Business & Traffic information
Business Hours
Ropeway *Runs approximately every 30 seconds
Open from 9:30a.m. to 4:45p.m.
Last ropeway for going 4:45p.m.
Last ropeway for returning 5:15p.m.
Herb Gardens
10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. (Last admission to the garden area is at 4:30p.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.
“Autumn Harvest Fair”
Dates: Friday, September 4 - Monday, November 30
“German Festival 2026 -Beer & Wine Fest-”
Dates: Saturday, September 4 - Monday, December 28
“GARDEN FEST 2026 -Autumn-: A Leisurely, Stroll-Through Autumn Walk”
Dates: Saturday, September 12 - Sunday, December 6
* Quiz & Stamp Collection -Autumn-: Saturday, September 12 - Monday, November 23
* Halloween Fair 2026: Saturday, September 12 - Saturday, October 31
* Garden Picnic -Autumn-: Saturday, September 26 - Mondays and Holidays, November 23 *Limited to 10 groups per day; advance reservations required
* The “Herbal Foot Bath” and “Bell of Vows” have been removed.
We appreciate your understanding.
* “Forest of Illuminations: The Great Cathedral of the Forest”
Business Hours
Ropeway *Runs approximately every 30 seconds
Open from 9:30a.m. to 4:45p.m.
Last ropeway for going 4:45p.m.
Last ropeway for returning 5:15p.m.
Herb Gardens
10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. (Last admission to the garden area is at 4:30p.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.
“Autumn Harvest Fair”
Dates: Friday, September 4 - Monday, November 30
“German Festival 2026 -Beer & Wine Fest-”
Dates: Saturday, September 4 - Monday, December 28
“GARDEN FEST 2026 -Autumn-: A Leisurely, Stroll-Through Autumn Walk”
Dates: Saturday, September 12 - Sunday, December 6
* Quiz & Stamp Collection -Autumn-: Saturday, September 12 - Monday, November 23
* Halloween Fair 2026: Saturday, September 12 - Saturday, October 31
* Garden Picnic -Autumn-: Saturday, September 26 - Mondays and Holidays, November 23 *Limited to 10 groups per day; advance reservations required
* The “Herbal Foot Bath” and “Bell of Vows” have been removed.
We appreciate your understanding.
* “Forest of Illuminations: The Great Cathedral of the Forest”
Today's Weather
Weather
Temperature
23℃
Wind
Calm
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.
