2024年7月23日

Stay Cool on Rokkosan

Escape the Summer Heat: Discover Fun Activities on Rokkosan in Kobe, Japan

 

Rokkosan in Kobe, Japan, offers a perfect summer retreat with its cool mountain air and diverse activities for visitors of all ages. Whether you’re interested in cultural events, nature, or thrilling adventures, Rokkosan has something for everyone. Here’s a guide to some of the exciting events and attractions you can enjoy this summer.

 

Forest Sounds Summer Fair: 30th Anniversary Celebration

Event Period: July 1st to August 23rd, 2024
Venue: Rokko Musical Box Museum & Gardens MORINONE

 

Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rokko Musical Box Museum with a series of special events designed to beat the summer heat. The fair features a mix of concerts, exhibitions, and interactive experiences that highlight the natural beauty and cool climate of Rokkosan.

Concerts

• Indoor Concerts: Enjoy antique musical boxes and other mechanical instruments, with performances running hourly from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Hand-cranked Organ Performances: Experience the lively sound of a hand-operated organ at 11:35 AM and 3:35 PM daily.
• Outdoor Concerts: Held every Sunday from May to October, these concerts offer a delightful outdoor musical experience in SIKI Garden. Time: 12:35, 13:35, 14:35 (20 minutes each)

Exhibitions

• Cool Photo Spots: Discover various photo spots like a treehouse and a sound bench that let you feel the coolness of nature through your senses.
• Treehouse with Wind Chimes: Listen to the soothing sounds of wind chimes and a waterfall beneath the treehouse.
• Sound Bench and Water Paint: Create art using water on a blackboard while enjoying music from the sound bench.
• Automatic Fountain: See a replica of an Edo-period automatic fountain, demonstrated by staff members.

 

Special Exhibits

• Mori no Oto 30th Anniversary Exhibition: This exhibit commemorates the museum’s 30-year history with a collection of photographs and a participatory “Memory Tree.”
• SIKI Garden: The Path of Sounds: Explore a garden filled with blooming flowers such as hydrangeas, lilies, water lilies, and roses from late June to late August.

Unique Experiences

• SIKI Dome: Enjoy a 360-degree view of SIKI Garden from the transparent dome, open to the public for a limited time.
• Morino Cafe: Indulge in the special 30th-anniversary menu, featuring refreshing treats like Fruit Danish, Blue Lemonade, and Matcha Float, available from 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM.

Shopping

• Museum Shop Tokine: Find unique musical boxes, including the “Kobe Musical Box,” and summer-themed merchandise to take home a piece of Rokkosan.

Nature and Relaxation

• SIKI Garden Chairing: Borrow outdoor chairs and relax in the shade or near a stream, enjoying the serene environment.
• Flower Viewing: The natural garden in SIKI Garden offers a splendid display of seasonal flowers, perfect for a leisurely stroll.

 

More info at: https://www.rokkosan.com/top/season_event/art/21578/?lang=en

 

Greenia: Super Cool Festival

Event Period: July 20th to September 1st, 2024
Venue: Rokkosan Nature Adventure Park GREENIA

 

Experience the ultimate summer adventure at Greenia’s Super Cool Festival, featuring a variety of cooling obstacles and activities that are perfect for beating the summer heat.

Cool Obstacle Highlights

• Artificial Snow Throwing Performance: Supervised by popular video creators “Fisher’s,” this performance drops 25 tons of artificial snow daily onto the water obstacle area, offering a refreshing experience. Available on weekends and during the Obon period from August 12th to 15th.
• Arctic-style Obstacle Photo Spot: Capture cool summer memories at this specially designed photo spot near the water obstacle.
• Water Gun Festival: Participate in exciting water gun activities, including target shooting, splash battles, and competitive games. Fees apply.
• Cool Zip Slide: Enjoy a refreshing ride on the long zip slide with a special cooling spray for an exhilarating experience.
• Giant Shaved Ice Style Mikoshi: Take photos with a giant shaved ice style portable shrine, available for both adults and children.

Evening Cool Events

• Food and Entertainment Stalls: Enjoy a variety of food stalls offering summer favorites like frankfurters, yakisoba, and cotton candy, along with fun game stalls.
• Evening Obstacle Events: Participate in obstacle activities during the cooler evening hours, including water obstacles, zip slides, and more.
• Giant Shaved Ice Style Mikoshi Light Up: See the giant shaved ice portable shrine illuminated during the evening events for a unique photo opportunity.

Super Cool Festival Limited Food

• Chilled Dandan Noodles with Mita Pork Miso: A delicious and refreshing dish available at Alpen Rose restaurant.
• Greenia Tropical Soda: Enjoy tropical flavors like mango, kiwi, and strawberry at Alpen Rose restaurant.

Photo Contest

Capture your summer adventures at Greenia and participate in a photo contest for a chance to win amazing prizes. Share your photos on Instagram with the hashtag “#PhotoObstacle” to enter.

 

Application Period: Until November 17, 2024
Judges: Fisher’s (video creators) and Rokkosan Obstacle Park GREENIA

 

More info at: https://www.rokkosan.com/greenia/pickup/event/4524/?lang=en

 

Rokkosan provides an ideal retreat from the summer heat, combining cultural events, natural beauty, and cool mountain air. Whether you’re interested in music, art, nature, or thrilling adventures, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Don’t miss out on this enchanting summer experience!

 

See you on Rokkosan!