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Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens · Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway · 神戸布引ハーブ園／ロープウェイ
Choose Nunobiki for hilltop flower and herb gardens. Take the ropeway and enjoy views that change with the seasons.
Visitor information
Address
〒650-0002 兵庫県神戸市中央区北野町1-4-3
1-4-3 Kitanocho, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture 650-0002 Japan
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Standard returns: adults 2,500 yen, elementary/junior high school pupils 1,250, including garden admission. One way: 1,900/950 respectively. Preschool children free. Evening returns on operating dates: adults 2,000, pupils 1,200; summer/Christmas use separate prices. Standard fares were revised 1 April 2026.
Opening hours
Ropeway/garden hours vary by season/day. Spring/autumn weekdays, Christmas weekdays and winter generally operate 09:30–17:15; on evening operating dates, hours are 09:30–21:00. Weekdays 4 September–6 November 2026: ascent 09:30–16:45, final descent 17:15; gardens 10:00–17:00, last entry 16:30. Weekend/public-holiday evenings have limited areas. Check other periods' garden-admission deadlines for your date.
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What to see at Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens
Seasonal flower and herb gardens
Walk among flowers/herbs for seasonal views. Add garden walking/rest time to the ropeway ride.
How to get to Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens
Walk about 5 minutes from Shin-Kobe to the lower station, then ride about 10 minutes uphill. Ticketing/boarding waits are excluded. Strong winds/lightning can stop service.
Herb Gardens access Herb Gardens ropeway hours and suspension FAQ
Before you visit
Check last ascent and descent together
Visit by day for garden walks; night-time areas are limited. Last ropeway ascent, garden admission and final descent differ, so check all for your date.
Ropeway operations and waits
Strong winds/lightning can suspend service. Add lower-station access and ticket/boarding queues to ride time when planning the full visit.
Herb Gardens ropeway hours and suspension FAQ Herb Gardens access
Ropeway maintenance periods
Scheduled maintenance periods are 31 August–3 September 2026 and 23 January–19 February 2027. Check maintenance-operation notices for visits in these periods.
Tickets and booking for Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens
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Questions about Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens
Does a ropeway return ticket include herb-garden admission?
Yes. Standard returns include ropeway and garden admission. Christmas uses separate prices; check your date.
Can I see all daytime garden areas in the evening?
No. Night-time areas are limited. For garden walks, visit within daytime hours/admission deadlines for your date.
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