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Kobe Christmas Market 2026 — Old Castle Christmas
A mountaintop Christmas market brings ornaments, German-inspired food and botanical decorations to Nunobiki.
Official information checked: 2026-11-02
Official bookingKobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens, KobeMarket 10:30 AM–4:30 PM; Fridays/weekends/public holidays until 8:00 PM; daily until 8:00 PM Dec 11–28
Plan your visit
- Event dates
- November 7–December 28, 2026.
- Address
- Kobe Nunobiki Herb Gardens, Kobe
- Admission
- Adult return-ropeway plus garden package ¥3,300; child ¥1,650. Food, shopping and separate activities cost extra.
- Reservation
- Admission/ropeway tickets are required; web ticketing is available. A universal advance-booking deadline is not published; current ticket inventory has not been checked.
What to know
Seasonal market stalls, botanical Christmas displays and a tall redwood tree make this more than an ordinary garden visit.
Market closing and ropeway closing are different: ordinary weekdays ropeway ends 5:15 PM (last ascent 4:45 PM); extended nights 9:00 PM (last ascent 8:15 PM). Confirm wind/weather service notices before travel.
Highlights
Seasonal market stalls, botanical Christmas displays and a tall redwood tree make this more than an ordinary garden visit.
Good for
Editorial suggestion: Couples, Christmas shoppers and families.
Suggested stay
Suggested stay: 2–3 hours including the ropeway.