Rokkosan Pasture Explained

is a public pasture farm situated in Mount Rokkō, Kobe, Japan.[1]

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]

Facilities and geography

There are a few restaurants at the pasture. Horse riding opportunities are available at the pasture.[5] 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.[6] The Kobe cheese-making process is available for public view.[4] The pasture is a half hour drive from Kobe below Mount Rokkō,[7] and is linked to the mountain's ranch.[8] 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]

External links

34.7517°N 135.2092°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Mount Rokko . June 16, 2013 .
  2. Book: Bulletin of University of Osaka prefecture. Series B. Agriculture and biology . 27–30 . 1975 .
  3. Web site: Kobe . Expo 2005 Aichi, Japan . June 17, 2013 .
  4. Web site: Rokkosan Pasture – Kobe Cheese House . Official Kobe Tourism Site . June 16, 2013 .
  5. Book: Huey, Jeanne . Japan for Kids: The Ultimate Guide for Parents and Their Children . 192– . 2000 . Kodansha International . 9784770023513 . 2 .
  6. Web site: Rokkosan Pasture . Rokko Island for Kids! . June 17, 2013 . dead . https://archive.today/20130618000648/http://studentweb.usq.edu.au/home/W0046448/finalassignment/rokkosan_pasture.htm . June 18, 2013 .
  7. Book: Business Japan . 32 . 1987 . Nihon Kōgyō Shinbunsha .
  8. Web site: Official website . Rokkosan Pasture . Japanese . June 17, 2013 .
  9. Web site: Area Guide . Hanshin Electric Railway . June 17, 2013 .
  10. Web site: Kobe Municipal Rokkosan Pasture . Yahoo! News . June 17, 2013 .

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