{"id":1586,"date":"2022-09-13T10:00:53","date_gmt":"2022-09-13T01:00:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/cms\/en\/?p=1586"},"modified":"2022-10-04T01:00:31","modified_gmt":"2022-10-03T16:00:31","slug":"rokko-meets-art-2022-%ef%bd%9eroute-and-spot-recommendation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/events\/1586\/","title":{"rendered":"ROKKO MEETS ART 2022 \uff5eRoute and Spot Recommendation~"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nA modern art exhibition \u201cROKKO MEETS ART (Art Walk)”\u00a0is Kobe\u2019s most renowned annual art festival held in the Mt. Rokko area in the autumn season. ROKKO MEETS ART, which marked its 13th anniversary this year, has been taking place since the end of August. As this schedule has started about a month earlier than regular year\u2019s, the entire area has already been teeming with enthusiasm and excitement from visitors.<\/p>\n

The slogan for the art event this year is \u201cMeeting and getting to understand myself through works of art.\u201d Along with the preceding event \u201cThe Shidare Museum\u201d which has been open since July, come and indulge in fine art creations surrounded by Mt.Rokko\u2019s beautiful autumn nature!\"\"
\nA variety of creative and imaginative masterpieces from 38 artists and groups are displayed at 10 venues on Mt. Rokko. For easy access to each venue, taking public transportation is the most favorable way. Also, there are some venues where you can walk around and enjoy artworks, of course.
\nPlease read this article with recommended routes and artworks before your visit!
\n\"\"
\n\u2191Guide Map
\nSource: Rokko Meets Art 2022<\/p>\n

First off, let\u2019s take a bus at Rokko Cable Car \u201cRokko Sanjo Station\u201d and head to \u201cthe Chapel of the Wind area\u201d.\"\"
\nA 10-minute bus ride (the Chapel of the wind route) or a 20-minute walk will take you to the area.
\nhttps:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/top\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2022\/08\/e2fcf04e5e571d35b4a08fcbc1397426.pdf<\/a> (Japanese)
\n* The Chapel of the wind route only operates during the art festival period.<\/p>\n

\u3010The Chapel of the Wind area\u3011
\n\"\"
\n\u25a0Doutei (Road)
\nBy Kazutoshi NAKAJIMA
\n<\/strong>Walk through this artwork which is connected to the Chapel of the Wind.
\n<\/strong>\"\"
\n\u25a0 Sora no ana (The Coalsack) <\/strong>
\nBy Shinji OHMAKI<\/strong>
\nThe Chapel of the Wind was designed by Japan\u2019s most famed architect Tadao Ando. Red lighting effects with echoing bell sound, which hasn\u2019t rung for 20 years, dramatically transformed the chapel into Mr. OHMAKI\u2019s mystical and vibrant reddish artwork.<\/p>\n

The next destination is Mt. Rokko art center located close to the Chapel of the Wind. Fine works from multiple artists are exhibited at the art center.\"\"
\n<\/strong>\u25a0Hikari sosogu haikyo (Ruins pouring light)
\nBy Chika HAYASHIDA<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>This artwork is a replica of a room in the Maya Konko Hotel called Gakubuchi no Ma (a room with window architraves). The hotel was closed down in the 1990s. As the matter of fact, displayed items in her work including the chair were used at the hotel back then. \"\"
\n\u25a0Mayonaka no hakubutsushi (MUSEUM JOURNAL OF MIDNIGHT -ROKKO NIGHT STORIES-)
\nBy Genjiro SONODA
\n<\/strong>\"\"
\n\u25a0Mirai Yubinkyoku in Rokko (Future Post Office)<\/strong>
\nBy Yoshiaki KAIHATS
\n<\/strong>Try this participative art creation! (*only available on Saturday, Sunday, and national holidays.)
\nSend letters to your future self, close friends, or family members in a year.<\/p>\n

Once you\u2019ve experienced all the works of art at the Chapel of the Wind area, come back to \u201cRokko Sajo Station\u201d. After you arrive, transfer to another bus line and get off at \u201cthe Kinenhidai bus stop\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u3010Mt. Rokko Visitor Center\u3011<\/strong>
\nTwo art pieces are exhibited on its grass-covered property. \"\"
\n\u25a0Sancho no yugu (Apparatuses on the Mountain Top)
\nBy Kanako NAMURA
\n<\/strong>\"\"
\n\u25a0Kage no kataribe_Rokko (Storyteller of Shadow_Rokko)
\nBy Kazuya IWAKI + Tokyo Denki University Iwaki Laboratory
\n<\/strong>You can walk through this art creation.<\/p>\n

To reach the next spot, take a bus at \u201cthe Kinenhidai bus stop\u201d and get off at \u201cthe Museum mae stop\u201d.<\/p>\n

\u3010ROKKO Morinone Museum\u3011
\n\"\"
\n\u25a0Tatakau onnanoko to chugoku no bunkan (Warrior Girl and Chinese Civil Officer)
\nBy Kyotaro HAKAMATA
\n<\/strong>This artwork is used as the key visual of ROKKO MEETS ART 2022.\"\"
\n\u25a0Night Museum
\nBy Taikan ITO
\n<\/strong>It is exhibited in the Morinone Museum and around the pond next to the parking lot.
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

The next venue \u201cRokko Alpine Botanical Garden\u201d is just a 3-minute walking distance away from the Museum.<\/p>\n

\u3010Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden\u3011
\n\"\"
\n\u25a0Hazama no mori (Forest in the gap)
\nNobuharu ASANO
\n<\/strong>\"\"
\nIn the Garden, experience 3 artworks created with AR technology. (*please download the app.)\u00a0
\n\"\"
\n\u25a0Study.RMA_0003
\nBy Yuko MIKI + Ryota KANASAKI studio ART MANAGEMENT
\n<\/strong><\/p>\n

On top of this daytime event, a night-time art event \u201cForest illumination ~Night Art Walk~\u201d will take place both at ROKKO Morinone Museum and Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden.<\/p>\n

Forest illumination ~Night Art Walk~<\/strong>
\nEvent period: September 23rd (Friday \/ national holiday) \u2013 November 23rd (Wednesday \/ national holiday)
\nOpening hours: 5 pm \u2013 8 pm (last admission: 7:30 pm)
\nhttps:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/art2022\/hikarinomori\/?lang=en<\/a> (English)<\/p>\n

Related article is below\u2193
\nhttps:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/events\/1277\/<\/a> (English)<\/p>\n

Take a bus at \u201cMuseum mae\u201d and get to \u201cRokko Sancho Station (Rokko-Arima Ropeway)\u201d in about 5 minutes.<\/p>\n

\u3010Rokko-Arima Ropeway Rokko Sancho Station\u3011
\n<\/strong>\"\"
\n\u25a0Transience (the grand prize-winning artwork)
\nKurina NINOMIYA<\/strong><\/p>\n

After appreciating the best artwork of the festival at the renovated \u201cRokko Sancho Station\u201d (Rokko-Arima Ropeway), take a 5-minute stroll to \u201cRokko Garden Terrace\u201d (the next venue). Don\u2019t forget to enjoy more art pieces en route!<\/p>\n

At the Rokko-Shidare observatory situated in the Rokko Garden Terrace, Rokko MEETS ART-related art event \u201cShirade Museum\u201d has been organized.<\/p>\n

See more about Shidare Museum\u2193
\nhttps:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/events\/1523\/<\/a> (English)<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s stamp collecting event (stamp rally) offers various stamps created by the organizer and Mt. Rokko primary school. The stamps are prepared right next to the artworks. \"\"
\nEnjoy collecting as many stamps as possible!<\/p>\n

As Mt. Rokko\u2019s new specialty, multiple local food items made with Rokko miso are ready to be served!
\n(*limited-time offer)
\n<\/strong>https:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/art2022\/shop_gourmet\/?lang=en<\/a>\u00a0(English)\"\"
\nMountain-hut style caf\u00e9 \u201cEdelweiss\u201d
\nMiso cream spaghetti with bacon and mushrooms \/ 1,350 yen (served with a salad and drink)
\nCreamy sauce mixed with white miso paste as a secret ingredient makes the taste even more delicious!\"\"
\nTENRAN CAF\u00c9
\nRichly-flavored soft serve ice cream \/ 580 yen
\nServed with special Rokko miso and homemade caramel sauce on top<\/p>\n

Mt. Rokko has been offering countless fun and interesting events such as Rokko MEETS ART 2022 this autumn. It would be undoubtedly one of the best choices to visit the Mt. Rokko area to see great modern artworks, eat local delectable food, and feel beautiful autumn nature!<\/p>\n

ROKKO MEETS ART 2022 <\/strong>
\n\uff5eRoute and Spot Recommendation~<\/strong>
\nEvent period: August 27th (Saturday) \u2013 November 23rd (Wednesday \/ national holiday)
\nhttps:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/art2022\/?lang=en<\/a> (English)<\/p>\n

Also, check out the article about ROKKO MEETS ART 2021\u2193
\nhttps:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/events\/1155\/<\/a> (English)<\/p>\n

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\nMt. Rokko & Mt. Maya Event Information<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u25a0Early Summer Concert with No Musicians<\/a>
\nPeriod: August 27th (Saturday) \u2013 November 23rd (Wednesday \/ national holiday)
\nVenue: Rokko Morinone Museum
\n\"\"
\nSource: Kobe \/ Mt. Rokko official outing site\u201d<\/p>\n

\u25a0 \u201cLightscape in Rokko\u201d ~Autumn edition~ \u201cAutumn Dusk\u201d<\/a>
\nEvent period: September 1st (Wednesday) to October 31st (Sunday)
\nVenue: Rokko-Shidare Observatory (Rokko Garden Terrace)
\n\"\"
\nSource: Kobe \/ Mt. Rokko official outing site\u201d<\/p>\n

\u25a0Forest illumination ~Night Art Walk~<\/a>
\nEvent period: September 23rd (Friday \/ national holiday) \u2013 November 23rd (Wednesday \/ national holiday)
\nVenue: Rokko Morinone Museum
\n<\/span>\"\"
\nSource: Kobe \/ Mt. Rokko official outing site<\/p>\n

\u25a0Tree house \u201cHalloween edition\u201d<\/a>
\nEvent period: September 23rd (Friday \/ national holiday) \u2013 November 23rd (Wednesday \/ national holiday)
\nVenue: Rokko Morinone Museum
\n\"\"
\nSource: Kobe \/ Mt. Rokko official outing site<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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