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Enjoy the seasonal natural expressions of Mt. Rokko
Natural garden
SIKI Garden～ The Path of Sounds～
A natural garden where you can enjoy the changing seasonal faces of Mt. Rokko.
Among the trees in the forest surrounding the "Water Lily Pond," about 300 kinds of flowers decorate the garden every season. Enjoy a relaxing time on a bench or in a hammock, listening to the sounds of the forest, such as the chirping of birds, the sounds of insects, and the babbling of a stream.
You can enjoy the sounds of nature at the "Sound Exhibition" and "SIKI Garden Concert," or easily get into the great outdoors at the "SIKI Dome" and "Tree House."
SIKI Garden Concept
SIKI Garden Concept
Surrounded by the mountains of Mt. Rokko, the garden of the Rokko Morinone Museum aims to create a space where you can experience extraordinary experiences and feel at ease in harmony with the Western-style building and the surrounding nature. In a garden style that combines a lot of indigo plants, you can enjoy not only flowers but also seasonal plants and scenery, from sprouting to withering.SIKI Garden～ The Path of Sounds～MAP
Seasonal highlights
SIKI Garden Spring Season
March 15, 2025 (Sat) - May 6, 2025 (Tuesday/Closed)
Daffodils around "Hitsujigusa Pond"
View from the treehouse in spring
spring sheep grass pond
Daffodils at Mori-no-Oto Hall entrance
Crocus
Early March to early April Origin: Mediterranean, Asia Minor
Narcissus
Mid-March to late April Origin: Europe, Mediterranean
mini iris
Late March to early April Origin: Europe, Mediterranean
Mitsumata
Early April to late April Origin: China
Rhododendron
Mid-April to early May Origin: Japan, China, Himalayas
Oshimazakura
Mid-April to early May Origin: Japan
SIKI Garden Early Summer Season
May 7th (Wednesday) - June 20th (Friday), 2025
Babbling Meadow - Daisy Lily Field
Japanese snowbells at Morino Cafe Flower Cafe Terrace
Snowdrops from the window Morino Cafe
Yamatsutsuji at Morino Cafe Hana Cafe Terrace
Yamatsutsuji at SIKI Garden- Sound Walkway
Giant lily
Early May to mid-May Origin: North America
Odemari
Mid-May to mid-June Origin: Japan, China
Azaleas
Early May to late May Origin: Japan, East Asia
Columbine
Early May to early June Origin: Japan, Europe, America
Lily of the valley
Mid-May to late May Origin: Japan, East Asia, Europe, America
Weigela
Mid-May to late May Origin: Japan, East Asia
Takeshima lily
Early June to early July Origin: Ulleungdo
Salamander rose
Late May to early June Origin: Japan
iris
Late May to late June Origin: Japan, East Asia, Eastern Siberia
SIKI Garden Summer Season
Saturday, June 21, 2025 - Friday, August 22, 2025
Hydrangea and chair mock
"Marine Bell" and Hydrangea
A bench surrounded by hydrangeas and lilies
Water hyacinth pond on a foggy day
Iris
Mid-June to late June
Origin: Europe, Mediterranean, etc.
Astilbe
Mid-June to early July
Place of Origin: Japan, China, East Asia, North America, etc.
Rugosaurus
Late June to early July
Place of origin: Japan, East Asia, Eastern Russia, etc.
Kikyo
Late June to early July
Place of Origin: Japan, East Asia, etc.
hydrangeas
Late June to mid-August
Place of Origin: Japan, East Asia, America, etc.
Lilies
Late June to mid-August
Origin: Northern Hemisphere, etc.
Roses
Mid-June to mid-July
Origin: Japan, China, Europe
Water lilies
Early July to mid-August
Origin: Temperate regions around the world
Coreopsis
Mid-August to late August
Origin: North America, Central and South America, etc.
SIKI Garden AutumnSeason
Saturday, August 23, 2025 - Sunday, November 30, 2025
Autumn leaves around "Hitsujigusa Pond"
Autumn leaves of "Seseragi no Meadow"
tree house and autumn leaves
Autumn leaves in SIKI Garden
Autumn leaves of hydrangeas
Mid-October to mid-November
maple
Mid-October to mid-November
Hydrangea after flowering
Early September to mid-November
SIKI Garden WinterSeason
Saturday, December 21, 2024 - Friday, February 28, 2025 Monday, December 1, 2025 - Saturday, February 28, 2026
Forest sound hall in the snow scene
winter tree house
Snowy SIKI Dome
Fresh snow and plants
Red maple branches and snow
January to February
plant in winter
cotoneaster fruit
autumn - winter
How to enjoy SIKI Garden～ The Path of Sounds～
Enjoy nature
A moment to enjoy with all five senses
You can enjoy your meal on the terrace of Morino Cafe while taking in the scenery and sounds of nature. Some of the café's menu items can also be eaten on the benches and tables located in various places in the garden.
Spend time relaxing in the woods
Hammock is installed in various places in the garden. Soak up the sunbeams, listen to the birds and whispers of the wind, forget about the hustle and bustle of the day, and enjoy a peaceful time.
garden with many chairs
We have set up a space where you can enjoy nature slowly, such as benches, outdoor chairs that can be taken out, and tables. With a book or drink in hand, spend a luxurious time surrounded by the sounds of the forest.
Treehouse
A chestnut treehouse overlooking "SIKI Garden～ The Path of Sounds～." Sit in a rocking chair and enjoy the soothing natural breeze and the cool sounds of wind bells.
Enjoy the sound
Comfortable, sound bench
When you sit on the bench in the garden, you will be surrounded by music (= forest radio) that you can hear from nowhere. Find your favorite "Forest Radio".
Touch and enjoy the song of the wind
When you stroke a wooden bird, you will hear a gentle tone. It is a work of the art unit MATHRAX. It is based on the natural sounds and musical box sounds recorded on Mt. Rokko.
Find and enjoy the birdhouse musical box
Birdhouse-shaped musical box boxes in various places. When you pull the string, the sound of the musical box will be played. The number is 15. You can enjoy various tones from classical to contemporary songs.
Feel the sea breeze of Kobe Marine Bell
A marine bell that was once used on a ship. The port town of Kobe may once have resounded tones.
Ringo, ensemble musical box
A hand-musical box music box that plays music when you turn the handle.
street organ
Street organs are played in European parks and street corners. When the weather is nice, turn the handle and try playing.
Forest Drum Cajon
Cajon, a percussion instrument from South America. It is a compact instrument that can be carried and played on the street. You can create a variety of expressions depending on how you hit it and where you hit it.
german xylophone tone tongue
Tonton twirling with a drumstick. It is a musical instrument that you can enjoy the gentle sound of wood.
Feel the roar of the sea Sea shells
When you put a seashell to your ear, it makes a wave-like sound. Listen and compare with various shellfish.
Enjoying Art
As the base for Kobe Rokko Meets Art, which has been held annually since 2010 on Mt. Rokko in Kobe, the facility will expand its SIKI Garden～ The Path of Sounds～from 2023 and exhibit outdoor artworks throughout the year in the Outdoor Art Zone. In a space that blends in with the nature of Mt. Rokko, visitors can enjoy artworks that change appearance depending on the time and season.
Treasure Taro Kitagawa
The rounded shape and smooth surface give it a soft feel. The material is marble, and when you touch it, you feel a hard texture contrary to its appearance.
Kohachi Sato Risa
This work is part of a series that the artist has been creating since the 2000s, and is characterized by soft, curvaceous shapes and linear depictions of faces. The way they appear seems to reflect the thoughts of the viewer.
shadow step Sawa Hiraki
The light coming in from the lens attached to the wall of the building installed in SIKI Garden～ The Path of Sounds～inverts the natural scenery outside and projects it onto the screen. By overlapping it with the fantastical images projected by the projector installed on the opposite side, you can enjoy images that can only be seen here and now. Photo (right): Kiyotoshi Takashima
Spending time in a secret room with two people Ruri Takahashi
The artist stayed in the area for an extended period of time and created this stone sculpture as if he was creating a garden. The two large faces are installed on the left and right sides of the exhibition area and are positioned so that their gazes intersect. Photo: Ruri Takahashi
fragile distance A-A',B-B',C-C' Hideki Nishida
The straight lines and the structures that support them attempt to visualize the human envy towards straight lines, as well as the time and effort involved.
Looking into the Forest: A Hole in the Mountains by Misa Funai
The mirrors placed in the midst of lush greenery are cut into the shapes of motifs such as deer, wild birds, etc. The reflection changes depending on the viewing angle and time, making this a work in harmony with nature.
Princess Dorian on the Stone Stage by Shin Minashi
The piece is made up of countless overlapping pieces of pottery that form an arc, and a human figure covered in thorns stands in the center. It is made up of a combination of pottery pieces that the artist shaped and materials that were discarded in the places he visited. The paving stones are locally produced Mikage that was used for the Hanshin Electric Railway tracks.
Exploring the Yellow Binoculars WA!moto.”Motoka Watanabe”
These fluorescent yellow binoculars appear in the forest and catch your eye. Looking through them and observing the birds gathering at the nest boxes and the surrounding trees, you will discover something different from what you would see while walking around.
Enjoy a special time
SIKI Dome
We offer a plan to rent the transparent dome "SIKI Dome" exclusively. Click here to make a reservation.
SIKI Garden Concert
Concerts are held in the garden every Sunday from spring to summer. For more information, click here.
Botanical Workshop
A workshop to enjoy plants, such as flower arranging and wreath making. Click here for details.
