{"id":2197,"date":"2023-10-12T10:02:46","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T01:02:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/cms\/en\/?p=2197"},"modified":"2023-10-26T13:14:20","modified_gmt":"2023-10-26T04:14:20","slug":"hikari-no-mori-illuminated-forest-night-art-walkwelcome-to-the-mystique-space-filled-with-amazingly-mellow-lights","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/events\/2197\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cHikari No Mori (illuminated forest) ~Night Art Walk~\u201d
Welcome to the mystique space filled with amazingly mellow lights!"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\u201cROKKO MEETS ART (Art Walk) 2023 beyond\u201d has been taking place since the end of summer and it has been gaining visitor\u2019s attention. Now it\u2019s the middle of autumn and this season is highly regarded as the best season of the arts in Japan. Why not come visit the Mt. Rokko area and appreciate masterpieces of art while feeling the transition of the season where the leaves start to change colors.<\/p>\n

Also, another time-limited special event \u201cHikari No Mori (illuminated forest) ~Night Art Walk~\u201d has just begun to mesmerize all visitors. It\u2019s the only chance to experience the festival during the daytime and the night time!<\/p>\n

\u3010Hikari No Mori (illuminated forest) ~Night Art Walk~\u3011<\/p>\n

Hikari No Mori is exclusively held at ROKKO MORINONE MUSEUM and Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden.<\/p>\n

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\nVenue Map
\n(Source: Official website of Hikari No Mori ~Night Art Walk~)<\/p>\n

https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/events\/1656\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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It would be a great opportunity to experience the Night Art Walk after relishing art pieces in the daytime. The Hikari No Mori event starts at 5 pm. Please purchase or present the festival passport with the Night Art Walk ticket or the Night Art Walk ticket itself at each gate and you can receive a bracelet as the admission pass.<\/p>\n

As there is a large temperature gap between the daytime and the night time, don\u2019t forget to protect yourself from the cold while visiting the venues.<\/p>\n

Check out more info about the festival passport\u2193
\nhttps:\/\/www.rokkomeetsart.jp\/passport\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cHikari No Mori ~Night Art Walk~\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/www.rokkomeetsart.jp\/hikarinomori\/<\/a>
\nPeriod: until November 23rd (Available only on Saturday, Sunday and national holiday)
\nOpening hours: 5 pm \u2013 8 pm (Last admission: 7:30 pm)<\/p>\n

First off, let\u2019s start with ROKKO MORINONE MUSEUM!
\nThe artworks, which are exhibited mainly for the daytime, are beautifully illuminated and showing their diverse presences. We will share some of our recommended works with you.<\/p>\n

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\nThis art piece was awarded the Kobe mayor\u2019s prize.
\n\u25a0Princess Dorian standing on the stone stage
\nNobuo MITSUNASHI<\/p>\n

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\n\u25a0Peeking into the Forest, the Mountain Hole.
\nMisa FUNAI<\/p>\n

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\nThe semi-grand prize-winning artwork (in the public offering competition)
\n\u25a0Moon Plants
\nYUGO KONISHI\uff08Tama plants)<\/p>\n

The special material, which is used for the artwork, charges the battery via the sunlight in the daytime and it gently lights up itself after the sunset.<\/p>\n

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\n\u25a0Shining Smile Fruit in SIKI Garden
\nKyota TAKAHASHI<\/p>\n

The dark forest is enveloped by the warm and colorful light bulbs with drawings of beloved peoples\u2019 smiles. The light bulbs were drawn by children in Kobe. Indulge in this mystique space while relaxing on a hammock or bench nearby.<\/p>\n

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\nThis path is only available during the Hikari No Mori event.
\nIt takes about 3 minutes to get to the west entrance of Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden from ROKKO MORINONE MUSEUM. Please make sure to show the staff member the bracelet when you go through the entrance.<\/p>\n

Next, let\u2019s head to Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden!
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\n\u25a0Soft Boundary
\nYume AKASAKA<\/p>\n

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\nThis artwork received the Taiko-no Yu award presented by the Arima Onsen \u201cTaiko-no Yu\u201d hot spring.
\n\u25a0Overflowing
\nMisa KATO<\/p>\n

An artwork which was created with approximately 700 specially made water balloon blocks.
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\n\u25a0Kira\u2605Kira\u2605Kirari- Let\u2019s find night paints!
\nKyota TAKAHASHI<\/p>\n

It\u2019s an experience-based artwork.
\nExplore the garden with your kids and collect pieces of glittering lights together!<\/p>\n

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\nHave an enjoyable moment at the night botanical garden while finding 5 light fountains!
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\nAfter approaching the 5 fountains, let\u2019s reach the goal!
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\nBring your collected pieces of lights to the goal where a colorfully illuminated view of the rock garden appears right before your eyes. Take delight in a special moment surrounded by your own light and music.
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\nAs the temperature at the Mt. Rokko area is about 5 degrees lower than that of the downtown area, the leaves turn red fast. The best season for autumn leaf viewing is between the middle of October and November. Take in the exquisite beauty of illuminated autumn leaves.<\/p>\n

\u201cROKKO MEETS ART (Art Walk) 2023 beyond\u201d has already come to the halfway point.
\nDiscover the night event \u201cHikari No Mori ~Night Art Walk~\u201d that\u2019s only offered in this period.<\/p>\n

\u201cROKKO MEETS ART (Art Walk) 2023 beyond\u201d related article\u2193
\nhttps:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/es\/events\/1707\/<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cROKKO MEETS ART (Art Walk) 2023 beyond\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/www.rokkomeetsart.jp\/<\/a>
\n\u201cHikari No Mori ~Night Art Walk~\u201d
\nhttps:\/\/www.rokkomeetsart.jp\/hikarinomori\/<\/a><\/p>\n

ROKKO MORINONE MUSEUM
\nhttps:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/museum\/<\/a>
\n4512\uff0d145 Kita-Rokko Rokko-cho Nada-ku Kobe
\nTEL: 078-891-1284<\/p>\n

Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden
\nhttps:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/hana\/<\/a>
\n4512\uff0d150 Kita-Rokko Rokko-cho Nada-ku Kobe
\nTEL: 078-891-1247<\/p>\n

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