Nunobiki Park — Attraction in Kobe

I only had a limited time in Kobe and so I decided to really stick with what I wanted to see which was a lot of nature.

I saw Nunobiki Herb Garden in one online itinerary post and got curious because of its gorgeous flowers. The tram leading up to it was also come-on for me!

It was a great decision. Your adventure starts once you board the tram and you see the spectacle of lush slopes and waterfalls. The upper portion of the gardens is a magnificent scene of a beautiful tiny European-styled village set-off by colorful blooms. The place is Instagram heaven! But, pry yourself away from your camera ( a tough feat, I assure you) and immerse yoir senses in the sights and fragrance of the gardens.

I had a fun time exploring the fragrance hall, the salad gardens (haha) and the greenhouse. The highlight of my visit was the dreamy strawberry cheesecake I had: it came as a pouch made out of mochi dough (I assume) holding a good dollop of cream cheese. It was topped with strawberry slices and drizzled with strawberry sauce. It was heaven.

I would definitely return...

Nunobiki Park is below the Herb Garden. It is a beautiful park with 36 stone poem monument and water fall. The hike down will take around 30 min.

It is recommended to take visit the Herb Garden first and walk down from the middle gondola station. Turn right (West) and look out for the hidden trail on the left. Walk along the hiking train to the reservoir and look out for the stone with poem. Popular spot is Ontaki / Meotodaki waterfall. Two stream of water, one for the husbands and another for the wife. There are some bridges across the river. One with vines growth. The vines are no...

A good alternative to Mt Rokko if you have limited time and energy.

There is not much to do at the top of the park i.e., the end of the ropway, apart from a few restaurants and a shop that sells fragrances.

From the top, you make your way back down to the middle station, passing through a glass greenhouse. There is a cafe and dessert shop here if you want some refreshments. The cafe also offers sweeping views of Kobe.

Further down from here, you will reach the middle ropeway station where you can catch the...