Vista & View · Kobe (Shin-Kobe)
Kobe Nunobiki Ropeway & Herb Gardens 神戸布引ロープウェイ・布引ハーブ園
Ropeway from Shin-Kobe up to one of Japan's largest herb gardens, with an observation deck about 400 m above Kobe.
Hours9:30-17:15 (last ride up 16:45); until 21:00 on weekends and holidays Mar 20-Nov
ClosedExtreme weather and maintenance days
PriceAdult round trip + herb garden: ¥2,000
Adult one way + herb garden: ¥1,400
Adult one way + herb garden: ¥1,400
Getting thereShin-Kobe Station (JR / subway), 5 min to the base station
Time needed2-3 hours
Best timeLate afternoon into night
Address1-4-3 Kitanocho, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo 650-0002
Websitekobeherb.com
About
The Nunobiki Ropeway climbs from beside Shin-Kobe Station over Nunobiki Falls to the Herb Gardens. There, 75,000 herbs and flowers grow across 12 gardens. The summit deck looks over Kobe and the port, and evening hours on weekends add a light show. Many people ride up and walk down past the falls.
Highlights
- Ropeway ride over Nunobiki Falls
- 12 herb and flower gardens
- Observation deck over Kobe
- Evening light show on extended-hours days
Tips
- Round trip includes Herb Garden entry
- Open until 21:00 on weekends and holidays outside winter
- Walk down via Nunobiki Falls (about 1 hour)
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