VISIT KOBE

Maya Viewline is a transportation system connecting the foot of Mt. Maya and the summit by cable car and ropeway.

It is a way to experience the grand nature of Mt. Maya up close.

Ride up the steep gradient by cable car for about 5 minutes, then change ropeways at Nijinoeki Station. In another 5 minutes you will arrive at the mountaintop Hoshinoeki Station.

The Kikuseidai Observation Platform sits atop Mt. Maya at an altitude of 702 meters.

Verdant mountains, blue sea and the city of Kobe…feel the excitement of travel rising in your chest as the view takes your breath away. Nature’s four seasons are at their proudest here, from the shimmering new greens to fiery autumn foliage.

Mayasan Tenjoji Temple stands atop Mt. Maya in the Rokko mountains, surrounded by nature’s four seasons. From this perch in the sky on a clear day, you can see all the way to Awaji Island, Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and Shodoshima Island.

Tenjoji is the only temple in Japan built as a dedication for Maya, mother of Buddha. History says it was established by High Monk Hodo from India, at the behest of Emperor Kotoku in 646 AD.

Maya, as the birth mother of Buddha, embodies the protection of women. In particular, she is believed to be the guardian Buddha of safe childbirth, conception and parenting. The name of the mountain has its origins in this story.

Rokkosan Pasture is a farm owned by Kobe City where many different animals roam the meadows. It is a place where people, animals and nature meet. Take a moment to refresh in the idyllic landscapes of Mt. Rokko. Also visit farm facilities such as the Rokkosan QBB Cheese Hall where the production process of Kobe cheese (camembert) can be viewed through a window.

Fun classes are also offered such as wool crafts, ice-cream and butter churning, cheese- and frozen yoghurt-making.

There is something especially delicious about a lunch in natural surroundings.

[Request from the farm hosts]
For the sake of your safety and the health of our animals, please abide by the following rules:
■To prevent infection, please do not visit the farm within a week of arriving in Japan from overseas.
■You must tread on the disinfection mat when entering the farm.
■You must wash and disinfect your hands before and after touching the animals.
■Do not give food to animals outside of the set locations.

ROKKO Forest sound Museum is a relaxing spot on Mt. Rokko based on the concepts of “sound” and “nature.”

In addition to the displays and performances of antique musical boxes and other automatic music devices continued from the original Rokko International Musical Box Museum, the new SIKI Garden (the Path of Sounds) immerses visitors in the changing seasons with various sound mechanisms, and a café is also on site.

The exotic Rokko Garden Terrace area features four restaurants and two shops, a leisure spot for the best seasonal treats and shopping. The area is peppered with lookouts offering stunning panoramic views.

Fritter away time in the dazzling Rokko-Shidare Observatory, a perfect spot for those Insta shots

Located next to Rokko Sanjo Station at the top of the Rokko Cable Line, this lookout was named after Emperor Showa following his legendary visit there.

The wide views take in Kobe and beyond, the Osaka Plain and Wakayama. At night, enjoy a “Ten million dollar night view” of spectacular scale.

The Rokko Cable, connecting the city with the summit of Mt. Rokko, is a historical cable car that opened in 1932.

It is about 10 minutes’ ride down to Rokko Cable Shita Station. 

Now it’s your turn to explore the beauty of Mt. Rokko and Mt. Maya!