Nunobiki Dam, Kobe

Name: Nunobiki Dam
Address: Kobe, Japan

#43 among attractions in Kobe

Reservoir, Dam

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Nunobiki Dam is a dam in Kobe, in Hyōgo Prefecture of Japan. It is the first concrete gravity dam in Japan. It is situated in Chuo-ku, Kobe, at the foot of the mountain stream Nunohiki and waterfall of the same name. In 2006 with the modernization of water resources and water supply, the dam was designated as important heritage site. ()

Local name: 布引五本松ダム Opened: 1900 (125 years ago)Length: 362 ftHeight: 109 ftReservoir area: 11.86 acres (0.0185 mi²)Coordinates: 34°42'40"N, 135°11'24"E

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中央区 (中央6)Kobe Japan

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Day trips

Nunobiki Dam – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Nunobiki Falls, Ikuta Shrine, Kobe Mosque, Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum.

~1280 ftE
Well-known group of waterfalls
Nunobiki Falls, Kobe
7 min walk • Nunobiki Falls, a scenic quartet of waterfalls located in Kobe, Japan, is a natural spectacle steeped in cultural significance and aesthetic splendor. Nestled in the lush, mountainous terrain behind Kobe, these falls have been celebrated in Japanese literature and art...
1.1 miS
One of Japan's oldest Shinto shrines
Ikuta Shrine, Kobe
29 min walk • Nestled in the bustling city of Kobe, Japan, Ikuta Shrine stands as a serene sanctuary and a significant cultural landmark. This ancient Shinto shrine, believed to have been established in the 3rd century, is one of the oldest in the country and serves as a testament...
1 miS
20th-century mosque, the first in Japan
Kobe Mosque, Kobe
27 min walk • Nestled in the cosmopolitan city of Kobe, Japan, the Kobe Mosque stands as a testament to the country's rich cultural diversity and historical resilience. This Islamic place of worship, which is also known as Kobe Muslim Mosque, was established in 1935, making it the...
0.5 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, Kobe
13 min walk • Nestled in the vibrant city of Kobe, Japan, the Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum stands as a unique testament to the art and tradition of Japanese carpentry. This specialized museum, the first of its kind in Japan, offers a deep dive into the history, craftsmanship,...
~790 ftNE
Botanical garden with cafes
Nunobiki Herb Garden, Kobe
4 min walk • The Nunobiki Herb Garden is a herb garden located on Mount Rokkō above Kobe, Japan. It is open daily; an admission fee is charged. The garden is accessed by Shin-Kobe Ropeway gondola lift from downtown Kobe. It features over 75,000 herbs, plus greenhouses, restaurant and cafe, museums, exhibits, and gift shops.
0.7 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Maya, Kobe
18 min walk • Mount Maya is a 698.6-metre-high mountain in Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan. This mountain is one of the major peaks of the Rokkō Mountains, and is the most popular peak for visitors on the West-Rokkō Mountains.
0.9 miS
Universities and schools
Kobe Institute of Computing, Kobe
23 min walk • Kobe Institute of Computing; Graduate School of Information Technology is a private university in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture, Japan.
1.4 miSW
34°41'38"N • 135°10'34"E
Shen hu shi shuino ke xue bo wu guan, Kobe
37 min walk • Museum
1.1 miS
Temple
Bei xiang de zang, Kobe
30 min walk • Kitagata Jizo is a statue of Jizo Bodhisattva enshrined facing north on the wall of a building in Kitanagasadori 1-chome, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Nunobiki Dam?

Nearby attractions include Nunobiki Herb Garden, Kobe (4 min walk), Nunobiki Falls, Kobe (7 min walk), Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, Kobe (13 min walk), Mount Maya, Kobe (18 min walk).

How to get to Nunobiki Dam by public transport?

The nearest stations to Nunobiki Dam:

Train

Shin-Kobe (12 min walk)
Kasuganomichi (27 min walk)

Bus

Shin-Kobe Station • Lines: 6, Bus, CityLoop (13 min walk)
Nunobiki Herb Garden & Ropeway • Lines: CityLoop (15 min walk)

Metro

Shin-Kobe • Lines: S (14 min walk)

Light rail

Sannomiya • Lines: P (30 min walk)