Notice of Suspension of Rokko Cable and Operation of Substitute Buses due to Periodic Vehicle Inspection
Key facts
- Notice of Suspension of Rokko Cable and Operation of Substitute Buses due to Periodic Vehicle Inspection
- Kobe Rokko Railway Co., Ltd. will suspend the operation of the Rokko Cable from 9 AM until the last service on June 23, 30, and July 7, 2026, for periodic vehicle inspections, and will operate substitute buses during these hours.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: May 26, 2026
Direct answer
Kobe Rokko Railway Co., Ltd. will suspend the operation of the Rokko Cable from 9 AM until the last service on June 23, 30, and July 7, 2026, for periodic vehicle inspections, and will operate substitute buses during these hours.
- Citation
- Notice of Suspension of Rokko Cable and Operation of Substitute Buses due to Periodic Vehicle Inspection (May 26, 2026), PR Times
- Source
- PR Times
- Date
- May 26, 2026
Kobe Rokko Railway Co., Ltd. will suspend the operation of the Rokko Cable from 9 AM until the last service on June 23, 30, and July 7, 2026, for periodic vehicle inspections, and will operate substitute buses during these hours.
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Kobe Rokko Railway Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nada-ku, Kobe; President: Naoya Kawabe) will suspend the operation of the Rokko Cable for the following three days due to periodic inspections of the cable cars and will provide substitute bus transportation.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
1. Dates
June 23 (Tue), June 30 (Tue), July 7 (Tue), 2026.
2. Suspension Hours
From 9:00 AM until the last service (The cable car will operate normally from the first service until the 8:40 AM departure; operations will be suspended from the 9:00 AM service onwards).
3. Substitute Bus
Substitute buses will operate every 30 minutes from 9:00 AM.
* Substitute buses will run from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, every 30 minutes (departing at the 0 and 30-minute marks).
* Tickets already purchased or tickets purchased at the counter on the day can be used for the substitute bus. (Substitute buses have limited capacity. If the capacity is exceeded, passengers will need to wait for the next bus.)
4. Other Information
There are no changes to the Rokko Sanjo Bus (Lines 1 & 2) schedule (normal schedule).
5. Contact Information
Kobe Rokko Railway Co., Ltd., Transport Department Sales Section (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
(Phone) 078-861-5288
Kobe Rokko Railway Co., Ltd. https://www.rokkocable.com/
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.
1. Dates
June 23 (Tue), June 30 (Tue), July 7 (Tue), 2026.
2. Suspension Hours
From 9:00 AM until the last service (The cable car will operate normally from the first service until the 8:40 AM departure; operations will be suspended from the 9:00 AM service onwards).
3. Substitute Bus
Substitute buses will operate every 30 minutes from 9:00 AM.
* Substitute buses will run from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, every 30 minutes (departing at the 0 and 30-minute marks).
* Tickets already purchased or tickets purchased at the counter on the day can be used for the substitute bus. (Substitute buses have limited capacity. If the capacity is exceeded, passengers will need to wait for the next bus.)
4. Other Information
There are no changes to the Rokko Sanjo Bus (Lines 1 & 2) schedule (normal schedule).
5. Contact Information
Kobe Rokko Railway Co., Ltd., Transport Department Sales Section (9:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
(Phone) 078-861-5288
Kobe Rokko Railway Co., Ltd. https://www.rokkocable.com/
FAQ
When is the Rokko Cable maintenance period?
June 23 (Tuesday), June 30 (Tuesday), and July 7 (Tuesday), 2026.
When does the suspension period start?
From 9:00 AM until the last service. Services will run as usual from the first departure until 8:40 AM.
What transportation will be available during the suspension period?
Replacement buses will run every 30 minutes starting at 9:00 AM (at 0 and 30 minutes past the hour).
Is a fare required for the replacement bus?
You can ride the replacement bus with pre-purchased tickets or tickets bought at the counter on the day.
Will there be any changes to the Rokko Mountain Bus schedules?
No, there will be no changes to the Rokko Mountain Bus schedules (Route 1 and Route 2).