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Nunobiki Falls 布引の滝

Nunobiki Waterfall Nunobiki Waterfall
Nunobiki Waterfall Nunobiki Waterfall

Explore one of Japan's most famous waterfalls

Nunobiki Falls, located not far from Kobe , is one of the nation's most iconic, inspirational series of waterfalls.

Don't Miss

  • Riding the Kobe Nunobiki Ropeway to the top of the falls
  • Hiking the many trails that weave through the mountainside

How to Get There

Nunobiki Falls is accessible by train and then a short hike.

The nearest station is Shin-Kobe Station on the Kobe Municipal Subway Hokushin Line and Seishin-Yamate Line and the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen. Nunobiki Falls is only a 20-minute hike from Shin-Kobe Station.

Remembered in art and literature

Nunobiki Falls is a collection of stunning waterfalls near downtown Kobe that have played a significant role in the country's literature and art. They have been called some of the most beautiful “divine falls” in Japan.

Hiking paths for all levels

The area is a popular hiking and sightseeing spot for locals and visitors. There are four waterfalls to visit: Mentaki, Ontaki, Tsutsumigadaki and Meotodaki. With a variety of different walking paths and the Kobe Nunobiki Ropeway , which scales the nearby Rokko mountain chain , exploring the area can be as easy or as difficult as you would like.

Once you get to the top, you will have incredible panoramic views of Kobe below.



* The information on this page may be subject to change due to COVID-19.

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