{"id":1763,"date":"2023-02-18T09:22:35","date_gmt":"2023-02-18T00:22:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/cms\/en\/?p=1763"},"modified":"2023-02-28T16:27:22","modified_gmt":"2023-02-28T07:27:22","slug":"1763","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/events\/1763\/","title":{"rendered":"Shimobashira (Collinsonia japonica) Exhibition
In Kobe Municipal Arboretum"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nKobe Municipal Arboretum is an ideal facility where visitors can appreciate beautiful plants of four seasons throughout the year. In Kobe, February is known as one of the coldest months and it\u2019s the period when needle ice may form. Needle ice is usually formed only in the very cold morning. Shimobashira (Collinsonia japonica \/ a.k.a. ice flower) is a plant that creates needle ice on its withered stems.\u201d This phenomenon is undeniably mesmerizing and it\u2019s often described as an amazing ice sculpture like art that resembles traditional Japanese candy art called \u201cAmezaiku\u201d.<\/p>\n

The Shimobashira exhibition has been held in Kobe Municipal Arboretum. Shimobashira-related photos are displayed in the venue. Come and experience its winter-limited mystical botanical art.<\/p>\n

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\n\u30105th Shimobashira exhibition in Kobe Municipal Arboretum\u3011
\nhttps:\/\/www.kobe-park.or.jp.e.abn.hp.transer.com\/shinrin\/eventlist\/%e7%ac%ac%ef%bc%95%e5%9b%9e%e3%82%b7%e3%83%a2%e3%83%90%e3%82%b7%e3%83%a9%e5%b1%95-in-%e6%a3%ae%e6%9e%97%e6%a4%8d%e7%89%a9%e5%9c%92\/<\/a>\u00a0(English)
\nPeriod: ~March 19th (Sun.)
\nVenue: Shinrin exhibition hall (2nd floor)
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\nNear the main gate, a special shimobashira (needle ice) spot is prepared.
\nIf conditions are right (permit), you may be able to observe the shimobashira (needle ice) formation from the second half of December to the first half of February in the Arboretum.
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\n(Provided by: Kobe Municipal Arboretum)
\nThis shimobashira photo was taken at the beginning of February. As shimobashira is only formed in very cold conditions, please visit the arboretum as early as possible in the morning!
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\nIn addition to the exhibition, more spots and events will never bore you will keep you entertained.<\/p>\n

Related article is below\u2193
\n\u201cFind your favorite hydrangeas while enjoying forest bathing!\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/events\/1483\/<\/a>\u00a0(English)
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\nThe Rock Garden, which is located behind Forest caf\u00e9 \u201cLe pic\u201d, exclusively offers rare flowers.<\/p>\n

\u3010Rock Garden\u3011
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\nBaikaouren (Coptis quinquefolia Miq)
\nTiny white flowers, which look similar to plum flowers, bloom between January and March.
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\nSetsubun-so (Eranthis pinnatifida)
\nThe plant sprouts at the beginning of spring and the flower blooms at around the beginning of February.<\/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>\u00a0(Japanese)<\/p>\n

\u3010Forest of international friendship\u3011
\nSeattle (USA) is a sister city of the port city \u201cKobe\u201d.
\nThis huge area was established as the commemoration of the friendship city tie-up.
\n<Forest of Seattle>
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\nA big totem pole is showing its presence in the sunny and spacious lawn square.
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\nThe square is surrounded by tall sequoia sempervirens trees.<\/p>\n

<Tenshin no mori forest>
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\n\u300cWintersweet\u300d
\nA wintersweet flower is characterized by its reddish-purple color in the center of the flower.
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\n\u300cShison wintersweet\u300d
\nTake delight in the pleasant yellow color and a sweet aroma reminiscent of a Japanese Ume plum flower!<\/p>\n

Many kinds of plants are grown in the huge property of the arboretum. If you would like to learn about the plants while strolling in the park, the arboretum stroll tour is recommended.<\/p>\n

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\nArboretum stroll tour (accompanied by a guide)
\nHeld on: Sunday and national holiday
\nTime schedule: 10:30 am~, 1:30 pm
\nReservation: in front of the exhibition hall (on the tour day)
\nhttps:\/\/www.kobe-park.or.jp.e.abn.hp.transer.com\/shinrin\/eventlist\/%e5%9c%92%e5%86%85%e6%95%a3%e7%ad%96%e4%bc%9a-8\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\u3010Information about the tour from March 5th to April 9th\u3011
\nhttps:\/\/www.kobe-park.or.jp.e.abn.hp.transer.com\/shinrin\/eventlist\/%e5%9c%92%e5%86%85%e6%95%a3%e7%ad%96%e4%bc%9a-9\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nIt would also be a good idea to take a detour, sit on the bench, and feel relaxed during the tour.
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\nForest caf\u00e9 and variety shop \u201cLe Pic\u201d offers a great selection of Kobe\u2019s local souvenirs and variety goods that use the forest as a motif.
\nhttps:\/\/www.kobe-park.or.jp.e.abn.hp.transer.com\/shinrin\/guide_garden\/1001\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\u3010Forest caf\u00e9 and variety shop \u201cLe Pic\u201d winter schedule\u3011
\nhttps:\/\/www.kobe-park.or.jp.e.abn.hp.transer.com\/shinrin\/migoro\/%e3%82%ab%e3%83%95%e3%82%a7%e3%83%bb%e9%9b%91%e8%b2%a8%e5%ba%97%e3%83%bb%e5%a3%b2%e5%ba%97%e3%81%ae%e5%86%ac%e5%ad%a3%e5%96%b6%e6%a5%ad%e3%81%ab%e3%81%a4%e3%81%84%e3%81%a6\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nForest caf\u00e9 \u201cLe Pic\u201d<\/p>\n

Check out their meals and drinks that are made with fresh dairy products from Yuge farm!
\nLunch hour: 10:30 am~2:30 pm
\nCaf\u00e9 hour: 2:30 pm~<\/p>\n

Fromage frais (creamy fresh cheese) & raspberry jam sandwich 500 yen (with drink +400 yen)<\/p>\n

\u25c6Information\u25c6
\nHaruki-sai (Spring celebration festival)
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\n<\/strong>Period: until March 28th (Tuesday)
\nA variety of events are scheduled including the arboretum stroll tour.
\nhttps:\/\/www.kobe-park.or.jp.e.abn.hp.transer.com\/shinrin\/eventlist\/%e6%98%a5%e6%9d%a5%e7%a5%ad-4\/<\/a>
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\nLet\u2019s play together in the forest! \u201cForest exploring quiz!\u201d
\nIt\u2019s one of the events in the spring festival. Enjoy answering questions related to plants while exploring the forest!
\nThe arboretum\u2019s original postcard will be given to all participants!<\/p>\n

Under Mt. Rokko\u2019s fresh air with beautiful nature, Kobe Municipal Arboretum will surely provide all of you with special memories. Why not hit the road now and find winter-limited plants together?<\/p>\n

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\nThe shuttle bus service is a very affordable and convenient way to access the arboretum.
\nhttps:\/\/www.kobe-park.or.jp.e.abn.hp.transer.com\/shinrin\/traffic\/train-bus\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\u3010Facility Information\u3011<\/strong>
\nKobe Municipal Arboretum<\/strong>
\nhttps:\/\/www.kobe-park.or.jp.e.abn.hp.transer.com\/shinrin\/?welcome=hide<\/a><\/p>\n

1-2 Kamitanigami aza Nagao Yamada-cho Kita-ku, Kobe
\n078-591-0253
\n====================================================<\/p>\n

Mt. Rokko\u30fbMt. Maya Event Information
\n<\/strong>
\n\u25a0\u00a0Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden<\/a>
\n<Special opening schedule>
\nFebruary 25th (Sat.), 26th (Sun.)
\nMarch 4th (Sat.), 5th (Sun.), 11th (Sat.), 12th (Sun.)
\nVenue: Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden
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\nSource: Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden<\/p>\n

\u25a0Mt. Rokko Botanical fair [Dr. Makino\u2019s footprints]<\/a>
\n~Let\u2019s find various plants with Dr. Makino in Kobe~
\nPeriod: March 18th (Sat.)\uff0dJuly2th (Sun.)
\nVenue: Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden
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\nSource: Kobe \/ Mt. Rokko official outing site<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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