Rokko Snow Park is an artificial ski resort that opens every year from November to March. It is close to Osaka and Kobe, making it easy to enjoy skiing and snowboarding. There’s even an area dedicated to playing in the snow, so no need to worry about bringing the little ones!

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Here, I’ll give you a list of points to consider when taking your children to Rokko Snow Park for their first time playing in the snow, including access to the park, what to wear and bring, and even information on where to eat there.

If you take the train, Hanshin Main Line Mikage Station or Hankyu Kobe Line Rokko Station are the nearest stations. From each station, take the Kobe City Bus, Rokko Cable Car, or Rokko Sanjo Bus.

1.Get off at Hanshin Main Line Mikage Station or Hankyu Kobe Line Rokko Station and take the Kobe City Bus No. 16 bound for Rokko Cable Shita.

2.Ride to the end of the line and then take the Rokko Cable Car. (about 10 minutes)
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3.Get off the Rokko Cable and go to the left when you exit the station.
Let’s take the Rokko Sanjo Bus to “Rokko Snow Park.”
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Fees at Rokkosan Snow Park are as follows.

1-day ticket (on sale from 9:00 to 16:30)
Admission: Adults (junior high school students and older): 2,500 yen, children (3 years old to elementary school students): 1,300 yen

Night ticket with unlimited lift access free ticket (on sale from 16:00 to 19:30, weekends only)
Admission: Adults (junior high school students and older): 3,000 yen, children (3 years old to elementary school students): 1,800 yen

1 day lift ticket 
Fee: 1,600 yen on weekdays, 3,300 yen on weekends and holidays
*Same for adults and children,  free for kids under 3 years old.
*One time ticket 250 yen is also available.

The 1-day ticket requires a separate lift fee. If you want to ski or snowboard, purchase a lift ticket at the ticket office at the entrance of Rokko Snow Park or at the lift ticket office below the slope.
If you only want to use “Snowland” for snow sledding and snow play, you do not need a lift ticket.

If you don’t usually do winter sports, you probably don’t have a lot of clothing with you. It’s a waste of money to buy clothes just for this purpose, isn’t it?
If that’s the case, I recommend using the rental services at Rokko Snow Park!
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They are hung on hangers so that you can choose freely. Kids’ sizes are available from 90cm.

Each rental requires a separate deposit of 1,000 yen, which will be returned upon return. Please note that if you lose your rental ticket, the deposit will not be returned!
Goggles and hats are not available for rent, but they are sold at Restaurant Alpenrose and Shop Greenleaf in the park.

Goods for playing in the snow are also available.

“Snowland” is located at the far end. It is completely separate from the skiing and snowboarding slopes, so you can spend your time in peace.

“Snowland” is divided into two areas, one for snow sledding and the other for playing in the snow. (500 yen, warranty fee of 1,000 yen is required.)

It is a gentle hill, so it is possible to ski alone from the age of about four.
When sledding, the key is to sit slightly back from the center and keep both feet outside the sled.

It can be ridden by two people, an adult and a child, so please try it with your child. The more weight you have, the faster you can go. The weight makes it faster, and you can enjoy the feeling of speed.

In the snow play area, parents and children can be seen making snowmen and kamakura. In addition to gloves, a shovel and bucket are useful.

Rokko Snow Park offers ski and snowboard schools that are ideal for beginners.
With instructors who have specialized knowledge, there is a school for each level, from children to adults.
Don’t worry, we have a school specifically for foreign customers!
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Finally, here are some places where you can eat.

Restaurant Alpenrose
It is located just to the right of the entrance to Rokko Snow Park. Close to the slopes, it is a convenient location for skiers and snowboarders.

They also have a mega-heap menu including the ” Rokkosan Roast Beef Bowl”, where the roast beef is made to look like Mount Rokko, recommended for those who want to eat a big meal!

Store Greenleaf
The store “Green Leaf” next to Snowland offers takeout. The shop offers a variety of meals such as curry and rice, yakisoba, fries, pork buns, and drinks, making it a great place to grab a bite to eat while playing in the snow.

Snowman Restaurant
It is far from the skiing and snowboarding slopes, but close to Snowland, so it is a good place to take a break and have a relaxing meal.

There is a cute curry with the image of a snowman and a children’s lunch.

A “Prayer Room” for Muslims is located next to the entrance of Rokko Snow Park.
Available from 9:00 to 21:00, there are two separate rooms for men and women.
This room can be used freely even by non-users of Rokko Snow Park.

Restaurant Alpenrose also sells a “Halal Food” menu for Muslim tourists visiting Japan. The menu says “NON PORK” and “NON ALCOHOL”.

What did you think? Once you have done your research, go to Mt. Rokko!
Have a fun holiday in the snow with your children.