Okinawa Japan Southeast Botanical Gardens Admission Ticket
Book your Okinawa Southeast Botanical Gardens tickets on KKday and skip the line! Show your mobile voucher for instant entry and explore 1,300+ tropical and subtropical plants. Stroll along the iconic Alexander Palm Street, marvel at the 25-meter-tall palm trees, and get up close with adorable animals at the petting zoo. Perfect for a family-friendly day out!
- Discover a vast collection of tropical and subtropical plants in a lush, scenic setting
- Visit the petting zoo and animal village for an interactive experience with friendly animals
- A perfect educational and fun outing for families and children
- Enter hassle-free by showing your mobile voucher at the gate
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Attraction Tickets
| Ticket type | E-ticket (direct entry) |
| Attraction type | Waterparks, Zoos |
| Tour types | None |
Product Info
- Southeast Botanical Gardens -
Discover over 1,300 species of plants found only in tropical regions and about 30 species of animals living in this paradise. Enjoy the tropical atmosphere filled with palm trees that color the park, and interact with animals like capybaras and squirrel monkeys. It is a healing paradise painted by a rich world of flora and fauna.
- Limited Time Event: Okinawa Tropical Illumination -
- Event Period: October 24, 2025 - May 24, 2026 (17:00-22:00; Last entry: 21:30)
The popular event 'Okinawa Tropical Illumination,' which lights up the nights of Okinawa, is a special limited-time illumination event where you can enjoy large-scale light displays unique to a tropical botanical garden.
The entire venue is illuminated by millions of lights, transforming palm trees, tropical plants, meadows, and flower garden corridors into a fantastic world of light.
The park is dotted with photogenic areas themed around light lotuses, light castles, and seas of light, offering new charms with every visit. The scenery wrapped in magical light is perfect for creating memories with family, couples, and friends.
Furthermore, on weekends and specific dates, special programs such as the Sunset Bird Show may be held, allowing you to enjoy an experience that fuses illumination and entertainment.
Highly acclaimed internationally, it won 1st place for Excellence in the 'International Illumination Award 2025.' This is a breathtaking light event you cannot miss when visiting Okinawa.
Explore the Southeast Botanical Gardens with this detailed map guide
Hop on the garden bus for a scenic ride through the botanical gardens
Walk under towering palm trees reaching up to 25 meters high
Discover over 1,300 species of rare tropical and subtropical plants
Okinawa Tropical Illumination Lotus of Light: This illumination recreates the lotus flowers that bloom every year from June to August. The laser show, which takes place three times an hour, is a must-see!
Okinawa Tropical Illumination Ocean of Light: A giant whale shark measuring approximately 20 meters in length makes a fantastical appearance! The sight of it leisurely swimming through the dreamlike ocean, enveloped in sparkling light, is a must-see.
Okinawa Tropical Illumination Fruit Fantasy: An area where five kinds of fruit shine brightly. Adults and children alike will be captivated by the fun.
Okinawa Tropical Illumination Castle of Light: This approximately 10-meter-tall castle of light is a photo spot that's sure to look great on social media! You can take fantastical photos of the light and flowers.
Okinawa Tropical Illumination Yasshi Sightseeing Tram: A popular attraction that the whole family can enjoy. Ride the swaying bus and enjoy a leisurely tour of the garden of light! *Tickets must be purchased separately (600 yen)
Chibana Gelato: Chibana Gelato is an original Italian gelato brand created by Southeast Botanical Gardens. It is an original gelato that is gentle on the body and is safe for babies to eat. *Separate purchase required
Purchase Notice
-About visiting-
- Please note that we cannot accept changes or cancellations after an order has been placed.
- The ticket price is for admission only and does not include any other experiences within the park.
- The park will not be held responsible for any problems that may arise from personal photography. If the photography is for commercial purposes, please apply in advance.
- Opening hours may vary depending on the season. Please check the official website for details.
- Please note that for safety reasons, we ask that you refrain from bringing bicycles, skateboards, roller skates, and other self-propelled vehicles. Drones and radio-controlled vehicles are also not permitted.
- If you wish to re-enter, please inform the admissions staff in advance. You will be required to be issued a re-entry ticket.
-About Okinawa Tropical Illumination-
- Please note that due to bad weather or strong winds, the lighting times may change or some areas may not be viewable.
- Please check the official website for the latest information on facility opening hours, event details, show dates, etc.
- During this period, special events such as the "Sunset Bird Show" may be held mainly on weekends and public holidays.
- The photos and images shown may differ from the actual decorations.
- The Southeast Botanical Gardens Okinawa Tropical Illuminations admission ticket is only valid for the night illuminations in the Water Garden area. If you would like to see the Tropical Botanical Garden ECO Lights in the Botanical Garden area, please purchase an additional admission ticket (JPY 600) at the ticket office.
-About the Yassi Sightseeing Tram-
- Operating hours: 17:30-21:30 (2 departures per hour / journey time approximately 20 minutes / last departure at 21:30).
- This service is only available to customers who have purchased a plan that includes a boarding pass. If you have purchased a plan that does not include a boarding pass, you will need to purchase a boarding pass separately (600 yen).
-About Chibana Gelato-
- This offer is only available to customers who purchase the "One Chibana Gelato Included" plan. If you purchase a plan that does not qualify, you will need to purchase it separately.
- One cup of gelato will be provided per person who purchases the plan.
- You can choose one of our popular flavors (custard, Miyakojima apple mango, and Okinawan shekwasha). We also have seasonal limited flavors available.
Reminders
This package includes the admission ticket fee. Please note that all other experience activities in the garden need to be paid on-site.
If there are special events, the opening hours will be changed. It is recommended to check the opening and closing hours of the day before visiting: http://www.southeast-botanical.jp/information/#lnk_ope
If you wish to re-enter, please inform the admissions staff in advance. You will be required to be issued a re-entry ticket.
[Botanical Garden Area] If you would like to see the Tropical ECO Lights, please purchase an additional admission ticket (JPY 600) at the ticket office.
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How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present your QR code on-site
Voucher Redemption Period
- The voucher must be redeemed on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Validity Period
- The voucher must be used on the selected date and within operating hours; Invalid after expiration
Experience Location
Location Name: Southeast Botanical Gardens
Address: Japan Okinawa Prefecture Okinawa Chibana 2146 Southeast Botanical Gardens- [Daytime session] 9:30-18:00 (last admission 17:30)
- [Night Session] *Water Garden Illumination only 17:00-22:00
- [1DAY Pass] 9:30-22:00
- Please check the opening hours and holidays before visiting.
Cancellation Policy
- Once the order has been completed, it cannot be canceled, modified, or refunded
- Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.
