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Workation on Mountaintop
~Indulge in creative work in summer retreats! ~

Posted：2024.8.30


Kobe is encircled by Mt. Rokko and Mt. Maya. Both mountains are well-known as enjoyable leisure facilities and beautiful sightseeing spots among various tourists and mountain hikers from all over Japan and the world. The mountains proudly offer their bountiful nature and relaxing locations where time passes by so slowly and visitors can soothe their minds. After the corona crisis was contained, in the Mt. Rokko and Maya area, some of the recreational facilities owned by Kobe’s local companies and houses owned by Kobe locals have been drastically renovated into nice and cozy workation-related places. It would be a great idea to use Mt. Rokko and Maya’s workation facilities which are surrounded by their abundant nature. Escape from your daily work environment, loosen up, boost your creativity and focus on your work!

We will show you 5 workation facilities on the top of Mt. Rokko and Maya.

【MOWA】
https://venichu.co.jp/mowa/ (Japanese)

The concept is “Work at the office in the forest”.
The facility name “MOWA” is a combination of “MO” from Mori (forest in Japanese) and “WA” from Wakuwaku (exciting in Japanese).
MOWA is an ideal place under Mt. Rokko’s serene nature where visitors can open their minds and be absorbed in their work. Why not come here, relax, be yourself and forget about your stressful daily life for a while? It would be easy for you to come up with creative ideas which make people happy. MOWA can be used as a company office and a business seminar venue.

1034-54 Minami-Rokko Rokkosan-chou Nada-ku Kobe
https://venichu.co.jp/mowa/contact/ (Japanese)

【ROKKONOMADO】
https://rokkonomad.org/en/ (English)

The concept of ROKKONOMADO is “The place that links the city with the mountains”. It’s a nice and cozy shared office for both regular-use and single-use guests. An ideal environment for creative work is well organized. ROKKONOMADO can be used not only for workation purposes but also for personal stays or company’s training camps. Their signature lunch plate is made with plenty of seasonal local fresh vegetables from Kobe. It’s well-worth trying! (Reservation is required.)

Accommodation package with a special pass for Rokko Meets Art 2024 beyond
https://www.chillnn.com/17727fae3e32a6/plan/190ee344fdb1af (Japanese)

Address: 1878-48 Nishitaniyama Rokkosan-chou Nada-ku Kobe
Tel: 078-891-0565 (Japanese)
Business hours: 9:30 am – 7:30 pm
*9:30 am – 6 pm (Feb.-Dec.)
Closed on: Sunday

【ThinkStay Mt.】
https://thinkstay.jp/ (Japanese / English)

An old and traditional Japanese tea-ceremony house “sukiya”, which was built in 1942, was dramatically reborn as a shared lounge “ShowIn” in the present day. An architecture office manages this facility. They created this calm and peaceful third place that exquisitely combines a quaint atmosphere with Mt. Rokko’s nature. Please come and experience its wonderful harmony of a sukiya-style architecture and Mt. Rokko’s nature with antique furniture. In contrast to the sukiya-style architecture, a cool cottage with a neo-futuristic façade will welcome your stay. ThinkStay Mt. is definitely the best place where visitors can finely hone their senses and focus on their creative work in an amazing environment integrated with nature.

Address: 1-8 Ichigaya Rokkosan-chou Nada-ku Kobe
Tel: 078-894-2034 (Japanese)
Business hours: 10 am – 8:30 pm

【Rokko outdoor station FOTON】
https://www.foton65.com/about (Japanese / English)

A signboard with “FOTON” can be found along a road after you walk to the north for about 5 minutes from Rokko Sanjo Station (Rokko Cable Car). From here, walk down a path for a while, a hidden-like house will appear before your eyes. Unwind yourself at the terrace while feeling the relaxing nature, or focus on your work at the workshop on the first floor. An accommodation is well arranged on the second floor. FOTON and the staff members offers comfortable hospitality in a tranquilizing atmosphere created by nature.

Accommodation package with a special pass for Rokko Meets Art 2024 beyond (breakfast included)
https://www.foton65.com/about-2 (Japanese)

Address: 1034-194 Ninami-Rokko Rokkosan-chou Nada-ku Kobe
Tel: 078-891-0488
*As business hours are irregular, please make sure to contact the facility in advance.


【monte702】
https://www.mayasan.jp/mayaviewterace/monte702.html (Japanese)

monte702 can become your comfy office in Kikuseidai!
“The camping coworking package” is great for one person. Sit back under the shade of a tree, relax with a gentle breeze and enjoy your work! “The outdoor office package” is ideal for multiple people. As the service begins with putting up a tarp together, it would be very helpful for all participants to break the ice before the meeting or seminar. Also, food items of CAFE702 are available! This is great news!

Package details are below↓
https://www.mayasan.jp/monte702/?p=319 (Japanese)
Address: 2nd floor of Hoshi-no Eki Station (Maya Ropeway) 2-2 Maya-chou Nada-ku Kobe
Business hours: 11 am – 5pm
(*open until 8 pm on Fri. Sat. Sun. and national holiday / or until 7 pm on Fri. Sat. Sun. and national holiday during the winter schedule of Maya Ropeway.)
Closed on:  Tuesday and Thursday
(*If a national holiday falls on Tuesday or Thursday, it is closed on the following day.)

*Each facility has its own rules and, terms and conditions of use. For example, the business hours of some facilities are not officially disclosed. Please make sure to contact the facilities and ask for details before you visit them.