Nice to find somewhere which hasn't been overtaken by concrete as there is a lack of parks in Japan. Nice place for a day trip, and there is a nice ramen shop there too.

My family and I stumbled on this pretty walk on the way down from the herb gardens above Shin Kobe station. If you want to follow the path downhill first take the cable car as signposted from Shin Kobe JR station. Get off at the middle stop and walk downhill to a T junction. Take a right and look for... More

Nunobiki falls are very pretty and worth a look if you enjoy short walks and picturesque scenery (and if you go when there are still some fall leaves around, it's even more picturesque). The walk up to the falls is right next to the train station, but if you happen to end up accidentally going in the complete opposite direction... More

Nunobiki, to me, is less valuable as a destination in itself but is good as an off-the-beaten-path side trip that takes in not only the waterfalls but also the Park that sits above Kobe (and is accessible via cable car from Shin Kobe). It's not the most difficult hike in the world; it has steep sections, but not too much.... More