Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway

beautiful. we took the cable car all the way up. the top has 2 eateries and both have amazing food & drinks selections. in the interest of time (we arrived at 3pm and they close around 5 to 530pm), we had quick bites from the kiosk and took a steep walk down to the mid point cable car. this walk was the main event of this place! down the walk, we saw beautiful flowers and vegetables planted. before reaching the mid point cable car, we enjoyed some time on the hammocks. it's a beautiful garden nestled in the heart of the city ♡

I visited Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway (神戸布引ハーブ園) and it was one of the highlights of my trip. The ropeway ride going up offers a breathtaking view of Kobe city, the harbor, and the mountains. Once at the top, the gardens are beautiful and well-kept, with seasonal flowers, herbs, and themed areas perfect for strolling and taking photos. The Herb Museum and the glasshouse were also interesting to explore. A good tip: buy your tickets in advance through sites like Klook to get a discounted price and receive a voucher—very convenient and cost-saving. The overall experience was relaxing, scenic, and worth the visit if you’re in Kobe.

We parked at the ANA Crowne Plaza Hotel (Level 7) and took the lift down to the 1st floor, then walked towards the entrance of the Herb Gardens. From there, another lift after the ramp brought us up to the ropeway station. We purchased the 2-way ropeway ticket for 2,000 yen per person and enjoyed a scenic ride up. The Herb Gardens were beautiful and well-maintained, perfect for a relaxing stroll. We spent about 2 hours exploring the area, enjoying the fresh air and seasonal flowers and herbs. Free umbrellas were provided, which was thoughtful, and we returned them after use. We also treated ourselves to some ice cream while soaking in the views. The highlight was seeing how much my mom enjoyed the experience, it was a wonderful treat for her. A peaceful, refreshing place that’s worth a visit if you’re in Kobe.

The Herb Garden and Ropeway is a magical place. The entire area is beautifully maintained, and at the very top you can enjoy some tasty “German-style” food (not exactly authentic, but still very good). The variety of flowers and herbs is truly overwhelming, and the atmosphere is simply wonderful. At the first station, you even have the chance to relax in hammocks – something I can highly recommend!

Loved my visit to Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden! 🌿 The place is absolutely beautiful, filled with colorful flowers, scenic walking paths, and a peaceful atmosphere overlooking Kobe city. I recommend coming early to avoid the crowds and enjoy a more relaxing stroll through the gardens. You can take the ropeway up for a stunning view, then walk down slowly while enjoying the herbs, flowers, and photo spots along the way. It’s such a refreshing and calming escape—perfect for nature lovers and anyone looking for a serene break in Kobe. 🌸✨

2025 August 5★ A definite and must go stop while in Kobe if you like nature walks, flowers and gardens. Beautifully maintained. Amazing especially when the flowers bloom. Other times are also nice and less crowded. Round trip ticket Adult 2000¥ kids 1000¥ Single way Adult 1400¥ kids 700¥ Single or round trip? If you're just enjoying the top, round trip. You can see everything and get to the middle and go down. If you want to check out the falls and hike, single way. Though a word of caution... Leave at least 2 hours before sunset to walk down. It's a forest and there'll be mosquitos. Bring repellent! You need about 1 hour to spend wandering at the top. Checking out the building, gift shop, the fragrances, the exhibits. Then you spend about an 45 minutes at the main garden area. If you walk to the middle gondola section, you'll see the full gardens. It's very nice. Add in another 45 minutes. Spending the day here is definitely possible. The cafe closes at about 4pm or 5pm. Would suggest getting there prior. Would recommend you come here during lunch or just after. 4 hours is enough time in the garden area itself. 1 to 1.5 hours to hike down and see the falls. Would recommend. Would come again.

A MUST VISIT attraction for travellers near Osaka espacially elderly, or couple. Cable car provided one-way or both. I spent half day with my sister there during May which is still nice breathe even if most of the rose and hydreangea were still buds but many other species are also gorgeous. We can see 2 waterfalls during the back walking route. Prepare firm comfy walking/hiking shoes if you wanna choose to walk down the hill like us. This place were a chef kiss of our trip... you can not be disappoint. TOTALLY BEAUTIFULL!

What a beautiful place. Its clean and very well operated. Catch the cable car up to the top and see the best view you will get of Kobe. Once your at the top, there are some rose gardens. The journey back down the mountain by foot takes you through beautiful tranquil gardens of every sort. This is a lovely way to escape the busy city and enjoy the gardens, the birds, the many bees and butterflies. You can stop along the way and rest in hammocks, look at a waterfall, enjoy an ice cream and just take in all the beautiful sounds and fragrances. This is a real gift to this city. The path down the mountain can be steep in some places. This is not suitable for people in wheelchairs or have difficulty walking down slopes.