10:00
Maya Cable Station【Departure】
10:15
Hoshino Eki Station【Arrival】
Transfer to the Maya Ropeway and head to Hoshino Eki Station (the top of Mt. Maya).
10:20
Kikuseidai (Right next to Hoshino Eki Station)
The incredibly beautiful and far wide view from the observation platform will welcome your visit!
Weather permitting, you will be able to encounter a super clear and nice view that consists of the blue sky, the sea, and Kobe’s townscape like the photo above!
Check!
A night view from Kikuseidai is acclaimed as one of the Three Major Night Views of Japan. Please visit and see it if you can!
10:45
Maya Ropeway Sanjo Station (Rokko Maya Sky Shuttle Bus)【Departure】
To reach the next destination “ROKKOSAN SILENCE RESORT”, taking the Rokko Maya Sky Shuttle Bus from Maya Ropeway Sanjo Station is one of the easiest and the most reasonable choices.
Tip!
The bus schedule may change depending on the season.
Go see the latest info!
Recommended!
Pick your favorite type of
combination tickets!
11:02
ROKKOSAN SILENCE RESORT (Next to the bus stop “ROKKOSAN SILENCE RESORT Mae”)【Arrival】
This facility used to be Rokkosan Hotel, which was one of the longest established hotels in the area. It opened in 1929 and closed in 2017. ROKKOSAN SILENCE RESORT was newly opened in 2019 and took over Rokkosan Hotel’s business including its great history.
Trivia!
Rokkosan Hotel was designated as “Heritage of Industrial Modernization” in 2007.
The BBQ lunch at the RESORT is highly suggested! Under the blue sky with a marvelous view from the terrace seats, relish Kobe’s local meat, fresh seafood from the Seto Inland Sea, seasonal vegetables, and more!
Check!
The open-air dining terrace (3 sections) would be the best choice to enjoy both great food and a wonderful view of Kobe and Awaji Island at once.
If you would like to sit back and relax in a laid-back atmosphere, the CAFETERIA is a great option. Pick your favorite from their menu lineup! As the to-go menu is also available, you can enjoy your food in their beautiful garden.
Recommended!
Don’t forget to try their authentic sweets that the pâtissier (pastry chef) cooks right before your eyes!
ROKKOSAN SILENCE RESORT
| Facility information | Website |
|---|---|
| Business hours | Sora no Dining (Grill): 11 am – 7 pm (Last call) CAFETERIA: 11 am – 6 pm (Last call) |
| Closed on | Monday |
Restaurant website: |
13:02
ROKKOSAN SILENCE RESORT (Rokko Maya Sky Shuttle Bus)【Departure】
13:03
Memorial Monument【Arrival】 (Transfer to Rokko Sanjo Bus)
While waiting for the connecting bus, how about taking a short detour to the Memorial Monument?
Recommended!
The view from the Monument differs compared to the view from other viewing spots in the area since distance and direction-wise, you can see Kobe’s local townscape including Kobe Airport very clearly.
13:21
Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden (Edelweiss café)【Arrival】 (Right next to the Botanical Garden bus stop)
This time, go into the garden from the east gate and feel the natural botanical aura! The seasonal plants will surely soothe your mind.
Recommended!
Please check out
the discount and combo tickets!
Trivia!
Under the Mt. Rokko’s environment (Altitude: 931.6 m), in order to grow a variety of alpine plants in this botanical garden beautifully and properly, the landscape gardening technique of using rocks has been applied.
A mountain hut style café “Edelweiss” is located at the east gate of the garden. Just feel free to swing by and unwind for a while over a cup of tea and sweets.
Recommended!
The entire atmosphere inside the café with lodge-like décor is so relaxing. Also, the terrace seats are popular among locals as well as tourists.
Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden
| Facility information | Website |
|---|---|
| Business hours | 10 am – 5 pm (Last admission: 4:30 pm) |
| Closed on | Please check out the website. |
| Admission fee | Adult (middle school student age and older) 700 yen Child (4 years old to primary school student age) 350 yen |
KOBE Free Wi-Fi is available |
<3-minute walk >
16:00
Rokko Forest Sound Museum【Arrival】
Rokko Forest Sound Museum was just newly reborn in July, 2021 after an extensive renovation.
Tip!
One of the biggest mechanical organs the Decap Dance Organ "De Kempenaer" is placed in the front of the concert room.
Take delight in the sound of nature and the music boxes while strolling around the natural green garden.
Rokko Forest Sound Museum
| Facility information | Website |
|---|---|
| Business hours | 10 am – 5 pm (Last admission: 4:30 pm) |
| Closed on | Thursday (*If Thursday falls on a holiday or an event day, the museum is open.) |
| Admission fee | Adult (middle school student age and older) 1,300 yen Child (4 years old-primary school student age) 600 yen *Live concert fee and tax included. |
KOBE Free Wi-Fi is available |
17:00
Museum Mae bus stop (Rokko Sanjo Bus)【Departure】
17:04
Rokko Garden Terrace【Arrival】 (Next to the Rokko Garden Terrace bus stop)
Rokko Garden Terrace is an entertainment plaza consists of multiple observatories, restaurants, shops, and more. It would be great if you spend some time eating delectable food, buying local souvenirs, and enjoying Kobe’s amazing view from the observatories.
Granite Cafe
Granite Cafe is a locals’ favorite restaurant, especially because it’s very popular among friends and couples. Their signature cheese fondue is a must-try item. At dusk, savoring their specialty meal with Kobe’s romantic townscape and sea view from the mountaintop is absolutely unrivaled.
Trivia!
Granite is a light-colored igneous rock. It is commonly used as a material for buildings, sculptures, etc. Mt. Rokko is mainly composed of granite rocks called Rokko granite.
Granite Cafe
| Facility information | Website |
|---|---|
| Business hours | Please check out the website |
| Closed on | Please check out the website |
KOBE Free Wi-Fi is available |
Way beyond your imagination and expectation! The lighting effects of the Rokko-Shidare Observatory
In the daytime, the Rokko-Shidare Observatory shows its unique and strong presence. On top of that, at night, it completely changes its appearance with a romantic aura. The artwork of the Rokko-Shidare Observatory is well-known as 「Lightscape in Rokko」that expresses the four seasons of Mt. Rokko by using the latest LED lighting technology.
Go and experience an incredibly impressive combination of Kobe’s night view and the Rokko-Shidare’s lighting effects!
Tip!
After sunset, as the temperature goes down and the area gets much cooler, it might be a sensible preparation if you bring a long sleeve jacket or sweater to keep you warm.
Rokko-Shidare Observatory
| Facility information | Website |
|---|---|
| Business hours | Please check the website. (It may change depending on the season.) |
| Admission fee | Adult (older than primary school student age) 310 yen Child (4 years old to primary school student age) 210 yen |
KOBE Free Wi-Fi is available |
19:55
Rokko Garden Terrace (Rokko Sanjo Bus)【Departure】
20:03
Rokko Cable Sanjo Station【Arrival】 (The last cable car departs at 21:10.)
* Please make sure to check out the latest information about the facilities and transportation services before your trip.
【If you would like to stay overnight in Mt. Rokko】
Here is the accommodation list of the Mt. Rokko area↓ |
