Shin-Kobe Ropeway

Shortly after my arrival in Kobe I decided to get to business with some sight seeing. The biggest one to get crossed off of the list was the Shin-Kobe ropeway, a gondola which takes you up the Rokko mountains to the Nunobiki Herb Garden. The base of the ropeway is right outside of the Shin-Kobe subway stop, after exiting just head south and you'll eventually find a misplaced stairway built into the side of a shopping center which leads up to it. At the top you can find a draft beer, I found it difficult to enjoy the garden part, but soaking in the surroundings while enjoying a fresh beer was great.

Looking up the mountain from the gondola
Kobe from gondola
The Herb Garden
Patio outside the garden


The pathway outside of the garden reminded me of an island from the game Myst.

Pathway outside of Nunobiki Garden
Selentic Age in Myst
Looking down at Kobe from the gondola