ROKKO Yamasuzumi Fes 2026

Why You Should Visit

At 931 m, the summit area of Mt. Rokko runs about 5°C cooler than central Kobe — and this three-day event leans on nature and sound rather than air conditioning to convey that. Paddle a canoe on the pond in the SIKI Garden, kick off your shoes for an earthing walk across cool moss and grass, or handle wind chimes, kalimbas and other cooling instruments. On the 19th there is an open-air taiko concert. A good fit for anyone who wants to feel Rokko's long history as a summer retreat firsthand.

Essentials

location

ROKKO Museum of Forest Sounds

period

July 18, 2026 (Sat) - July 20, 2026 (Mon)

Time

10:00–17:00（チケット販売は16:30まで）

cost

Admission: ¥1,700 for adults (junior high and above), ¥850 for children (age 4 to elementary school). Canoe rides cost ¥1,000 (single) or ¥1,500 (double); the wooden kaleidoscope workshop is ¥1,200. Admission is required in addition to these.

Links

Official Website

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access

From Rokko Cable's Rokko Sanjo Station, take the Rokko Sanjo Bus and get off at Museum-mae (right at the entrance).
By car, via the Omote-Rokko Driveway. Parking is ¥1,000 per standard vehicle.

NOTE

Canoe rides

Anytime between 11:00 and 15:00 (about 30 min per turn). In cooperation with Rokko Outdoor Station Photon.

Place: Hitsujigusa Pond, SIKI Garden (2F)

※Cancelled in severe weather; cancellation is announced on the official X account by 9:30 that morning.

Earthing experience

From 10:00, drop in anytime on a first-come basis. Free (museum admission required).

※Held in the SIKI Garden.

"Flower Boat" photo spot

10:00–12:00, view anytime within those hours

※You may board the boat, but it does not move.

Waterside crafts & sound plaza

Plant observation quiz & wooden kaleidoscope making 10:30–16:30 (last entry 16:00). Quiz free; kaleidoscope ¥1,200, takes 20–30 min
Ring toss with vine plants 10:30–16:00
Play cooling sounds 10:30–16:00 ※Cancelled in rain

SIKI Garden Concert 2026

Sun 19 July, 12:35 / 13:35 / 14:35 (about 20 min each)

Performers: Wadaiko Matsumura-gumi Variante (Kimihiko Matsumura, piano & percussion; Hatsue Matsumura, ocarina & shinobue)

※Moved to the Concert Room in poor weather

※Closed Thursdays (open daily 17 July – 2 Dec 2026)

※Programme may change depending on the weather

FAQ

Do I need a reservation?

The festival programmes such as the canoe rides and earthing walk are drop-in during their listed hours. Only the advanced music-box assembly course requires booking in advance.

What happens if it rains?

The "play cooling sounds" corner is cancelled in rain, and the canoe rides are cancelled in severe weather — a cancellation is posted on the official X account by 9:30 that morning. The concert on the 19th moves indoors to the Concert Room in poor weather.

Is there anything to note about shoes or what to bring?

The earthing experience is done barefoot on moss and grass, so shoes you can slip on and off easily are handy. Most of the programme is outdoors, and the summit runs about 5°C cooler than central Kobe.

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