Enjoy the spectacular view of midsummer again this year! Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden/Ropeway

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Sunflowers are at their peak at Kobe

Nunobiki Herb Garden/Ropeway Sunflowers have been at their

peak

at Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden/Ropeway in Chuo Ward, Kobe City since late July.

Located on a hill about 400 meters above sea level, the “sunflower fields,” a poetic summer scene, are being developed in an open space with a view of the city of Kobe and the sea.

Highlights of the diverse sunflower fields

F1 Sunrich Banana 50

Sunflower Garden of the Four Seasons – Yorokobi no Niwa is a terraced garden of about 110 m2, where 1,500 sunflowers “Sunny Kids” and “F1 Sunrich Banana 50” are grown. 1,500 sunflowers are in bloom from late July to mid-August, and the fragrance of lemon verbena and lemongrass planted around them make you feel the season.

F1 Sunrich Orange

The Kaze no Oka Flower Garden boasts 3,750 plants of “F1 Sunrich Fresh Orange” and “F1 Sunrich Orange” in bloom on a vast site of approximately 1,150 m2.

A colorful combination with “Sennichikou” (Sennichikou)

About 2,550 Chinese milk vetch are also planted in the park, providing a contrast between the bright yellow and pink colors of the sunflowers. The sunflowers can be viewed over a long period of time from late July to mid-November.

Welcome Garden

Visitors can also view sunflowers in different landscapes in the Welcome Garden and Lavender Garden, creating a multifaceted summer landscape.

Facility Information

Best time to see sunflowers

Until late August 2025

Location

Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden / Ropeway (1-4-3, Kitano-machi, Chuo-ku, Kobe City)
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Hours of operation

9:30 – 20:15 (last service of downhill ropeway is 21:00)
*The ropeway runs every 30 seconds.
*After 17:00, only the observation area is open to visitors.

Fees

Ropeway round-trip + admission to the Herb Garden:
Adults 2,000 yen, children 1,000 yen (preschool children free)

Inquiries

TEL:078-271-1160
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden official website