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A museum in a forest where various "sounds" and rich nature heal you.
The ROKKO Forest Sound Museum, located on top of Mt. Rokko, is a museum exhibiting a collection of antique music boxes, automatic organs, and karakuri dolls made in Europe and America from the late 19th to early 20th centuries. Visitors can enjoy automatic performances of music based on seasonal themes in the popular program "Concerts without Performers.
The natural garden, which incorporates Rokko's nature that changes from season to season, is perfect for strolling and relaxing. Visitors can also enjoy various "sound" exhibits in the garden, and on Sundays from May to October, mini concerts with live music are held, and drinks and one-plate lunches purchased at the cafe can be enjoyed on the terrace.
For souvenirs and gifts of your trip, visit the museum store, which offers a wide range of music boxes from reasonably priced to authentic antique models. At the production studio, visitors can experience assembling music boxes and making musical instruments such as castanets and kalimbas. With careful guidance and assistance from professional staff, even beginners can feel at ease.
Reopened in July 2021.
This museum exhibits self-playing musical instruments such as music boxes made from the late 19th century to the early 20th century.
Natural garden where you can enjoy the scenery of the four seasons
Assembly experience where you can make your own music box
Museum store with music boxes perfect for travel souvenirs and gifts
You can also eat and drink products from the café on the terrace in the garden.
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Do you have pamphlets in other languages? (If so, please also inform us of the supported languages)
English, Chinese and Korean are available.
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Is it possible to re-enter the premises?
Re-entry is possible only for that day by presenting a ticket or a re-entry stamp on your hand.
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Is free WiFi available in the facility?
KOBE Free Wi-Fi is available
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Are coin lockers available?
No. However, it is possible to store your luggage at the office.
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Turns out there are music boxes set up all around the park. Just pull the string gently and they'll start playing automatically. You can also order food and eat outside on the benches, enjoying the 'sounds' while you eat. Super relaxing and soothing!
ROKKO Forest Sound Museum—here you can enjoy beautiful flowers in bloom all year round and amazing scenery. The SIKI Garden has a sound path, and there are five different seasonal flower areas, sound exhibitions, and relaxing spaces. It's a lovely place to visit.
Inside the ROKKO Forest Sound Museum, there's a 360-degree transparent SIKI dome tent you can rent. Plus, the forest café offers a special lunch box. It's really unique—definitely worth recommending!
The ROKKO Forest Sound Museum is a healing place for both body and mind. You can enjoy being surrounded by nature and all kinds of 'sounds' in the garden. It's a great spot to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and just relax.
At the ROKKO Forest Sound Museum, you can enjoy beautiful flowers, greenery, and scenery all year round. It's a really special museum!
