Nunobiki Herb Garden & Ropeway4.3
On the upper and middle slopes of Mount Rokko lies a garden and park complex to enjoy the scenery and flowering smell. The ropeway right next to the Shinkansen terminal at Shin-Kobe whisks you to the two stops in the garden.
Get off at the top station, enjoy herbal foods at the cafe or restaurant and buy some plants and herbal products at the souvenir shop. The overhanging exhibits of fuchsia are elegant in the Glass House. A herbal foot bath near the terrace helps you sooth your tired feet while enjoying a pleasant view of the Kobe city and Osaka Bay. The night views from the ropeway and the observation deck are also splendid.
Purposeeasily accessible,couple,women,family,mountain climbing,hot springs,sightseeing
Airport/Sta.Osaka International Airport (about 24.3km) Google Transit
We guide this spot.
Katz
Hiromi
Yoshi
Tomo
Hitonomori
Kazu
Akira
R.Usami
Tracy
R.Suenaga
Cathy
H.Shimazaki
H.Kato
Takae
Kenji
MITSU
samurai joe
Kenji
torusky90
Mikko
Tomoko
Y.Hirotoh
Nao
Mitchy
MayReviews
Wai Ping Low5.0a week ago
Wonderful garden! We went to Shin-Kobe station and took a 5min-walk to the ropeway that led up to the garden. On the way up we saw the view of Kobe and the Nunobiki waterfall. It was mid-December so most of the flowers were not blooming and the colors were rather drab. However, the Rest House at the top of the station was simply enchanting ... it was like a charming European town. There were plenty of free-and-easy hands-on activities in the fragrance museum, herb museum and a glass house with absolutely beautiful Christmas decorations. You can have your lunch of burgers with the garden's own herbs in a charming little restaurant overlooking Kobe city. After that, you can dip your feet in the hot foot bath outside the glass house. The garden was so lovely we spent about 4-5 hours there.
Ryan Wong5.04 months ago
This place is honestly such a breath of fresh air from the bustling streets of Osaka. You take a cable car to the top station and it is a nice retreat from the sweltering heat of Japan in August. Obviously this place is a herb garden with various displays of herbs and vegetables, but do not be fooled as these things can exude their own air of beauty in its simplicity. The displays and interspersed points of interest make this quite a relaxing and interesting spot. The middle platform area even has a lounging area to take in the natural beauty and breathtaking view of Kobe. Perfect for dates or even just a casual day out. Prices are reasonable. Highly recommended!
Nick M4.03 months ago
Although I lack interest in gardens in general, this is a good spot to visit. It has a few places to eat and some interesting shops.
The best part for me was the spectacular view over the city of Kobe. Well worth the trip up the cable car alone.
Michael Messacar5.03 months ago
Worth the price just for the ride up and down the mountain. Can see some wonderful views of Kobe. The plants are nice to see as well. Would like to see it earlier in the spring when more flowers are blooming though..
Yh Cheah5.03 months ago
A must visit place for those who love nature and plants. I could take hours and hours to enjoy fragrance of the flower and herbs around. A nice place for relaxation as well.