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]
You can hike up to these falls (not easy in 38° heat) or take the ropeway to the gardens and walk down (highly suggested). It's pristine, great spot for selfies and group photos and just absolutely beautiful. You don't want to miss these falls. It's free to visit if you hike up.
I visited by bicycle. Heading from the city of Kobe towards Nunobiki Falls, the path is always steep, making it quite tough. After parking my bike in a spacious area with a good view of the city, I walked to the location of the falls. It took about 10 minutes to reach the falls on foot. The powerful sound of the roaring water was truly impressive.
