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Chura Yashi Park Okinawa, Southeast Botanical Gardens

Japan’s largest outdoor botanical garden.

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This largest outdoor botanical garden in Japan hosts more than 50,000 plants in nearly 1,300 species. The tropical scenery lasts throughout the year here. The Water Paradise and Botanical Garden on the premises show off precious tropical and subtropical plants. The rare species on the mainland of Japan are a must-see, such as Baobab seen on savannas like in Africa, Lotus in June and July blooming at the sunrise with fragrant scent, and Dragon Blood Tree with long life reaching the height of 10-20m. The Alexander Palms seen along the path grow only in green houses on the mainland. You can see them outdoors only here in Japan.

Besides the botanical gardens, there are the petting zoo with animals such as capybaras and squirrel monkeys and the restaurant serving local ingredients. On the premises, a tour bus goes around for your convenience. A reservation is required. You can look around the gardens with a guide, and it is worth checking it out on the website. Each year in late October, the largest illumination in the prefecture is held here.

Highlights

  • More than 50,000 plants in nearly 1,300 species.
  • Many rare tropical and subtropical species hard to see on the mainland Japan grow here.
  • The tour bus makes it easier to move around.

Photos

  • Plants thrive on the vast grounds

    Plants thrive on the vast grounds

  • Baobab which the Paradise Garden treasures

    Baobab which the Paradise Garden treasures

  • Dragon Blood Trees with the highest longevity in the world

    Dragon Blood Trees with the highest longevity in the world

  • The wonderful location to view tropical and subtropical plants through the terrace windows

    The wonderful location to view tropical and subtropical plants through the terrace windows

  • The tour bus with the guide explaining the gardens

    The tour bus with the guide explaining the gardens

  • Pet capybara families up close

    Pet capybara families up close

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Do you have foreign language support? (If it is available, what language is available?)

A

Yes, it is available when English speaking staff is present.

Q

Is it possible to re-enter the premises?

A

It is possible on the same day.

Q

Is free WiFi available in the facility?

A

Yes, it is. Koza-wifi

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

No. We don’t have lockers or luggage deposit service.

Q

Do you have a stroller and wheelchair?

A

Yes. You can rent them free of charge but in limited numbers. Reservation is not allowed.

Q

Can we enter with a pet?

A

No, a pet other than a service dog is not allowed in the park. We do not have a service to keep a pet either.

Q

Do you have a space for breast feeding and diaper change?

A

Yes, please use the baby changing room in the park.

Reviews

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  • 陳偉豪

    許多珍貴的熱帶植物,頗有來到東南亞國家旅遊的感覺。

Details

Name in Japanese
美らヤシパークオキナワ・東南植物楽園
Postal Code
905-0012
Address
2146 Chibana, Okinawa City, Okinawa
Telephone
098-939-2555
Closed
Open every day
Hours
Weekdays 9:30am-6:00pm
Weekends and holidays: 7:00am-9:30pm (October to May 9:30am-10:00pm)
Admission
Adult (Age 18 and older) 1,540 yen, Youth (Age 13-17) 1,050 yen, Child (Age 4-12) 600 yen
※Admission rates vary between the months of October and May during the evening illuminations.
Directions
From Okinawa Expressway’s Okinawa Kita Interchange, drive 5 min.
Credit Cards
Accepted
Official Website
Official Website (English)