Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden — Attraction in Kobe

Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden is not so large as Kobe Municipal Arboretum but the distance is not so much with few minutes drive to the West on Rokko Driveway. From 10 o'clock spending at the former place (parking fee is 2,000 yen) and taking lunch at the latter one(500 yen for parking) is a planning to kill all day. Trying Hireso-shot with Olympus OM5 on a tripod, only 2 to 3 m breezing prevented me from good result. 4X magnification by means of Minolta MD Macro 100mm/f4.0 on MFT format invites unexpected difficulty to obtain High Resolution shooting, the period of getting accustomed to an inexperienced condition is required. In spite of countermeasure for close focusing by focusing rail, the result was so far from my initial idea. Overcoming the effect of Object Movement is the first---no wind condition such as flower...

The botanical garden is located at the top of Mount Rokko. If you pick up the tourist pass from the tourist center at Umeda station in Osaka it covers free unlimited bus rides on Mount Rokko. Entry is cash only and with the tourist pass you get entry for about 430 JPY which would otherwise cost you around 620 JPY without the tourist pass. 30 mins here is good enough as the garden is not that large. Been to much larger botanical gardens elsewhere but if you want some quiet time - you could easily spend as much time as you want. The 3 star rating is for the size of the garden and not...

Perched near the summit of Mt. Rokko, at an elevation of 865 meters, Rokko Alpine Botanical Garden is a haven where nature and tranquility coalesce. The garden masterfully utilizes the mountain's crisp climate, cultivating a rich tapestry of approximately 1,500 species of alpine flora, cold-resistant plants, and vibrant wildflowers from every corner of the globe. These botanical treasures are nurtured in conditions that mimic their natural habitats, allowing visitors to witness the beauty of global biodiversity in one...