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Nunobiki route

Route No.1

History

Origin and History of the name of Nunobiki

Nunobiki Falls are located on the mountainside of Shin-Kobe Station and spans the middle reaches of the Ikuta River. Selected as one of the 100 best waterfalls in Japan, Nunobiki Falls is the collective name for four waterfalls: Ontaki Waterfall, Mentaki Waterfall, Meoto Waterfall, and Tsuzumigataki Waterfall. Of these, Ontaki Falls is the most famous at 43 meters high. It is known as one of the three great waterfalls along with Nachi Falls and Kegon Falls.
Sarunokazura Bridge was built by effectively utilizing the vines of hardy kiwi and decorating the Saru no Kakehashi (monkey bridge) upstream of Nunobiki Falls to resemble the Iyanokazura Bridge in commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the incorporation of Mt. Rokko into the Seto Inland Sea National Park.

Spot

Highlights・Famous spots

Mentaki Waterfall

A five-minute walk from Shin-Kobe Station leads to the first waterfall. Mentaki Waterfall has an elegant atmosphere. The name Nunobiki (stretching of cloth) comes from the fact that the beautiful waterfall looks as if it were draped with a cloth.

Ontaki Waterfall

In contrast to the beautiful Mentaki Waterfall surrounded by greenery, this one has a dynamic appearance. Visitors can feel the force of the water cascading down from a height of 43 meters up close from this spot!

Nunobiki Reservoir

Selected as one of the 100 best dam lakes, its official name is Nunobiki-Gohonmatsu Dam. As the oldest gravity concrete dam in Japan, it is designated as a National Important Cultural Property and is a reservoir that supports the urban life of Kobe citizens.

Kaze no Oka Lawn

Kaze no Oka Lawn is located just outside the Kaze no Oka Intermediate Station of the Kobe Nunobiki Ropeway.
Hammocks line the lawn, where visitors can relax while enjoying the view of Kobe. It is well known as a sightseeing spot that anyone can easily visit and as a location with a view of the Port of Kobe. Walk through Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens to reach the Herb Gardens Summit Station.

Please check out detailed information by using mountain maps or web applications
beforehand and enjoy your fun and safe hiking!