Vista & View · Mt. Rokko

Rokko Shidare Observatory 自然体感展望台六甲枝垂れ

Paid hinoki-framed dome observatory at about 880 m on Mt Rokko, the highest observatory on the mountain, viewing Kobe, Osaka Bay and Awaji.

Hours10:00-21:00 (last entry 20:30), 20 Mar-29 Nov 2026; winter hours differ

ClosedOpen daily in season (weather closures possible)

PriceAdult (junior high+): ¥1,000
Child (4 to elementary): ¥500

Getting thereRokko Sanjo (Rokko Cable) then Rokko Sanjo bus to Rokko Garden Terrace

Time needed30-45 min

Best timeSunset and after dark ('10 million dollar night view')

AddressRokko Garden Terrace, 1877-9 Gosukeyama, Rokkosan-cho, Nada Ward, Kobe, Hyogo

Websiterokkosan.com/gt/shidare

About

Rokko Shidare is an observatory designed by architect Hiroshi Sambuichi (opened 2010) at Rokko Garden Terrace. Its lattice dome of cypress wood frames the view, with outdoor decks looking from Awaji Island across Osaka Bay to the Osaka plain and Kansai Airport. In summer a natural ice-store cools the inner 'wind room'. At night the panorama becomes one of Japan's best-known night views.

Highlights

Highest observatory on Mt Rokko (up to 888 m)
Panorama from Awaji Island to Osaka and KIX
Architectural wooden lattice dome
Free short guided tour with admission

Tips

Bring a jacket: it is 5-10 C cooler than Kobe city
Go for sunset and stay for the night view; check last bus/cable times
Combine with the free Rokko Garden Terrace

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Rokko Shidare Observatory 自然体感展望台 六甲枝垂れ

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