{"id":1107,"date":"2021-08-19T16:05:51","date_gmt":"2021-08-19T07:05:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/cms\/en\/?p=1107"},"modified":"2021-09-16T18:17:01","modified_gmt":"2021-09-16T09:17:01","slug":"rokko-garden-terrace%e3%80%80rokko-shidare-observatory%e3%80%80mt-rokko-lighting-art-lightscape-in-rokko","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/events\/1107\/","title":{"rendered":"Rokko Garden Terrace\u3000Rokko-Shidare Observatory\u3000Mt. Rokko Lighting Art \u201cLightscape in Rokko\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nMt. Rokko is famous for being one of the best summer vacation spots in the Kobe area. Today, we will show you Rokko-Shidare Observatory where you can feel the cool summer vibes of Mt. Rokko.<\/p>\n

\u3010Rokko-Shidare Observatory\u3011
\nOn the hill of the Rokko Garden Terrace property, a dome-shaped artistic building exudes a strong and fascinating presence. It\u2019s Rokko-Shidare Observatory. Rokko-Shidare Observatory was designed by a Japanese architect Hiroshi Sanbuichi. The consistent motto of his design work is to create a building which can naturally become a complete part of the earth.
\n\"\" Source: Rokko GARDEN TERRACE Website
\n<\/span>https:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/en\/view\/<\/a>
\nCome and experience Rokko Shidare\u2019s unique structure which was created with a great idea that makes the observatory cool and comfortable in the summer season!<\/p>\n

\u25a0 10 degrees cooler than downtown Kobe! \u201cCool breeze experience\u201d<\/strong>
\n<\/span>In the basement of the observatory building, there are two ice storage rooms that store ice rocks during the summer. As the cool air, created at the basement, is sent to the base of the observatory, the entire floor cools down dramatically. The temperature is about 10 degrees cooler than that in the downtown Kobe area. As a side note, huge ice rocks are made around the observatory area during the winter. Mt. Rokko has an ideal environment to produce natural ice rocks since the temperature of the winter season often reaches negative there.
\n<\/span>*The event will end when all of the ice rocks are gone. (the end of August)
\nInfo:
\n<\/span>https:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/top\/season_event\/%e3%82%a4%e3%83%99%e3%83%b3%e3%83%88\/13357\/?lang=en<\/a>\u00a0(Japanese)
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\nInside the observatory, the cool breeze, fresh aroma of Hinoki cypress, and the spacious structure will definitely make you feel relaxed. Stay here and loosen up for a while.\"\"
\nEven in the mid-summer, the average temperature is well-controlled at 20 degrees Celsius.<\/p>\n

\u25a0Komorebi sunlight experience\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\"\"
\nSource: Rokko GARDEN TERRACE website
\n<\/span>https:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/gt\/shidare\/?lang=en<\/a>
\nKomorebi is a Japanese expression that means \u201csunlight filtered through the tree\u201d. Like the photo, the exterior frame of the observatory looks very outstanding. It\u2019s made with Hinoki cypress and perfectly built based on the structure of the real tree. This frame helps alleviate summer\u2019s strong sunlight and helps prevent rainfall from entering into the observatory.<\/p>\n

\u25a0<\/b> \u201cLightscape in Rokko\u201d Summer edition ~Natsu wa Yoru (Summer Night) ~<\/b>\"\"
\nSource: Rokko GARDEN TERRACE website
\n<\/span>https:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/gt\/shidare\/?lang=en<\/a><\/p>\n

The artwork is directed by a Japanese director and writer Masayuki Fushimi. This year\u2019s theme is a traditional Japanese book \u201cMakura no Soshi\u201d (The Pillow Book) by a Japanese author Sei Sh\u014dnagon who was active around the 11th century during the middle Heian period. Mr. Fushimi created an amazing Sei Sh\u014dnagon\u2019s world that describes a variety of scenes of Japan\u2019s wonderful four seasons that have been loved by Japanese people for centuries.
\n<\/span>The summer edition will end at the end of August.<\/p>\n

The best time to savor the summer edition is around 7:30 pm. The beautiful lighting contrast is way beyond your imagination.
\n<\/span>\"\"
\nSource: Kobe \/ Mt. Rokko Official outing site
\n<\/span>https:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/top\/season_event\/art\/14647\/?lang=en<\/a><\/p>\n

Event period: Open daily until August 31st (Tue.)
\nEvent hours: 7 pm-8 pm (Last admission: 7:30 pm)
\n<\/span>*The autumn edition \u201cAutumn Dusk\u201d will start in September. Don\u2019t miss out!<\/p>\n

Rokko-Shidare Observatory (in the Rokko Garden Terrace area)<\/strong>
\n<\/b>Opening hours: 10 am-8 pm (Last admission 7:30 pm)
\n<\/span>*The opening hours may change depending on the weather and the season.
\n<\/span>Admission fee: 310 yen (Adult), 210 yen (4 years old-primary school student age)
\n<\/span>Official website: https:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/gt\/shidare\/?lang=en<\/a>
\nInstagram\uff1ahttps:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rokko_garden_terrace\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\u3010Rokko Garden Terrace\u3011
\nAddress: 1877-9 Gosukeyama Rokkosan-cho Nada-ku Kobe
\n*Located right in front of the Rokko Sanjo Bus stop \u201cRokko Garden Terrace\u201d.
\n<\/span>Tel: 078-894-2281 (Japanese)<\/p>\n

\u25a0 Kobe Event Information <\/span>\u25a0<\/span><\/strong>
\n\u201cMeguru Kobe\u201d Digital Stamp Collecting Tour Promotion 2021\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\"\"
\nPresently, In Kobe, a very enjoyable event \u201cMeguru Kobe\u201d Digital Stamp Collecting tour has been held! Pick and try your favorite tour from the lineups that are selectively chosen based on Kobe\u2019s townscape, food, culture, etc. The tour includes the Mt. Rokko area, of course. Go collect stamps and get special gifts!<\/p>\n

Kobe\u2019s Ten million Night view spot Tour\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>\"\"
\nThis tour is to visit Mt. Rokko\u2019s ten million night view spots. The night view from Mt. Rokko is highly regarded as one of the best night views in Japan. Take delight in its breathtaking panoramic view, ranging from Kobe to Osaka!
\n<\/span>Detailed info:
\n<\/span>https:\/\/www.feel-kobe.jp\/model_course\/modelcourse_03\/<\/a> (Japanese)
\n<\/span>
\n\u25a1 Event period \u25a1
\n1st period: August 5th (Thu.)-September 30th (Thu.), 2021
\n2nd period: October 1st (Fri.)-December 31st, 2021 (Fri.), 2021<\/p>\n

More information about the event:
\nhttps:\/\/www.feel-kobe.jp\/meguru_kobe_2021_campaign\/<\/a> (Japanese)<\/p>\n

* Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the event period, schedule, tour contents may change. Please go to the websites related to the facilities, transportation services, and such to check out the latest information in advance.<\/span><\/p>\n

Mt. Rokko & Mt. Maya Event Information<\/span><\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/b>\u25a0ROKKO MEETS ART 2021
\nSeptember 11th (Sat.)-November 23rd (Tue. \/ national holiday)\u00a0<\/span>\"\"
\nSource & Info: ROKKO MEET ART 2021 official website<\/a><\/p>\n

\u25a0 \u201cLightscape in Rokko\u201d ~Autumn edition~ \u201cAutumn Dusk\u201d
\n<\/span>Event period: Open daily from September 1st (Wed.) to October 31st (Sun.)
\nVenue: Rokko-Shidare Observatory
\n\"\"
\nSource & Info: Rokko Garden Terrace website<\/a><\/p>\n

\u25a0 The Night Museum ~Enjoy a night walk with fantastically illuminated artworks ~
\n1: October 16th (Sat.), 17th (Sun.), 23rd (Sat.), 24th (Sun.), 30th (Sat.), 31st (Sun.)
\n2: Open daily from November 1st (Mon.)-23rd (Tue. \/ national holiday)
\n<\/span>Venue: Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden, Rokko Forest Sound Museum, the Rokko Garden Terrace area
\n<\/span>\"\"
\nSource & Info: ROKKO MEET ART 2021 official website<\/a><\/p>\n

\u25a0 Night market with bonfire on Mt. Rokko
\nEvent period: Every Saturday, Sunday, and national holiday from October 6th to November 23rd
\nVenue: Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden, Rokko Forest Sound Museum, the Rokko Garden Terrace area
\n\"\"
\nSource & Info:\u00a0ROKKO MEET ART 2021 official website<\/a><\/p>\n

\u25a0 Let\u2019s have fun! Artist Kyota Takahashi\u2019s online workshop
\n<\/span>Date: October 9th (Sat.)
\nVenue: Rokko Forest Sound Museum
\n\"\"
\nSource & Info :
\nhttp:\/\/www.osaeru.net\/reserve\/index.php?id=5241&plannum=179875693&listdate=&%20view=plan<\/a> (Japanese)<\/p>\n

\u25a0\u00a0Flower guide tour
\nPlace: Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden
\nHeld on: every day (11:00~ \/ 14:00~)
\n\"\"
\nSource & Info: Kobe \/ Mt. Rokko Official outing site <\/a><\/p>\n

\u25a0 Meiwa Denki Tosa brothers\u2019 magical & mechanical live performance
\n<\/span>Date: September 11th (Sat.)
\nVenue: Rokko Forest Sound Museum
\n\"\"
\nSource & Info: Kobe \/ Mt. Rokko Official outing site <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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