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Kobe Municipal Rokko Alpine Pasture

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Kobe Municipal Rokko Alpine Pasture

A municipal ranch spread across the vast highlands of Mt. Rokko, where you can enjoy hands-on experiences such as interacting with animals and making cheese.

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Supervised by :  一般財団法人神戸農政公社

This hands-on ranch sits on the highlands at the top of Mt. Rokko. The grounds include pastures and walking paths, where you can see sheep, cows, goats, horses, and other animals grazing up close. Surrounded by the rich natural scenery unique to Mt. Rokko, you can watch the animals roaming freely.

At the ranch, visitors can enjoy feeding sheep and goats, horseback riding (led rides), and sheep races. There are also plenty of hands-on events, such as horseshoe toss and yabusame horseback archery, making it fun for both adults and children. Another unique attraction of this ranch is strolling through the grounds while taking in the grazing scenery.

At the cheese factory on Basement 1 of the Rokko Mountain Q・B・B Cheese House, you can observe the production process of Rokko Alpine Pasture original cheeses and more through glass windows. Cheese and dairy products are also available for purchase at shops in the park, making it a great stop for souvenir shopping. At the 2025 All Japan Natural Cheese Contest, it received the Chairman's Award of the Agriculture & Livestock Industries Corporation, the contest's runner-up grand prize.

The park also offers food-related experiences such as making ice cream and butter, as well as craft workshops using wool. In addition, there are attractions ready for visitors, including GOLD RUSH PARK, where you can try gemstone mining, DINOSAUR FOSSIL RARK for fossil excavation, and shooting gallery games. There are also restaurants and shops on the grounds, so you can spend the whole day enjoying meals and shopping.

Highlights

  • At the pastures spread across the highlands of Mt. Rokko, you can observe grazing animals up close.
  • Enjoy feeding experiences, horseback riding (led rides), sheep races, and more.
  • At the cheese factory in the Rokko Mountain Q・B・B Cheese House, you can observe the production process.
  • There are also plenty of attractions, including gemstone mining, fossil excavation, and shooting gallery games.
  • With restaurants and shops on site, you can also enjoy meals and shopping.

Photos

  • A hands-on ranch where you can see sheep, cows, goats, horses, and other animals grazing up close

    A hands-on ranch where you can see sheep, cows, goats, horses, and other animals grazing up close

  • You can interact with the animals living at the ranch through experiences such as feeding them

    You can interact with the animals living at the ranch through experiences such as feeding them

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Is there free Wi-Fi available in the area?
A

Kobe Wi-Fi.

Q

Are there coin lockers?
A

Yes. *Fee required (200 yen)

Q

Are there restrooms?
A

Yes.

Q

Is re-entry allowed?
A

Yes. You will receive a re-entry ticket when you enter, so please present it when re-entering.

Q

Is there a smoking area?
A

There is none inside the grounds. There is one in the outside parking lot.

Q

Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
A

Yes. These include Kikuseidai, one of Japan's three most famous night views, and Rokko Garden Terrace.

Q

Can I make reservations for activities in advance?
A

Advance reservations are not accepted except for group reservations (15 people or more).
On the day, applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis at the activity workshop counter.
Reception closes 10 minutes before the start time (15 minutes before for cheese-making activities only).
*Please note that some time slots may not be available due to group use or event operations.

Q

Can I still see the animals on rainy days?
A

On rainy days, more animals stay inside the barns.
Free-range grazing for sheep is also canceled, and they can be viewed through the barn windows.
In principle, the following applies.
Sheep / Barn (viewing through windows)
Goats / Most goats in the north area are in the barn (there are no windows), but some goats can be seen inside the goat shed.
Male goats in the south area can be seen.
Horses / Barn (can be viewed through small windows and near the barn doors)
Cows / Can be seen.

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Details

Name in Japanese
神戸市立六甲山牧場
Postal Code
657-0101
Address
1-1 Nakaichiriyama, Rokkosancho, Nada-ku, Kobe, Hyogo 657-0101
Phone
078-891-0280
Closed on
Tuesdays *Temporary closures may also occur during the New Year holidays and for facility inspections
Hours
9:00am–5:00pm (Last admission at 4:30pm)
Admission
March-November: Adults 600 yen, elementary and junior high school students 200 yen, preschool children free
December-February: Adults 400 yen, elementary and junior high school students 200 yen, preschool children free
Access
Approx. 15 minutes by Sky Shuttle Bus bound for Maya Ropeway Sanjo Station from Rokko Cable "Sanjo" Station
Credit Cards
Accepted (varies by facility)
Official website
Official website (Japanese)
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