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Time really flies! It\u2019s already December and 2025 is just around the corner. It\u2019s getting colder day by day in Kobe and especially the temperature here on Mt. Rokko and Mt. Maya is about 5 degrees lower than that in downtown Kobe. Thanks to this temperature gap, the air in the Mt. Rokko and Maya area is very fresh, making the night views from both mountains incredibly clear and beautiful. As the winter season is now in full swing, it\u2019s definitely the best time to check out a variety of seasonal fun information related to Mt. Rokko and Mt. Maya such as Christmas, year-end and new year events. Why not make plans with your friends and family members and visit the mountains together? Also, make sure to confirm public transportation schedules around the year-end and the new year before heading to the destinations.<\/p>\n
\uff0a\uff0aChristmas Events\uff0a\uff0a<\/strong><\/p>\n \u25bcChristmas Time in ROKKO MORINONE MUSEUM \u3010Christmas Stamp Collecting Event \u201cFind the Santa Clause!\u201d\u3011<\/strong> \u3010MORINONE CHRISTMAS NIGHT CONCERT 2024\u3011<\/strong> \u25bcChristmas Time in Rokko Silence Resort <\/strong> \u3010Christmas Time at the Sky Dining\u3011 \u25bcRokko Garden Terrace<\/strong> \u25c7 Rokko Shidare Observatory<\/strong> \uff0a\uff0a\uff0aYead-end & New Year Information\uff0a\uff0a\uff0a<\/strong><\/p>\n \u25bcMayasan Tenjoji Temple (Mt. Maya) \u3010Hatsumoude (New year\u2019s prayer)\u3011 \u25bcRokko Garden Terrace<\/strong> \u25bcRokko View Palace \u25bcRokko Garden Terrace Parking Lot<\/strong> Come and visit Mt. Rokko to experience the first sunrise of the year, 2025! \u25bcRokko Cable Car (New Year\u2019s schedule) \u25a0 TENRANDAI (Mt. Rokko)<\/strong> \u25bcMaya Viewline (New Year\u2019s schedule)<\/strong> \u25c7Important Notice\u25c7 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Time really flies! It\u2019s already December and 2025 is just around the corner. It\u2019s getting colder day by day in Kobe and especially the temperature here on Mt. Rokko and Mt. Maya is about 5 degrees lower than that in\u2026<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6560,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6558","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-events"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6558","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6558"}],"version-history":[{"count":10,"href":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6558\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6569,"href":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6558\/revisions\/6569"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6560"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6558"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6558"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6558"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\n\u301030th Anniversary MORINONE WONDER CHRISTMAS 2024\u3011
\n<\/strong>Period: until December 25th (Wed.)
\nThe concert hall was gorgeously decorated with illuminated LED candles and a beautiful Christmas tree with German ornaments. This entire atmosphere in the hall will make you feel romantic. Sit back, relax and indulge in Christmas songs performed by mechanical musical instruments. The concert is held every day until December 25th.
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/71a5f0629fba6b5264b3b632fe3b6e2d.jpg\")
\nSource: Kobe \/ Mt. Rokko official outing site
\nhttps:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/top\/season_event\/%e3%82%a4%e3%83%99%e3%83%b3%e3%83%88\/20479\/?lang=en<\/a><\/p>\n
\nCollect stamps and complete the original Christmas card while finding the Santa Clause who is hiding in the museum!
\nPeriod: until December 25th (Wed.)
\nFee for the event: Free (Admission fee is needed.)
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC_4689.jpg\")
\nSource: Kobe \/ Mt. Rokko official outing site<\/p>\n
\nMake your special Christmas night even more special! Relish their signature Christmas dinner from the nearby restaurant \u201cMori no Caf\u00e9\u201d while enjoying the MORINONE Christmas concert performed by mechanical musical instruments at the museum.
\nDate: December 21st (Sat.) and 22nd (Sun.), 2024 (*Reservation in required)
\nDetailed info: https:\/\/passmarket.yahoo.co.jp\/event\/show\/detail\/02d39hzcany31.html<\/a> (Japanese)
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/4f0dabaf4b544f0fa24a07b7ed24d729.jpg\")
\nSource: Kobe \/ Mt. Rokko official outing site
\nhttps:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/top\/season_event\/%e3%82%a4%e3%83%99%e3%83%b3%e3%83%88\/18489\/?lang=en<\/a><\/p>\n
\n\u3010Christmas service at the cafeteria\u3011
\nRokko Silence Resort proudly offers Christmas special lunch and afternoon tea services.
\nThe Santa Clause will visit your room to meet you if you book the private room for a party!
\nPeriod: until December 25th (Wed.) *Reservation is required.
\nhttps:\/\/www.tablecheck.com\/en\/shops\/rokkosansilence-resort-cafeteria\/reserve?menu_items[]=670ba263576d38c2cdef9176<\/a>
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/20241016_xmas_AT.jpg\")
\nSource: ROKKOSAN SILENCE RESORT
\nhttps:\/\/rokkosansilence-resort.com\/<\/a> (Japanese)<\/p>\n
\nSavor a gorgeous Christmas dinner with a spectacular night view!
\nPeriod: December 20th (Fri.) – 25th (Wed.) *Reservation is required.
\nhttps:\/\/www.tablecheck.com\/en\/shops\/rokkosansilence-resort-grill\/reserve?menu_items[]=670babd73510e009669b2ca8<\/a>(Japanese)![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/20241016_Xmas_dinner_sp.jpg\")
\nSource: ROKKOSAN SILENCE RESORT
\nhttps:\/\/rokkosansilence-resort.com\/2024xmas\/sora_2024xmas.html<\/a> (Japanese)<\/p>\n
\n\u3010Christmas Dinner at Rokko Garden Terrace\u3011
\nAfter the dinner, please accept a special Christmas gift selected by the staff members.
\nhttps:\/\/www.osaeru.net\/reserve\/index.php?id=5961&plannum=114700603&listdate=&view=plan<\/a>(Japanese)
\nDate: December 24th (Tue.), 25th (Wed.) *Reservation is required.
\nPlace: Granite Caf\u00e9
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/542aab2fff8742356ee45b2e4c6143a5.jpg\")
\nSource: Kobe \/ Mt. Rokko official outing site
\nhttps:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/top\/eat\/granitecafe\/?lang=en <\/a><\/p>\n
\n\u3010Christmas Special Opening Hours\u3011
\nDate: December 24th (Tue.), 25th (Wed.)
\nOpening hours: 9:30 am \u2013 8 pm (Last admission: 7:30 pm)
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/2GRA4473.jpg\")
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\n<\/strong>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1211325101_10-24.jpg\")
\n\u3010Nenmatsumoude (Traditional Year-end temple visit)\u3011
\nJoya Shingyoue (Year-end gathering for the Buddhist Sutra chanting)
\nOpening hours:
\n9 am ~ 5 pm on December 31st, 10 pm (22:00) ~ 2 am (26:00) on January 1st, 2025
\nEvent schedules and venues:
\nJoya no Kane 11:30 pm (23:00) ~ at the precinct
\nJoya Shingyoue 0 am (24:00) ~ at the Kondo main hall
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/20dae9e9a3e69bf8e23f3f61606fc537.png\")
\nhttp:\/\/653daigaku.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2024jyoya-1.pdf<\/a> (Japanese)<\/p>\n
\nDate: January 1st (Wed. National holiday), 2nd (Thu.), 3rd (Fri.), 2025
\nTraditional Japanese hot ginger tea called Ameyu will be served from January 1st to the 3rd.
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/c26d34ea0155033e36d2ab9dc9d019fb.png\")
\nhttp:\/\/653daigaku.com\/wp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/2024jyoya-1.pdf<\/a> (Japanese)<\/p>\n
\n\u3010Opening hours for Year-end and New year period\u3011
\nhttps:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/gt\/operation\/?lang=en<\/a>
\n<December 31st (Tue.)>
\nOpening hours: 9:30 am \u2013 6 pm (Last admission 5:30 pm)
\n<January 1st, 2025 (wed. \/ National holiday)>
\nOpening hours: 5:30 am \u2013 8:30 am (Last admission 8 am)<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>Opening hours: 10 pm (December 31st) \u2013 9 am (January 1st, 2025)
\nHot items such as steamed pork buns and pork and veggie miso soup are ready to be served.
\n*Only a to-go menu is available![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/IMG_2182.jpg\")
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\n\u3010Opening hours and parking fees\u3011
\nRegular day: 1,000 yen
\nYear-end and New Year day: 2,000yen
\n*10 pm (December 31st) \u2013 9 am (January 1st, 2025) (last admission: 8:30 am)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1_22_240124.jpg\")
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\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1_002_240410.jpg\")
\n<\/strong>\u3010January 1st, 2025 (Wed. \/ National holiday)\u3011
\n6:00, 6:15, 6:30, 6:45, 7:10, 7:25, 7:40 am
\n8:00 am \u2013 9:10 pm (Regular schedule)
\n\u3010After January 2st, 2025 (Thu)\u3011
\n7:10 am (first train) \u2013 9:10 pm (last train) (Regular schedule)
\n*Rokko Sanjo Bus bound for Rokko Garden Terrace is out of service during the late night and early morning hours.<\/p>\n
\nThe TENRANDAI is open to the public at 6 am on January 1st, 2025 (Wed. \/ National holiday)
\n*TENRAN CAF\u00c9 ended its service in March 2024.<\/p>\n
\nMaya Cable Car: The first car departs at 6 am. <\/strong>
\nMaya Ropeway: The first car departs at 6:10 am.<\/strong>
\n*Both the cable car and the ropeway are expected to be very crowded from 6 am to sunrise on January 1st.
\n*As the temperature on the mountaintop could be unexpectedly cold, please make sure you wear something warm.
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/1210105675_10-24.jpg\")
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\n\u25bcRokko Cable Car (Temporary Suspension)
\n<\/strong>As the operation of the Rokko Cable Car is scheduled to be suspended due to the facility renovation, please use the bus \/ taxi replacement service between Rokko Cable Shita Station and Rokko Sanjo Station.
\nPeriod: January 6th (Mon.) \u2013 April 12 (Sat.)
\n*The schedule might change depending on the renovation.
\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/kobe-rokko.jp\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/3_05_240216.jpg\")
\nhttps:\/\/www.rokkosan.com\/top\/news\/%E5%85%AD%E7%94%B2%E3%82%B1%E3%83%BC%E3%83%96%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E5%85%AD%E7%94%B2%E5%B1%B1%E4%B8%8A%E3%83%90%E3%82%B9\/23477\/?lang=en<\/a><\/p>\n