Enjoying nature,
Rokko Meets Art Exhibition 2025
The Rokko Meets Art Exhibition is a contemporary art festival held annually since 2010, where you can enjoy hiking through numerous works of art displayed at various locations on Kobe’s Rokko Mountain! With works by approximately 60 teams of artists displayed throughout the beautiful Rokko Mountain, it’s a special exhibition where you can leisurely stroll around and enjoy the works, making for a rich and enjoyable time. So, shall we go together?
Rokko Meets Art 2025 and beyond
Rokkosan Art Walk
The Kobe Rokko Meets Art Exhibition is a contemporary art festival held annually at the summit of Mt. Rokko. Since 2010, over 580 teams of artists have participated. In this 16th festival, spend time feeling more deeply the nature and art of Mt. Rokko, the symbolic mountain of Kobe. In addition, a viewing passport is being sold to enjoy the art festival at a discounted price, so purchase it in advance and complete your Kobe trip combined with art!
Shidare Museum Set Ticket
Why not purchase the 2025 Rokko Meets Art Exhibition Passport and Shidare Museum "Emoi Exhibition" tickets as a set! "Emoi" is a Japanese word meaning an unforgettable emotion that strongly touches the heart. A total of 7 teams of artists active in various fields such as contemporary art artists, inventors, and idols have created works interpreting the emotion "Emoi" from their own perspectives. These special works will be exhibited at Rokko Shidare, the "Emoi Observatory," so make sure to purchase the Rokko Meets Art Exhibition Passport along with it and come see them!
* The Shidare Museum Set Ticket is valid from August 23 to November 24, 2025.
* The Shidare Museum is not included in the paid admission area of the Kobe Rokko Meets Art Appreciation Passport. When entering, please purchase a set ticket that allows you to view both Kobe Rokko Meets Art and the Rokko Shidare Museum "Emo Exhibition."
Selectable options
[From August 23 to November 30, 2025] Weekly Exhibition Passport
One-time admission to each paid exhibition hall, including ROKKO Morinooto Museum, Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden, and Wind Church area
[Limited to weekends and public holidays from September 20 to November 30, 2025] Night exhibition viewing passport
ROKKO Morinooto Museum and Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden where the Forest of Light Night Art Walk is held
[From August 23 to November 30, 2025 / However, the Night Art Walk in the Forest of Light will be held only on weekends and public holidays from September 20] Day & Night Exhibition Viewing Passport
ROKKO Morinooto Museum, Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden, Church of the Wind area, etc. Paid exhibition halls + Light Forest Night Art Walk held at ROKKO Morinooto Museum and Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden
[From August 23 to November 24, 2025 / However, the Night Art Walk in the Forest of Light will be held only on weekends and public holidays from September 20] Day or Night Exhibition Viewing Passport + Shidare Museum Set Ticket
[From August 23 to November 24, 2025 / However, the Night Art Walk in the Forest of Light will be held only on weekends and public holidays from September 20] Day & Night Exhibition Viewing Passport + Shidare Museum Set Ticket
* Go to the exhibition official website / Go to passport information
address :
Rokko Sanjo Station
Ichigatani Rokkosancho, Nada Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 657-0101, Japan
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Event period and viewing hours:
From August 23, 2025 to November 30, 2025
Weekly Exhibition: 10am - 5pm
From September 20, 2025 to November 30, 2025 (weekends and public holidays)
Night Show: 5pm - 8pm
August 23, 2025 to November 24, 2025
Shidare Museum: 10am - 9pm (closed on Mondays)
* Opening hours and closing days may change, so please check the official website before visiting. Official website
Ichigatani Rokkosancho, Nada Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 657-0101, Japan