A wonderful, less traveled series of hikes and shops at the top of a mountain in Kobe! Went on a weekday in April and it was empty. All shops open, but no tourists or locals. Wonderful, and easy to get around by bus once up there.
A less commercial sightseeing experience compared to Mount Fuji or Hakone. Very chilly and windy but an enjoyable experience. Cable car was unfortunately under renovation when we visited so there was a shuttle bus service (1100yen round trip) instead that goes up to the observatory. You need to take another bus (380yen one way) up to the ropeway station. The ropeway was 1850yen for a round trip. It was crowded when taking the ropeway to the top but very quiet when going back down.
It would've been nice if the ropeway and cable car wasn't too crowded. We can't take good pictures and we can't even see what the tourguide is talking about.
It would also be nice if there'll be like a map of the whole mt. Rokko trip and the things we can do and the ticket prices if there is. Especially if there's a food court or a place where we can eat our bento. But overall. The view was nice.
Do check the weather forecast unlike me. Took the tram up because it was foggy and drizzling. Then decided to take the bus to R07 Garden Terrace. Proceeded to hike up via road to this summit. 40minutes one way.
There are also trails leading to the summit, but they start and end on the paved road.
