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Illumination · Okinawa

Okinawa Tropical Illumination

沖縄南国イルミネーション

Illumination event set in a botanical garden featuring handmade warm lights creating a tropical resort atmosphere with new light displays this year.

Southeast Botanical Gardens Illumination
Southeast Botanical Gardens Illumination © Southeast Botanical Gardens
Dates
24 Oct 2026 – 24 May 2027Not yet confirmed
Opening hours
Mon–Sun17:00–22:00
Holidays17:00–22:00
Admission
Standard
Adult¥1,800
Child (13-17)¥1,080
Child (4-12)¥600
Child (0-3)Free
Links
Official websiteJapanese
Venue
Southeast Botanical GardensChibana, Okinawa-Shi, Okinawa 〒 904-2143More about this place

The Okinawa Tropical Illumination, which received third place in the 2021 Illumination Awards selected by night view tourists nationwide, will be returning this year. Featuring handmade, warm, and original illuminations set against the tropical atmosphere of a botanical garden, the event is sure to be a visually stunning experience. New areas are being added this year, including light lotus and palm tree illuminations, so be sure to come and see the fantastic lights that give the event its tropical resort feel. Don't miss this opportunity to see the unique illuminations of a botanical garden.

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