Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden / Ropeway, a resort facility perched approximately 400 meters above sea level with sweeping views of the port city of Kobe, is seeing its mimosa trees approach peak bloom — and the season appears to be arriving earlier than usual.
Mimosa at Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden
- Number of trees: 45 trees near the Herb Museum
- Peak bloom: through late March
- Typical peak season: mid to late March
Mimosa Landscape — A Scenic Promenade Above Kobe
The mimosa trees are planted along a promenade adjacent to the Herb Museum, which cultivates and displays approximately 100 species of fresh herbs. From an elevated deck, visitors can take in a breathtaking panorama of Kobe's skyline alongside the delicate mimosa blossoms and the glittering glass walls of the Glass House (greenhouse).
Along with the mimosa, the promenade is also lined with plum trees and a colorful vegetable garden (potager). As the season progresses, kobushi magnolia and mountain cherry add their own splashes of color, creating a layered display of early spring flora.
A Beloved Photo Spot: Mimosa Paired with Early Spring Blooms
The combination of mimosa and early spring flowers has become a favorite subject for photographers visiting the garden.
Plum blossoms — Peak: late February to mid-March
Kobushi magnolia — Peak: mid-March to early April
Mountain cherry — Peak: late March to mid-April
Potager Kitchen Garden
Adjacent to the mimosa promenade is the "potager" kitchen garden, a stylish and practical garden brimming with creative ideas for growing vegetables and herbs together. It's a great place to encounter a variety of seasonal vegetables alongside the mimosa display.
Christmas rose — Peak: early March to mid-April
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden / Ropeway is just a 5-minute walk from Shin-Kobe Station (Shinkansen / Kobe Municipal Subway), making it easily accessible from central Kobe and the Kitano Ijinkan (foreigner's district) area. A roughly 10-minute ropeway ride offers aerial views over Kobe and the Keihanshin area before guests arrive at a garden featuring approximately 200 species and 75,000 plants in bloom across all four seasons.
Access
- Address: 1-4-3 Kitanomachi, Chuo-ku, Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture
- Official website: https://www.kobeherb.com/
