Surrounded by Art and Greenery at the Renewed JR Nada Station “Nada-no-mori Terrace

Nada-no-mori Terrace, a New Relaxation Space at the South Exit of JR Nada Station

Nada-no-mori Terrace” (Nada-ku, Kobe), which stretches just outside the south exit of JR Nada Station, is being renewed in the spring of 2024 to become a lush green art space with a wooden deck and benches.

Genta Yasui’s work “Going to the Sea” *Installed until March 2026

Taking advantage of its convenient location in the middle of Museum Road, the museum has been developed as a space where visitors can casually enjoy art. The exhibited works are scheduled to change every 1 to 5 years, and currently 9 works are installed.

Featured artworks

Mothership” by Takuma Mimatsu

Mothership” by Takuma Mimatsu *Installed until March 2027

The motif of this work is car No. 582, which was transferred to Hiroshima in 1971 when the Kobe City Tramway was discontinued. It expresses the image of a child on a streetcar from a vehicle symbolizing motherhood.

case” by Maka Takeda

Case” by Maka Takeda *Installed until March 2027.

This work is based on the theme of a “container,” and is a figurative representation of the shell-like form of a cicada that continues to exist even without contents.

sky bottle-Kobe” by Nobuyasu Yoshida

sky bottle-Kobe” by Nobuyasu Yoshida *Installed until March 2029

This work expresses the city of Kobe, where water flows from the Rokko Mountains to the sea, using beverage containers to represent the exchange of people and culture as a “border ring.

Overflowing” by Misa Kato

Overflowing” by Misa Kato *Installed until March 2026

The space is ideal for meeting or taking a short break, and is lined with works by young artists associated with Kobe and exhibited in the “Kobe Rokko Meets Art” exhibition.

Safe and comfortable space design

Photo taken from JR Nada Station

The rotary is equipped with a parking zone and the width of the roadway is adjusted to prevent uncontrolled parking. This is also effective in controlling vehicle speeds.

Photo taken from the south

One-way traffic improves vehicle flow and shortens pedestrian crossings to ensure pedestrian safety.

Cooling down on benches under the shade of trees♪

Benches made of wood, sunshade roofs, and seasonal plantings have been maintained, and the landscape is illuminated at night to create a scenic effect. Barrier-free access by eliminating steps improves connectivity between the station and the city.

Facility Information

Location

JR Nada Station South Station Square – Nada-no-mori Terrace (7 Iwayakita-machi, Nada-ku, Kobe City)
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Open Hours

24 hours

Details

Kobe City Official Website