About the event
A wooden Christmas tower, seasonal wreaths and a light corridor create a botanical winter setting. Shop for German ornaments or try herb sausages and warming food. Night service is limited to specified dates; strong wind or lightning may suspend the ropeway and close the gardens.
Plan your visit
- Hours & closure days
- Market 10:30–16:30, until 20:00 on night-opening days. Ropeway up 9:30–16:45; until 20:15 on Fri–Sun/holidays through 6 December and daily 11–28 December.
- Admission
- Seasonal ropeway-and-garden admission: adults ¥3,300; children ¥1,650. Food and shopping extra.
- Tickets & booking
- Check ropeway operation and the day’s closing time before travelling.
Location & access
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
Getting here
Walk about five minutes from Shin-Kobe subway station to the lower ropeway station, then ride about ten minutes to the top.