{"id":6543,"date":"2024-11-20T12:25:59","date_gmt":"2024-11-20T03:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/cms\/en\/?p=6543"},"modified":"2024-11-28T17:09:14","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T08:09:14","slug":"depart-from-toreko-hiking-tour-lets-head-to-the-mountains-in-kobe-stamp-collecting-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/events\/6543\/","title":{"rendered":"Depart from TOREKO!
Hiking Tour \u201cLet\u2019s head to the mountains in Kobe! ~Stamp Collecting Event~\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\nTree leaves are currently changing color dramatically and vividly here in the Rokko mountain area and the best season for mountain hiking with autumn leaf viewing has just started. Today, we will show you our recommended routes, events, and facilities in the area.
\nThis event & tour will absolutely help people who are interested in mountain hikes but don\u2019t know how to begin them or how to pick appropriate hiking gear, get right information and to take the first step in heading to the mountains in this beautiful season of autumnal hues.<\/p>\n

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\nLet\u2019s start off with a reliable and informative place for beginners \u201cTOREKO\u201d!
\nAs a support center for Rokko mountain hikes, Trail Station Kobe (a.k.a. TOREKO) was newly opened in JR Shinkansen Shin-Kobe Station in July, 2023. TOREKO offers a wide variety of beginner-friendly services that include hiking gear rentals.
\nTrail Station Kobe \u201cTOREKO\u201d
\n<\/strong>https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/toreko\/<\/a> (English)<\/p>\n

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\nA guided tour, which was organized by TOREKO today, is part of the Kobe Mountain Hike project (\u201cLet\u2019s head to the mountains in Kobe! ~Stamp Collecting Event~\u201d). This tour is the first tour, and the goal of the tour is to visit 4 Japanese-style teahouses and collect 4 stamps. During the event period, 6 more fun tours are scheduled. It might be worth trying all of them!
\nhttps:\/\/www.city.kobe.lg.jp\/a64051\/20240830.html<\/a> (Japanese)
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\n\u201cLet\u2019s head to the mountains in Kobe! ~Stamp Collecting Event~\u201d
\nGo get the event leaflet (like the photo shown above) and collect 14 different stamps while enjoying Kobe\u2019s mountain hike and visiting 13 teahouses in the Mt. Rokko area and a resting spot \u201cTREK KOBE Tsukuhara Cabin\u201d in the Mt. Tanjo area.
\n\u25bcMAP
\nhttps:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/viewer?mid=1Hiez0vmNMXGHVOeCPjo9B5rEaU9VQEE&ll=34.7107860307821%2C135.1802296&z=12<\/a> (Japanese)
\nEvent period: until February 2nd, 2025 (Sunday)
\n*The leaflets are distributed on a first-come and first-served basis and only a limited number of leaflets are available now. Don\u2019t miss out on this popular autumn event!<\/p>\n

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\nThe tour guide is the manager of TOREKO, Mr. Ishii.
\nA beginner-friendly hiking route was arranged, and the route was specially great for autumn leaf viewing. Mr. Ishii guided 10 participants to wonderful viewing spots and 4 teahouses with stamp collecting spots during this 4-hour tour.
\n(*Route: Shin-Kobe Station\u2192Nunobiki Waterfalls\u2192Nunobiki Reservoir\u2192Futatabi Park\u2192Dairyuji Temple\u2192Taishi Road\u2192Kencho-mae Station\uff09<\/p>\n

Many of the participants rented trekking-related gear such as shoes, poles, backpacks, outfits at TOREKO.
\n(*TOREKO exclusively provides participants, who take part in the TOREKO tour for the first time, with rental gear free of charge.)<\/p>\n

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\nIt would be a smart and an easy choice to stop by TOREKO to get information about trekking gear or rent some necessary items for mountain hikes.
\n\"\"Departing from Shin-Kobe Station, only a 15-minute hike will take you to this amazingly beautiful \u201cNunobiki Waterfalls\u201d. As it\u2019s very easily accessible from the gate of Kobe \u201cShin-Kobe Station\u201d, some of the participants were surprised not only by its serene and mystical presence but also by its geographical conditions.
\nNunobiki Waterfalls is known as one of Japan’s three greatest divine waterfalls along with Nachi Falls (Wakayama Prefecture) and Kegon Falls (Tochigi Prefecture).<\/p>\n

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\nThe first stamp collecting spot is \u201cOntaki Chaya teahouse\u201d. As a side note, Chaya (jaya) originally means \u201cteahouse\u201d in Japanese but nowadays, it is widely used as a general term of a Japanese-style caf\u00e9 diner. Ontaki Chaya started its service in 1914. Since then, their traditional Japanese dishes such as oden (Japanese fish cakes simmered in a soy sauce-based dashi broth) and yudofu (boiled tofu) have been loved by Kobe locals. Savor these signature broth-based items!
\nRelated article\u2193
\nhttps:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/theme-eat-en\/ontaki-chaya\/<\/a> (English)<\/p>\n

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\nThe Miharashi Observatory, which is located close to Ontaki Chaya, is one of the best viewing spots in the area. If the weather is good, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of Kobe from the observatory.<\/p>\n

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\nNunobiki Reservoir (Nunobuki Gohonmatsu Dam)
\nNunobiki Reservoir is known as Japan\u2019s oldest gravity dam, and it was designated as a national important cultural property of Japan.<\/p>\n

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\nThe leaves around the dam have started turning yellow and red.<\/p>\n

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\nLet\u2019s head to the next stamp collecting spot through the paved road.<\/p>\n

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\n\u201cMomiji no Chaya\u201d
\nMomiji no Chaya (founded in 1927) proudly offers Kobe beef dishes at reasonable prices. Their sukiyaki is highly recommended (Reservation is not needed).
\nRelated article\u2193
\nhttps:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/theme-eat-en\/momiji-no-chaya\/<\/a> (English)<\/p>\n

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\n\u201cSakura Chaya\u201d
\nSakura Chaya is situated along the Rokko Mountain traverse route, and it serves hikers\u2019 favorite dishes as well as firewood for campers in Ichigahara (a camping area nearby).<\/p>\n

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\nLet\u2019s walk through Ichigahara and reach Futatabi Park.
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\nFutatabi Park is very famous for its vivid autumn foliage. It\u2019s the best place where you can relax and appreciate the leaves at close range.
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\nAfter unwinding for a while, why don\u2019t we leave Futatabi Park and approach the final stamp collecting spot?
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\n\u201cInari Chaya\u201d
\nInari Chaya is in Taishi Road (part of Dairyuji Temple pilgrimage path). Don\u2019t forget to try their specialty potstickers with your favorite drinks there!
\nRelated article\u2193
\nhttps:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/supportshop\/4918\/<\/a> (English)<\/p>\n

After collecting all 4 stamps, let\u2019s walk straight to the final destination \u201cKencho-mae Station\u201d. It\u2019s about time to end the tour. Please return your rented gear to the manager here. What a great service!
\nIt would undoubtedly be a great opportunity to participate in the event alone and find new mountain hike-related friends. As a matter of fact, some of them became friends through this event.<\/p>\n

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\nStamp collecting events are very popular here in Kobe. Why not take delight in Mt. Rokko\u2019s beautiful view with autumn leaves while collecting stamps and enjoying local food en route. It\u2019s definitely the best part of mountain hiking in autumn.<\/p>\n

Trail Station Kobe \u201cTOREKO\u201d<\/strong>
\nInside JR Shin-Kobe Station; 1-3-1 Kano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe-shi, Hyogo
\nInstagram: https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/toreko.kobe\/<\/a>
\nWebsite: https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/toreko\/<\/a> (English)
\n*The business hours may change depending on the season. Please go to the website and see the details in advance.
\n*Regarding the next tour, please check out the website to get more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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