📖 Rokko Cable Car

The Rokko Cable Car opened in Showa 7 (1932). With a height difference of about 500 meters and a total length of approximately 1700 meters, the cable car travels from the "Rokko Cable Car Lower Station" at the foot of the mountain to the "Rokko Mountain Upper Station" in about 10 minutes. There are two types of cabins: the "Classic Type," which is primarily red, and the "Retro Type," which is primarily green. Both have two cabins, with the lower cabin designed as a scenic car featuring a glass roof for better views of the surrounding scenery. The Rokko Cable Car Lower Station, designed in a mountain lodge style, and the Rokko Mountain Upper Station, which retains its original appearance from the time of opening, are both beloved for their vintage atmosphere. Next to the Rokko Mountain Upper Station, there is an observation deck that overlooks the city of Kobe and its beautiful night view. Additionally, in front of the station, there are routes to the "Rokko Forest Sound Museum," "Rokko Garden Terrace," a cable car station heading towards Arima Onsen, as well as the popular "Rokko Mountain Upper Bus" for attractions on Rokko Mountain, and the "Rokko Maya Sky Shuttle Bus" that circles the Maya Mountain area. Serving as a gateway for sightseeing in Rokko Mountain, the convenience is excellent.

The cable car connects Kobe city with Mount Rokko. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the Mount Rokko station from the Rokko cable car lower station. The vintage carriages and station building are also quite popular. From the Rokko Mountain Observatory next to the Mount Rokko station, you can overlook Kobe city and enjoy the beautiful night view. There are buses from the Mount Rokko station to attractions in the Rokko area, the Maya area, and towards Arima.