Rokkō Island

What it is

• An artificial island in Kobe Harbor measuring approximately 595 hectares.
• A residential and commercial area founded in 1972 with a large international population.
• A planned community consisting of the Koyocho-naka, Koyocho-higashi, and Koyocho-nishi districts.

What to see

• The Kobe Fashion Museum which showcases various exhibits on clothing and style.
• City Hill, a five-kilometer walking path that surrounds the central area of the island.
• Dekapatos water park located near the Marine Park Station.
• The Rokko Ohashi Bridge which connects the island to the mainland.

When to go

• March and April for the annual Rokko Island Tulip Festival.

Getting there

• Access the island via the Rokko Liner automated guideway transit system.
• Marine Park Station provides direct access to the southern part of the island.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.