What other travelers are saying about Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway
The Kobe Herb Garden is a delightful experience with stunning views that are truly worth the trip. While the gardens weren’t in full bloom during my visit, I imagine they’d be spectacular in spring. The cable car ride adds a unique charm, offering panoramic sights of Kobe and beyond. I also loved the Christmas theme—it added a festive and magical touch to the visit. The hammocks were another highlight, offering a perfect spot to relax and take in the serene atmosphere. And I can’t forget the lavender ice cream—absolutely delicious and refreshing! I’d highly recommend visiting, especially in spring or during the holiday season for the full experience.
This place was a pleasure to visit and a very welcome respite away from all the hustle bustle of the cities. The view from the cable car was fantastic and it was a thoroughly enjoyable ride up to the top. The gift shop at the top had a superb variety of gifts and souvenirs. You can even have a little foot bath at the top and purchase a small flannel to dry your feet for ¥100.
Good variety of places to have something to eat, we had some lovely cakes in The Veranda.
The walk down was really enjoyable and relaxing. Loved the hammocks that we found at the halfway point and the lavender ice-cream stand. Would definitely return.
This is definitely a must-visit if you’re ever in Kobe! It’s conveniently located next to the station, and the entrance wait was only about 20 minutes. We opted for a one-way cable car ticket to the top, which allowed us to enjoy a scenic walk through the herb garden on the way down.
One highlight of our visit was trying the lavender ice cream—my absolute favorite! The gardens are beautiful and relaxing, and we also took time to check out the dam and waterfall, which added to the serene experience. We left feeling refreshed and would definitely come back. Highly recommend this peaceful escape in Kobe!
The cable car offers beautiful view of the port of Kobe, as well as the hill. The garden itself very interesting. Various plants bloom depends on the season. The have a shop with different kind of items, from tea, perfume, souvenirs, to a mushroom self-grown-kit.
We got up to the hill by the cable car and went down by feet. Halfway down, we could still enjoy the garden and the view. But the rest, after the cable car station, it was a bit challenging as it was a quiet steep asphalt road. There was a beautiful fall on the way, tho.
So if you want a comfort, you can buy a two way ticket for the cable car.
I took the round ticket ropeway cable car up to the top garden. The journey was pleasant. You can enjoy the view of the whole city from above. It's breathtaking. Especially at night when the city bathes in light. If I had more time and if the weather was warmer, I would take my time enjoying the garden on foot. It says you could take about an hour to go down or up from the top garden down.
