Southeast Botanical Gardens
A healing space created by over 1,300 plant species. Take a stroll down the palm-lined paths and enjoy a peaceful, relaxing moment.
Overview
One of the largest botanical gardens in Japan, where tropical and subtropical plants grow on a vast property. The garden is divided into two areas, "Water Garden" and "Botanical Garden," where you can enjoy nature on a pleasure boat or walking paths. The garden is also popular at night when it's lit up.
Detailed Information
Located in Okinawa City, this is one of Japan's largest botanical gardens, home to over 1,300 species of tropical and subtropical plants. The garden is divided into two areas, the "Water Garden" and the "Botanical Garden," where you can leisurely enjoy nature by a pleasure boat or on the walking paths. In the "Water Garden" area in particular, you can ride a boat and view the flowers and rare plants blooming along the lake. Additionally, the garden regularly holds events, and you can enjoy the magical atmosphere of the illuminated botanical garden at night. It is a recommended spot for those who want to spend a peaceful and relaxing time.
Highlights
The Water Garden, which you can explore by boat. Enjoy a peaceful time on a pleasure boat, looking at the rare tropical plants and lotus flowers blooming on the lake shore.
Right as you enter the park, a landscape unfolds as if you've wandered into a foreign country at "Tokkuri-yashi Namiki." The name comes from the distinctive plump shape of the trunk, which resembles a tokkuri (sake bottle). This tree-lined path, with about 300 of these unique palm trees, is a perfect photo spot. How about taking a great, Instagrammable photo in the lush green scenery?
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