It really cheered me up when I saw these lovely blooms at my height, so I can go really near to them!
In order to reach the actual garden, one have to go to the mountain station to ride the ropeway up the mountain. If you plan to walk down while enjoying the gardens and facilities down the mountain, you can take one way ride up~
I'm feeling so exciting because I'll be going up the mountain via ropeway~
The city view of Shin Kobe from above~
It was drizzling, but hey we are going up and above the clouds!
LOOK! Its the Nunobiki Falls!
Nunobiki Falls (布引の滝, Nunobiki no Taki) is a set of waterfalls near downtown Kobe, Japan, with an important significance in Japanese literature and Japanese art. In Japan, Nunobiki is considered one of the greatest "divine falls" together with Kegon Falls and Nachi Falls.
We came to the mid station, do not alight and continue the ride!
The sky cleared up a lot! LUCKY~
What a view from the top and the air is SO FRESH!
They have some products that are made by themselves!
They make great gifts too!
A great place for souvenirs~
As a garden lover, I am really happy to be here~
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens are Japan’s largest herb gardens with around 75,000 herbs and flowers of about 200 kinds blooming throughout the year. There are 12 extensive garden areas where visitors are welcomed by seasonal herbs and flowers arranged according to different themes. The picturesque paths follow the flowerbeds resting on the side of the hill, overflowing with the color and fragrance of that particular season.
1. Welcome Garden
It is surrounded by a castle gate and a rest house designed in the motif of Wartburg Castle, an ancient German castle. Herbs and flowers are in bloom throughout the four seasons.
2. Rose Symphony Garden
It has approximately 60 types of fragrant roses. Featuring mainly English roses, the garden beckons visitors to enjoy roses of assorted colors and shapes that change according to each variety.
3. Fragrant Garden
Set against the backdrop of a serene mountain range, this idyllic garden is reminiscent of the European countryside. When strolling along the stone path, visitors will be enveloped by a gentle mint aroma.
4. Herb Museum
The Herb Museum is like a living encyclopedia with around 100 varieties of herbs. This enables visitors to learn about the attributes of herbs, how they are used and living with herbs. There is a guided tour of the garden every day.
5. Kitchen Garden Potager
This kitchen garden features the mixed planting of vegetables and herbs. Its theme is a “stylish and practical kitchen garden” that you can also enjoy at your own home.
6. Glasshouse
The Glasshouse provides visitors with the pleasure of planting, observing and smelling the scents of mainly tropical plants such as spices and fruits. Visitors will also be delighted by the sculpture entitled “Statue of Mother and Child” presented by the Italian city of Terni, as well as a colorful wall mural flower bed.
7. Lavender Garden
Ever enticing with its refreshing fragrance and lovely flowers, lavender is known as the “Queen of Herbs.” A lavender-picking event is held every June.
8. Four Seasons Garden
This garden is specially designed with pretty herbs and flowers arranged according to season. Visitors can get a sense of each season by the roses and other flowers in full bloom covering the area.
9. Waterfall Piato
This waterside zone is based on the image of Nunobiki Falls. The tiered flower bed continues on to the garden below as an expression of the flow of water from the waterfall. The waterside is inhabited by a variety of living things and egg-laying by the forest green tree frog, a precious species, can be observed during the rainy season.
10. Oriental Garden
he Oriental Garden cultivates useful plants (plants for use in foods, medicine and craftworks) indigenous to Japan and Asia. The garden also provides observation and learning that includes the methods of using each plant.
11. Lily Garden
This garden offers visitors the chance to enjoy the fragrance of lilies in summer.
12. Kaze no Oka Flower Garden
Kaze no Oka Flower Garden features colorful seasonal flowers and herbs spread across the hill. The garden is situated in a perfect location that offers views of the Kobe landscape.
Seems like a very chill place to sit in those hammocks~
Look! A few trees in blooms~
Peach blossoms
Plum blossoms
Broccoli?
They are all edible vegetables and salads but I forgot their names...
Cabbage!
1. Fragrance Museum
The Fragrance Museum displays antique perfume bottles and equipment used to extract aroma. Guests can compare the 80 or so natural essential oils to find those that truly enchant the senses.
2. Glasshouse Entrance
The beautiful Glasshouse features baskets hanging from the ceiling full of streptocarpus and fuchsia plants.
3. Herbal House
Here visitors can see reproduced scenes from daily life like in the kitchen or living room. Dry flowers really bring the space alive.
4. The Veranda at 2F Cafe Lounge
The luxurious space includes a chandelier designed in the motif of dry herbs and a unique herb cellar so that visitors can enjoy a refined teatime while enjoying the view.
5. Herbal Footbath
The Herbal Footbath provides the opportunity to soak one’s feet in seasonal herbs while taking in a view a Kobe. It’s relaxing for both body and mind.
6. The Statue of Love
A sculpture entitled “Statue of Mother and Child” presented by the city of Terni in Italy, the home of St. Valentine, sits at the back of the Glasshouse. The status shows a mother warmly embracing her child and the spot has become a famous place for love that soothes the soul.
7. Vow of Bell
This is one of the happiest spots inside the Herb Gardens. Why not make a wish at the lover’s bell while taking in the spectacular view of Kobe?
8. Spice Museum
The aroma of spices wafts through the air as you enter the Spice Factory, making you feel like you’re in a foreign land. Here, visitors can learn about the history of spices, have a go with a spice crusher and experience the aromas as well as get a look at the spice aroma collection. It’s the ideal place to get an insight into the appeal of spices.
9. Store (At foot/top of Mountain)
Before heading home, enjoy a spot of shopping at the store at the foot of the mountain, which provides a host of original brand goods. Grab a Kobe souvenir or some herb-related merchandise.
The Fragrance Museum
Night time dining with view of the city~
A very beauty spot for photo taking, isnt it?
Herbal House
I really love the bathtub display~
I really love the bathtub display~
Some varieties on display~
Herbs in the daily kitchen~
Herbal Footbath with view over Kobe city~
Right outside the washroom, there is a cosy corner too, how thoughtful~
The Statue of Love
Seasonal Field Mustard in full blooms~
Seasonal Mountain Cherry Blossoms in full blooms
From time to time, they also hold workshops~
Lunch for today~ Most of the ingredients used are grown here!
Its really nice to know that the veges, fruits and flowers used are all grown here, not in mass production but with great care! First time I actually enjoyed them over meat, how can that be?! But yea, it IS that delicious, juicy, pretty and sweet~ As it was a weekday and there isnt anyone this early, I felt like royalty, dining here with all the staff attending to our table! I envy Japanese who stay here, can eat there anytime!
Turning my head, looking outside the window~OMG are they harvested from here?! This is real cool, high up among the clouds, am I am here indulging my greens grown here!
This is my kind of heaven~
There are different types of seatings and they all look really cosy for a cup of tea~
I love all the beautiful details put into all these, and they taste so awesome too! The tea smell so heavenly, dont forget to pick them up at the stores, down the mountain before you leave to enjoy at home too, but of cos you cant beat the view and atmosphere here!
A truly splendid afternoon teatime with a great view, the ladies are SO gonna love this place~ I feel like a princess!!!!! I really wish I stay in Japan, so I can come anytime!
If you prefer tea coolers
Or happen to be there during their outdoor style events!
Once again, I truly enjoyed myself so much, and I really thank all the friendly and kind team who have shown me great hospitality around the mountain, no matter which corner I went! Even when I got a little lost at the Middle station, the staff (a secret ninja guy) was so kind to guide me! All thoughts and comments are truly my own~ I will definitely recommend one to visit this place, and I wish I had more time here, cant bear to leave but I have to rush to Kyoto now~
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