Okinawa Tropical Illumination 2024 | 【Official Website】 Southeast Botanical Gardens

Enjoy Japan's
most brilliant
illumination in Okinawa

Enjoy a fusion between beautiful illumination and
the rare flora of tropical Okinawa. Why not step into
this special world of light?

INFO

沖縄南国イルミネーション

Title	Okinawa Tropical Illumination 2024-2025
Date	October 25, 2024 through May 25, 2025
Illumination times	5:00PM - 10:00PM (last entry 9:30PM)

ADMISSIOM TICKET

Evening admission ticket

Illumination times	5:00PM - 10:00PM

Admission from	4:30PM

Adults	Teenagers	Children	Toddlers 3 and younger
2,300 Yen	1,350 Yen	800 Yen	Free

1 day rates apply between December 21 through January 5 and January 11 through January 13.

Allows entry to the
Water Paradise area.

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1DAY PASS

Illumination times	9:30 - 10:00PM

Adults	Teenagers	Children	Toddlers 3 and younger
2,800 Yen	1,550 Yen	1,000 Yen	Free

1 day rates apply between December 21 through January 5 and January 11 through January 13.

Purchase now online

・Age 18 and above are adults, ages 13 through 17 are teenagers, and ages 4 through 12 are children.

・We recommend purchasing a ticket online in advance, as the entry gate to the park may be crowded.

・For those who have a disability certificate

*If you have a disability certificate or a rehabilitation certificate, please submit your certificate at front, and it will be half the price of the admission ticket on the day.
In addition, for each person with the above notebook, up to one caregiver can enter the nursery at half price.

*There are no discounts applied to tickets purchased in advance.

*Ticket prices are subject to change without notice.
Please check the latest price before purchasing.

AWARD

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2nd place

1st International Illumination Award Illumination event division Excellent Story Award

Nationwide in 2023 TripAdvisor Popularity tourist attractions division 1st place in Japan, 2nd place in illumination event category, the top three nighttime views in Okinawa.

This event came in
2nd place nationally in the illumination event division2nd place nationally in the illumination event division
under the First International Illumination Awards in November 2023,
an award chosen by experts in nighttime illumination.
All members of the staff participate in preparing the illumination.
Our original handmade illumination is highly regarded for its warm mood.
The event was also selected as one of the top three nighttime views in Okinawa in 2022.

Area Guide

Restaurant

Nighttime Experience

AREAS

Area Guide

NEW!Botanical Garden Area

NEW!
The World's First Eco Illumination:
Tropical Eco Lights in the Botanical Garden 2024 ~Illumination using the absolute minimum electricity~

Tropical Eco Lights, produced by the YAKEI Convention & Visitors Bureau (director: Motoo Marumaru) is the first illumination event in the world based on a theme of both illumination and ecology.

The event uses countless ideas to limit electricity consumption, such as adopting low powered LED lights and designing illumination that leaves an impression on visitors with minimal light, to achieve a major reduction in electricity consumption and CO2 emissions.

This illumination initiative aims to pass on beautiful nightscapes to future generations while helping to realize a sustainable society.

Illumination times	・Friday, October 25 - Monday, March 31, 6:30PM-10:00PM (last admission at 9:30PM) ・Tuesday, April 1 - Sunday, May 25, 7:00PM-10:00PM (last admission at 9:30PM)
Fee	300 Yen per person *Toddlers aged 3 and under are free

* Opening hours start after sunset and therefore vary by the day.

Water Paradise Area

held three times per hour

Lotuses of Light

A mystical world is produced by lotus flowers of light reflected on the water. Also, don’t miss the music and laser show!

Times	held three times per hour
Area	Lotuses of Light

NEW!Fruit Fantasy

Five kinds of shining fruit! Both adults and children will be captivated by this area♪

NEW!Sea of Light

An ocean world that exemplifies Okinawa. Take a commemorative photo with the massive whale shark, it’s almost 20 meter body swimming through the mystical illuminated sea.

Castle of Light
~ Waterfall of Life ~

This castle made of light is 10 meters high and will look great on social media! Photogenic spots of flowers and light.

Heart illumination on the water

A beautiful view encompassing art made of light and hearts on the wwater that begins at sunset.

Welcome Illumination

Welcome to a world of dreams performed by light and music! The colorful illumination greets you!

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Restaurant in the Botanical Garden Restaurant PEACE

View the mystical illumination only possible at a botanical garden, such as the lotuses of light, through the big glass windows of the garden restaurant, while enjoying delicious cuisine made using local ingredients.

Half Buffet Dinner

Select two choices from among the eight main dishes that are the pride of our chef!
Enjoy a feast of delicious food accompanied by the illumination, including colorful appetizers, a salad bar, and homemade breads and desserts.

Operating hours	5:30PM - 9:30PM (8:45PM last order)

*Closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and may be closed for private parties. We recommend verifying operating hours and dates in advance.

Adults 18 and older	Teenagers 13 - 17	Children 7 - 12	Children 4 - 6	Toddlers 3 and younger
6,300 Yen	5,800 Yen	2,800 Yen	1,800 Yen	Free

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Admission to the evening illumination
is free when

using the restaurant

* Only includes the Water Paradise area

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Nighttime Experience♪ Enjoy the night!

Yassy Bus

Fun for the whole family!
Enjoy the illuminated scenery as you are jostled on the park’s own excursion bus.

Operating hours	【Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays Only】 2 busses each hour (trip takes approximately 20 minutes, last departure 9:30PM)
Fee	500 Yen

Yassy Adventure

Popular with both children and adults! A thrilling experience!
Explore the park at night!

Operating hours	9:30 ～ 9:00PM (8:30 PM last entry)
Fee	500 Yen *Includes gift

Insects of the World Exhibit

This exhibit features 20 living and approximately 300 preserved insect specimens, with a focus on Japanese rhinoceros beetles (Kabutomushi) and stag beetles (Kuwagata).