Kobe Christmas Market 2026 - Christmas at the Old Castle -

Kobe Christmas Market 2026 - Christmas at the Old Castle -

Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens / Ropeway (1-4-3 Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe)

location
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens / Ropeway (1-4-3 Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe)
period
November 7, 2026 (Sat) - December 25, 2026 (Fri)
Time
09:30-17:15 / 09:30-21:00
cost
Seasonal admission: Adults 2,800 yen, Children 1,400 yen (ropeway + garden entry).
access
About a 5-minute walk from Shin-Kobe Station to the ropeway.

Why You Should Visit

The old castle plaza and the vast herb garden at 400m elevation transform into a full Christmas world. Enjoy authentic German glühwein, craft markets, illuminations, a giant Christmas tower, and the iconic forest Christmas tree.

Essentials

There are 3 public restrooms within a 8-minute walk of Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens / Ropeway (1-4-3 Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe). The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

NOTE

Last ropeway: 16:45 (normal), 20:15 at night (downhill last 21:00).

Night operations on Fri/Sat/Sun/Holidays and daily from Dec 15–25.

Market opens at 10:30, glühwein served from 11:00.

Ropeway operates every ~30 seconds.

Accessible parking and drop-off area unavailable after 14:00 on weekends/holidays.

During night operations, hiking gates (north/south) close after 17:30.

出典: 神戸布引ハーブ園公式

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