Hello, I'm Chieh, staff of Kfuna. I hope everyone is doing well recently!
The weather in Japan has been getting warmer recently, and we have just passed the season of fresh greenery, which is perfect for taking a leisurely stroll in nature and enjoying the sun.
Today, I would like to introduce a hiking trail in Kobe that is ideal for beginners or a family outing. It is located right behind Shin-Kobe Station and is called Nunobiki Waterfall. Not only is this waterfall listed as one of "Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls," but it is also recognized as one of Japan's Three Great Waterfalls!
It's truly remarkable to imagine that within a city, just a 15-minute walk from the station, you can instantly escape the bustling urban environment and enter a pure natural world. You can easily reach the waterfall area and immediately experience a sense of tranquility.
As you ascend the mountain path, you will be surrounded by lush green trees and the enchanting sound of mountain streams. When sunlight filters through the trees and illuminates the creek, the water droplets shimmer like sparkling diamonds, emitting a radiant glow.
This serene moments left a lasting impression in my heart.
During my visit, there had been heavy rain the previous day, making the waterfall appear incredibly majestic! Water rushed down from a height of 43 meters, creating a powerful and thunderous flow. Observing such a grand water in a close distance can be a bit scary (laughs). However, under normal circumstances, Nunobiki Waterfall exhibits a gentler and more serene flow.
Near the waterfall, there are also maple trees, and I am looking forward to taking a walk during the autumn foliage season.
Passing by the waterfall, I felt the refreshing mist it generated, as if my soul was being cleansed with tranquility.
In the vicinity of the waterfall, there is a century-old Tea House called Otokotaki Tea House. It is said that locals usually come here to enjoy beer or hot tofu while admiring the beautiful waterfall. Unfortunately, the tea house was closed on the day of my visit.
As I continued along the trail and climb to the highest point, there was a panoramic view of Kobe. You can take a moment to rest there and let the expansive scenery sweep away any fatigue.
If you are visiting Kobe, I highly recommend setting aside a couple of hours to take a leisurely walk at Nunobiki Waterfall. It is a wonderful place within the city where you can easily reconnect with nature and relax both your body and mind!
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Access: A 5-15 minute walk north from Shin-Kobe Station.
Hiking Time: Within 2 hours.
Fee: No fee.
Closed: No closing days.
こんにちは、Kfunaのスタッフ、Chiehです。皆様、お元気ですか?
最近、ますます暖かくなってきていますね。
梅雨の季節ですが、雨の降らない日には、ゆっくりと自然の中を散歩しながら、太陽の光を浴びてみませんか?
今日は、神戸にある大人も子供も楽しめるハイキングコースをご紹介したいと思います。それが、「布引の滝」です。この滝は日本の滝百選にも選ばれ、日本三大神滝の一つでもあります。しかも、新神戸駅(新幹線)のすぐ裏に位置しています!駅からたったの10〜15分の散策で滝に到着することができるんです。都会の中にいながら、こんなに自然に触れることができるなんて、本当に驚きました。
山道を登っていくと、豊かな緑とせせらぎの音に包まれます。都会の喧騒から離れ、純粋な自然に身を委ねることで、心がすぐ穏やかになれます。
私が訪れた日は、前日に激しい雨が降ったため、滝はとても壮大に見えました!高さ43メートルから水が勢いよく流れ落ち、轟音が響き渡ります。これほど迫力のある水量を間近で見ると、ちょっと圧倒されるかもしれませんが(笑)、通常は、布引の滝はもっと穏やかで静かな流れのようです。
滝のそばを通ると、心地よい霧を感じることができ、まるで浄化されているかのようでした。
また、滝の近くには100年以上の歴史を持つ「おんたき茶屋」があります。ここは地元の人がビールや湯豆腐を楽しみながら、滝の美しい景色を眺める場所として知られています。残念ながら、私が訪れた日は茶屋が閉まっていましたが、ぜひ訪れる際には立ち寄ってみてください。
滝の近くには紅葉の木々も多く植えられており、秋には美しい景色が広がるでしょう!
歩道を進み続けて最高地点まで登ると、神戸の全景を楽しむことができます。そこで一休みし、広がる景色を眺めながら心も解放されます。
都会に少し疲れを感じた時、「自然に癒されたい」と思ったら、ぜひ布引の滝を訪れてみてください。心身をリラックスさせる、おすすめの場所です。
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アクセス:新神戸駅から北へ徒歩5〜15分
ハイキング所要時間:2時間以内
料金:無料。
休日:なし