Kobe

Parks and gardens in Kobe

Kobe’s green spaces range from traditional Meiji-era landscape gardens to expansive mountain arboretums. This collection includes the historic Sorakuen Garden and the formal rose gardens of Suma Rikyu Park. On the slopes of Mount Maya, the Kobe Municipal Arboretum showcases diverse forest species, while Akashi Park preserves 17th-century castle ruins. These locations offer a mix of horticultural variety, historical landmarks like the Minatogawa battlefield, and specialized facilities such as the coastal fishing platforms at Hiraiso.

Parks and Gardens — Map

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Sorakuen Garden

The gardens of Sōraku-en are in Chūō-ku, Kobe, Japan. Formerly attached to the Taishō-era residence of Kodera Yasujirō, ownership passed to…

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Suma Rikyu Park

The Suma Rikyu Park is a park with botanical garden located at Higashi Suma 1-1, Suma-ku, Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan.

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Suma Rikyu Park

The Suma Rikyu Park is a park with botanical garden located at Higashi Suma 1-1, Suma-ku, Kobe, Hyōgo, Japan.

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神戸市立森林植物園

A 142-hectare botanical garden on Mount Maya featuring over 1,200 species of trees and shrubs. It is noted for its extensive hydrangea collection and vibrant autumn maple foliage.

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神戸市立農業公園

Also known as the Kobe Winery, this park features vineyards, a wine museum, and tasting facilities. It produces Kobe Wine using grapes grown on-site in the Nishi-ku district.

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Akashi Park

Built around the 1619 ruins of Akashi Castle, this park features two original turrets (yagura) and extensive stone walls. It is a major site for cherry blossom viewing.

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Minatogawa Park

A historic urban park situated on the 14th-century Battle of Minatogawa site. It features a prominent bronze statue of the samurai Kusunoki Masashige.

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Okurayama Park

A hillside park home to the Kobe Municipal Library and various monuments. The grounds offer walking paths and views overlooking the city's central district.

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石ヶ谷公園

A comprehensive park in Akashi featuring a plum grove with approximately 1,000 trees, an equestrian center, and extensive playground facilities.

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平磯海釣り公園

A 1,400-meter long coastal fishing park along Osaka Bay. It features elevated platforms for sea fishing and clear views of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.

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