{"id":1344,"date":"2021-12-12T11:15:30","date_gmt":"2021-12-12T02:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/cms\/en\/?p=1344"},"modified":"2021-12-24T12:31:59","modified_gmt":"2021-12-24T03:31:59","slug":"lets-head-to-mt-rokko-and-mt-maya-and-celebrate-the-new-year-2022year-end-and-new-years-events-in-the-mt-maya-area","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/events\/1344\/","title":{"rendered":"Let\u2019s head to Mt. Rokko and Mt. Maya and celebrate the New year 2022!
Year-end and New year\u2019s events in the Mt. Maya Area"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Only about a week left of this year and 2022 is just around the corner! In the Mt. Rokko and Mt. Maya area, a variety of facilities, that include amazing view spots and observatories, would exclusively offer you a memorable moment for your new year\u2019s celebration. Please check out the information with your friends or family members and plan something special for this holiday season!<\/p>\n

Nenmatsumoude (Traditional Year-end temple visit)
\nHatsumoude (Traditional New Year\u2019s temple visit)
\n<\/span>
\n<\/strong>Mayasan Tenjoji Temple (Mt. Maya)
\n<\/strong>Mayasan Tenjoji Temple has been worshiped as the hidden Buddha who wards off calamities and brings about blessings. Among Kobe locals, Tenjoji is well-known as one of the best locations for Nenmatsumoude and Hatsumoude.
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Nenmatsumoude
\n<\/strong><Joya Shinkyoue> (Year-end gathering for the Buddhist Sutra chanting)
\n<Joya no Kane> (New Year\u2019s bell ringing)
\nOn December 31st, the gate of the temple will be opened twice from 9 am to 5 pm and 10 pm to 2 am (January 1st, 2022).
\nThe New Year\u2019s bell ringing (from11pm on December 31st, 2021 at the precinct)
\nThe Buddhist Sutra chanting (from Midnight on January 1st, 2022 at the Kondo main hall)\"\"
\nSource: ROKKO-SAN DAIGAKU (http:\/\/653daigaku.com\/<\/a>)(Japanese)<\/p>\n

Hatsumoude
\n<\/strong><New year\u2019s prayer>
\n<\/strong>Opening hours:
\nJanuary 1st: 6 am-5 pm
\nJanuary 2nd and 3rd: 9 am-5 pm
\n*From January 1st to 3rd, traditional Japanese hot ginger tea called Ameyu will be provided.
\nOfficial Website: http:\/\/www.mayasan-tenjoji.jp\/<\/a> (Japanese)\"\"
\nSource: ROKKO-SAN DAIGAKU (http:\/\/653daigaku.com\/<\/a>)(Japanese)<\/p>\n

Also, the Maya Viewline will begin their operation earlier than the regular time schedule, this is a special for the new year\u2019s visitors.
\nCheck out the detailed information\u2193
\nMaya Viewline Website: https:\/\/koberope.jp\/en\/maya\/price<\/a><\/p>\n

Hatsuhinode
\n<\/span><\/strong>The First Sunrise of The Year (recommended viewing spots)
\nTenran Observatory (Mt. Rokko)<\/span>
\n<\/strong>Tenran Observatory is one of the most popular viewing spots for the first sunrise of the year in the Kobe area. Don\u2019t miss out on its super panoramic view that is ranging from the downtown Kobe area to the Osaka Bay area!\"\"The observatory will open to the public at 6 am on New Year\u2019s Day.<\/p>\n

Rokko-Shidare Observatory (Mt. Rokko)
\n<\/strong>The observatory will open at 5:30 am on January 1st to welcome visitors for the first sunrise of the year.
\n\"\"Opening hours:
\nOn December 31st, 2021: 10 am \u2013 6 pm (last admission: 5:30 pm)
\nOn January 1st, 2022: 5:30 am \u2013 8:30 am (last admission 8:00 am)<\/p>\n

Admission fee:
\nAdult: 310 yen (middle school student age and older)
\nChild: 210 yen (4 years old to primary school student age)<\/p>\n

Kikuseidai (Mt. Maya)
\n<\/strong>The Kikuseidai observation platform is highly regarded as one of Japan\u2019s three best night view spots along with Mt. Hakodate (Hokkaido) and Mt. Inasa (Nagasaki). Also, Kikuseidai has been loved by Kobe locals as a recommended viewing location for the first sunrise of the year. It would be a great idea if you could visit both Kikuseidai and Mayasan Tenjoji Temple to celebrate the New Year\u2019s Day.\"\"<\/p>\n

Facility information (special service and business hours)
\n<\/strong><\/span>Rokko Garden Terrace (Mt. Rokko)
\nRokko View Palace<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>The View Palace will be open throughout the night from the New Year\u2019s Eve to the New Year\u2019s Day. Hot and delicious to-go menu items will be ready to warm you up.
\n\"\"Business hours:
\nOn December 31st, 2021: 10:30 am \u2013 6 pm (last call: 5:15 pm), 10 pm \u2013 9 am (January 1st, 2022 \/ *Only a to-go menu is available.)
\nOfficial Website: https:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/top\/eat\/palacerestaurant\/?lang=en<\/a><\/p>\n

Rokko Garden Terrace Parking Lot
\n<\/strong>Opening hours and parking fees:
\nOn December 31st, 2021: 9:30 am \u2013 6 pm (fee: 500 yen), 10 pm \u2013 9 am on January 1st, 2022 (last admission: 8:30 am) (fee: 2,000 yen)<\/p>\n

More information about Rokko Garden Terrace\u2193
\nhttps:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/top\/news\/each_facility\/16006\/<\/a>(Japanese)<\/p>\n

TENRAN CAFE (Mt. Rokko)
\n<\/strong>TENRAN CAFE will open at 6:00 to welcome the New Year\u2019s visitors for the first sunrise.
\n\"\"Source: TENRAN CAFE (https:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/top\/eat\/tenran_cafe\/?lang=en<\/a>)
\nBusiness hours:
\nOn January 1st: 6 am \u2013 9 am (last call: 8:30)
\nOfficial website: https:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/top\/eat\/tenran_cafe\/?lang=en<\/a><\/p>\n

Public Transportation Services (New Year\u2019s schedule)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Rokko Cable Car<\/strong>\"\"On January 1st, 2022:
\nThe first train: 6 am (departing from Rokko Cable Shita Station)
\nThe last train: 9:10 pm (departing from Rokko Sanjo Station)
\nDetailed information\u2193
\nhttps:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/top\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2021\/12\/211203_hatsuhinode_web-1.pdf<\/a> (Japanese)<\/p>\n

Sanjo Bus timetable for the New year\u2019s holiday season\u2193
\nhttps:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/top\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2021\/12\/ilovepdf_merged-14.pdf<\/a> (Japanese)<\/p>\n

Maya Viewline
\n\"\"<\/strong>On January 1st, 2022:
\nThe first train: 6 am (departing from Maya Cable Station)
\nThe last train: 5:30 pm (departing from Hoshino Eki Station)
\nOfficial Website: https:\/\/koberope.jp\/en\/maya\/price<\/a><\/p>\n

Rokko-Maya Sky Shuttle Bus (Timetable) \u2193
\nhttps:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/top\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2021\/12\/ilovepdf_merged-12.pdf<\/a> (Japanese)<\/p>\n

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Night View Tour<\/span><\/strong>
\nTake delight in Kobe\u2019s night view from Mt. Rokko and the Port of Kobe!\"\"<\/strong>This tour will exclusively offer you the famous ten-million-night view from Mt. Rokko and the illuminated Meriken Park and BE KOBE monument at the Kobe bay area! It\u2019s well-worth trying!<\/p>\n

Tour period: October 2nd, 2021 \u2013 March 26th, 2022
\nFee: 1,000 yen (Child: 500 yen) *Reservation required
\nDetailed information\u2193
\nhttps:\/\/www.shinkibus.com\/feature\/kobe_yakei202110\/index.html<\/a> (Japanese)<\/p>\n

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Mt. Rokko and Mt. Maya Event Information
\n<\/strong><\/span>Christmas decoration and concert at Rokko Forest Sound Museum<\/a><\/strong>(Japanese)
\n<\/strong>Period: November 26th \u2013 December 25th
\nVenue: Rokko Forest Sound Museum
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\nSource: Kobe \/ Mt. Rokko official outing site<\/p>\n

Tingatinga Art original painting exhibition in Mt. Rokko<\/a><\/strong>(Japanese)
\n<\/strong>Period: November 27th, 2021 \u2013 January 10th,<\/span>\u00a02022<\/span>
\n<\/span>Venue: Horti (variety store)
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\nSource: Kobe \/ Mt. Rokko official outing site<\/p>\n

Rokko\u30fbArima Special Drive Package<\/a><\/strong>(Japanese)
\nPeriod: December 1st, 2021 \u2013 March 31st, 2022
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\nSource: Kobe \/ Mt. Rokko official outing site<\/p>\n

\u300cFestival of Light and Trees\u300dDigital art projection <winter edition><\/a>
\n<\/strong>Period: December 2nd \u2013 26th, 2021
\nVenue: Kobe Municipal Arboretum (Aoba tunnel)
\n\"\"
\nSource: Kobe Municipal Arboretum<\/p>\n

Exclusively reserved SIKI Dorm special Christmas package<\/a>(Japanese)
\n<\/strong>Period: December 4th \u2013 26th, 2021<\/span>
\nPlace: Rokko Forest Sound Museum
\n\"\"
\nSource: Kobe \/ Mt. Rokko official outing site<\/p>\n

New event! SIKI Garden Christmas<\/a><\/strong>(Japanese)
\n<\/strong>Period: Saturdays and Sundays from December 4th to 26th and 24th (Fri.)
\n<\/span>Place: Rokko Forest Sound Museum
\n\"\"
\nSource: Kobe \/ Mt. Rokko official outing site<\/p>\n

Xmas Special Dinner at Mt Rokko<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(Japanese)
\n<\/strong>Period: December 24th and 25th, 2021
\nPlace: Granite Caf\u00e9, TENRAN CAFE
\n\"\"
\nSource: Kobe \/ Mt. Rokko official outing site<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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