Rokkosan Pasture

Rokkosan Pasture (神戸市立六甲山牧場, Kōbe Shiritsu Rokkōsan Bokujō) is a public pasture farm situated in Mount Rokkō, Kobe, Japan.[1]

Stone plaque marking entrance of Rokkosan Pasture

History

The construction of a pasture farm on Mount Rokkō was already considered in as early as 1975, when surveys on the pros and cons of building such a pasture were taken.[2]

Nature

Known for its "beautiful natural settings",[3] a handful of animal species can be found roaming about in Rokkosan Pasture. This includes cows, goats, horses, and sheep.[4]

  • A sheep at the pasture
    A sheep at the pasture
  • Gaggle of geese at the pasture
    Gaggle of geese at the pasture
  • Young cow at the pasture
    Young cow at the pasture
  • Mature horse at the pasture
    Mature horse at the pasture

Facilities and geography
Cheese fondue at one of the pasture's restaurants

There are a few restaurants at the pasture.[5] Horse riding opportunities are available at the pasture.[6] In addition, visitors can have the chance to make their own select food items, including ice cream,[4] as well as feed some of the animals on the farm ground.[7] The Kobe cheese-making process is available for public view.[4] The pasture is a half hour drive from Kobe below Mount Rokkō,[8] and is linked to the mountain's ranch.[5] Rokkosan Pasture can also be reached by cable car.[9]

Climate

The temperature at Rokkosan Pasture is at its highest in August, and at its lowest in both January and February.[10]

References
  1. "Mount Rokko". Retrieved June 16, 2013.
  2. Bulletin of University of Osaka prefecture. Series B. Agriculture and biology. Vol. 27–30. 1975.
  3. "Kobe". Expo 2005 Aichi, Japan. Retrieved June 17, 2013.
  4. "Rokkosan Pasture – Kobe Cheese House". Official Kobe Tourism Site. Retrieved June 16, 2013.
  5. "Official website" (in Japanese). Rokkosan Pasture. Retrieved June 17, 2013.
  6. Huey, Jeanne (2000). Japan for Kids: The Ultimate Guide for Parents and Their Children (2 ed.). Kodansha International. pp. 192–. ISBN 9784770023513.
  7. "Rokkosan Pasture". Rokko Island for Kids!. Archived from the original on June 18, 2013. Retrieved June 17, 2013.
  8. Nihon Kōgyō Shinbunsha (1987). Business Japan. Vol. 32.
  9. "Area Guide". Hanshin Electric Railway. Retrieved June 17, 2013.
  10. "Kobe Municipal Rokkosan Pasture". Yahoo! News. Retrieved June 17, 2013.
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