Kobe, Hyogo, Japan｜Third Place Rokko

Beautiful, relaxing cafe in the mountains. Spacious, inside and outside tables. The best thing is that they serve freshly ground and hand-brewed coffee!!! Perfect for hikers coming from Mt Rokko or Mt Maya.

What a find! Lovely hidden cafe at the top of Rokko. On a hot summers’ day it was 6 degrees cooler here than in downtown and a real haven in nature. Green as far as the eye could see, and with the Bgm of insects made for a break from the hustle and bustle of the city. Menu was mostly hot sandwiches and I had tuna which was delicious! Followed by an orange brownie washed down with a cup of Darjeeling tea. Felt really relaxed after that. Chatted with a local who popped in with his dog, and with the staff, who were very friendly and considerate. All was reasonably priced and with very comfortable seating outside and indoors. I’ll definitely be back!!

I went here last December. The staffs were kind and good service. The sandwich and orange brownie are tasty and beautiful!!! I love the atmosphere and decoration of this cafe. The outside covers by metal with the modern style, but the inside atmosphere is homey, and you can relax in the forest scenarios.