The most beautiful check-in spot at Rokko Sky Garden 📸

#September Good Places 2025
Kobe not only has beautiful scenery and food, this trip recommends you to visit Mount Rokko Observation Deck and Rokko Sky Garden, where you can not only overlook the panoramic view of Kobe city, but also the excellent natural air. Whether you have a stressful city life or are traveling looking for a quiet time to feel the healing power of nature, this route will recharge you!

🌄 Attractions: Mount Rokko Observation Deck + Rokko Sky Garden
If you just want to see the lines of Kobe city, why not take a trip to Mount Rokko to overlook the entire city of Kobe, the port, and the vastness of Osaka Bay from a high place. The natural body sensory outlook area in Rokko is full of design, and the air is exceptionally fresh, suitable for slow venting. After walking around the observation deck, don't miss the nearby Rokko Sky Garden, which has a romantic and relaxing atmosphere.

1️⃣ Mount Rokko Observation Deck
📍Address: Gosukeyama-1877-9 Rokkosancho, Nada Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 657-0101 Japan
⏰Business Hours: 10:00-21:00 year-round
Tips: The best viewing time is from dusk to night. Remember to bring a thin jacket, it’s quite cool at night when you go up the hill.

2️⃣ Rokko Sky Garden
📍Address: Same as above
⏰Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:30-20:00;
Tips: The garden design incorporates natural elements, making it quite comfortable for photography and resting. It is especially cool to go up the mountain in autumn and winter, suitable for couples or girlfriends to chat while walking.

🍴Food recommendations
There is a cafe near the Mount Rokko Observation Deck, which specializes in home-baked cakes and coffee, while you can sit by the window and watch the view quietly. There is also a concession stand in the air garden, where simple snacks and drinks are not a problem.

🚗 Transportation guide
[Access to Mount Rokko Observation Deck and Aerial Garden from Kobe City]:
- Take the city JR or Hanshin Electric Railway to Rokko Station, then transfer to the Kobe City Bus 16 System Mountain Bus directly to Rokkosan Station;
- Or drive by yourself, the mountain road bends on the way, need to pay attention to safety;
- Pay attention to the last time of public transport in advance to avoid being trapped when you go up the mountain too late.

📍Practical tips
1️⃣ The temperature is low on the mountain, remember to bring a jacket and hat to keep warm;
2️⃣ Bring a camera or mobile phone, the view of the observation deck and aerial garden is great for taking pictures;
3️⃣ It is recommended to enter before sunset, you can see the day + night Kobe double view at once.

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