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Southeast Botanical Garden

One of the largest outdoor botanical gardens in Japan, located in Okinawa City. With approximately 1,300 species and 50,000 tropical and subtropical plants, visitors can stroll through the water paradise area and a la carte area. The winter illumination "Okinawa Tropical Illumination" is a popular event that received the highest rating in Japan in 2025.

Overview of Southeast Botanical Garden

Opened in 1968, this botanical garden in Okinawa City is one of the largest outdoor botanical gardens in Japan. It is a leisure complex where visitors can enjoy viewing plants, interacting with animals, and experiencing rides.

Area Composition

Water Paradise Area

The largest row of yuzura palm trees in Japan and many other tropical plants such as hego, vanilla, and cacao are on display. The waterside landscape with blooming water lilies is also beautiful.

Botanical Gardens a la carte

Animal corner where you can interact with squirrel monkeys, capybaras, hippos, turtles, sheep, goats, etc., huge palm trees, and seasonal flowers can be enjoyed.

Petting Experience

Feeding the squirrel monkeys in the Squirrel Monkey Forest and interacting with capybaras and turtles are very popular with children.

Okinawa Tropical Illumination

A nighttime illumination event held every year from late October to late May. 2025 "International Illumination Award" Winner of the first prize in the illumination event category in Japan, the park is transformed into a fantastic nighttime walkway as LED lights illuminate the entire park.

Access

About 45 minutes drive from Naha Airport, about 5 minutes from Okinawa North IC of Okinawa Expressway.

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Info

Address: 2146 Chihana, Okinawa City, Okinawa
Opening Hours: Daytime 9:30-17:00, Evening 17:00-22:00 (last admission 21:30)
Admission: Daytime: Adults 1,650 yen, middle-aged people 1,200 yen, children 700 yen. Evening session: extra charge
Official Website: Visit Website

Opening hours and admission fees are subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Score

Total Score 57 / 100

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