Why You Should Visit
Golden Week Carnival 2026 is a special event at Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens. Families can enjoy a treasure hunt game, hammocks, and free lending equipment, while the Herb Marche serves original herb sausages with German wine and beer. Night operations run daily throughout the event, with Kobe's cityscape and the illumination event 'Forest of Illuminations' lighting up the evenings.
Essentials
- location
- Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway
- period
- April 25, 2026 (Sat) - May 6, 2026 (Wed)
- Time
- 9:30 – 21:00 (last uphill ropeway 20:15; after 17:00, access is limited to the observation area)
- cost
- Some activities require a fee (e.g. sachet making JPY 600, aroma keyholder JPY 1,500, treasure hunt JPY 300)
- access
- Shin-Kobe Station (Shinkansen/Subway) → 5 min walk → Ropeway 10 min
Runs every 30 sec (no timetable needed)
Ropeway hours (first car 9:30)
Spring (Mar 20–Jul 19) / Autumn (Sep 1–Nov 30)
Weekdays: last up 16:45 / last down 17:15
Weekends & holidays: last up 20:15 / last down 21:00
Summer (Jul 20–Aug 31): last up 20:15 / last down 21:00
Winter (Dec 1–Mar 19): last up 16:45 / last down 17:15
*May suspend in strong winds or lightning - NOTE
- 【Forest Hall Events】Apr 29 – May 6, 11:00–16:00, Forest Hall 2F
- Ropeway-shaped paper craft (free)
- Herb sachet making: JPY 600
- Aroma keyholder: JPY 1,500
※The craft corner at Glasshouse will not be held during GW
【Herb Marche】Until Jul 5, 11:00–16:00 (until 20:00 on night operation days), Observation Plaza
Serving original herb sausages, lamb brochette, and more
【Treasure Hunt 2026 -Spring-】Until Jul 5, 10:00–16:00
Fee: JPY 300 (includes stamp rally)
Follow the map, find the Herb Rangers, collect keywords, and reach the secret garden
【Hammocks】Available at various spots throughout the garden
【Free Lending Equipment】Kaze-no-Oka Lawn Area
Balls, jump ropes, stilts, hula hoops, disc catch, and more
【Night Operations & Forest of Illuminations】Daily during GW
Last uphill ropeway 20:15, last downhill 21:00
After 17:00, entry limited to observation area
【Web Tickets】Recommended for smooth entry at the ticket floor (Sanroku Station 4F)
FAQ
When is Golden Week Carnival 2026 at Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens held?
The event will be held from April 25 to May 6, 2026.
What activities can visitors enjoy at the event?
Visitors can enjoy the treasure hunt game, a kids' area, Herb Marche, events at the Forest Hall, night operations, and the illumination event 'Forest of Illuminations'.
Can visitors enter the garden at night?
Yes. Night operations are held daily during the event, and visitors can enjoy night views and illuminations. After 17:00, entry is limited to the observation area.
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