Timeline
10:00
Take the Shin-Kobe Ropeway up to the Nunobiki Herb Garden as soon as it opens. The garden is large, so arriving early lets you explore the greenhouses and herb varieties in relative quiet.
11:15
Walk for about 4 minutes from the garden station to the main viewing area. This spot is just a short hop from the ropeway terminal, keeping your walk short and easy.
11:45
Head to Sorakuen Garden. This traditional Japanese garden offers a calm contrast to the alpine herbs above, with historic grounds that are easy to stroll through.
Local tip
The ropeway runs from 10:00 to 17:00, or until 20:30 in summer. Plan your morning start to match these hours.
Check before you go
- Check the ropeway schedule for summer evening hours if you plan a later visit.
- Sorakuen Garden is open daily; verify current entry fees online as they may vary.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kobe (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).