We visited Nunobiki Herb Garden, the largest herb garden in Japan.
In true rainy-season fashion, we rode the ropeway from the base of the mountain to the top in a light drizzle.
If you’re afraid of heights, I actually recommend going when it’s foggy — you can’t see how high you are (lol).
At the herb garden, a guide takes you through the grounds.
(Be sure to check the official website for tour times.)
We also enjoyed some herbal tea. The day was a bit chilly, but the warm tea was perfect.
Herbs truly have incredible depth — and it made me even more excited about the future of the herbs at Kyoto Sōen.
The garden is spacious, beautiful, and full of things to see. One of the best parts of herb gardens is that you’re allowed to touch and smell the plants, so you can fully enjoy the experience.
I picked up lots of helpful ideas for planting, cultivating, and choosing varieties. Even though the climate there is different from ours, it was still a fun and inspiring visit.
We enjoyed herbal tea again near the end of the tour — a perfect way to warm up on a cool day.
Herbs really are fascinating. I’m looking forward to seeing how Kyoto Sōen’s herb fields grow from here.