{"id":1483,"date":"2022-06-12T22:00:37","date_gmt":"2022-06-12T13:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/cms\/en\/?p=1483"},"modified":"2022-06-30T11:16:02","modified_gmt":"2022-06-30T02:16:02","slug":"kobe-municipal-arboretumfind-your-favorite-hydrangeas-while-enjoying-forest-bathing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/events\/1483\/","title":{"rendered":"Kobe Municipal Arboretum~Find your favorite hydrangeas while enjoying forest bathing! ~"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Kobe area is currently being showered by the warm waters of the rainy season. Providing nourishment to the local plant life, setting every flower into full bloom. Speaking of flowers, if you were to ask \u201cwhat is the best flower of this period?\u201d, most of the Kobe locals would say \u201cIt\u2019s the Ajisai\u201d. \u201cAjisai\u201d is the Japanese name for Hydrangea. At the Arboretum, a wide array of hydrangeas are exhibiting their beautiful presence with delicate colors, waiting to ease your mind and soul.<\/p>\n

Kobe Municipal Arboretum is approximately a 25 minute-drive away from downtown Kobe and it has been loved by local hikers as a popular hiking route in the Mt. Rokko area.<\/p>\n

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\nKobe Municipal Arboretum Map
\nhttps:\/\/www.kobe-park.or.jp\/shinrin\/admin\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/20201213-%E5%9C%B0%E5%9B%B3.pdf<\/a> (Japanese)<\/p>\n

Appropriately chosen by Kobe citizens, the hydrangea (ajisai) is well-known as the flower symbol of Kobe. At the Arboretum, 50,000 hydrangea plants (25 kinds, 350 variations) have been raised. On top of that, Shichidanka hydrangea serrata, which was once called \u201cRokko\u2019s extremely rare flower\u201d, is included in their collection.<\/p>\n

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\nAjisai viewing \u201cAjisai slope \u2013 Ajisai park\u201d route
\n(Source: Kobe Municipal Arboretum\u00a0 Ajisai viewing in Municipal Arboretum-Kobe Municipal Arboretum(kobe-park.or.jp)<\/a>)<\/p>\n

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\nDuring the peak of the ajisai viewing season, the color of the hillside toward the ajisai park will all turn a wonderful vibrant blue.<\/p>\n

Information about the best ajisai viewing schedule is below\u2193
\nFlowering time of hydrangea-Kobe Municipal Arboretum(kobe-park.or.jp)<\/a><\/p>\n

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\n\u300cHime ajisai hydrangea serrata\u300d
\nIn the Kansai region, it\u2019s also known as Rokko blue.<\/p>\n

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\nMt. Rokko\u2019s most prestigious hydrangea\u300cShichidanka hydrangea serrata\u300d<\/p>\n

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\n\u300cIyono samidare hydrangea serrata\u300d<\/p>\n

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\n\u300cEzo ajisai hydrangea serrata\u300d<\/p>\n

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\nAlso, check out Ajisai path and Western ajisai park!<\/p>\n

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\nAjisai viewing \u201cKita naehata \u2013 Western ajisai park\u201d route
\n(Source: Kobe Municipal Arboretum\u00a0 Ajisai viewing in Municipal Arboretum-Kobe Municipal Arboretum(kobe-park.or.jp)<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Ajisai viewing tour in the forest<\/strong>
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\nSource: Kobe Municipal Arboretum
\nUntil July 18th (Mon. \/ national holiday), various events related to ajisai will take place.
\n(*open daily during the event period)
\nMore details\u2193
\nhttps:\/\/www.kobe-park.or.jp.e.abn.hp.transer.com\/shinrin\/migoro\/%e3%80%8c%e6%a3%ae%e3%81%ae%e4%b8%ad%e3%81%ae%e3%81%82%e3%81%98%e3%81%95%e3%81%84%e6%95%a3%e7%ad%96%e3%80%8d%e6%9c%9f%e9%96%93%e4%b8%ad%e3%81%af%e6%af%8e%e6%97%a5%e9%96%8b%e5%9c%92%e3%81%84%e3%81%9f\/<\/a><\/p>\n

In addition to ajisai viewing, more attractive spots are dotted all around the area. Go explore them!<\/p>\n

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\nOne of the most popular locations in the Arboretum\u300cHaseike pond\u300d<\/p>\n

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\nIn the summer season, water lilies spread all over the surface of the pond.<\/p>\n

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\nPlease unwind for a while at a table and bench with a relaxing atmosphere.
\nThe tables around the Haseike pond are the best.<\/p>\n

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\nCafe and Shop in the forest \u201cMichikusa Terrace Perch\u201d
\n<\/strong>Their original snacks, which are made with fresh milk and cheese from the local Yuge farm, will tame your hunger. As the Yuge farm is just 10 minutes away from the Arboretum by car, all their ingredients are very fresh. A special bread made in collaboration with FREUNDLIEB (a famous and long-established bakery in Kobe) would be a splendid option.<\/p>\n

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\nA collaboration menu item
\n\u201cToasted bread from FREUNDLIEB with honey and fromage frais (creamy fresh soft cheese) from Yuge farm\u201d
\nPrice: 650 yen (*with a choice of drink: +380 yen)<\/p>\n

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\nVariety shop in the forest \u201cLe Pic\u201d
\n<\/strong>The concept of the entire design is forest. Stop by and take a look at a variety of goods including local souvenirs, dairy products from Yuge farm, hydrangea nursery plants, etc.
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\nCafe in the forest \u201cLe Pic\u201d
\n<\/strong>This caf\u00e9 is directly managed by Yuge farm.
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\nFresh vegetables and cheese sandwich combo (*first come, first served)
\nPrice: 1,280 yen (*with a choice of drink: +380 yen)
\nThe combo is served with natural yeast bagel made with domestic wheat, fromage frais, fresh herb, leafy greens and more.
\nShop information is below\u2193
\nhttps:\/\/www.kobe-park.or.jp.e.abn.hp.transer.com\/shinrin\/guide_garden\/1001\/<\/a>
\nIf you have a chance to visit Kobe in this rainy season, please make a detour to Kobe Municipal Arboretum and experience forest bathing with amazing hydrangeas (ajisai).<\/p>\n

Facility information:
\nKobe Municipal Arboretum
\n<\/strong>https:\/\/www.kobe-park.or.jp.e.abn.hp.transer.com\/shinrin\/?welcome=hide<\/a><\/p>\n

Address: 1-2 Nagao Kamitanigami aza Yamada-cho Kita-ku Kobe
\nTel: 078-591-0253<\/p>\n

Opening hours, admission fees, parking, etc:
\nhttps:\/\/www.kobe-park.or.jp.e.abn.hp.transer.com\/shinrin\/guide_garden\/summary\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Access info:
\nBy public transportation
\nhttps:\/\/www.kobe-park.or.jp.e.abn.hp.transer.com\/shinrin\/traffic\/train-bus\/<\/a>
\nBy car
\nhttps:\/\/www.kobe-park.or.jp.e.abn.hp.transer.com\/shinrin\/traffic\/car\/<\/a>
\nBy hiking
\nhttps:\/\/www.kobe-park.or.jp.e.abn.hp.transer.com\/shinrin\/traffic\/hiking\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nRokko-Arima Ropeway Rokko Sancho Station was dramatically renovated!\u00a0<\/strong>
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\nThe main entrance of the station was moved to the south side of the building as seen in the photo above.<\/p>\n

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\nAside from the original station name, the sub-station name \u201cRokko Garden Terrace\u30fbGREENIA Mae\u201d was newly added. Also, the brand-new station name board was created in accordance with this renovation.<\/p>\n

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\nThe station\u2019s warm wooden based interior gives a sense of tranquility while simultaneously leaving you anticipating something special from your upcoming ropeway ride.
\nDetailed info\u2193
\nhttps:\/\/koberope.jp\/news\/post-4941<\/a> (Japanese)<\/p>\n

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\nEvent Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u25a0 <\/strong>Early Morning Special Opening Day\u201d<\/a>(Japanese)
\nDate: June 26th (Sun)
\nOpen: at 8:30 am
\nVenue: Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden
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\nSource: Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden<\/p>\n

\u25a0<\/strong>Plant photographer, musician, and traveler \u201cMasashi Igari\u201d Concert\u00a0<\/a>
\nDate: June 15th-19th
\nVenue: Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden
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\nSource: Kobe \/ Mt. Rokko official outing site<\/p>\n

\u25a0Early Summer Concert with No Musicians<\/a>
\nPeriod:\u00a0 \u2013 July 15th (Fri.)
\nVenue: Rokko Morinone Museum
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\nSource: ROKKO Morinone Museum<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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