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Hello everyone.
I'm Teppi, a travel writer.

This is the 31st article introducing scenic spots📚
This is the first article about the Kinki region to be introduced on this website😄

I'd like to introduce you to Rokko Shidare Observatory in Kobe City !

A spectacular observation deck of contemporary art !

Rokko Shidare Observatory
Rokko Shidare Observatory

Rokko Shidare is an observation deck located on top of Mt. Rokko📸
It is an observation deck located on the grounds of Rokko Garden Terrace in Kobe city🌃

As you can see in the photo, Rokko Shidare Observatory has a very unique shape😳
It was designed by the famous architect Hiroshi Sambuichi, who also worked on the Orizuru Tower in Hiroshima📐

Admission fee is a flat 500 yen for both adults and children !
The view is outstanding, as it was newly built on the site of an old revolving observation deck✨

Rokko Shidare Observatory in winter with snow piled up
Rokko Shidare Observatory in winter with snow piled up

By the way, I visited during the New Year holidays, so there was snow on Mt. Rokko

I had the impression that Kobe was relatively warm even in winter, but it seems that the climate is different up in the mountains❄
(*The top of Mt. Rokko is about 900m above sea level🌡)

Frozen ice shelf
Frozen ice shelf