{"id":1374,"date":"2022-02-08T09:10:30","date_gmt":"2022-02-08T00:10:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/cms\/en\/?p=1374"},"modified":"2022-08-10T18:08:52","modified_gmt":"2022-08-10T09:08:52","slug":"exclusive-bus-tour-take-delight-in-kobes-fantastic-night-views-and-artworks-including-the-port-tower-projection-mapping","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/events\/1374\/","title":{"rendered":"Exclusive bus tour! Take delight in Kobe\u2019s fantastic night views and artworks including the Port Tower projection mapping!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nThe Kobe area has been experiencing very wintry weather throughout this winter season. The best thing about cold winters is that the air is fresh and clean, making night views much clearer and more appealing compared to other seasons. In Japan, since February is one of the coldest months, it\u2019s highly regarded as an ideal month for nightscape viewing.<\/p>\n

Today, we will introduce to you an exclusive and affordable bus tour that offers you a breath-taking ten-million-night view from Mt. Rokko and a vivid and romantic night view from Meriken Park (Kobe Bay area). As Kobe is surrounded by Mt. Rokko and the Seto Inland Sea, the night views from both mountainside and seaside have been loved by Kobe locals as well as domestic and international tourists for decades.<\/p>\n

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\nSource and detailed information (Shinki Bus website):
\nhttps:\/\/www.shinkibus.com\/feature\/kobe_yakei202110\/index.html<\/a>(Japanese)
\nAlthough the Kobe Port Tower (the main landmark of Kobe) is currently under renovation, special artworks on the outer wall of the tower created by the projection mapping technology will absolutely fascinate you.<\/p>\n

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\n\u3010Ticket fee\u3011
\n1,000 yen (Adult)
\n500 yen (Child)
\n(*Reservation needed)<\/p>\n

\u3010Duration\u3011
\nApproximately 3 hours
\n(*The schedule may change depending on weather and traffic conditions.)<\/p>\n

\u3010Schedule and Route\u3011
\n(*The tour guide will accompany the bus)
\n17:30
\nDeparting at Shinki Bus Sannomiya Higashi bus stop
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\n18:10
\nArriving at Rokko GARDEN TERRACE (*about an hour free time)
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\n19:50
\nArriving at Meriken Park (*about a 30-minute free time)
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\n20:30
\nArriving at Shinki Bus Sannomiya Higashi bus stop
\nDetailed information (Shinki Bus website):
\nhttps:\/\/www.shinkibus.com\/feature\/kobe_yakei202110\/index.html<\/a>(Japanese)<\/p>\n

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\nThe friendly driver and tour guide will warmly welcome you!<\/p>\n

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\nThe bus will depart before sunset. Please sit back and relax for a while!<\/p>\n

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\nRokko GARDEN TERRACE map
\nSource and detailed information: https:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/gt\/operation\/?lang=en<\/a><\/p>\n

After about a 40-minute drive, the bus arrives at Rokko GARDEN TERRACE (on Mt. Rokko). Please feel free to explore the area and find your favorite spots to enjoy Kobe\u2019s night view from the mountaintop. Don\u2019t forget to wear something much warmer than usual because the temperature on the peak is about 5 degrees (Celsius) lower than that of downtown Kobe.
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\nRokko Island (man-made island situated on the Port of Kobe)<\/p>\n

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\nGlittering night view of the downtown Kobe area<\/p>\n

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\nAppreciate an amazingly wide and far view!
\nHanshin Expressway Route 5 (in the front of the photo) and Osaka Plain (in the back of the photo)<\/p>\n

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\nRokko-Shidare Observatory
\nThe motif of the dome-shaped observatory is branches of Japanese Hinoki cypress. Once you see the structure with mystical lighting effects, you will be surely glued to its overwhelming presence with a nostalgic ambience. Please indulge in the seasonal artwork event \u201cLightscape in Rokko\u201d which is illuminated with state-of-the-art lighting technology and more than 10 million LED lights.<\/p>\n

Rokko-Shidare Observatory ~Winter edition \u201cWinter morning\u201d~
\n<\/strong>Period: January 15th (Sat) \u2013 March 13th (Sun)
\nOpening hours: 5 pm- 8 pm (last admission: 7:30 pm)
\nAdmission fee: 310 yen (middle school age and older) \/ 210 yen (4 years old to primary school age)
\nMore information: https:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/gt\/operation\/?lang=en<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n<\/span><\/u>The path towards the Rokko Garden Terrace is beautifully lit up with warm color lights. The concept of the Terrace is a garden of a mansion in the English countryside.<\/p>\n

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\nAfter a minute walk from the entrance of the Terrace, a 11-meter magnificent medieval-style tower will come into sight. It\u2019s called \u201cMiharashi Observation Tower\u201d. If time allows, take the stairs to the top and revel in a panoramic view from the observatory!<\/p>\n

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\nIt would also be a great choice if you could swing by shops in the property and take a look at your favorite souvenirs or grab some hot drinks to warm you up. Please don\u2019t forget to use the discount coupons that you can receive on the bus.<\/p>\n

Souvenir shops<\/strong>
\nRokko Omiyage Kan: https:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/top\/goods\/palaceshop\/?lang=en<\/a>
\nHorti: https:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/top\/goods\/horti\/?lang=en<\/a><\/p>\n

Cafe and Restaurant<\/strong>
\nRokko View Palace: https:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/top\/eat\/palacerestaurant\/?lang=en<\/a>
\nRokkosan Genghis Khan Palace: https:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/top\/eat\/genghiskhan\/?lang=en<\/a><\/p>\n

Apart from the coupons, a leaflet of the Terrace and a cute post card are given on the way to Mt. Rokko.\"\"<\/p>\n

After leaving Mt. Rokko, the bus heads to Meriken Park. Meriken Park is one of the most romantic spots in the Kobe Bay area.\"\"
\nA night view from the seaside is totally different from the mountainside. We believe that you will love both views because even Kobe locals cannot pick one of the views. This bus tour makes it possible to offer them at the same time. It is undoubtedly exclusive!<\/p>\n

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\nA brilliant illumination of the Kobe Harborland MOSAIC is reflected on the surface of the sea.<\/p>\n

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\nTwo major landmarks of the Kobe Bay area, KOBE MARITIME MUSEUM (in the front) and Hotel Okura KOBE (in the back)
\nThe KOBE MARITIME MUSEUM was opened in 1987 to commemorate the 120th anniversary of the opening of the Port of Kobe. The unique and large while-colored roof of the museum, which symbolizes sails of a sailing ship and big waves, changes its color from clear white to vivid green at night like the photo above. This museum is the best facility to learn about the history of the city of Kobe and the Port of Kobe that have been developing together over time.<\/p>\n

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\nNakatottei Chuo Cruise Terminal (aka Kamomeria)
\nA variety of cruise ships are anchored in the terminal. In the daytime, you can see Mt. Rokko that you visited on this tour clearly behind Kamomeria.<\/p>\n

At the bottom of the Naka Pier Cruise Terminal (on the right side of Kamomeria), Kobe\u2019s most famous and iconic landmark towers over the city below. It is Kobe Port Tower which opened in 1963 and it has been showing its presence as a symbol of Kobe ever since. The Port Tower is currently under extensive renovation and is scheduled to reopen in about 2 years.
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\nDuring the renovation period, the tower is illuminated with various color lights.<\/p>\n

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\nOn top of that, special artwork events, \u201cKobe Waterfront Art Project\u201d are held only during the period. The concept of the project is \u201cLocal Kobe combines creative art\u201d. Kobe-related artworks will be shown on the outer wall of the Port Tower by using the projection mapping techniques.<\/p>\n

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\nAlong with the projection mapping, appealing music produced by Mr. Wataru Sato will make the artworks more beautiful, romantic, and fantastic. Mr. Sato also arranged music for the artistic swimming at the Tokyo Olympics.<\/p>\n

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\nKobe Waterfront Art Project (Projection mapping)
\n<\/strong>Event period: January 2022 \u2013 around spring 2023
\n(The current artwork \u201cOne and only\u201d will continue until spring 2022.)
\nShowtime: 7 pm to 10 pm (every 30 minutes)
\nRunning time: approximately 6 minutes
\n*Between the shows, 5 additional video artworks relating to Kobe will captivate you as well.
\n*After the show, the illumination of the tower will continue until 11:30 pm.
\nDetailed information: https:\/\/www.city.kobe.lg.jp\/a02564\/258726925208.html<\/a> (Japanese)<\/p>\n

\u3010Kobe night view tour bus to the Mt. Rokko and Meriken Park area\u3011
\n<\/strong>Tour period: Every Saturday until March 26th 2022
\nDetailed information:
\nhttps:\/\/www.shinkibus.com\/feature\/kobe_yakei202110\/index.html<\/a> (Japanese)
\nReservation:
\n<\/u>https:\/\/www.shinki-tour.com\/TourDetail.aspx?tc=BE21027014AA&_ga=2.248118663.1651120737.1643813402-2129623444.1638674649<\/a>(Japanese)<\/p>\n

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Mt. Rokko & Mt. Maya Event Information<\/span>
\n<\/strong>\u25a0Lucky time of forest “keep up the Dolls’ Festival of forest! “<\/a>
\n(An event for making traditional Japanese Hina dolls)
\nPeriod: February 19th (Sat), 26th (Sat)
\nVenue: Kobe Municipal Arboretum
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\nSource: Kobe Municipal Arboretum website<\/p>\n

\u25a0Mt. Rokko Lighting artwork \u201cLightscape in Rokko\u201d ~ Winter edition \u201cWinter morning\u201d ~<\/a>\u00a0(Japanese)
\nPeriod: January 15th (Sat) \u2013 March 13th (Sun)
\nVenue: Rokko-Shidare Observatory
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\n<\/span>Source: Kobe \/ Mt. Rokko official outing site<\/p>\n

\u25a0Winter Concert Without Musicians (Mechanical organ performance) <\/a>(Japanese)
\nPeriod: until March 13th (Sun)
\nVenue: Rokko Forest Sound Museum
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\n<\/span>Source: Kobe \/ Mt. Rokko official outing site<\/p>\n

\u25a0Warm Winter Events<\/a>(Japanese)
\nPeriod: Every Sunday until March 13th
\nVenue: Rokko Forest Sound Museum
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\n<\/span>Source: Kobe \/ Mt. Rokko official outing site<\/p>\n

\u25a0The 4th Shimobashira (Collinsonia japonica) exhibition<\/a>
\nPeriod: January 8th (Sat) \u2013 March 21st (Mon \/ national holiday)
\nVenue: Kobe Municipal Arboretum
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\nSource: Kobe Municipal Arboretum<\/p>\n

\u25a0Rokko\u30fbArima Special Drive Package<\/a>\u00a0(Japanese)
\nPeriod: December 1st, 2021 \u2013 March 31st, 2022
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\n<\/span>Source: Kobe \/ Mt. Rokko official outing site<\/p>\n

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