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Nunobiki Herb Garden (Japanese)
1991 establishments in Japan Buildings and structures completed in 1991 Parks established in the 1990s Protected areas established in 1991 Herb gardens Botanical gardens in Japan Gardens in Hyōgo Prefecture Geography of Kobe Tourist attractions in Kobe Buildings and structures in Kobe Greenhouses in Japan {{Japan-garden-stub
The is a herb
Herbs are a widely distributed and widespread group of plants, excluding vegetables, with savory or aromatic properties that are used for flavoring and garnishing food, for medicinal purposes, or for fragrances. Culinary use typically distingu ...
garden located on Mount Rokkō
is the name of a range of mountains in southeastern Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan.
Outline
There is no single mountain or peak called "Rokkō," although the highest peak of the mountains is called , (literally, ''the highest peak of the Rokkō ...
above Kobe
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, Japan
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. It is open daily; an admission fee is charged.
The garden is accessed by Shin-Kobe Ropeway gondola lift
A gondola lift is a means of cable transport and type of aerial lift which is supported and propelled by cables from above. It consists of a loop of steel wire rope that is strung between two stations, sometimes over intermediate suppo ...
from downtown Kobe. It features over 75,000 herbs (200 varieties), plus greenhouse
A greenhouse is a structure that is designed to regulate the temperature and humidity of the environment inside. There are different types of greenhouses, but they all have large areas covered with transparent materials that let sunlight pass an ...
s, restaurant and cafe, museums, exhibits, and gift shops.
The garden was built in 1991.
See also
*List of botanical gardens in Japan
This list of botanical gardens in Japan is intended to include all significant botanical gardens and arboretums in Japan.
* Akatsuka Botanical Garden (Itabashi, Tokyo)
* Aloha Garden Tateyama (Tateyama, Chiba)
* Amami Islands Botanical Garden (Ama ...
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Nunobiki Herb Garden (Japanese)
1991 establishments in Japan Buildings and structures completed in 1991 Parks established in the 1990s Protected areas established in 1991 Herb gardens Botanical gardens in Japan Gardens in Hyōgo Prefecture Geography of Kobe Tourist attractions in Kobe Buildings and structures in Kobe Greenhouses in Japan {{Japan-garden-stub