Introduction of the various mountain leisure facilities that you can enjoy while experiencing the nature of the Rokko Mountains.

The Rokko-Shidare Observatory

An observatory that was built on the top of the Rokko Mountain as a new landmark of Rokko. The mysteriously shaped frame has a mechanism to make one feel cool. Experience the new observatory that you can enjoy the whole view from Osaka to Akashi Straight.

Kobe Municipal Arboretum

Inside the park, aside from the Rokko Mountains, trees from all over Japan and the world, and the seasonal wild grasses can be found. In this season, the appearance of autumn flowering plants like the Japanese Bellflower and the Kawara Nadeshiko (the Japanese subspecies of the Dianthus superbus) can be seen. Enjoy an early autumn picnic and let the gentle forest wind, the songs of the birds, and the scent of the greeneries heal you!

Rokkosan　Pasture

A place in the midst of the pastoral landscape the spreads on top of the Rokko Mountains, where one can contact with animals like sheep, cattle and horses, and with nature. Short courses to experience wool craft, ice cream, cheese and fresh caramel making are also available.

Alpine Botanical Garden

Alpine plants and plants from cold regions, that are not normally seen, are cultivated. Since the climate is almost the same as the northern part of Hokkaido, cool relaxing walks in nature even during hot Japanese summer can be enjoyed.

Rokkosan Field Athletics

The wooden athletic playground that uses the plants and topography of the Rokko Mountains is naturally fun for for kids, but even adults enjoy it. The abundant shade of the trees inside the park makes playing actively possible even during summers. Clutch your scoreboard and plunge into the compelling adventure!

Rokkosan Country House

The compound, which is richly surrounded by greenery, has a lot of playground equipments that makes the best use of natural things, sports and walking pet dogs can be enjoyed in the wide grassy lawn.

Introduction of the best transport facilities to the Rokko Mountains. Sceneries that can be viewed from the car should not be missed!

Rokko Cable Car

To go to the Rokko Mountains from the Kobe urban area, the Rokko Cable is strongly suggested. The romantic car will liven up the short journey. A sweeping view of the Rokko Mountains can be seen from the Rokko Cable Sanjo Station, a fantastic glittering night view that makes one regret to even blink, extends as far can see.

Rokko-Arima Ropeway

The Rokko-Arima Ropeway connects the summit of the Rokko Mountains and the Arima hot springs in just around 12 minutes. You can feel the dynamic energy of the Rokko Mountains from inside the car, the superb aerial view should not be missed!

Maya Viewline

The "Kobe Maya Cable car and Ropeway (also called the Maya Viewline)" is a transport line that connects the peak and the base of Mount Maya by cable car and ropeway. Along the way, a sweeping view from the Kobe City area to the Osaka Bay can be seen, and the magnificent nature of Mount Maya can be enjoyed. It is also convenient to use when going to the famous night view spot called "Mount Maya Kikuseidai".