience on-site latest leisure and sports facilities such as massage.
Being one of the good quality hotels in Kumamoto, guests staying at this hotel will find its convenient location and tranquil atmosphere pleasurable.
For your reservation at the Suizenji Comfort Hotel Kumamoto, please choose your period of stay and fill out our secure online booking form.
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