Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens GARDEN FEST 2026 -Summer-
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Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens GARDEN FEST 2026 -Summer-

Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway

location
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway
period
July 11, 2026 (Sat) - August 30, 2026 (Sun)
Time
Gardens 10:00–20:30 / Ropeway up 9:30–20:15, down until 21:00 (night hours Jul 11–Aug 30)
cost
Entry requires a round-trip ropeway ticket (admission included). In-park extras: treasure hunt ¥300, drinks ¥800–900. Check the official site for current fares.
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

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Why You Should Visit

A summer festival at Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens, spread across a hillside 400m above the city. Sunflower fields bloom in the Garden of Seasons and Hill of Winds, while cooling touches like the mist-filled Mist Forest and the lamp-lit Fairy-tale Forest keep even hot days pleasant. After sunset the Forest of Illuminations and sweeping views of Kobe's night skyline take over, with extended evening hours all summer. Reached by a scenic ropeway from Shin-Kobe Station — a breezy escape for families and couples.

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Essentials

location
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens & Ropeway
period
July 11, 2026 (Sat) - August 30, 2026 (Sun)
Time
Gardens 10:00–20:30 / Ropeway up 9:30–20:15, down until 21:00 (night hours Jul 11–Aug 30)
cost
Entry requires a round-trip ropeway ticket (admission included). In-park extras: treasure hunt ¥300, drinks ¥800–900. Check the official site for current fares.
Things to do nearby
Book Nunobiki Herb Gardens ropeway tickets

Booking via KKday (partner site).

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
[Cool spots]
- Mist Forest (Garden of Seasons / 10:00–17:00) — wrapped in cooling mist
- Fairy-tale Forest (Forest Hall 2F / 10:30–17:00) — a lamp-lit grove
[Summer flowers]
- Sunflower fields (Garden of Seasons & Hill of Winds) — best late July to late August
[After dark]
- Forest of Illuminations, Cathedral of the Forest (Observation Plaza / sunset–21:00)
- Kobe's night skyline seen from 400m up (night hours Jul 11–Aug 30)
[Food & drink]
- Nunobiki Mojito ¥900 / Mint Lemonade ¥800 / Mango & Hibiscus Frappe ¥850
[Activities]
- Treasure hunt ¥300 / Herb guidebook craft kit ¥800
* The Glass House (greenhouse, Herb House, Spice Workshop) closes at 20:00.

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FAQ

How late are the night hours?
Night hours run Jul 11–Aug 30. The gardens stay open until 20:30 and the last ropeway down is 21:00; the Glass House closes at 20:00.
Can you stay cool on hot days?
At 400m elevation it feels cooler than downtown, and shaded, misted rest spots like the Mist Forest and Fairy-tale Forest help you beat the heat.
Is it good for families with kids?
Yes — sunflower fields, a treasure hunt (¥300) and craft kits suit families, and the ropeway ride is an attraction in itself.

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