Features:
For those who want some hilly and challenging trail running with great views, Mount Maya and Mount Rokko offer some great options right near the center of Kobe. The first section of the Mt. Maya trail network begins from Shin-Kobe Station and offers trail runs of varying lengths to some beautiful high-elevation sights. The first destination is the Nunobiki Waterfall, just a few km up the trail. Runners can continue further up the easy brick pathway to the Nunobiki Herb Garden and Observation Deck. For those who are feeling extra ambitious, it’s possible to continue along the path to Mount Maya Summit and Kobe Arboretum.
Option: Ropeway. A gondola goes to the summit and it’s not expensive. So one option is to use the cable car up or down…
Further east, another run/hike involves Mount Rokko. A trail starts at Ashiyagawa Station.
- Mt. Maya Trail: ~6 km (3.7 miles)out and back, with additional options
- 355 meters (1165 feet)
- Mt. Maya: Shin-Kobe Station; Mt. Rokko: Ashiyagawa Station
- Mt. Maya: Shin-Kobe Station. Mt. Rokko: Ashiyagawa Station
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