Written by Maria Danuco
Sōrakuen Garden is a traditional Japanese garden in central Kobe.
It used to be part of the Kodera family’s residence. They passed ownership over to the city in 1941 and it was opened to the public. The garden has been a favorite lurking place for amatuer artists ever since.
How to get to there
The garden is a 2-minute walk from Kencho-Mae Station on the Seishin-Yamate Line. Or it’s a 10-minute walk from Motomachi Station on the Hanshin, Kobe Kosoku, and Tokaido-Sanyo Lines. Parking is not available onsite.
Suggested Activity
Go Zen: 1-Day Nagano Tour with Snow Monkeys, Sake and Zenkōji Temple
Nagano is far more than just a skiing destination, and this tour proves it. From sacred sites to bathing snow monkeys, sake tasting and local delicacies, experience the best this snowy prefecture has to offer.
How much does it cost to enter Sōrakuen Garden
Entry is ¥300 for adults (15 years and above) and ¥150 for elementary and middle school-aged children. Discounts are available for groups of 15 or more people. Yearly passes are also available.
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5 -3-1 Nakayamatedori, Chuo Ward, Kobe
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri-Wed
Adults: ¥298
Elementary School students: ¥150
Elementary School students: ¥150
- 0.6 km from Motomachi Station JR Kobe Line (A62)
- 1.2 km from Sannomiya Station JR Kobe Line (A61)
