German Festival 2025: Beer & Wine Fest
In the spirit of Oktoberfest, Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens is holding a German Beer and Wine Festival at its Observation Plaza until Christmas Day. Located 400 meters above sea level on Mt. Rokko in Kobe, Hyogo prefecture, the beautiful plaza is modeled after the historic Wartburg Castle in Germany. It offers a charming terrace with stunning views of Kobe.
Here, you can enjoy a range of authentic German beers, wines and alcoholic cider while surrounded by a regal German-inspired setting. The German Festival food menu runs until November 7 and includes an assortment of herb sausages, beef steak, lamb skewers and potato-cheese croquettes, to name a few. On November 8, the menu will partially change to celebrate the Christmas season.
Tickets for the Nunobiki Ropeway from the foothills near Shin-Kobe Station up to the mountaintop cost ¥1,400 one way for adults, or ¥2,000 round trip. For elementary and junior high students, tickets are ¥700 one way and ¥1,000 round trip. Children younger than six can ride for free. After 5pm, only round-trip tickets are available, priced at ¥1,500 for adults and ¥950 for children.