Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden announces park opening for early spring flower viewing Jan. 3 05:23 am JST Jan. 3 | 06:27 am JST TOKYO
The name Mount Rokko refers to a mountain range that runs approximately 56 kilometers across the southern central prefecture of Hyogo. It is a symbolic natural landmark for the prefecture’s largest city, Kobe, and is a popular sightseeing spot even among its neighbors in the Kansai region.
One point of interest for visitors is the Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden. It is located near the peak of Mount Rokko, and so plenty of the plants and flowers on display are alpine, with some even native to the mountain range itself.