Kobe Rokko Meets Art is a contemporary art festival held annually on Mt. Rokko in Kobe. Mt. Rokko has long been cherished as a familiar mountain close to the city. This year, around 60 artists will engage with the natural environment and the stories woven into this land, presenting a wide variety of artistic expressions. Enjoy the unique encounters between nature, people, and art that can only be experienced on Mt. Rokko.
■ Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond
Period: August 29 (Sat) – November 29 (Sun), 2026
※Open throughout the exhibition period. However, Rokko Silence Resort is closed on Mondays (if Monday is a public holiday, it will be closed on the following weekday).
Opening Hours: 10:00–17:00 (hours may vary depending on the venue)
Venues:
Museum Area (ROKKO Morinone Museum, Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden, Shinike Pond)
Rokko Garden Terrace Area
Rokko Shidare Observatory
Tenran Observatory
and other locations across Mt. Rokko
■ Forest of Light: Night Art Walk
Period: September 19 (Sat) – November 29 (Sun), 2026
(Saturday, Sunday, and public holiday evenings only)
Opening Hours: 17:00–20:00
Venues:
ROKKO Morinone Museum
Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden
Web Discount: Saturday, August 29, 2026 – Sunday, November 29, 2026