National Park & Nature
Nunobiki Falls
📍 Nunobiki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
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Quick Facts
- Location
- Japan, Kobe
- Category
- National Park & Nature
- Duration
- 1-2 hours
- Opening Hours
- Open all day, year-round
- Ticket Price
- Free Admission: Free entry
- Address
- Nunobiki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
- Coordinates
- 34.7077, 135.1946
Introduction
Nunobiki Falls in Chuo-ku, Kobe, is a series of four cascades - male, female, couple and drum - celebrated since olden times in poetry and painting. The trail from Shin-Kobe Station takes about 30 minutes through a wooded valley and continues uphill to the Nunobiki Herb Garden - a classic city-edge walk.
✨ Highlights
1
Four cascades
Male, female, couple and drum falls in series.
2
City-edge walk
About 30 minutes on foot from Shin-Kobe Stn.
3
Historic fame
A Kobe beauty spot since olden times.
4
Forest trail
A valley path with lookouts through the trees.
5
Herb Garden
The same trail reaches the Nunobiki Herb Garden.
6
Seasonal water
Fresh green, maple colour and rain-swollen flows.
🛈 Practical Info
→Location：Nunobiki-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
→Time needed：About 1.5 hours
→Opening Hours：Open all day, year-round
Ticket Information
| Free Admission | Free entry |
|---|
Transportation
Subway
About 30 min on foot from Shin-Kobe Stn
Note
Or ropeway to the Herb Garden
💡 Tips
• The falls are free and open year-round.
• About 30 minutes on foot from Shin-Kobe Stn, with many steps.
• Flows peak after rain; some falls shrink in dry spells.
• Wear non-slip shoes - steps are slick when wet.
• Pairs with Shin-Kobe's shops and the Herb Garden.
• No shops on the trail - bring water.
FAQ
What are the opening hours of Nunobiki Falls?
Open all day, year-round
How much is the admission for Nunobiki Falls?
Free Admission: Free entry
Any practical tips for visiting Nunobiki Falls?
The falls are free and open year-round. About 30 minutes on foot from Shin-Kobe Stn, with many steps.
How long should I spend at Nunobiki Falls?
A typical visit takes 1-2 hours.
How do I get to Nunobiki Falls?
Subway: About 30 min on foot from Shin-Kobe Stn
