About
The first experience-based art event held in Japan* with the theme of "power words (words that have become a hot topic/words that have a strong impact)"! Set at Rokko Shidare, an observation deck with a maximum altitude of 888m, a total of 12 artists will display works that will captivate your eyes and leave your mind.
*Researched on February 5, 2024 using the Tokyo National Research Institute for Cultural Properties database.
Overview
Holding period
Friday, April 5, 2024 - Sunday, November 24, 2024
business hours
10:00-21:00 (Reception ends at 20:30)
*Closed on Thursdays (open every day from July 25th to November 21st).
*Temporary closures and event details may change due to weather, etc.venue
Rokko-Shidare Observatory
admission fee
Adults (middle school students and above) 1,000 yen / Children (4 years old to elementary school students) 500 yen
*Children 0 to 3 years old are free.
Shidare
Artistic observation deck - Rokou Shidare
A landmark of Mt. Rokko that was created in 2010. Inspired by the mechanism of natural circulation and the history of Mt. Rokko, architect Kazuhiro Sambu designed this observatory where you can experience nature itself as art. The distinctive dome-shaped observation deck is modeled after a large tree on top of a mountain.
Click here for details on "Nature Experience Observatory Rokko Shidare"
Artist
Artist 01
Hiroko Ichihara
Artist 02
Topknot boy x Kazuya Kitaura
Artist 03
Ningen Co., Ltd.
Artist 04
Tatsuya Kinoshita
Artist 05
Yoshihiro Sagawa
Artist 06
Huh
Artist 07
Maho Okamoto
Artist 08
Ayumi Uesaka
Artist 09
Daitsugu Okano
Artist 10
Ito Navy
Artist 11
Akira Aomatsu
Artist 12
Anne Mika x Gaku Ogaki
Artist 13
Permanent Exhibition Works
Workshop
Workshop
Hiroko Ichihara's Love Fortune
An experiential work by contemporary artist Ichihara Hiroko.
Test your luck in love with the "Love Fortune" that will change your destiny and bring you love and laughter!
Please take home messages that will touch your heart not only about romance, but also about a wide range of love interests, including family, friends, work, hobbies, and academics.
*This fortune slip does not have any good or bad luck such as great fortune or bad luck.
*The love fortune is postcard sized. You can put it in a frame and display it.
Participation fee
200 yen per session
Venue
Entrance to Rokko-Shidare Observatory
Holding period
10:00-21:00 (last entry)
*In the event of rain or bad weather, you can experience the experience at the reception desk.way to participate
First come, first served at the venue. Please be considerate to other customers.
*Depending on the number, the love fortune slips may be out of stock.
Workshop
#MojikoroMemorial
A new work workshop by contemporary artist Yoshihiro Sagawa.
You can have fun by rolling wooden dice with various words written on them and seeing the results, or you can write your favorite words on the dice and make your own original dice.
Enjoy chance interactions with artists and other customers through the dice!
*This offer will end as soon as the dice stock runs out.
*The dice in the image are examples.
Participation fee
100 yen per session
Venue
Rokko-Shidare Observatory "Ocean Observatory"
Holding period
10:00-17:00 (last entry)
*The event will be canceled in the event of rain or bad weather.way to participate
First come, first served at the venue. Please be considerate to other customers.
Workshop
Power Word Menko Battle
A workshop in which participants will use the Power Word Exhibition original item, the "Power Word Pen!!!!!!", to create original menko figures with power words written on them based on a given theme, and then compete against staff.
You can take home the menko you make as a souvenir, so everyone, from adults to children, is welcome to participate!
*The menko in the image is an example.
Participation fee
100 yen per session
Venue
Special venue at Rokko-Shidare Observatory
*Please ask staff on-site for details.Holding period
Weekends and holidays: 10:00-16:00 (last entry)
*The event will be canceled in the event of rain or bad weather.
*The event will be held every day from August 10th to August 18th during the Obon period.way to participate
First come, first served at the venue. Please be considerate to other customers.
Illumination
Lightscape in Rokko
Shokubutsu no Akari
During night hours, a light-up program will be held at Rokko Shidare by artist Masayuki Fushimi! Enjoy a soft and fantastical light show inspired by the plants that grow on Mt. Rokko, along with the ` $10 million night view'' from Mt. Rokko.
Holding period
Saturday, March 16, 2024 - Sunday, November 24, 2024
Spring: Cherry blossoms March 16th (Sat) - May 31st (Fri)
Summer: Summer Flowers June 1st (Sat) - August 23rd (Fri)
Autumn: Autumn leaves August 24th (Sat) - November 24th (Sun)
Click here for detailed lighting schedule
cherry blossoms
summer flowers
Autumn leaves