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Rokko Garden Terrace lies near the summit of Mt. Rokko, approximately 30 minutes by car from the urban area of Kobe City. You can enjoy great scenery, gourmet food, and shopping in this area at an elevation of 880 meters.

Its greatest attraction is the extraordinary panoramic view, looking over the streets of Kobe, the Akashi Strait, and even Osaka Bay and Kansai International Airport. Mt. Rokko’s night scenery is known as a “10-million-dollar night view”—make the most of the fantastical vista, seemingly studded with jewels.

The terrace itself is dotted with wonderfully individual shops and restaurants, and you can savor grilled dishes made with local ingredients and Mt. Rokko’s specialty “Jingisukan” dish made with mutton and vegetables here. We recommend relaxing at a cafe and listening to the sounds of nature and plants fluttering in the wind.

Rokko-Shidare Observatory, the symbol of Rokko Garden Terrace, is a unique work of art made of a cypress frame. It was designed so that people could experience the natural world of Mt. Rokko with all their senses, and you can see it covered with frost in the winter. It is illuminated at night, creating a fantastical space. Another must-see is the Shidare Museum, an experience-based artwork, which can be enjoyed by adults and children alike.

The English Garden on the Terrace is a British-style garden with a lovely natural ambiance. Many different flowers bloom in each season—tulips in the spring, hydrangeas in the summer, silver grass in the fall, and violas in the winter—so you can enjoy beautiful scenery in each of the four seasons. It is cold in the winter, so make sure you wear warm clothing.