If you want to plan a family trip to Kansai, Japan, not only Osaka and Kyoto, but also Hyogo Prefecture! Located on the outskirts of Kobe City, Mt. Rokko not only has beautiful scenery, but also a variety of outdoor activities at "Mt. Rokko Sports Park GREENIA" and "Mt. Rokko Ski Park", making it a great place to arrange a family trip!
▋Family travel recommends Kobe's "Mt. Rokko"! The two themed sports parks are super fun
Mt. Rokko is located on the outskirts of Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture, and is part of the Seto Inland Sea National Park. At an altitude of 931 meters, visitors can take the cable car up the mountain to enjoy the romantic night view of Kobe, or take the Rokko Arima Ropeway directly from the summit to Arima Onsen, one of Japan's three largest hot springs. In addition to the famous night view and hot springs, Mt. Rokko is rich in natural ecology, which is worth staying for a few more days, and those who like outdoor activities and travel with their families should not miss the "Mt. Rokko Ski Park" and "Mt. Rokko Sports Park GREENIA"!
Mt. Rokko Ski Park is a ski resort with easy access to the city, attracting a large number of young people every year. "Mt. Rokko Sports Park GREENIA" is a sports park that just opened in 2021, and it is a great place to experience nature and test your physical fitness. If you want to visit Arima Onsen, you can get there in about 20 minutes by car, and the itinerary is very flexible!
▋Mt. Rokko Ski Park: Enjoy skiing regardless of age or experience!
Mt. Rokko Snow Park is a "snow paradise" that can be easily enjoyed by beginners and advanced skiers, and is loved by families and school groups, attracting a large number of skiers to enjoy the soft powder snow every winter. Snowboard and snowboard trails are available, and the slopes are designed to be too steep, so beginners are welcome to take on the challenge and thoroughly experience the charm of winter skiing in Japan. In addition, the snowboards for young children are completely separated from the above areas, so families with children can enjoy the winter with peace of mind.
Even if you come empty-handed, you can rent a full set of ski equipment in the park, receive hands-on instruction from a professional instructor in the ski classroom, or enjoy playing snowball with three or five friends, and if you are hungry, you can also experience the food culture at the restaurant Convenient and time-saving, for those who want to enjoy skiing, enjoying the scenery, soaking in hot springs, and shopping in Kansai at one time, "Mt. Rokko Snow Park" can almost be said to be the best choice!
Rokko Mountain Snow Park(Rokko Mountain Snow Park)
・Detailed address: 4512-98 Kita-Rokko-cho, Rokkoyama-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe City
・Business Period: Early December ~ Early March every year
・Operating Hours: Weekdays 9:00~17:00 (last entry 16:30) / Weekends and holidays 9:00~20:00 (last entry 19:30)
・Access: Hanshin Electric Railway Mikage Station, JR Rokko Road Station, Hankyu Rokko Station, take the Kobe Municipal Bus 16 for 15~30 minutes, get off at the Rokko Ropeway, transfer to the Rokko Ropeway and get off at the Rokko Ski Park
▋Mt. Rokko Sports Park GREENIA: A must-visit for parents and children, Japan's largest sports park
Opened in 2021, the park is designed with the concept of an adventure kingdom set in the mountains, the sky, and the water's edge, and it is currently the largest outdoor sports facility in Japan. The park is divided into seven areas, with a whopping 174 kinds of amusement sports equipment with land, water, air and other themes, all of which are based on the premise of safety and retain the elements of adventure and excitement, which is why it is very popular, and you can have fun regardless of age!
Introduction to the seven major facilities in the park:
・Yahhoy (Multi-sport / 60~120 mins/30 types): Experience and enjoy a variety of ways to play by running, climbing, grabbing, jumping, throwing, and kicking.
・Wonder Amembo (Water Sports / 90~150 minutes / 34 types): A water-themed facility, so let's challenge to reach the finish line!
・de kairiki (muscle exercise/40~90 minutes/20 types): There are many sports facilities with high difficulty, and it is recommended for those who are confident in physical strength and endurance!
・Wonder Yamambo (Athletics/90~150 minutes/40 types): Enjoy a variety of sports facilities in a forest rich in nature, suitable for all ages!
・Mt. King (Sports Activities/approx. 75 mins/5 types): You can experience gentle activities with low difficulty, such as pedal boats, go-karting, and trampolines, so you can enjoy a brisk movement of your muscles and muscles in a natural environment with parents and children.
・Mecya Forest (Adventure Forest/120~150 minutes/37 types): You must wear a safety device to move up to 15 meters in the high air of the forest, and you must wear a safety device to move back and forth in the forest with a zipline, rope, and logs, so you can enjoy the thrill and speed to the fullest! (Reservation required/additional fee required)
・Zip Slide (Long Rope Slide / 40~90 mins): If you want to experience the thrill of speed and altitude, you can enjoy the thrill of being a trapeze artist by swinging back and forth on the 450-meter-long zipline!
Although the sports park has not been open for a long time, the number of visitors to the park has exceeded 400,000, and the amusement facilities supervised by online video creator Fischer's (fish balls) are widely welcomed by the younger generation in Japan. In order to meet the needs of players of all ages, the facilities are divided into four levels, from kindergarten to muscular and muscular classes, and you can choose how to play according to your physical condition and physical strength on the day.
Rokko Mountain 运动公园GREENIA(六甲山athletic park GREENIA)
・Detailed address: 4512-98 Kita-Rokko-cho, Rokkoyama-cho, Nada-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo
・Business Period: March ~ November every year
・Operating Hours: 10:00~17:00 (last entry 16:30), closed on Thursdays (open if Monday is a national holiday or summer vacation)
・Access: Hanshin Electric Railway Mikage Station, JR Rokko Road Station, Hankyu Rokko Station, 15~30 minutes by Kobe Municipal Bus 16, get off at Rokko Ropeway, transfer to Rokko Ropeway, get off at Rokko Ropeway and get off at Mt. Rokko Sports Park GREENIA for about 4 minutes
Kobe City is known for its romantic night views and exquisite sweets, so next time you will remember to visit the famous mountain "Mt. Rokko" in the hearts of local residents, and bring your curiosity and adventurous spirit to "Rokko Ski Park" and "Rokko Sports Park GREENIA", where both adults and children can have fun and discharge, and the most convenient outdoor adventure in Japan is waiting for everyone!
Kobe's two most recommended spots for family trips: Sports Park GREENIA & Mt. Rokko Ski Park, and Arima Onsen is about 20 minutes away by car! | Tesco! Japan