ROKKO Forest Sound Museum Fair "Harmony of Garden"
ROKKO Forest Sound Museum, operated by Rokko Mountain Tourism Co., Ltd. (headquarters: Nada-ku, Kobe City; President: Akitaka Senoo), will hold the fair "Harmony of Garden" from March 14 (Saturday) to August 21 (Friday), 2026.
Fair "Harmony of Garden" Overview
This fair centers on the harmony between the garden entering its flower season and the museum's highlights of music and art. Throughout the period, visitors can experience nature alongside music, musical instruments, and natural sounds such as bird songs in the facility's "SIKI Garden - Sound Walking Path" (hereinafter, SIKI Garden). Additionally, outdoor art can be appreciated alongside the garden's changing seasonal landscapes. In an age where we increasingly view and listen through digital mediums, visitors can take home discoveries and insights by using all five senses to experience authentic nature, live music, and art.
Period: March 14 (Saturday) to August 21 (Friday), 2026
Fair Highlights
(1) SIKI Garden
The museum's garden, called "SIKI Garden - Sound Walking Path," features a unique style where visitors can enjoy both sound and gardens. Each period is themed around musical motifs—"Waltz (Rondo)" *1, "Concerto" *2, and "Symphony" *3—with installations that allow visitors to enjoy music and sounds alongside the flowers.
*1: A social dance in which men and women elegantly dance in pairs to a 3/4 rhythm, or music for such a dance.
*2: A multi-movement composition featuring a soloist on piano, violin, or other instrument performing with an orchestra.
*3: A large-scale multi-movement composition written for orchestra.
SIKI Garden Spring Season 'Waltz'
Period: March 14 (Saturday) to May 20 (Wednesday), 2026
In Bloom: Daffodils, Fritillary, Wood Lily, Rhododendron, Oshima Cherry, and more
SIKI Garden Early Summer Season 'Concerto'
Period: May 22 (Friday) to June 24 (Wednesday), 2026
In Bloom: Snowball, Mountain Azalea, Iris, Rugosa Rose, Rose varieties
SIKI Garden Summer Season 'Symphony'
Period: June 26 (Friday) to August 21 (Friday), 2026
In Bloom: Water Lily, Hydrangea varieties, Lily varieties, Hosta, Astilbe, and more
SIKI Garden Limited-Time Exhibitions
Sound Bench "Harmony of Garden"
Period: March 14 (Saturday) to August 21 (Friday), 2026
At the "Sound Bench" installed in SIKI Garden, visitors can enjoy sound programs including music themed around "Waltz," "Concerto," and "Symphony" simply by sitting down.
Enjoy "The Cuckoo Waltz" at the Tree House
Period: March 14 (Saturday) to May 20 (Wednesday), 2026
At the tree house, visitors can enjoy playing "The Cuckoo Waltz" on handbells. There's also a photo spot with bird motifs and displays introducing birds found around Mount Rokko.
Play a Concerto on the Snowball Terrace
Period: May 22 (Friday) to June 24 (Wednesday), 2026
On the cafe terrace where snowball flowers bloom, visitors can enjoy playing concerto pieces on a hand-cranked music box (cancelled in rainy weather). A special seat serving as a photo spot will also be available.
Sound Discovery Stamp Rally "Symphony Melodies"
Period: June 26 (Friday) to August 21 (Friday), 2026
A stamp rally where visitors search for and discover symphony-related pieces from birdhouse-shaped music boxes installed throughout SIKI Garden.
SIKI Garden Other Exhibitions
Outdoor Art Zone
Visitors can appreciate outdoor art pieces exhibited at the contemporary art festival "Rokko Meets Art."
Works:
Mayo Ueda "Daikon," Risa Sato "Kohachi," Hiraki Sawa "shadow step," Ruri Takahashi "Time for Two Secrets," Yoshitomo Nara "Peace Head," Hideki Nishida "fragile distance A-A', B-B', C-C' (point A point B)"
Sound Installations
(2) Concert Without Performers - Harmony of Garden -
Musical pieces related to the fair themes of "Waltz," "Concerto," and "Symphony," as well as plant-themed pieces, will be performed on music boxes and other automatic musical instruments.
*Content may change suddenly due to crowding or conditions.
Schedule: March 14 (Saturday) to August 21 (Friday), 2026
Times:
10:00 AM / 11:00 AM / 12:00 PM / 1:00 PM /
2:00 PM / 3:00 PM / 4:00 PM (approximately 30 minutes each)
Program Examples:
- "Waltz of the Flowers" from the ballet music The Nutcracker (composed by Tchaikovsky)
- Piano Concerto No. 21, 2nd Movement (composed by Mozart)
- "2nd Movement" from Symphony No. 9 From the New World (composed by Dvořák), and more
(3) Forest Cafe Limited Menu
This museum cafe is popular for its terrace seating. Visitors can leisurely enjoy meals and tea time while overlooking SIKI Garden.
Business Hours: 11:00 AM to 4:30 PM (L.O. 4:00 PM)
Limited from March 14 (Saturday) to August 21 (Friday), 2026
Berry Berry Pancakes (with soft-serve ice cream, choice of drink) ¥1,600
Fluffy, moist thick-baked pancakes served with berry sauce.
(Contents: Soufflé pancake, berry sauce, soft-serve ice cream, granola, agave syrup, choice of drink)
(4) Museum Shop Tokion Recommended Products
This is a specialty music box shop. They offer original design goods featuring the museum's collection pieces and bouquets and wreaths made by gardeners, as well as items to brighten everyday life.
ROKKO Forest Sound Museum Original Goods
From left:
- Decoupage Tote Bag ¥2,000
- Bouquet Drawstring Pouch ¥800
- Flower Leaf Tote Bag ¥2,000
From left:
- Decoupage Key Holder ¥600
- Flower Leaf Key Holder ¥600
- Bouquet Key Holder ¥600
Bottom:
- Room Key Holder ¥800
*Prices on this page may change without notice, and items may be sold out.
Operating Information
Admission Fee:
Adults (junior high school and above) ¥1,700
Children (ages 4 to elementary school) ¥850
Operating Hours: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (ticket sales end at 4:30 PM)
Closed Days: Every Thursday during this event period
*Open daily from July 17 (Friday) to December 2 (Wednesday), 2026
Parking Fee: ¥1,000 per regular car
*¥2,000 on May 2 (Saturday) to 6 (Wednesday, holiday), 2026, and August 13 (Thursday) to 16 (Sunday), 2026
*All prices include tax. Events without price descriptions can be participated in with admission only. Content may change suddenly without notice. Please check the website for the latest information.
Rokko Mountain Portal Site: https://www.rokkosan.com/
