Kobe nunobiki ropeway
Easily accessible from downtown kobe, the ropeway takes you to the lush kobe nunobiki herb garden, situated at an altitude of approximately 400m, in just 10 minutes. the ropeway features all-glass windows and a barrier-free design with no steps, making boarding and alighting easy. from the windows, you can enjoy panoramic views of kobe and the kyoto-osaka-kobe area, as well as famous kobe landmarks such as nunobiki falls (one of japan's three great waterfalls) and the important cultural property nunobiki gohonmatsu dam. upon reaching the summit, you'll find approximately 200 species and 75,000 plants of herbs and flowers blooming throughout the seasons. restaurants, cafes, and terraces offer meals and sweets, and you can enjoy a picnic or relax in a hammock, making for a truly elegant day. the garden and surrounding mountains are adorned with cherry blossoms and fresh greenery, the garden is at its peak from spring to early summer, the leaves change color in autumn, and the night view sparkles during evening hours. enjoying an aerial stroll while experiencing the changing seasons and the passage of time is a unique experience offered by the kobe nunobiki ropeway.
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| Business hours | 9:30 am - 5:15 pm (last ropeway ascent at 4:45 pm), saturdays, sundays, and holidays until 9:00 pm (last ropeway ascent at 8:15 pm) *hours may vary depending on the season. *hours may differ during the christmas season (early november to december 25th). |
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| Address | 1-4-3 kitano-cho, chuo-ku, kobe city |
| TEL | 078-271-1160 |
| Access | Get off at hankyu kobe sannomiya station, transfer to the subway and get off at shin-kobe station, then walk for about 5 minutes. |
| Closed | Open every day *may be suspended in case of strong winds or thunderstorms *scheduled closures for 4 days in autumn and approximately 3 weeks in january-february for ropeway equipment maintenance. |
| WEB | https://www.kobeherb.com/
※Some links may only be in Japanese. |