Hyogo · Permanent cultural facility
Kobe City Sorakuen Garden
Add a pond-and-stone-bridge walk to a visit to Motomachi. A European-style stable and the relocated Hassam House give this Japanese garden a distinctly Kobe setting.
What to see
- The strolling pond garden, cycads and camphor tree.
- Exteriors of the Kodera stable and Hassam House; check special openings for interior access.
Kencho-mae subway station / JR or Hanshin Motomachi Station → your visit
- Address: 5-3-1 Nakayamate-dori, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo.
- Walk five minutes from Kencho-mae or ten minutes from JR/Hanshin Motomachi. No on-site parking.
Closures & important conditions
Closed Thursdays, or the next day if Thursday is a public holiday, and December 29–January 3. The azalea-festival period is an exception; check other event dates separately.
Closure information reviewed: 2026-11-07. Check last-minute changes.
Plan your visit
Checked: 2026-11-07 · a facility guide, not a dated festival listing
Hours & admission arrangements
09:00–17:00; last admission 16:30.
Ages 15+ ¥300; elementary/junior-high pupils ¥150. Admission payments are non-refundable.
Eligible groups claiming admission reductions must file in advance. The official visitor guide does not explicitly state an advance-booking rule for individual garden visits. Check special openings and tea events separately.
- Heritage-building interiors and the tea room are not normally open.
- Wheelchair and stroller users should consult the designated route in the official guide.
What still needs checking
- Visit-date changes, foliage condition and the individual-admission reservation rule.
Official sources & photographs
Access to individual areas, exhibits and activities can vary by day.
Photo pending · View official photos ↗