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The heavenly paradise of flowers and herbs...See, smell, touch, taste, learn and be healed.
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens is the largest herb garden facility in Japan, where you can see 75,000 herbs of around 200 different species, growing at an altitude of about 400 meters. It is filled with fresh scents and colors all year round. With 12 gardens of roses, lavender, seasonal flowers, and more, the vast park has plenty of places you can take beautiful pictures.
There is also a restaurant, cafe, and terrace with a full menu of seasonal herbs and edible flowers. Many of them are grown in the gardens. “The Veranda Kobe" has original menus such as the original parfait-like sweet Savarin and the famous Nunobiki Herb Burger, on top of a selection of classic herb tea.
At the Fragrance Museum, visitors can learn about the history of fragrances and experience the scent of different natural essential oils. Herb guide tours are available every day, and you can participate for free without a reservation.
If you are tired from walking around the gardens, you can lay down on the hammocks or relax your feet in the footbaths set up throughout the park.
Access to Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden is about 10 minutes by ropeway. On the gondola, you can overlook the city of Kobe and the ocean in all directions.
Enjoy a stroll in the air on the ropeway that takes you to the herb gardens
Herb gardens filled with fresh scents
Four Seasons Garden
Four Seasons Garden
View Plaza
Kaze no Oka Flower Garden
Rose Symphony Garden
Hammocks
Restaurant “The Herb Dining”
First-floor terrace, The Veranda at Kobe
Second-floor cafe lounge, The Veranda at Kobe
First-floor terrace, The Veranda at Kobe
“Seasonal Creation” The Veranda at Kobe, Second-floor cafe lounge
Herb foot bath
Nightscape from ropeway
Autumn Foliage at Nunobiki
Kobe Christmas Market – Christmas at the Old Castle
Some reviews are AI-translated.
On this trip to Kobe, I made a special visit to the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens. I had been looking forward to this attraction, and it really didn't disappoint when I finally visited!
The ropeway ride was fun right from the start. As it slowly climbed the mountain, the cityscape gradually unfolded below. Looking down from above at downtown Kobe, the harbor, and the sea in the distance, the view became more and more expansive, and I couldn't stop taking pictures along the way. Seeing the scenery from the ropeway really made it feel like all of Kobe was spread out before my eyes.
When I arrived at the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens on the mountain, the sight was even more impressive! The entire garden is built along the hillside, with beautifully maintained flowers and plants. Combined with the European-style buildings, walking through it felt like visiting a garden in a small European town.
There are also quite a few hammocks throughout the garden, and as soon as I saw them, I really wanted to lie down and enjoy the moment. Finding a comfortable spot, feeling the mountain breeze and warm sunshine, with beautiful flowers, greenery, and views of Kobe Port in front of me, helped me relax quite a bit. When traveling, I'm usually busy rushing between attractions and taking pictures, so it was especially nice to slow down and enjoy the scenery for once.
Since the garden is built on a hillside, some of the paths have ups and downs and require a little stamina. However, because of the higher elevation, you can enjoy beautiful views of the city and bay from different angles along the way. It's definitely worth taking your time to walk around and look.
I bought a package that included round-trip ropeway tickets and admission to the herb gardens. To reach the ropeway boarding area, you first need to go up to the building's second-floor platform and then follow the signs. First-time visitors may want to keep an eye out for this.
What left the deepest impression on me during this visit to the Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens was the relaxed, carefree feeling. From the expansive views on the ropeway to the fragrance of flowers, greenery, and gentle breeze in the gardens, every corner made me reluctant to leave in a hurry.
The garden is thoughtfully designed, and the prices at the café with a view aren't too high. The scenery is very nice. I recommend visiting with the Have Fun in Kansai Pass—it’s a great value.
I highly recommend this herb garden for anyone who loves flowers and plants. The ticket plus ropeway is a bit of an expense, but the beauty of the gardens is totally worth it. There's so much to see! You can also relax in the café with some herbal tea and snacks, and the atmosphere just melts away all your travel fatigue.
The garden has a European-style design and sells lots of herbs and related products. There's a light, pleasant fragrance in the air, and the plants are beautifully maintained.
The total for the garden admission and round-trip ropeway is JPY 1,400 per person. It's not cheap, but once you're up there, it's totally worth it.
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