On Sunday, October 18, 2026, Kobe Resort Service Co., Ltd. announced the blooming status of the two cosmos fields at "Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens / Ropeway." Both "Kaze no Oka Flower Garden" and "Garden of the Four Seasons - Garden of Joy -" were at 30% bloom at the time of the announcement. The varieties planted, the size of the gardens, and the guideline for the best viewing period differ.
Varieties, scale, and best viewing period of the two cosmos gardens
At Kaze no Oka Flower Garden, cosmos is combined with round-flowered globe amaranth and gaura with its small white flowers. Meanwhile, Garden of the Four Seasons - Garden of Joy -, themed on life with herbs, is a garden where cosmos is planted in terraced fields against a backdrop of a hut and the surrounding cottages.
- Kaze no Oka Flower Garden: Varieties are Orange Campus and Apricot Lemonade. About 5,000 plants over 1,150 ㎡. The guideline for the best viewing period is mid-October to early December.
- Garden of the Four Seasons - Garden of Joy -: The variety is Sonata. About 2,200 plants over approximately 100 ㎡. The guideline for the best viewing period is early October to early November.
The best viewing period is the guideline given by the company, and is separate from the dates of the autumn seasonal event. The photos published are images provided by the facility, and the time they were taken has not been confirmed. For the blooming status on October 18, please refer to the announcement above.
Hours for touring the flower fields change by day of the week from November 7
The areas that operate differ between the garden with the cosmos and the nighttime observation area. The hours during the autumn event period are as follows.
- Weekdays through Friday, November 6: 10:00-17:00. Last garden admission is at 16:30.
- Weekends and holidays through Friday, November 6: The garden, including the flower fields, is open 10:00-17:00. After 17:00, only the observation area is open, and the park closes at 20:30.
- Monday to Thursday (excluding holidays), Saturday, November 7 to Sunday, December 6: 10:00-17:00. Last garden admission is at 16:30.
- Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and holidays, Saturday, November 7 to Sunday, December 6: All areas are open 10:00-20:30. Last garden admission is at 20:00.
In strong wind or thunder, the ropeway may be suspended and the park may close. Information including operating times can be found at Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens / Ropeway hours and fares.
Autumn seasonal event: dates, venue, and admission fees
- Name: GARDEN FEST 2026-Autumn- A Leisurely Autumn Stroll
- Dates: Saturday, September 12 to Sunday, December 6, 2026 (now underway)
- Hours: Opens at 10:00. Differences in closing time and operating areas by day of the week and period are as above
- Venue: Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens / Ropeway
- Address: 1-4-3 Kitano-cho, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo
- Admission and ropeway fares: Normally ¥2,500 (tax included) for adults and ¥1,250 (tax included) for children. From Saturday, November 7 to Monday, December 28, special fares apply: ¥3,300 (tax included) for adults and ¥1,650 (tax included) for children. Children means elementary and junior high school students; preschool children are free. There are no night fares during the special fare period.
- Reservations: Whether reservations are required for general admission is not stated in the official event and fare information
- Access: About a 5-minute walk from Shin-Kobe Station (Shinkansen and Kobe Municipal Subway) to the ropeway's base station. The ropeway ride takes about 10 minutes
Image: courtesy of Kobe Resort Service Co., Ltd.
