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Kansai

Shin-Kōbe Ropeway

This cable car provides sweeping views of the bay on the way up to the restful Nunobiki Herb Park (opens 30min later and closes 30min earlier than the cable car; ¥200), a flower garden with a field of lavender and glass houses stocked with more exotic blooms. Hiking up the hill along the course, starting behind Shin-Kōbe Station, takes around thirty minutes. Opening time: Daily: March 20 to July 19 & Sept– Nov Mon– Fri 9.30am–5.30pm, Sat & Sun 9.30am–9pm; July 20 to Aug 9.30am–9pm; Dec 1 to March 19 9.30am–5.30pmPrice: ¥550 one-way, ¥1000 return www.shinkoberopeway.com