Forest of Illuminations - Cathedral of the Forest Summer Version 2025

A fantastical space woven from light and sound
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden / Ropeway
7/12(Sat) 09:30~20:15
7/13(Sun) 09:30~20:15
7/14(Mon) 09:30~20:15
7/15(Tue) 09:30~20:15
7/16(Wed) 09:30~20:15
7/17(Thu) 09:30~20:15
7/18(Fri) 09:30~20:15
7/19(Sat) 09:30~20:15
7/20(Sun) 09:30~20:15
7/21(Mon) 09:30~20:15
7/22(Tue) 09:30~20:15
7/23(Wed) 09:30~20:15
7/24(Thu) 09:30~20:15
7/25(Fri) 09:30~20:15
7/26(Sat) 09:30~20:15
7/27(Sun) 09:30~20:15
7/28(Mon) 09:30~20:15
7/29(Tue) 09:30~20:15
7/30(Wed) 09:30~20:15
7/31(Thu) 09:30~20:15
8/1(Fri) 09:30~20:15
8/2(Sat) 09:30~20:15
8/3(Sun) 09:30~20:15
8/4(Mon) 09:30~20:15
8/5(Tue) 09:30~20:15
8/6(Wed) 09:30~20:15
8/7(Thu) 09:30~20:15
8/8(Fri) 09:30~20:15
8/9(Sat) 09:30~20:15
8/10(Sun) 09:30~20:15
8/11(Mon) 09:30~20:15
8/12(Tue) 09:30~20:15
8/13(Wed) 09:30~20:15
8/14(Thu) 09:30~20:15
8/15(Fri) 09:30~20:15
8/16(Sat) 09:30~20:15
8/17(Sun) 09:30~20:15
8/18(Mon) 09:30~20:15
8/19(Tue) 09:30~20:15
8/20(Wed) 09:30~20:15
8/21(Thu) 09:30~20:15
8/22(Fri) 09:30~20:15
8/23(Sat) 09:30~20:15
8/24(Sun) 09:30~20:15
8/25(Mon) 09:30~20:15
8/26(Tue) 09:30~20:15
8/27(Wed) 09:30~20:15
8/28(Thu) 09:30~20:15
8/29(Fri) 09:30~20:15
8/30(Sat) 09:30~20:15
8/31(Sun) 09:30~20:15
Illuminating a castle located at an altitude of 400m (a viewing rest house modeled after Germany's Wartburg Castle) and the castle gate, surrounded by trees. As the sounds of original BGM resound through the forest, the colors of the lights change, enveloping the entire square in a fantastical atmosphere. Enjoy a fantastic space created by light and sound along with the night view of Kobe.
Map & Location
Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden / Ropeway
About a 5-minute walk from the Shinkansen and Kobe City Subway 'Shin-Kobe' station, approximately 10 minutes via the Kobe Nunobiki Ropeway.
Details about Forest of Illuminations - Cathedral of the Forest Summer Version 2025
- Date & Time
- 7/12(Sat) 09:30~20:157/13(Sun) 09:30~20:157/14(Mon) 09:30~20:157/15(Tue) 09:30~20:157/16(Wed) 09:30~20:157/17(Thu) 09:30~20:157/18(Fri) 09:30~20:157/19(Sat) 09:30~20:157/20(Sun) 09:30~20:157/21(Mon) 09:30~20:157/22(Tue) 09:30~20:157/23(Wed) 09:30~20:157/24(Thu) 09:30~20:157/25(Fri) 09:30~20:157/26(Sat) 09:30~20:157/27(Sun) 09:30~20:157/28(Mon) 09:30~20:157/29(Tue) 09:30~20:157/30(Wed) 09:30~20:157/31(Thu) 09:30~20:158/1(Fri) 09:30~20:158/2(Sat) 09:30~20:158/3(Sun) 09:30~20:158/4(Mon) 09:30~20:158/5(Tue) 09:30~20:158/6(Wed) 09:30~20:158/7(Thu) 09:30~20:158/8(Fri) 09:30~20:158/9(Sat) 09:30~20:158/10(Sun) 09:30~20:158/11(Mon) 09:30~20:158/12(Tue) 09:30~20:158/13(Wed) 09:30~20:158/14(Thu) 09:30~20:158/15(Fri) 09:30~20:158/16(Sat) 09:30~20:158/17(Sun) 09:30~20:158/18(Mon) 09:30~20:158/19(Tue) 09:30~20:158/20(Wed) 09:30~20:158/21(Thu) 09:30~20:158/22(Fri) 09:30~20:158/23(Sat) 09:30~20:158/24(Sun) 09:30~20:158/25(Mon) 09:30~20:158/26(Tue) 09:30~20:158/27(Wed) 09:30~20:158/28(Thu) 09:30~20:158/29(Fri) 09:30~20:158/30(Sat) 09:30~20:158/31(Sun) 09:30~20:15
- Note
- The opening hours are the times for the upward ropeway. The illumination hours are from sunset to 21:00, every hour at 00 minutes, 20 minutes, and 40 minutes. Each session lasts about 15 minutes. Entry to the observation area is only permitted after 17:00.
- Venue
- Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden / Ropeway
- Address
- 1-4-3 Kitano-cho, Chuo Ward, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture
- Fee
- Entrance fee (round trip ropeway + herb garden admission) 2,000 yen for adults, 1,000 yen for children. Nighttime fee (after 17:00, round trip only) 1,500 yen for adults, 950 yen for children.
- Access (Public)
- About a 5-minute walk from the Shinkansen and Kobe City Subway 'Shin-Kobe' station, approximately 10 minutes via the Kobe Nunobiki Ropeway.
- Contact
- 078-271-1160 (Kobe Nunobiki Herb Garden / Ropeway)