Okinawa : Southeast Botanical Gardens Night Illumination

Every winter, Southeast Botanical Gardens transforms into a magical world woven with light and shadow, using approximately 4 million colorful LED lights to create an enchanting tropical garden atmosphere.

The park's decor is inspired by unique local plants such as the lotus, palm trees, hibiscus, and jade vine, perfectly embodying the theme of ""Shining Tropical Flowers.""

Visitors can traverse various zones to admire diverse light displays, where every corner is full of surprise and creativity, offering a truly unique visual feast for all.

Water Park Zone : Night Illumination Show

• Exhibition Period: 2025.10.24 ~ 2026.5.24
• Illumination Time: 17:00～22:00（Entry available 16:30~21:30）

① Lotus of Light Illumination recreating the lotus flowers that bloom annually from June to August. The laser show, performed three times every hour, is a highlight not to be missed!

② Ocean of Light A giant whale shark, approximately 20 meters long, makes a dazzling appearance! Leisurely swimming in the radiant, dreamlike ocean, transporting visitors to a world of fantasy♪

③ Fruit Fantasy Five types of fruit shine brightly! Adults and children alike will be completely immersed in the fun♪

④ Castle of Light The 10-meter-tall Castle of Light is definitely a social media photo hot spot! A stunning photo opportunity blending light and flowers.

⑤ Yasshi Sightseeing Tram ☆Extra purchase required for Boarding Voucher (JPY 600) Fun for the whole family! Easily explore the Garden of Light while riding the rocking bus!

17:30 – 21:30 (Two departures per hour, approx. 20 minutes duration / Last departure 21:30)

Botanical Garden Zone : Tropical Botanical Garden ECO Illumination Tropical ECO Lights . Extra purchase required for entry ticket (JPY 600)

• Exhibition Period: coming soon, starts mid-January
• Illumination Time: 18:00～22:00 The world’s first eco-friendly light show ～The most beautiful light show aiming for minimum electricity use～ The ““Tropical Botanical Garden ECO Illumination,”” planned by the Nightscape Tourism Convention & Visitors Bureau (CEO Motoo Marumaru), is the world’s first light event themed around illumination and ecology.

The event utilizes eco-friendly, low-power consumption LED lighting installations, successfully delivering a profound impression to visitors while minimizing light sources.

Through numerous innovative designs, the event successfully reduced energy consumption and CO2 emissions significantly, achieving minimal electricity use. This initiative aims to pass on beautiful nightscapes to future generations and promote a sustainable society.