Mount Rokko (六甲山) is a mountain range located in Hyogo Prefecture, Japan, and is a popular destination for hiking and sightseeing. The highest peak of the range is Mount Rokko Main Peak, which is 931 meters (3,054 feet) tall and offers stunning views of Kobe City, Osaka, and the surrounding area.
The mountain range is home to various attractions, including the Rokko International Musical Box Museum, the Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden, and the Rokko Garden Terrace, which offers panoramic views of the city and the sea beyond. The mountain also has the Rokko Mountain Pasture, where visitors can interact with sheep, horses, and other animals.
In the winter, the area is a popular destination for skiing and other winter sports. Additionally, Arima Onsen (有馬温泉), one of Japan’s three oldest hot spring resorts, is located within the Rokko mountain range and is easily accessible from Mount Rokko.
One of the most popular ways to explore Mount Rokko is by taking the Rokko Cable Car or the Rokko-Arima Ropeway, which offer scenic rides up the mountain and stop at various attractions along the way. Visitors can also hike along the many trails in the area, ranging in difficulty from easy to challenging.
Rokko-Arima Ropeway
Arima Onsen Station ↔ Rokko Sancho Station
| Hours (Down line) | March 20th to July 31st ・ First departure / 9:30 AM ・ Last departure / 5:30 PM (Holidays / 6:10 PM) August 1st to 31st ・ First departure / 9:30 AM ・ Last departure / 8:10 PM September 1st to November 30th ・ First departure / 9:30 AM ・ Last departure / 5:30 PM (Holidays / 7:10 PM) December 1st to March 19th ・ First departure / 9:30 AM ・ Last departure / 5:10 PM |
| Ride time | 12 minutes |
| Fare | One way ・ Adults: 1,030 yen ・ Children: 520 yen Round trip ・ Adults: 1,850 yen ・ Children: 930 yen |
| Phone | +81 78-891-0031 |
| Address | Arimacho, Kita Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 651-1401 |
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