{"id":1155,"date":"2021-09-20T12:48:26","date_gmt":"2021-09-20T03:48:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/cms\/en\/?p=1155"},"modified":"2022-09-25T18:15:34","modified_gmt":"2022-09-25T09:15:34","slug":"rokko-meets-art-2021-recommended-spots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/events\/1155\/","title":{"rendered":"ROKKO MEETS ART 2021 Recommended Spots"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"The change in weather in Kobe feels like autumn is just around the corner. The autumn season in Japan is well-known as the best season for art viewing and one of Kobe\u2019s most creative and artistic annual events is undoubtedly \u201cROKKO MEETS ART\u201d. The 12th ROKKO MEETS ART takes place throughout the Mt, Rokko area from September 11th (Sat.) to November 23rd (Tues. \/ national holiday). This year\u2019s theme is \u201cArt makes your heart and soul comfortable.\u201d 15 artists\u2019 artworks, which were chosen from the 240 selection, and 19 invited artists\u2019 artworks are exhibited at the various venues in the area. Their artworks will bring out the charm of the Mt. Rokko area with wonderful nature and culture.
\nIn this article, we will show you some of their amazing artworks in different areas as well as our recommended routes.<\/p>\n

The exhibition venues of the Rokko mountain top are dotted in 5 areas. Today we will focus on these 4 areas inside the red frames shown in the photo below.\"\"<\/p>\n

Official guide map:\u00a0 https:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/art2021\/information\/<\/a> (Japanese)
\nMap download link:
\nhttps:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/wp-content\/themes\/art2021\/images\/information\/rokkomeetsart_map.pdf<\/a> (Japanese)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3010Tenran Observatory\u30fbTENRAN CAFE\u3011<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Both Tenran Observatory and TENRAN CAFE are situated on the roof top of Rokko Sanjo Station.
\n<\/strong>\"\"\"\"
\n\u300cBeyond our memories\u300d by Chiaki SHIMIZU
\n<\/strong>Awarded the grand prize of the public exhibition in ROKKO MEETS ART 2021. At the Tenran observatory area, 5 artworks of hers are displayed.<\/p>\n

\u3010Grand Hotel Rokko Sky Villa\u30fbChapel of the Wind\u3011<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A 10-minute bus ride from Rokko Sanjo Station takes you to the next spot \u201cGrand Hotel Rokko Sky Villa\u30fbChapel of the Wind\u201d area. The Chapel of the Wind is specially open to the public only during this art event. Please don\u2019t miss out! A special bus schedule is only available during the event as well.
\nThe bus timetable\u2193<\/span>
\n<\/span>https:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/top\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2021\/09\/ilovepdf_merged-11_removed-1.pdf<\/a> (Japanese)<\/p>\n

Grand Hotel Rokko Sky Villa<\/strong>
\n\"\"
\n\u300cSee Saw Seeds Distance ROKKO CHANG PONG\u300dby C.A.P, Videokaffe (from Finland), and Galerie Herold (from Germany)<\/strong>
\nA large iconic banner is hanging in front of the venue \u201cGrand Hotel Rokko Sky Villa\u201d. 44 domestic and overseas artists from 3 different groups have participated in the exhibition.<\/p>\n

Theme: HOPE<\/strong>
\n\"\"
\nHOPE by Kazuya YAMASHITA<\/strong><\/p>\n

Theme: Frequency
\n<\/strong>\"\"
\n\u300cAether Weather\u300dby Alexander B\u00f6ll (Alexander B\u00f6ll), Sami Pikkarainen (Videokaffe), Yukiko NAKAMURA (C.A.P)<\/strong><\/p>\n

Theme: Forest
\n<\/strong>\"\"
\n\u300cPotsuri potsuri\u300dby Mai KAWAMOTO (C.A.P)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"
\n\u300cMori (Forest)\u300dby Makiko MASUDA (C.A.P)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"
\nAs some of the artists are planning to stay at Grand Hotel Rokko Sky Villa during the exhibition, it would be a great opportunity to interact with them.<\/p>\n

Chapel of the Wind<\/strong>
\nThe Chapel of the Wind is just a minute away from the Villa.
\nThe Chapel of the Wind was designed by one of the most famous and successful Japanese architects \u201cTadao Ando\u201d and was built in 1986. He designed a series of three chapels, The Church of the light (Osaka), Chapel on the water (Hokkaido), and Chapel of the wind (Hyogo). The Chapel of the Wind is the first one. \"\"\"\"
\n\u300cOKUYUKU\u300dby Tabaimo<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u3010ROKKO Forest Sound Museum\u3011<\/strong>
\nGo back to Rokko Cable Sanjo Station and transfer to another route bus to get to ROKKO Forest Sound Museum (5-minute ride). <\/span>\"\"
\n\u300c101\u300dby Haru TERAOKA<\/strong>
\n<\/span>The presence of this artwork looks very appealing even from outside the museum.<\/p>\n

\"\"\"\"
\n\u300cCOLORS\u300dby Miyuki MATSUDA<\/strong>
\nDisplayed at the SIKI garden (The second floor of the museum is connected to the SIKI garden.)<\/p>\n

\"\"
\n\u00a0\u300cDECAP Evolution\u300dby MAYWA DENKI<\/strong>
\nExperience their original style of music that combines the classic technology and latest technology!
\n\u201cMAYWA DENKI mechanical concert in Mt. Rokko\u201d is held during the event period.
\nMore details including the concert schedule\u2193
\n<\/span>https:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/museum\/hallconcert\/<\/a> \u00a0(Japanese)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3010Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden\u3011<\/span>
\n<\/strong>Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden is just next to ROKKO Forest Sound Museum. (It\u2019s about a 3 minute-walk away to the west gate of the Garden.) \"\"
\n\u300cThe Little House\u300dby Tomoko NAGAI<\/strong>
\nThis artwork is the key visual of ROKKO MEETS ART 2021.<\/p>\n

\"\"
\n\u300cMy Story\u300dby Umetaro HONAMI
\n<\/strong>
\n\u3010Former Resting Hut in Parnassus\u3011
\n<\/strong><\/span>This venue is located just a 5-minute walk away from the bus stop \u201cAthletic Park Mae\u201d
\n(*From the Botanical Garden, take a bus via Rokko Garden Terrace at the bus stop \u201cRokko Alpine Botanical Garden\u201d.)
\n\"\"
\n\u300cArk swimming in the mountains\u300dby Pondparnasse (Yusuke ASAI, Natsuki TAKAYAMA, Erina MATSUI, Goro MURAYAMA)<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"
\n\u300cAlone Olympics\u300dby Kimiko SHIMIZU
\n<\/strong>Her artworks are exhibited along the road.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u3010Rokko Garden Terrace \uff0f Rokko-Shidare Observatory\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\nFrom the Former Resting Hut in Parnassus, it takes about 10 minutes to get to the Rokko Garden Terrace area. <\/span>\"\"
\n\u300cThe Source of Affection\u300dby Sasakimina<\/strong>
\nExhibited inside the Rokko-Shidare Observatory.<\/p>\n

In addition to artworks and venues that we shared today, a variety of artworks are displayed at Rokko-Arima Ropeway Rokko Sancho Station, Memorial Monument (Mt. Rokko Visitor Center), Rokkosan Silence Resort,
\nArima Onsen Area, JR Sannomiya Station and more. If you would like to visit multiple venues and appreciate as many artworks as possible, purchasing the special exhibition pass might be one of the best choices.
\nSee more information about the pass\u2193
\n<\/span>https:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/art2021\/ticket\/<\/a><\/span>\u00a0(Japanese)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3010General Information\u3011
\nROKKO MEETS ART 2021
\n<\/strong>Event period: September 11th (Sat.) – November 23rd (Tue. \/ national holiday), 2021 (Open daily)
\n(* Rokkosan Silence Resort is closed on September 13th, 27th, and every Monday in October.)
\nOpening hours: 10 am – 5 pm (*Some of the venues are still open after 5 pm.)
\nVenues: 12 venues on the Mt. Rokko area
\n<\/span>https:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/art2021\/information\/<\/a>\u00a0(Japanese)<\/span>
\nOfficial website:
\nhttps:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/art2021\/?lang=en<\/a><\/p>\n

Mt. Rokko & Mt. Maya Event Information<\/strong>
\n<\/span><\/b>\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:\u00a0Rokko 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:\u00a0ROKKO 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>\u00a0(Japanese)<\/p>\n

\u25a0\u00a0Flower guide tour
\nPlace: Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden
\nHeld on: every day (11:00~ \/ 14:00~)
\n\"\"
\nSource & Info:\u00a0Kobe \/ Mt. Rokko Official outing site\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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