Nunobiki Waterfalls (Ontaki / Meotodaki)

Hidden behind a busy Shinkansen station, whoever can think of that! 15 minutes of moderately challenging hike (I am 63 but I saw some locals probably 70s on the trail) takes you through several (not your Niagara) waterfalls and eventually to the top that can look down on Kobe. There is a hiking trail of stairs but I suspect there is another paved trail (tar) that can take u to the top, too.

Beautiful hike on a well maintained lovely path. The two falls are very easy to get to and offer great views. The full loop offers additional falls and great views if you have the time. There is some moderate elevation change and if it's hot out bring water. There is a small restaurant and vending machines along with a restroom on the trail right after the 2nd falls

Magnificent falls! It is more than what we expected in scale. I recommend that you should take a look once by all means. As we moved in near by Kobe city, we walked into this place. It was not crowded as it was a weekday and a nice place to have a brawn bag lunch.

A nice hike up to the falls so be prepared for a whole lot of stairs. I was blown in by the view of the falls. There are 3 waterfalls in total within the trail and they all look beautiful and you can easily reach this waterfall from shin kobe station.

So many landscapes and cable car was awesome. One of the best place in Japan for sure. I love the lake I can see when o ride the cable car.

A beautiful series of divine waterfalls with a viewing platform arranged near the bottom, creating a very clear view. The path to get here is very clearly marked, with signposts and restrooms easily accessible throughout. There is even a cafe nearby. You can get here from the herb gardens or Shin-Kobe station. I recommend visiting on your way down from the herb gardens after taking the ropeway up.

Rainy morning. This is a bit of a walk even with paved roads and walkways, there are well kept mountain trails as well. I walked up to the middle station, passing the falls on my way up. Pleasant walk 3/5 difficulty solely because of the steepness and I took the route with more stairs.

Lovely place for trekking or simply walking and a bit of climbing.. suggest taking ropeway up so buy one way ticket then enjoy the herb gardens and downhill at least around/about 4 km. Slow and steady steps as it is winding and steep, follow signs and once you reach the first waterfall pictured below then going down is stone steps mostly.. see photos. Enjoy!! Took nearly 3 hours and of course enjoyed taking photos