Sorakuen Garden was a lovely place to slow down and get a break from the heat while in Kobe. I really enjoyed wandering through the garden and spending a bit of time by the water, especially with all the fish in the lake. It felt peaceful and well cared for, and I would happily visit again.
My day of sightseeing in Kobe finished with this beautiful Japanese garden centred on a Koi Pond. A leaflet is available in English providing a map and highlighting some of the garden's key features. This is the only traditional Japanese garden in Kobe and was completed in the early 20th Century occupying an area of 19566 square meters. Very pleasant place to come and relax.
Such a beautiful garden. Compact in size but so much to see. We love sitting and watching the koi and admiring the beautiful and wooden house boat. I would highly recommend for families looking for a peaceful escape from the city.
A typical Japanese garden with incredible trees, foliages, huts, water, koy fish, and foot bridges, etc. this was the house and garden of the Mayor of Kobe. A definitely place to appreciate Japanese garden when in Kobe.
Visited in July recently on a day trip to Kobe from Osaka.
It is not a long walk from Motomachi Station.
There is a small entrance fee.
Beautiful garden, definitely worth a visit.
Well maintained and beautifully landscaped.
There were very few people about, so relaxing to walk around.
There is a little box at near the ticket office to buy some fish food ¥100.
Get a packet and enjoy feeding the carps.
