Whether you are a budding botanist or simply someone who appreciates nature, the Kobe Municipal Arboretum, also known as the Kobe City Forest Botanical Garden, is a place not to be missed. This just might be the best place for you to see Kobe’s official flower, the ajisai (hydrangea), as the blue, purple, and pink varieties can be seen here in full bloom, especially in June. Enjoy the tranquility of the pond in the heart of the park, situated next to the deer enclosures. Explore the gardens by choosing any or all of the three trails – the trail of flowers, forest, or hill. Whichever path you choose, you are guaranteed to be welcomed by the calming sounds of nature and its accompanying beauty.