What other travelers are saying about Nunobiki Falls
Lovely place for trekking or simply walking and a bit of climbing.. suggest taking ropeway up so buy one way ticket then enjoy the herb gardens and downhill at least around/about 4 km. Slow and steady steps as it is winding and steep, follow signs and once you reach the first waterfall pictured below then going down is stone steps mostly.. see photos. Enjoy!! Took nearly 3 hours and of course enjoyed taking photos
A picturesque getaway place located right next to the Kobe train station. If you are interested in a challenging hike, then you can hike upwards. If you are interested in an easy 3-4 walk then you can take a monorail upwards and enjoy the trail downwards. There are plenty of gardens to see as well as a hot spring to rest your feet.
A must see if you’re in Kobe!
P.s. Waterfalls are only reachable by foot.
We hiked upwards and took the ropeway back down.
We started our hike uphill from the shin-kobe station. Path was a little tricky to find. We had to take the escalator down and walk around the parking lot. But with the help of maps we managed to find it.
On the short 10 min hike we first passed the other waterfall: Mentaki and a few observation decks with a beautiful view of Kobe. The Nunobiki Falls (Ontaki / Meotodaki) are 5 mins further along the path. We couldn’t believe this beautiful picturesque area was so close to the city!
We decided to hike all the way to the top to the herb gardens (free entry). Some smaller paths near the reservoir seemed to not be used much and a bit overgrown. But it definitely was an adventurous hike with gorgeous views!
[october 2024]
It's nice going up. Be ready to climb a lot stairs. Many restrooms along the path. The ropeway is a bit expensive. Very nice view of the Kobe and port from up top.
Beautiful walk. We decided to take the hiking trail up to the herb garden and this way we were able to see the stunning waterfalls and a lovely view of Kobe. The path is fully paved however be prepared for the distance and steepness of the climb; be sure to check how long it is as it's not a short activity. Very much worth the climb, beautiful scenery and spectacular view at the top.
Can be difficult to find the starting point of the climb but enter the shin-kobe station and ask at information desk for directions. You will need to walk through an underpass to reach the starting point.
