【2024年最新】関西（京都・大阪・兵庫・奈良）の紅葉スポット12選！

Japan in autumn colors. Here are some of the best places in Kansai to see the autumn leaves, by area, from once-in-a-lifetime viewing spots to hidden gems. Please refer to the fall tourism in 2024.   -INDEX- 【KYOTO】 〇Higashiyama Area Famous place：Eikando Little known good spot：Anrakuji 〇Arashiyama Area Famous place：Daikaku-ji Temple Famous place：Jojakko-ji Little known good spot：Takenotera-Jizoin 〇Other Area Famous place：Rurikoin Little known good spot：Komyo-ji 【OSAKA】 Famous place：Minoh Waterfall Little known good spot：Katsuo-ji 【KOBE】 Famous place：Sorakuen Garden  Famous place：Kobe Municipal Arboretum Little known good spot：Rokko-Arima Ropeway 【Other Area】 Himeji：KOKO-EN Nara：Hasedera temple Eikando is the best place in Higashiyama to view the autumn leaves. About 3,000 maple trees cover the entire precincts of the temple. The sight of the tallest pagoda, Dabotou, enveloped by the autumn leaves is a fantastic sight. Japanese maples are planted around the Housho Pond, and the reflection of the Japanese maples and the Gokuraku Bridge in the water is a must-see. Normally closed to the public, this special temple is open to the public only during the cherry blossom and autumn foliage seasons. Within walking distance is the Philosopher’s Path, which is tinted in autumn, so a walk along this path is recommended. Highlights include the scattered autumn leaves that turn the stone steps of the temple gate bright red and the beautiful garden with Nyoigatake in the background.   ▼Check this article▼ 【Kyoto】1 Day Trip｜Let’s walk around Higashiyama, Kyoto to see the autumn leaves! The combination of the beautiful colors of the pagoda and the fiery maple leaves is gorgeous. Osawa Pond to the east is also a popular spot for viewing autumn leaves. The reflection of the autumn scenery on the surface of the water is fantastic. This temple is located on Mt. Ogura, known for the Ogura Hyakunin Isshitsu. In autumn, the approach from the entrance gate to the Niomon Gate is covered in autumn leaves, creating a tunnel of foliage. The autumn leaves surrounding the 12-meter tall Dabotou (pagoda), which is located at the top of the stone steps, is a must-see. The precincts of the temple and the area around the pagoda also offer a panoramic view of Kyoto City. It is a well-known autumn foliage viewing spot for those in the know. The trees change color later than other places in Kyoto, and the autumn leaves can be enjoyed until mid-December. Surrounded by lush bamboo groves, the contrast between the green of the bamboo and the changing colors of the autumn leaves is magnificent. The heart-shaped window, Inome-mado, in the Hojo is also open to the public. The autumn leaves cut by the window are breathtakingly beautiful.   ▼Food info of Arashiyama area▼ Kyoto Arashiyama Sightseeing Half-day Model Course! Capture the bamboo forest, temples, nature, and major spots! 9 Sweets in Arashiyama, Kyoto, from Easy Eats to Stylish Cafes Ruriko-in Temple is a popular spot in Rakuhoku Yase, and the spectacular view of the autumn leaves reflecting on the lacquered desk on the second floor is a sight to behold. Anyone can take pictures of this spectacular view by holding up a camera at the desk. It is open to the public only twice a year, in spring and fall. Please enjoy the wide-open view of the autumn leaves as they spread across your field of vision. Sohonzan Komyoji Temple is located at the foot of Nishiyama in Nagaokakyo City. Visitors can see the rich expression of nature in each of the four seasons. Every year from mid-November to early December, a special entrance to the temple is held for the autumn foliage. The maple approach to the temple, with its impressive lineup of about 250 old maple trees, is a superb photo spot. Nishiyama is one of Kyoto’s best but not well-known sightseeing spots. If you want to enjoy Kyoto without the crowds, or if you want to visit a spot that is not yet known, check out the article below.   ▼Check this article▼ Kyoto Nishiyama｜An undiscovered sightseeing spot in Kyoto! Minoh Great Falls is one of the best places in Osaka to view the autumn leaves. The contrast between the waterfall and the autumn leaves in the vast Minoh Park is spectacular. You can enjoy the autumn leaves everywhere along the 2.6 km route from Hankyu Minoh Station to the falls. If you come to Minoh, you must try the famous “Momiji no Tempura” (maple leaf tempura). It is a slightly sweet and crunchy snack made by carefully frying real maple leaves one by one. You can buy it at a store on Takimichi.   ▼Check this article▼ Note on how to get to Minoh Waterfall! Points that international travelers should know before going there Known since ancient times as a temple of good fortune, the precincts of Minoh’s Katsuo-ji Temple are decorated with brilliant autumn leaves in November. The tunnel of autumn leaves covering the approach to the temple is especially spectacular. The contrast between the green mountains in the background and the autumn leaves is like a painting. Katsuo-ji Temple is also known as the temple of “Kachi-Dharma”. Small Dharma dolls are laid everywhere, including on the stairs and stone walls. Please enjoy the adorable Dharma and beautiful nature.   ▼Check this article▼ What is the highlight of Katsuo-ji in Minoh? A temple of luck to win in Osaka sightseeing ▼Sightseeing and food info of Minoh▼ A Guide of Minoh｜Sightseeing, Food and Transportation Sorakuen Garden is the only Japanese garden in Kobe City’s urban parks. It is a kaiyu-style garden with a pond, with stepping stones and stone bridges across which visitors can view streams and waterfalls. The garden is famous for azaleas in spring, and in autumn the garden is decorated with autumn leaves.   Important cultural properties such as the boathouse and the former Hassam residence, which were relocated for preservation, are also highlights. Why not enjoy an authentic Japanese garden and fall foliage viewing in the city of Kobe? The park is divided into different regions of the world, such as North America and Europe, and different types of trees, so that visitors can learn about the diverse beauty of autumn leaves. The area around Hase Pond is a particularly beautiful spot for viewing the autumn colors in a water mirror. Let’s take a stroll through the vast park and enjoy the world tour of autumn leaves!   ▼Sightseeing and food info of Kobe▼ 10 Delicious Gourmet Foods in Kobe! Local Specialties and Local Foods Recommended by Locals 10 Japanese Sake Tasting Spots in Nadagogo｜Sake Breweries near Kobe 6 Sake Brewery Restaurants in Nadagogo near Kobe First Time in Kobe. 21 Best Things to Do! Sightseeing, Spots, Dining, Model Course The Rokko-Arima Ropeway connects the top of Mt. Rokko and Arima Onsen in about 12 minutes. Visitors can enjoy the changing autumn leaves depending on the elevation. The view of the autumn foliage from the gondola’s large foot-high windows is spectacular. Don’t forget to stop by Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2024 beyond, which is being held on Mt. Rokko until November 24, 2024. Also, at Arima Onsen, you can enjoy nature, hot springs and food!   ▼Check this article▼ Arima Onsen-1 Day Trip｜Enjoy Hot Springs, Gourmet, and Nature! The 10 best food and sweets in Arima Onsen Town There are nine gardens of different styles with Himeji Castle, which is registered as a World Heritage site, in the background. Because of the atmosphere of the Edo period, the gardens are often used for filming movies and TV dramas. In the fall, the Autumn Foliage Festival is held from mid-November to early December. The best time to visit is during the “Momiji-kai” (autumn foliage viewing), when the leaves are illuminated for a fantastic view. You can enjoy a fantastic view that is different from that of daytime. Hasedera Temple, located in Sakurai City, Nara Prefecture, is known as the “Temple of Flowers”. The temple is open twice a year, in spring and fall, for a limited time for special visits. A must-see spot is the floor of the hall of worship. In autumn, visitors can enjoy the “Yuka-momiji” (floor maple leaves) that turn bright red. The view of the autumn leaves from the stage in front of the main hall is not to be missed. The five-story pagoda surrounded by autumn leaves is a magnificent sight. Be sure to visit Hasedera Temple, where the entire mountain is decorated with autumn leaves. Autumn in Japan is very vivid. There are so many places to see the autumn leaves that it is impossible to visit them all at once. Please find your favorite spot and enjoy the autumn foliage as you wish.

神戸の近く、灘五郷にある酒蔵レストラン7選

Nadagogo in Hyogo has been known as the best sake brewery in Japan. Located within a day trip from both Kobe and Osaka, visitors can experience Japan’s uniquely nurtured sake culture through a tour of any sake brewery. Also, the breweries often have a restaurant or a bar where visitors can taste limited edition sake! Now, let’s enjoy sake tasting with delicious Japanese food.   Index 1. Sakabayashi (Kobe Shushinkan) 2. Sakuramasamune Museum “Sakuraen” 3. Nihon Sakari Sakagura Dori Rengakan 4. Hakushika Classics 5. Amakara no Sekijuan 6. Nadagogo Sakedokoro 7. Hakutaka Rokusuien 1. Sakabayashi (Kobe Shushinkan)   Kobe Shushinkan is a sake complex run by the world-famous brewing company of Japanese sake “Fukuju”. There is a brewery that produces sake, a brewery that sells sake, a multi-purpose hall that utilizes the brewery, and Sakabayashi, the brewery’s restaurant. Sakabayashi is a Japanese restaurant in a wooden storehouse with a charming Japanese atmosphere, set in a Japanese garden decorated with seasonal flowers. In addition to kaiseki cuisine, the restaurant offers a wide variety of a la carte dishes unique to the sake brewery. The restaurant focuses on ingredients from Hyogo Prefecture, such as sea bream from Akashi in spring, octopus in summer, vegetables from Tamba in fall, and blowfish from Awaji Island in winter. Kobe beef (reservation required), homemade tofu and soba noodles are also available. Enjoy them with a glass of Nama-zake, which can only be tasted at the brewery. 2. Sakuramasamune Museum “Sakuraen”   Sakuramasamune Museum is a comprehensive sake facility that includes a sake brewery restaurant called Sakuraen where you can taste sake with food, a sake bar called Sanbaiya”, an exhibition room introducing the sake brewing process, and also a sake shop. At Sakuraen, you can enjoy the taste of Nama-zake, which is only served at the restaurant. The specialty here is a sake nabe(pot) in which 50% of the broth is made with sake, of which you can enjoy 2 flavors at the same time. “Nabe” is one of the Japanese food cultures where soup, vegetables, meat, fish, etc. are simmered in a large pot and eaten together around the table. Come and experience it for yourself! At the sake bar Sanbaiya, each person can order up to 3 glasses from a total of 25 varieties, so feel free to stop by before or after your meal. 3. Nihon Sakari Sakagura Dori Rengakan   The modern building operated by Nihon Sakari, a sake brewer established in 1889, is the Sakagura Dori Rengakan. The Japanese restaurant Hanasakari, located inside, offers a wide selection of limited sake. The most popular lunch dish is the “Sake Brewery Shokado.” Shokado” refers to a premium bento box, with kaiseki dishes arranged in four separate bento boxes. Sake Brewery Shokado is a menu of seasonal ingredients utilized in a variety of ways to improve both taste and visual sense. The store also sells pound cakes with a gorgeous aroma soaked in Souhana, a Junmai Ginjo sake made of Nihon Zakari, as well as sake containers and other souvenirs. 4. Hakushika Classics   Hakushika Classics is a restaurant and store run directly by Hakushika sake brewery. Here, you can purchase store-exclusive Nama-zake and freshly pressed sake by weight, as well as seasonal limited edition sake and original sake containers. The restaurant offers Juwari soba using buckwheat flour from Tochigi and a Japanese-style course made of seasonal ingredients. The restaurant also offers dishes with a secret sake-kasu broth using sake lees directly from the brewery, therefore be sure to enjoy them with a glass of Hakushika’s famous sake. Next to it is the Sake Museum (Hakushika Memorial Museum of Sake), which is divided into 2 buildings, Sakagura-kan and Kinen-kan. Here displays the traditional sake brewing process and tools, as well as collections of artworks from the Tatsuuma family. 5. Amakara no Sekijuan   The “Ama-no-Kanjuan”, offering a wide variety of sweets and drinks made with sake, is operated by Oseki brewery which has been brewing for more than 310 years. Sekijuan is recommended for those who want to taste sake and try rare sake sweets, or just want to take a break! The cafe corner offers sake sponge cake, ice cream with sake manju kneaded into it, sweet sake, and so on. The ice cream kneaded with sake manju is made by stirring the sake manju made with Daiginjo, and is a gem with the gentle sweetness of red bean paste and the mellow aroma of sake. Visitors can relax while gazing at the garden. Besides, a sake tasting corner is also available. 6. Nadagogo Sakedokoro   Nadagogo Sakedokoro is a restaurant where you can enjoy sake from 26 breweries in Nadagogo and food based on the theme of “season, local, compatibility, and fermentation”. The interior of this renovated former sake brewery features high ceilings. The 50-meter-long counter resembles a shrine path, with round lights like lanterns, and photogenic neon decorations making a strong impression! In the restaurant, you can taste sake from 26 different breweries. “Nadagogo Sakedokoro Set” is highly recommended which includes five types of sake and three types of dishes. The dishes are made of seasonal ingredients from the Kobe area and five brands of sake selected are served together on a traditional wooden tray. 7. Hakutaka Rokusuien   Hakutaka is the only sake brewery in Japan that offers sake to the Ise Shrine. Hakutaka Rokusuien is a facility that houses a store selling sake, sake containers, and snacks, a brewery bar, an exhibition hall for sake making tools, and a traditional restaurant.   At the brewery bar which only opens on weekends and holidays, you can get immersed into this Japanese-style space with a counter made of a single piece of zelkova wood and handmade Japanese paper for the interior. Also, seasonal sake sets or food with sake plans are provided together with other menu items. Besides, Tokyo Chikuyotei, a famous restaurant that has been loved by literati since the end of the Edo period, is located in the same facility. You can enjoy the famous broiled eel with the beautiful garden view that changes through the seasons.  Enjoy! OSAKA KYOTO KOBE has the latest and most comprehensive information about Nadagogo ranging from its history to its attractions and sightseeing spots nearby. 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「トムとジェリー×阪急電車」トムとジェリーたちと阪急沿線を楽しもう！

The collaboration project with TOM and JERRY and Hankyu Railway will be started from August 23, 2024 to March 27, 2025.   TOM and JERRY trains feature exclusive artwork of Tom and Jerry going to tourist spots along the Hankyu line and getting up to hilarious mischief along the way. Also, plush toys of Tom and Jerry wearing maroon uniforms will also accompany the driver’s compartment. Moreover, the trains will also feature interior decorations, including stickers cleverly depicting Tom chasing Jerry throughout the train.   -INDEX- Who are TOM and JERRY? Operation of Tom and Jerry trains Stamp Rally & Hankyu 1day Pass Collaboration Goods Information Collaboration Food Information 1. Who are TOM and JERRY?   Tom and Jerry is a slapstick humor animation loved around the world, first brought to fans in 1940, featuring the chase between the cat Tom and the mouse Jerry. Tom and Jerry’s 85th Anniversary is being celebrated in Japan from 2024, leading up to the anniversary in 2025. 2. Operation of Tom and Jerry trains   ■Operation Information ・Operation period: 2024.8.23 (Fri) ~ 2025.3.27 (Thu) ・Trains: one for each on Kobe Line/Takarazuka Line/Kyoto Line. Three trains in total (1000 series and 1300 series) ■Train Design The 1st and 8th cars (front and rear) of each train will be decorated in exclusive artwork of Tom and Jerry going to tourist spots along the Hankyu line. *Designs will vary on each line ■Original Headmarks The 1st and 8th cars (front and rear) of each train will be marked with an original design headmark.   ■Plush toys in the driver’s compartment Stuffed toys of Tom and Jerry wearing maroon uniforms will also accompany the driver’s compartment. *Tom and Jerry will accompany you in the Osaka-umeda direction, and Jerry and Tuffy will accompany you in the Kobe-sannomiya, Takarazuka, and Kyoto-kawaramachi directions. *Plush toys are common to all three lines. 3. Stamp Rally & Hankyu 1day Pass   A stamp rally will be held along the Hankyu Railway lines, where visitors can collect “TOM and JERRY x HANKYU” stamps and receive the prize. Hankyu 1day Pass ticket that is convenient for participating in the stamp rally will also be on sale. <Period of the event＞ September 4 (Wed) – November 25 (Mon) <How to participate＞ ①Please pick up a stamp card. (Distribution will begin on September 4 at stations with information counters and other locations.) ②Collect stamps at four of the six stamp points of your choice. ③Present your stamp card at the final point to receive an original card case as a prize for participation. ■Hankyu Railway/Hankyu Bus 1day pass ＜Available/Validity Period＞ September 4 (Wed) ～ November 25 (Mon) ＜Ticker Price (tax incl.)＞ 【Hankyu Ver.】Adult 1,400yen、Child 700yen 【Nose Ver.】Adult 1,700yen、Child 850yen ＜Place to purchase＞ 【Hankyu Ver.】 ・Information Counter (Stations: Osaka-Umeda, Juso, Tsukaguchi, Nishinomiya-kitaguchi, Shukugawa, Kobe sannomiya, Toyonaka, Ishibashi handai-mae, Kawanishi-noseguchi, Takarazuka, Awaji, Kita-senri, Ibarak-shi, Takatsuki-shi, Katsura, Kyoto-kawaramachi) ・HANKYU Tourist Information Center, Kawaramachi 【Nose Ver.】 ・Kawanishi-noseguchi Information Counter, Yamashita Station ＜Valid Section＞ 【Hankyu Ver.】 ・All lines of Hankyu Railway (excluding Kobe Kosoku Line) ・All Hankyu Bus routes (excluding some routes* such as late-night buses and community buses*) * Nagaokakyo City Happy Bus, Muko City Gurutto Muko Bus, Minoh City Orange Yuzuru Bus, Suita City Suisui Bus, Umegle Bus, Nishinomiya City Sakura Yamanami Bus, Inagawa-cho Fureai Bus, Kiyoshikojin Line, Panasonic Stadium Suita Line, Takarazuka Sumire Cemetery Line, Nagaoyama Cemetery Line, other event transportation  【Nose Ver.】 ・Entire Nose line plus valid sections of the Hankyu version 4. Collaboration Goods Information   Originally designed collaboration goods will be on sale, including plush toys of Tom and Jerry wearing maroon uniforms, towel handkerchiefs, drawstrings, pouches, and acrylic stands. ■Launch date: September 11 (Wed) ~ *Time varies depending on the venues ■Place: COLOR FiELD, a.d.r.e.s, DOUBLEDAY (some stores/Official Online Store), Kiddy Land Osaka-Umeda store, Lawson along Hankyu Hanshin (some stores), the official online store for Hankyu Train goods HANKYU DENSHA SHOP, and the smart locker “Torikuro”. *For more details, please check the official Hankyu Corporation website (special collaboration website) or website and SNS of each store.   5. Collaboration Food Information   TOM and JERRY x HANKYU collaboration food will be available at five hotels directly managed by Hankyu Hanshin Hotels and at some restaurants of stores along Hankyu and Hanshin Railway from September 4. TOM AND JERRY and all related characters and elements © & ™ Turner Entertainment Co. (s24) @Hankyu Corp.

神戸六甲ミーツ・アート芸術散歩2024 beyond |2023・2022レポと2024最新情報

“KOBE ROKKO MEETS ART 2024 beyond” is a contemporary art festival held every year on Mt. Rokko. This article will tell you how to enjoy the artworks in an efficient and satisfactory way, including how to get to the top of the mountain, what to wear, and some recommended spots.   -INDEX- 1. What is “KOBE ROKKO MEETS ART 2024 beyond”? 2. Access to Mt. Rokko and Ticket Deals 3. How to visit facilities on Mt. Rokko 4. Recommended Clothing and What to Bring 5. Recommended artworks and time required for each area (1) Rokko Cable Car (Rokko Cable Shita Station, Sanjo Station, and Tenran Observatory) (2) Hyogo Prefectural Mt. Rokko Visitor Center (Memorial Monument) (3) Rokkosan Silence Resort (Former Rokkosan Hotel) (4) Rokko Musical Box Museum & Gardens MORINONE (5) Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden (6) Trail Area (7) Chapel of the Wind Area (8) Rokko Garden Terrace Area (9) Rokko-Arima Ropeway Sancho Station 6. Recommendations for places to eat (1) Sora no Dining (Rokkosan Silence Resort) (2) Mori no Cafe (Rokko Musical Box Museum & Gardens MORINONE) (3) Cafe Edelweiss (Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden) (4) Rokko View Palace (Rokko Garden Terrace) (5) Food Terrace (Rokko Garden Terrace) (6) Rokkosan Genghis Khan Palace (Rokko Garden Terrace) (7) Granite Café (Rokko Garden Terrace) 7. Model route 1. What is “KOBE ROKKO MEETS ART 2024 beyond”?   This is a contemporary art festival where visitors can enjoy artworks exhibited on Mt. Rokko in Kobe while hiking around the area.   Since 2010, a total of more than 520 artists have participated. In 2024, for the 15th time, the event was reborn as “Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2024 beyond” with the theme of “Find new perspectives”. In today’s world of dizzying information exchange, everyone seems to have a tendency to judge things from existing perspectives and rush to conclusions. Just as you can have a heightened view after walking up the mountain and through the forest, a landscape of contemporary art created with various expressive techniques unfolds beneath you, expanding your field of view. Kobe Rokko Meets Art is to create an art festival with artists, where you can leave your daily life behind and encounter a variety of values on a journey through the attractions of Mt. Rokko.   Date: August 24 (Saturday) – November 24 (Sunday), 2024 Hours: 10:00-17:00 (varies by venue) *No closing day. Only the Rokkosan Silence Resort will be closed on Mondays between August and October (except when Monday falls on a national holiday, in which case the museum is closed the following day). Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2024 beyond will continue focusing on the following 4 initiatives from last year. 1. Enhancing the lineup of exhibiting artists More than 60 artists, both invited and publicly recruited, are scheduled to participate—the highest number ever. The festival will feature works by Japanese and international artists representing a diverse range of perspectives. 2. Enhancing the symbolic site of the art festival The Outdoor Art Zone established in 2023 at the Rokko Musical Box Museum & Gardens MORINONE will be further enhanced to allow visitors to view artworks all year, not just during the exhibition period. 3. Expansion of the Trail Area The Trail Area, where artworks are displayed along mountain walking paths, will be further expanded, allowing visitors to enjoy art while discovering the charms of Mt. Rokko. 4. Creating opportunities for children to engage with art Opportunities will be increased for children to interact with contemporary art in nature through workshops and other activities to nurture the next generation of leaders and supporters of art and culture. 2. Access to Mt. Rokko and Ticket Deals   Mt.Rokko is conveniently accessible from Kobe Sannomiya and Osaka Umeda area. Get off at either Hankyu Railway Rokko Station, JR Rokko-michi Station, or Hanshin Electric Railway Mikage Station, and take Kobe City Bus No. 16 or 106 from in front of the station to Rokko Cable Shita Station, the entrance to Mt. It takes only 10 minutes to the top of the mountain by Rokko Cable.   Viewing passports and special train tickets can be purchased at the Rokko Cable Shita Station. If you purchase an Artwork Appreciation Passport, you can enter the four paid facilities (Rokko Musical Box Museum & Gardens MORINONE, Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden, Chapel of the Wind Area, and Trail Area) for a discount compared to purchasing tickets at each facility. Passports for viewing artworks can also be purchased at the station on the mountaintop. ●Adult (13 years old and older) 3,000 yen ●Child (4 to 12 years old) 1,200 yen   On Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays from September 21 to November 24, a light-up event called “Hikari no Mori – Night Art Stroll ” will be held at Rokko Musical Box Museum & Gardens MORINONE and Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden. Prices with Night Pass are different. ●Adult (13 years old and older) 4,000 yen ●Child (4 to 12 years old) 1,700 yen   Besides, Omote-Rokko Round Trip ticket is recommended, which includes both the Rokko Cable and the Rokko Sanjo Bus. Since you will need to get on and off the bus frequently to visit each facility, buying this ticket will allow you to get on and off the bus many times without the need for coins, and the fare is very economical. The ticket can be purchased only at the Rokko Cable Station, so be careful not to forget to buy it. Adult (13 years old and older) 1,500 yen Child (4 to 12 years old) 750 yen Rokko is located near Arima Onsen, one of Japan’s “Three Famous Hot Springs.” We recommend that you incorporate a visit to the hot springs before or after your visit to Mt. Rokko Arima Ropeway, one of the venues, is available for access. 3. How to visit facilities on Mt. Rokko   The Rokko Sanjo Bus operates between the various facilities on the mountain. Bus schedules are available at each bus stop and on the MAP distributed at the site. Some areas do not have many buses, so we recommend that you check the bus schedule and decide how long you will stay. If you have trouble figuring out bus times, please refer to the model course to get around the area.   IC cards are not accepted on the Rokko Sanjo Bus. If you are not comfortable with this, we recommend you purchase a “Rokko Sanjo Bus 1-DAY Ticket”. The ticket can be purchased at the Rokko Cable Sanjo Station. ●Adult (13 years old and older) 500 yen ●Child (4 to 12 years old) 250 yen 4. Recommended Clothing and What to Bring   It is about 5 degrees cooler on top of Mt. Rokko. It is fine during the hot August to early September, but from mid-September onward, it is recommended to bring a piece of clothing that is easy to put on and take off, as the weather in the mountains is changeable. Also, please wear shoes that are easy to walk in, such as sneakers, etc., as the trail area is on forest roads and some of the paths in the facilities are hilly or difficult to walk on. A backpack or similar bag that allows you to keep both hands open is also recommended.   The following is a report of Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2023 and please wait for the latest report of 2024. 5. Recommended artworks and time required for each area The work that greets us at the Sanjo Station is “Pierrot” “roulette” by Masaomi TODOROKI. This work makes us feel a strong sense of discomfort.   Approximate viewing time: 20-30 minutes The works submitted to “Rokko Meets Art 2023 beyond” will be awarded on August 25, the day before the opening of the event. This year’s grand prix winner is Kaoru SOTOME’s “food landscape”. The five cows made of nets look as if they are really eating. Kaoru Gogetsujo said that visitors are encouraged to look out from behind the cows, enter the cows, and try to feel how the cows feel. *You can get close and take pictures only when the artist is there.   Approximate viewing time: 15-20 minutes The artwork is displayed in the restaurant “Sora no Dining” across the street from the main building. It is possible to enter the restaurant only to view the artworks, but since this is a special opportunity, we recommend that you dine in the space where the artworks are located.   Approximate viewing time: 10 minutes “Moon Plants” by YUGO KONISHI (Tama plant s) catches the eye as soon as you enter the outdoor area of the Rokko Musical Box Museum & Gardens MORINONE. The most attractive thing about this work, which was created based on the assumption that plants were born here, is that visitors can experience the space inside themselves. We invite you to enter the space and experience it for yourself. This work is made of a material with fluorescent paint kneaded into it, so it emits light at night, making it very beautiful. The work shown here is “Princess Dorian” by Nobuo MITSUNASHI. The stone pavement beneath the work is made of paving stones from the Hanshin Electric Railway tracks. The paving stones are scheduled to remain after the closing of the exhibition, and we look forward to seeing how the work will be utilized long after Princess Dorian is gone. In addition to the artworks scattered throughout the museum, there are many other places to enjoy the nature of Mt. Rokko, such as hammock areas and tree houses. Lemonade with the label “Rokko Meets Art 2023 beyond” is available at the Mori no Café in the museum. The lemonade, made with natural water from Mt. Rokko, has a refreshing taste perfect for hot days.   Approximate viewing time: 90-120 minutes Single tickets: Adults 1,500 yen, Children 750 yen After walking a little further in the park, you will see Kazuya KITAURA’s “Picnic on Circle Circus” in the middle of the pond. The motifs are based on the three monuments associated with Mt. Rokko: the pheasant monument on the Tenran Observatory at the Sanjo station, the urinating boy in the alpine botanical garden, and the character on the signboard of the Mt. If you are a first-time visitor, look for the Pissing Little Boy in the Alpine Botanical Garden. This is “Camouflage Print” by Mao SHIBATA. The image of a beech tree on Mt. Rokko is used as the inspiration, and the actual size of the beech leaf is printed digitally on the canvas. Mr. Shibata said he created this work to blend in with the nature of Mt. Rokko, and he is looking forward to seeing how it will look in the future as the mountain changes color. This is “overflowing” by Miisa KATO. This work is made of about 700 highly transparent and strong water blocks. The impression changes completely depending on the weather and time of day, so it is fun to visit several times at different times. Also, observe the people and scenery reflected in the blocks.   Approximate viewing time: 60-90 minutes Single tickets: Adults 900 yen, Children 450 yen The new trail area is an area where visitors can walk and view the artworks on foot. Walk from Rokko Cable Yamagami Station or from Rokko Musical Box Museum & Gardens MORINONE. Please note that there are steep slopes on the way, so please be careful if you are not confident with your legs. Although the official time estimate is 120 minutes, the minimum viewing time is 60 minutes. Tohru NAKAZAKI’s “Sunny Day Light/Haru & Teru” is a traveling installation utilizing an old mountain villa that has remained on Mt. Rokko since prewar times, and tells the story of two people, Hal and Tell, who visited the villa as a summer retreat.   Approximate viewing time: 60-120 minutes Single tickets: None One of the works you should not miss is Noboru TSUBAKI’s “Daisy Bell” at Tadao Ando’s “Chapel of the Wind”. The Chapel of the Wind is one of a trilogy of chapeles designed by architect Tadao Ando, along with the Chapel of Water and the Chapel of Light. The approach to the building is nice. A large air sculpture is installed inside the church building. Its size and the movement created by the air are overwhelming. The motif is a gorilla with daisy flowers. With this work, whose title is taken from the song “Daisy Bell,” which is believed to be the world’s first song sung by a computer, Tsubaki has presented “a fundamental question about homo sapiens running amok as a pawn of technology. You can push past the sculptures and walk deeper and deeper into the museum. Seven other works can be viewed at the nearby Rokkosan Art Center.   Approximate viewing time: 90-120 minutes The Rokko Garden Terrace area has three restaurants and one food terrace, making it a convenient base for lunch and souvenir shopping. On display on the terrace overlooking not only Kobe but also Osaka is Masayoshi TAKEDA’s “case”. It is named “case” because it is hollow inside. Although it is not included in the passport to view artworks, the Shidare Museum, a naturalistic observatory Rokko Shidare, is also a must-visit spot.   Nature Experience Observatory Rokko Shidare “Shidare Museum” ●Adult (13 years old and older) 1,000 yen ●Child (4 to 12 years old) 500 yen Scattered throughout the area are NOSEREINA’s “PYONCOS”. She says that the discomfort and inexplicable feeling of discomfort between the photographs and the scenery, when shared with others, generates new discoveries and ideas about everyday life. Please talk with people in your neighborhood about what you find strange in the works.   Approximate viewing time: 30 minutes The Rokko-Arima Ropeway Sancho Station is about a 5-minute walk from the Rokko Garden Terrace area. On display on the first floor is “HIRAGANA CIRCUS” by Sayaka TSUCHIYA. The concept of this work is “46 poses of hiragana characters that you can’t help but want to imitate”. On display on the second floor is Miki WANIBUCHI’s “Beyond the FUKEI”. The concept of this work is the abstraction of landscapes, and although from a distance it looks like mere dots, up close you can feel the traces of manual work and the realism of objects. They are raising the issue that although we live in a world of convenience with the development of social networking and the Internet, they want us to look and think carefully.   Approximate viewing time: 15-20 minutes 6. Recommendations for places to eat This dining room overlooks Osaka and Kobe. Lunch is mainly courses, and is recommended for those who can take their time. It is also open until 8:00 p.m. (last entry at 7:00 p.m.), so it can be used as a dinner after sightseeing. Located inside the Rokko Musical Box Museum & Gardens MORINONE, this café offers semi-self-service one-plate lunches and café menu items. There is also seating outside, so it is pleasant to eat on the terrace when the weather is nice. Other plans include a reservation plan with lunch for a private use of the park’s 360-degree transparent “SIKI Dome,” which is recommended for those who want to spend a relaxing time at the Rokko Musical Box Museum & Gardens MORINONE. Click here for details of SHIKI Dome Reservation Plan There are two entrances to the Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden, and Café Edelweiss is located near the east entrance. We recommend the terrace seats overlooking the trees of the botanical garden. This semi-self-service restaurant offers a casual Western menu of curry rice, hamburgers, stews, and other dishes. Seats by the window overlook the cityscape of Kobe. This food court is perfect for those who are hungry for a bite to eat, offering not only udon and ramen, but also local delicacies such as Yamamitsu Curry Bread and Rokko Miso Dango. You can dine outdoors on the terrace. Many Japanese people probably associate Mt. Rokko with Genghis Khan. It has been a specialty of Mt. Rokko since ancient times. Enjoy the view from the mountain while eating Genghis Khan. This café offers chef’s special dishes and sweets made with seasonal ingredients. The view is perfect here, too.   There are not many places to eat, so all the restaurants are crowded during lunchtime on weekends and holidays. Try to eat well by staggering your meals or using take-out. 7. Model route   Finally, for those who have trouble figuring out bus connections, or would like to go but access is a bottleneck, here is a model route on the mountain.   <START> Rokko Cable Sanjo Station (Departure: 10:35) ↓ Memorial Monument (10:38 arrival / 10:58 departure) ↓ Rokko Garden Terrace (11:04 arrival / 12:55 departure) Lunch is also available here. ↓ Alpine Botanical Garden (12:57 arrival / 13:17 departure) ↓ Museum mae (13:18 arrival / 14:58 departure) For those who are tired, we recommend spending a relaxing time at the Café or in a hammock. ↓ Rokko Cable Sanjo Station (15:00 arrival) Rokko Meets Art is an autumn-only event that can be enjoyed along with the beautiful nature of Mt. The artwork changes every year, so be sure to visit this annual autumn event.

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If you are going to Kobe, the museums and art galleries are the things that you shouldn’t miss. Ranging from museums designed by world-famous architects to unique museums featuring carpentry tools and newly-opened art festivals combined with nature, Kobe has such a wide variety of museums that everyone can enjoy even if you don’t understand Japanese.   *Please go to each homepage for more details of the exhibitions.   Index 1. Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art 2. Kobe City Museum 3. Rokko-Shidare Observatory 4. Kobe Rokko Meets Art 5. Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum 6. Kobe Mysterious Consulate of Trick Art 7. Kobe Maritime Museum 8. Kawasaki Good Times World 9. Kobe Fashion Museum 10. Yokoo Tadanori Museum of Contemporary Art Travel information of Kobe 1. Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art   Hyogo Prefectural Museum of Art, with its refined space and beautiful natural light, was designed by Tadao Ando, a master of modern architecture. The combination of concrete walls and glass of the building harmonize with the surrounding nature. Visitors can enjoy the artworks in a relaxed atmosphere in the atrium and open-air gallery. The second floor is a space called Ando Gallery, which introduces architectural models and drawings of buildings Ando has worked on.   The museum boasts a collection of over 10,000 items, including works by artists associated with Hyogo. Special exhibitions that introduce the trends of contemporary arts are also buzzing.   ・Foreign language support: English caption available at Ando Gallery. Brochures in Japanese, English, Chinese and Korean. ・Please note that: Photography is prohibited at special exhibitions as well as any work that has a “No camera” icon beside. ▼Check these articles▼ 6 Tadao Ando Buildings You Should Visit in Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe This is the place to go! An overwhelmingly beautiful architectural spot that harmonizes with the nature of Awaji Island! 2. Kobe City Museum   The museum is located at a former foreign settlement in Kobe, renovating what used to be the Kobe branch office of Yokohama Specie Bank, which was built in 1935 and is a famous building left in the Hanshin area. Kobe City Museum has permanent exhibitions of more than 70,000 items related to the history of Kobe and Cultural properties from ancient times to the present day. Moreover, special exhibitions are also held periodically such as the “Ghibli Park and Ghibli Exhibition” and the exhibition of works by Higashiyama Kaii, one of the representative painters of the Showa period. The shop cafe on the 1st floor is where sweets and drinks are provided in a retro-classic atmosphere.   [Foreign language support] Artwork captions: Japanese/English Brochures: Japanese/English/Korean/Simplified Chinese/Traditional Chinese 3. Rokko-Shidare Observatory   If you want to get close to art in Kobe, Rokko-Shidare Observatory is where you should go! Rokko-Shidare, the landmark of Mt. Rokko, is a dome-shaped observatory designed to resemble a large tree. Terrific photos can be taken with the panoramic view from the maximum altitude of 888m as the background. At night, the area is illuminated, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that differs from the day. If you look around, a “10-million-dollar worthy night view” is right in front of you. Besides, remember to check the exhibition at Shidare Museum!   [Foreign language support] Artwork captions: Japanese Brochures: Japanese/English   [Note] ・No food or drink at the observatory ・Admission fee is required ・Not accepted: Arima-Rokko 1-Day Passport or KOBE Kanko Smart Passport (Basic Plan) 4. Kobe Rokko Meets Art   Kobe Rokko Meets Art is a contemporary art festival which is held every year and has gained lots of attention. In 2024, Kobe Rokko Meets Art will be held during the 3 months from late August to late November. Rokko Meets Art takes place in facilities on Mt. Rokko such as Chapel of the Wind designed by Tadao Ando which is usually closed to the public and the Trail Area. The works by emerging artists blend into nature and stimulate the visitors’ senses! If you want to see all the works, we recommend a full day of touring since they are scattered in different venues.   [Foreign language support] Artwork captions: Multilanguage by scanning the QR code provided Guide map: English version on the website is planned to be released   ▼Check these articles▼ ROKKO MEETS ART 2023 beyond | Enjoy the great outdoors and contemporary art Check this article for more travel information on Mt.Rokko Mt.Rokko Sightseeing Summary   Also, Arima Onsen, one of the three most popular hot springs in Japan, is accessible from Mt. Rokko by taking Rokko Arima Ropeway!   ▼Check these articles▼ Arima Onsen-1 Day Trip｜Enjoy Hot Springs, Gourmet, and Nature! The 10 best food and sweets in Arima Onsen Town 5. Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum   Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, as the only museum of carpentry tools in Japan, has a collection of more than 30,000 pieces of tools and materials that have been used in traditional Japanese wooden construction. Here, visitors can learn about the traditional handiwork of craftsmen and the wisdom that has been passed down from generation to generation. In particular, visitors can revel in the fine beauty of traditional carpentry through numerous exhibits including a full-scale model of a tearoom called “Skeleton tea room” and the impressive 7-meter-high model of Toshodaiji-kondo in Nara. In addition to the video and audio guide system, you can get a full experience by smelling and touching the wood. In the building next to it, there are resting rooms with a small stone garden where traditional craftsmanship is shown. As for the popular wood-making workshop event, you’d better check the detailed information such as the operating hours and conditions on the official website.   [Foreign language support] Artwork captions: Partially in English Video/Audio guide is available in Japanese/English/Chinese/Korean Brochures: Japanese/English/Chinese/Korean   [Note] Tours are likely to take more than an hour 6. Kobe Mysterious Consulate of Trick Art   Located on Kobe Kitano Ijinkan Street, the former Consulate of Panama has turned into a fun place that tickles your five senses! Kobe Mysterious Consulate of Trick Art is now a hot topic on social media. It is a unique amusement spot in the Ijinkan where you can get inside the paintings and experience works that incorporate optical illusions. Particularly, the Kobe Original Series with a collection of typical works from Kobe is one of the most buzzing areas. From being squashed by a giant slice of Kobe steak to Kobe Tower which is seemingly jumping out of the frame, this is definitely a fun place for everyone regardless of age. Don’t forget to bring your camera along and try to take some astonishing pictures!   [Foreign language support] Japanese [Note] Visitors will be guided in small groups to avoid crowding. Please follow the instructions of the staff. 7. Kobe Maritime Museum   Kobe Maritime Museum features a large roof with a white space structure evoking the image of a sailing ship and is located in the popular sightseeing spot Meriken Park. At the museum, visitors can explore the structure of ships, the charm of cruise ships, and learn about the evolution of ship technology through hands-on experience and projection mapping.   [Foreign language support] Exhibition captions: Japanese/English By using the free APP “T-VOIX”, you can read and listen to museum commentary in English, Korean, and Chinese. Brochures: Japanese/English/Korean/Simplified Chinesea 8. Kawasaki Good Times World   Kawasaki Good Times World, located on the 1st floor of Kobe Maritime Museum, is a corporate museum where visitors can experience the technology of Kawasaki Heavy Industries Group, a world-renowned manufacturer in the fields of ships, trains, aircraft, and motorcycles. Walking into the museum, you will see the valuable Kawasaki motorcycles of different generations. Also, you can enter the driver’s seat of an actual Series 0 Shinkansen train and passenger compartment of a helicopter. Sometimes, there will be events held in the museum.   [Foreign language support] Exhibition captions: Japanese/English Brochures: Japanese/English/Korean/Simplified Chinese 9. Kobe Fashion Museum   As the name shows, Kobe Fashion Museum features fashion as its collection. Collection exhibits of textiles, dresses, fashion photographs, and other valuable items are on display during certain periods. In the library on the third floor, visitors can browse through fashion magazines of the early 20th century and will be able to decipher the trends and culture of each era through fashion that reflects society. In addition to fashion, special exhibitions introducing a variety of art, such as illustrations and Ukiyoe paintings, are also popular. Visitors can also experience a “virtual try-on” of 18 costumes, including 18th-century court costumes and ethnic costumes, which are made into data, as a souvenir of their trip (limited period).   [Foreign language support] Brochures: Japanese only (English is available for exhibits of collections) 10. Yokoo Tadanori Museum of Contemporary Art   The primary objectives of Yokoo Tadanori Museum of Contemporary Art are to maintain the collection of works of Yokoo Tadanori, a Japanese artist born in Hyogo. Yokoo’s colorful and free expression has earned him an international reputation. In addition to colorful exhibitions, the museum also has a plenty of Yokoo’s collections including old books, vinyl records, unique figurines and some artist works. One of the most popular photo spots in the museum is the “Cu-mirror-ism to Aotani” installation. The installation consists of mirrors and photographs, and the view of the foot of Mt. Maya outside the window is reflected in the irregularly shaped mirrors in this mysterious spot. Besides, the museum building is a four-story steel-framed concrete building designed by Togo Murano, a Japanese architect who has created many famous buildings, and is also a must-see!   [Foreign language support] Exhibition captions: Japanese/English Brochures: Japanese/English until March, 2025 Travel information of Kobe   Kobe has many other sightseeing spots too! Enjoy! OSAKA KYOTO KOBE introduces a model sightseeing course, recommended spots, and delicious food in Kobe. Hope you will find the following articles helpful for your trip.   First Time in Kobe. 21 Best Things to Do! Sightseeing, Spots, Dining, Model Course Kobe-1 Day Trip｜Enjoy the fashionable port city, Kobe 10 Delicious Gourmet Foods in Kobe! Local Specialties and Local Foods Recommended by Locals

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