Rokko Shidare Observatory

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This observation deck is located in “Rokko Garden Terrace” in Nada Ward, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. It boasts a unique design conceived of by architect Hiroshi Sanbuichi. The frames, walls, and floors use Japanese cedar from Yoshino, and the frame interior spreads like foliage, exuding a gentle scent. The observation deck offers a splendid view not only of Kobe City, but also Akashi Strait, Osaka Bay, and Kansai Airport. At night, there is an event in which the entire frame is illuminated by LEDs that can display over 10 million colors, creating an almost otherworldly sight amidst the Kobe night skyline.

Spot details

Address: Hyogo Pref. Koubeshi Nada-ku Rokkousanchou Gokaiyama 1877-9 Map
Area: Mt. Rokko / Arima Area
Phone: 0788942281
Hours: 10:00-21:00 (Last entry 30 minutes before closing) *Subject to change depending on season, weather, etc.
Closed: open everyday (The winter season is closed on Sundays for maintenance)
Fees: [Admission fee]Adults1,000yen, 4 years old-Elementary School Students500yen
※Free for children under 3 years old
Parking Lot: Available(340spaces)
※Inside Rokko Garden Terrace area
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Not available
Can be enjoyed even on a rainy day: Yes
Average budget: Notes:500-1,000yen
Estimated stay time: 30-60 minutes
Wheelchair accessible: Possible (caregiver required due to steep slopes)
Infant friendly: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

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Review

You need to be an aesthete to appreciate this place.

Reviewed : 2023.01.03

Save yourself the ¥500 per person entrance fee. Located just above the highest parking area. Admittedly, there is a great view. However, there are plenty of other places nearby that also have a...
OK to go

Reviewed : 2019.07.17

Its a special structure and has some design background to it. We went in the day and night since at night it lit up.The night was cold and very windy and lucky we were all geared up. The interior...
アートの拠点

Reviewed : 2019.11.18

有馬の旅館でロープウェイのチケットを買うと割引の上、六甲枝垂れの入場券がついてくる。それならば行かねば、とロープウェイを降りて歩くこと５分。単なる展望台じゃなくて、ウッディな作りの上に氷室になっている。あちこちにアートが展示されていて、それを写真に収めようと皆楽しそう。