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.
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