Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden Autumn Tour 🌳

#September Good Places 2025
If you ask if there are any hidden oases in Kobe, it’s definitely the Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden! Especially in September, the heat is gradually receding, the coolness of the mountains seeps into every inch of the air, it feels super healing🥰. This time I walked into Kobe Rokko Mountain and found a "quiet photo spot", far away from the hustle and bustle of the city, close the alpine flowers and plants, it is simply refreshing!

🌿 Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden highlights compilation
The Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden is located at an altitude of 800 meters above sea level. In late summer and early autumn, it is not afraid of heat and has the freshness of nature. The botanical garden has flowers blooming in turn in all seasons, and many flowers and plants are still colorful in September. Walking slowly along the trails in the garden, you will occasionally encounter characteristic flowers, shaded green trees, and a gentle breeze that makes people completely forget that they are actually still near the city.

🌸 Attraction inventory recommendation
The Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden can be said to be a summer paradise in the mountains of Kobe. With over a thousand species of alpine and cold zone plants, every corner is worth exploring slowly. It is most recommended to enter the garden in the morning and afternoon, the sun shines among the flowers and plants, the photo effect is very beautiful.

Recommended checkpoints:
1. Lakeside area - reflected lake water with flowers, the picture is super hipster.
2. Characteristic flower avenue - seasonal flowers are rich, in September you can see hydrangeas, all kinds of autumn flowers.
3. Forest Walk – Deep into the green surround along the path, suitable for slow steps and deep breaths.

📍Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden
Address: Kitarokko-4512-150 Rokkosancho, Nada Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 657-0101 Japan
Opening hours: 10:00-17:00 year-round

💡 Itinerary Tips
1. The high altitude of the park, September are feeling cool, directly short sleeves + thin jacket is right, do not worry about the heat to bake.
2. Take anti-mosquito measures, there are occasional small mosquitoes in mountainous areas, especially in lakes or dense locations.
3. Shoes must be worn for hiking/sneakers, some sections are gravel and not suitable for slippers or high heels.
4. It is recommended to prepare water and small snacks, although there are small dining spots in the garden, but the choice is relatively simple.

🍱 Surrounding food recommendations
There are small cafes/tea houses near the mountainous area of Rokko. If you have time, you can make an appointment to resupply at the small shops of Sannomiya and Motomachi in Kobe city after going down the mountain.

🚎 Transportation guide
From Kobe city, you can take the Hankyu/City Electric to "Rokko" Station, transfer to the Rokko Cable Car and then take a shuttle bus from Summit Station directly to the entrance of the Botanical Garden.

Summary: Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden is perfect for those who want to temporarily escape the overwhelming "city sense", come in September to escape the summer, enjoy flowers, take pictures, at once satisfy nature, healing and leisure. When visiting Kobe, definitely don’t miss this hidden highland.

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