Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond: 60 Artists Announced! Advance Tickets on Sale from June 1st
Rokkosan Tourism Co., Ltd. has announced the 60 participating artists for the contemporary art festival 'Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond,' running from August 29 to November 29, 2026. Advance tickets go on sale June 1st, featuring special exhibits by Yayoi Kusama and the return of the 'Rokko Shidare' observatory.
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Rokkosan Tourism Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nada-ku, Kobe; President: Akitaka Senoo) will host the contemporary art festival 'Kobe Rokko Meets Art 2026 beyond' on Mt. Rokko, Kobe, from Saturday, August 29, to Sunday, November 29, 2026. The 60 participating artists have been finalized, and advance tickets will be available starting Monday, June 1, 2026.
About the Festival: Kobe Rokko Meets Art is an annual contemporary art festival held on Mt. Rokko. Visitors can enjoy art while strolling through the mountain's rich nature and scenic views. This year, 60 artists will engage with the stories and natural environment of Mt. Rokko to present diverse expressions.
Event Overview:
- Dates: August 29 (Sat) – November 29 (Sun), 2026
- Hours: 10:00 – 17:00
- Venues: Museum Area, Rokko Cable, Tenrandai, Rokko Mountain Visitor Center, Banno Sanso, Kaihatsu's Hut, Rokko Garden Terrace, Rokko Shidare Observatory, Kazenokyoukai Area, and Rokko Mountain Silence Resort.
Highlights:
In addition to Yoshitomo Nara's permanent installation 'Peace Head,' this year features Yayoi Kusama's large-scale sculpture 'Pumpkin' as a special loan. Furthermore, the Rokko Shidare Observatory returns as a festival venue for the first time in four years.
About the Festival: Kobe Rokko Meets Art is an annual contemporary art festival held on Mt. Rokko. Visitors can enjoy art while strolling through the mountain's rich nature and scenic views. This year, 60 artists will engage with the stories and natural environment of Mt. Rokko to present diverse expressions.
Event Overview:
- Dates: August 29 (Sat) – November 29 (Sun), 2026
- Hours: 10:00 – 17:00
- Venues: Museum Area, Rokko Cable, Tenrandai, Rokko Mountain Visitor Center, Banno Sanso, Kaihatsu's Hut, Rokko Garden Terrace, Rokko Shidare Observatory, Kazenokyoukai Area, and Rokko Mountain Silence Resort.
Highlights:
In addition to Yoshitomo Nara's permanent installation 'Peace Head,' this year features Yayoi Kusama's large-scale sculpture 'Pumpkin' as a special loan. Furthermore, the Rokko Shidare Observatory returns as a festival venue for the first time in four years.
FAQ
How do I get to Mt. Rokko?
You can take the Rokko Cable Car from Rokko Cable Shita Station, which takes about 10 minutes to reach the mountain top.