Business & Traffic information
Tomorrow Tuesday July 28 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 5:00p.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 8:00p.m.
*From 5:30p.m. entry and exit at the hiking gates of the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens (north and south sides) will not be permitted.Nighttime hiking can be dangerous, and the entrances to the hiking trails will be closed.
*Boarding from the intermediate station to the upper station (toward the summit) will be available until 5:30p.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 Forest Cathedral”
*“Kobe Summer Terrace”
*“Healing Forest There, the lamps are lit “Fairy Tale Forest”
*“Quiz & Stamp Collection 2026 -Summer-”
* “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 5:00p.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 8:00p.m.
*From 5:30p.m. entry and exit at the hiking gates of the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens (north and south sides) will not be permitted.Nighttime hiking can be dangerous, and the entrances to the hiking trails will be closed.
*Boarding from the intermediate station to the upper station (toward the summit) will be available until 5:30p.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 Forest Cathedral”
*“Kobe Summer Terrace”
*“Healing Forest There, the lamps are lit “Fairy Tale Forest”
*“Quiz & Stamp Collection 2026 -Summer-”
* “Wanpaku Park,” “Creating a Herb Guidebook,“Paper Craft”
* The “Herbal Footbath” and “Vow of Bell” have been removed.
We appreciate your understanding.
Tomorrow Tuesday July 28 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 5:00p.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 8:00p.m.
*From 5:30p.m. entry and exit at the hiking gates of the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens (north and south sides) will not be permitted.Nighttime hiking can be dangerous, and the entrances to the hiking trails will be closed.
*Boarding from the intermediate station to the upper station (toward the summit) will be available until 5:30p.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 Forest Cathedral”
*“Kobe Summer Terrace”
*“Healing Forest There, the lamps are lit “Fairy Tale Forest”
*“Quiz & Stamp Collection 2026 -Summer-”
* “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 5:00p.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 8:00p.m.
*From 5:30p.m. entry and exit at the hiking gates of the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens (north and south sides) will not be permitted.Nighttime hiking can be dangerous, and the entrances to the hiking trails will be closed.
*Boarding from the intermediate station to the upper station (toward the summit) will be available until 5:30p.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 Forest Cathedral”
*“Kobe Summer Terrace”
*“Healing Forest There, the lamps are lit “Fairy Tale Forest”
*“Quiz & Stamp Collection 2026 -Summer-”
* “Wanpaku Park,” “Creating a Herb Guidebook,“Paper Craft”
* The “Herbal Footbath” and “Vow of Bell” have been removed.
We appreciate your understanding.
07/27/2026 20:30 update
Today's Weather
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Temperature
31℃
Wind
Calm
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