Business & Traffic information
Today Thursday July 16 2026
Business Hours
Ropeway *Runs approximately every 30 seconds
Open from 9:30a.m. to 8:15p.m.
Last ropeway for going 8:15p.m.
Last ropeway for returning 9:00p.m.
Herb Gardens
10:00a.m. to 8:30p.m. (Last admission to the garden area is at 8:00p.m.)
*The service area extends from the Observation Area to the Glasshouse Area.The area below the Glass House (the forest path and the area below the lavender garden) will be closed to the public at 5:00 p.m., and the Kaze no Oka Mid Station will be unavailable.The terrace area and the Glasshouse (Glasshouse, Herbal House, and Spice Museum) at “The Veranda Kobe” close at 8:00 p.m.
*Please note that entry and exit through the hiking gates (north and south) of the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden will not be permitted after 5:30 p.m.
Since hiking at night is dangerous, we will close the entrances and exits to the hiking trails at night.
* Boarding for the uphill train (toward the Top Station) from the Mid Station is available until 5:30 p.m.
We recommend using online tickets for a smoother experience at the ticket purchase floor (4th floor of the Bottom Station).
*Please note that you will need to queue at the first-floor boarding line. Thank you for your understanding.
“The Veranda Kobe” reopened on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
*The “Sky Bar” will be closed in the event of strong winds or rain.
“Summer Fair”
Dates: Monday, June 1 - Sunday, August 30
“GARDEN FEST 2026 -Summer-”
Dates: Saturday, July 11 – Sunday, August 30
* Night games will be held every day during this period.
“The Veranda Kobe” Sunset & Night Hours, “Forest of Illuminations: The Great Cathedral of the Forest”
*“Kobe Summer Terrace”
*“Quiz & Stamp Collection 2026 -Summer-”
*“Healing Forest There, the lamps are lit “Fairy Tale Forest”
* “Wanpaku Park,” “Creating a Herb Guidebook,“Paper Craft”
* The “Herbal Footbath” and “Vow of Bell” have been removed.
We appreciate your understanding.
Business Hours
Ropeway *Runs approximately every 30 seconds
Open from 9:30a.m. to 8:15p.m.
Last ropeway for going 8:15p.m.
Last ropeway for returning 9:00p.m.
Herb Gardens
10:00a.m. to 8:30p.m. (Last admission to the garden area is at 8:00p.m.)
*The service area extends from the Observation Area to the Glasshouse Area.The area below the Glass House (the forest path and the area below the lavender garden) will be closed to the public at 5:00 p.m., and the Kaze no Oka Mid Station will be unavailable.The terrace area and the Glasshouse (Glasshouse, Herbal House, and Spice Museum) at “The Veranda Kobe” close at 8:00 p.m.
*Please note that entry and exit through the hiking gates (north and south) of the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden will not be permitted after 5:30 p.m.
Since hiking at night is dangerous, we will close the entrances and exits to the hiking trails at night.
* Boarding for the uphill train (toward the Top Station) from the Mid Station is available until 5:30 p.m.
We recommend using online tickets for a smoother experience at the ticket purchase floor (4th floor of the Bottom Station).
*Please note that you will need to queue at the first-floor boarding line. Thank you for your understanding.
“The Veranda Kobe” reopened on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
*The “Sky Bar” will be closed in the event of strong winds or rain.
“Summer Fair”
Dates: Monday, June 1 - Sunday, August 30
“GARDEN FEST 2026 -Summer-”
Dates: Saturday, July 11 – Sunday, August 30
* Night games will be held every day during this period.
“The Veranda Kobe” Sunset & Night Hours, “Forest of Illuminations: The Great Cathedral of the Forest”
*“Kobe Summer Terrace”
*“Quiz & Stamp Collection 2026 -Summer-”
*“Healing Forest There, the lamps are lit “Fairy Tale Forest”
* “Wanpaku Park,” “Creating a Herb Guidebook,“Paper Craft”
* The “Herbal Footbath” and “Vow of Bell” have been removed.
We appreciate your understanding.
Today Thursday July 16 2026
Business Hours
Ropeway *Runs approximately every 30 seconds
Open from 9:30a.m. to 8:15p.m.
Last ropeway for going 8:15p.m.
Last ropeway for returning 9:00p.m.
Herb Gardens
10:00a.m. to 8:30p.m. (Last admission to the garden area is at 8:00p.m.)
*The service area extends from the Observation Area to the Glasshouse Area.The area below the Glass House (the forest path and the area below the lavender garden) will be closed to the public at 5:00 p.m., and the Kaze no Oka Mid Station will be unavailable.The terrace area and the Glasshouse (Glasshouse, Herbal House, and Spice Museum) at “The Veranda Kobe” close at 8:00 p.m.
*Please note that entry and exit through the hiking gates (north and south) of the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden will not be permitted after 5:30 p.m.
Since hiking at night is dangerous, we will close the entrances and exits to the hiking trails at night.
* Boarding for the uphill train (toward the Top Station) from the Mid Station is available until 5:30 p.m.
We recommend using online tickets for a smoother experience at the ticket purchase floor (4th floor of the Bottom Station).
*Please note that you will need to queue at the first-floor boarding line. Thank you for your understanding.
“The Veranda Kobe” reopened on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
*The “Sky Bar” will be closed in the event of strong winds or rain.
“Summer Fair”
Dates: Monday, June 1 - Sunday, August 30
“GARDEN FEST 2026 -Summer-”
Dates: Saturday, July 11 – Sunday, August 30
* Night games will be held every day during this period.
“The Veranda Kobe” Sunset & Night Hours, “Forest of Illuminations: The Great Cathedral of the Forest”
*“Kobe Summer Terrace”
*“Quiz & Stamp Collection 2026 -Summer-”
*“Healing Forest There, the lamps are lit “Fairy Tale Forest”
* “Wanpaku Park,” “Creating a Herb Guidebook,“Paper Craft”
* The “Herbal Footbath” and “Vow of Bell” have been removed.
We appreciate your understanding.
Business Hours
Ropeway *Runs approximately every 30 seconds
Open from 9:30a.m. to 8:15p.m.
Last ropeway for going 8:15p.m.
Last ropeway for returning 9:00p.m.
Herb Gardens
10:00a.m. to 8:30p.m. (Last admission to the garden area is at 8:00p.m.)
*The service area extends from the Observation Area to the Glasshouse Area.The area below the Glass House (the forest path and the area below the lavender garden) will be closed to the public at 5:00 p.m., and the Kaze no Oka Mid Station will be unavailable.The terrace area and the Glasshouse (Glasshouse, Herbal House, and Spice Museum) at “The Veranda Kobe” close at 8:00 p.m.
*Please note that entry and exit through the hiking gates (north and south) of the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden will not be permitted after 5:30 p.m.
Since hiking at night is dangerous, we will close the entrances and exits to the hiking trails at night.
* Boarding for the uphill train (toward the Top Station) from the Mid Station is available until 5:30 p.m.
We recommend using online tickets for a smoother experience at the ticket purchase floor (4th floor of the Bottom Station).
*Please note that you will need to queue at the first-floor boarding line. Thank you for your understanding.
“The Veranda Kobe” reopened on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
*The “Sky Bar” will be closed in the event of strong winds or rain.
“Summer Fair”
Dates: Monday, June 1 - Sunday, August 30
“GARDEN FEST 2026 -Summer-”
Dates: Saturday, July 11 – Sunday, August 30
* Night games will be held every day during this period.
“The Veranda Kobe” Sunset & Night Hours, “Forest of Illuminations: The Great Cathedral of the Forest”
*“Kobe Summer Terrace”
*“Quiz & Stamp Collection 2026 -Summer-”
*“Healing Forest There, the lamps are lit “Fairy Tale Forest”
* “Wanpaku Park,” “Creating a Herb Guidebook,“Paper Craft”
* The “Herbal Footbath” and “Vow of Bell” have been removed.
We appreciate your understanding.
07/16/2026 09:00 update
Today's Weather
Weather
Temperature
28℃
Wind
Calm
OPEN
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens,
a Kobe landmark, is just 10 minutes by ropeway
from the town and offers spectacular views of the city streets.
Experience
the Beauty
in Each Season
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens are Japan’s largest herb gardens with around 75,000 herbs and flowers of about 200 kinds blooming throughout the year.
There are 12 extensive garden areas where visitors are welcomed by seasonal herbs and flowers arranged according to different themes.
A Spectacular
Look Over Kobe
Reminiscent of elegant midair stroll, 10 minutes and 1,460m to the top (400m).
With its windows, passengers on the ropeway get an incredible panoramic view of Kobe City as well as some well-known spots like the Nunobiki no Taki Falls and Gohonmatsu Entei (Nunobiki Gohonmatsu Dam), which has been designated as an Important Cultural Property.
The Perfect Place
to Unwind
Visitors can relax and have a fabulous time in the restaurant serving sumptuous herb-infused dishes, the luxury café lounge and the terrace boasting incredible views.
