{"id":5832,"date":"2026-07-22T14:06:07","date_gmt":"2026-07-22T05:06:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/?p=5832"},"modified":"2026-07-22T14:06:09","modified_gmt":"2026-07-22T05:06:09","slug":"okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens\/","title":{"rendered":"Southeast Botanical Gardens Okinawa Guide | Palm Tree Photo Spots, Capybaras &amp; Night Illuminations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id='southeast-botanical-gardens-a-bottle-palm-avenue-curious-capybaras-and-a-garden-made-for-your-camera'  id=\"boomdevs_1\" class=\"main-head\" >Southeast Botanical Gardens \u2014 <span class=\"__text_accent2\">A Bottle-Palm Avenue, Curious Capybaras and a Garden Made for Your Camera<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens_02.jpg\" alt=\"Bottle-palm avenue leading into Southeast Botanical Gardens in Okinawa under a bright blue sky\" \/>\n\n<p>Looking for that <span class=\"__text_accent2\">one photo<\/span> that instantly says &#8220;tropical Okinawa&#8221;? Skip the crowds at the big beaches for an afternoon and head inland to the <strong>Southeast Botanical Gardens (\u6771\u5357\u690d\u7269\u697d\u5712)<\/strong> in Okinawa City. Opened back in <span class=\"__text_accent1\">1968<\/span>, it&#8217;s one of the island&#8217;s original theme parks \u2014 and thanks to its palm-lined walkways and photogenic corners, it&#8217;s having a serious comeback as a social-media favorite.<\/p>\n\n<p>It sits in <strong>central Okinawa<\/strong>, roughly <strong>40\u201350 minutes from Naha Airport<\/strong> by expressway, which makes it an easy stop on a north- or south-bound day. If you haven&#8217;t sorted your wheels yet, lock them in first with <a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/car\/okinawa\/?i=wp&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens&#038;utm_content=intro\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>GO!GO!TOUR Okinawa rental cars<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 there&#8217;s no practical way to reach the garden without one.<\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"background-color:#ffd6e7;\">This is a hands-on guide for travelers who want great photos, tropical greenery and an up-close animal encounter in one relaxed half-day \u2014 with all the tickets, hours, parking and access details in one place.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h3 id='what-is-it-a-botanical-garden-crossed-with-a-petting-zoo'  id=\"boomdevs_2\" class=\"main-head\" >What Is It? A Botanical Garden Crossed With a Petting Zoo<\/h3>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens_03.jpg\" alt=\"Wide view over the lake toward the white Southeast Botanical Gardens hillside sign in Okinawa\" \/>\n\n<p>The name promises a &#8220;botanical paradise,&#8221; and with <span class=\"__text_accent1\">over 1,300 species of tropical and subtropical plants<\/span>, it delivers. But calling it just a garden sells it short. The real charm is the mix: it&#8217;s part <strong>botanical garden<\/strong>, part <strong>animal park<\/strong>, and part <strong>open-air photo studio<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Garden zone<\/strong> \u2014 the bottle-palm avenue, a white arch bridge over a mirror-still lake, a lotus pond and desert-plant beds. Photo spot after photo spot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interaction plaza<\/strong> \u2014 feed the koi, meet the parrots and macaws, and get close to the resident <strong>capybaras<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Palm Party night illumination<\/strong> \u2014 on select evenings the palms light up and the whole place transforms. Completely different from the daytime look.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p>Official site (for the latest illumination and event schedule): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southeast-botanical.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/www.southeast-botanical.jp\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h3 id='getting-there-about-40-50-minutes-from-naha-airport'  id=\"boomdevs_3\" class=\"main-head\" >Getting There \u2014 About 40\u201350 Minutes From Naha Airport<\/h3>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens_01.jpg\" alt=\"Entrance gate and reception building of Southeast Botanical Gardens framed by palm trees\" \/>\n\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> \u6c96\u7e04\u770c\u6c96\u7e04\u5e02\u5b57\u77e5\u82b12146<br \/>\n<strong>From Naha Airport:<\/strong> about 40\u201350 minutes via the Okinawa Expressway<br \/>\n<strong>From Mihama American Village:<\/strong> about 20 minutes by car<\/p>\n\n<center><iframe loading=\"lazy\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps?q=\u6c96\u7e04\u770c\u6c96\u7e04\u5e02\u5b57\u77e5\u82b12146&#038;output=embed&#038;hl=en\" width=\"600\" height=\"450\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/center>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens_15.jpg\" alt=\"Big white Southeast Botanical Gardens letters set on a green hillside in Okinawa City\" \/>\n\n<p>Get off at the <strong>Okinawa-Kita IC<\/strong> and you&#8217;re only about five minutes away. <span class=\"__text_accent1\">Parking is free<\/span> and huge (around 300 spaces), so you almost never have to worry about a spot. Public transit means bus transfers from Naha and isn&#8217;t realistic here \u2014 a <span class=\"__text_accent1\">rental car is essential<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h3 id='before-you-go-tickets-hours-038-night-illumination'  id=\"boomdevs_4\" class=\"main-head\" >Before You Go \u2014 Tickets, Hours &#038; Night Illumination<\/h3>\n\n<p>This is a park with <span class=\"__text_accent2\">two completely different faces<\/span>: bright and tropical by day, glowing and dreamy by night. In winter, the after-dark <strong>Palm Party<\/strong> illumination is one of central Okinawa&#8217;s signature evening outings.<\/p>\n\n<table class=\"compare-table\">\n  <thead>\n    <tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Daytime<\/th><th>Night (during Palm Party)<\/th><\/tr>\n  <\/thead>\n  <tbody>\n    <tr><td><strong>Adult<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"__text_accent1\"><strong>\u00a51,540<\/strong><\/span><\/td><td>around \u00a51,050<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td><strong>Junior\/High school<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a51,050<\/td><td>around \u00a5700<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td><strong>Age 4\u2013elementary<\/strong><\/td><td>\u00a5600<\/td><td>around \u00a5400<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td><strong>Hours<\/strong><\/td><td>9:30\u201317:30<\/td><td>17:30\u201322:00 (seasonal)<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td><strong>Closed<\/strong><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Open year-round (occasional closures)<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td><strong>Payment<\/strong><\/td><td colspan=\"2\">Cash, credit card &#038; e-payment accepted<\/td><\/tr>\n    <tr><td><strong>Parking<\/strong><\/td><td colspan=\"2\"><span class=\"__text_accent1\">Free (approx. 300 cars)<\/span><\/td><\/tr>\n  <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<p>(Prices and whether the night illumination is running depend on the season and event calendar. Always check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southeast-botanical.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official site<\/a> before you visit.)<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h3 id='the-photo-spots-you-came-for'  id=\"boomdevs_5\" class=\"main-head\" >The Photo Spots You Came For<\/h3>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens_12.jpg\" alt=\"White arch bridge reflected in a calm lake at Southeast Botanical Gardens Okinawa\" \/>\n\n<p>The <strong>white arch bridge<\/strong> is the garden&#8217;s signature shot. Frame it from across the water and the whole arch mirrors on the surface \u2014 <span class=\"__text_accent2\">go early, while the lake is still glass-flat<\/span>, for the cleanest reflection.<\/p>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens_04.jpg\" alt=\"Pair of Okinawan shisa lion statues overlooking the garden and hillside sign\" \/>\n\n<p>Then there&#8217;s the pair of weathered <strong>shisa<\/strong> (Okinawan guardian lions) perched above the grounds, and of course the <strong>bottle-palm avenue<\/strong> from the top of this page \u2014 stand dead center for the classic vanishing-point look. A few tips: mornings give you soft light and empty paths, and the potted-plant beds add a pop of color in almost any frame.<\/p>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens_13.jpg\" alt=\"Brick steps climbing through red and yellow foliage beds toward tall palms\" \/>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h3 id='into-the-tropics-1-300-species-of-green'  id=\"boomdevs_6\" class=\"main-head\" >Into the Tropics \u2014 1,300 Species of Green<\/h3>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens_11.jpg\" alt=\"Towering columnar pines and palms along a garden path at Southeast Botanical Gardens\" \/>\n\n<p>Beyond the headline photo spots, the plant collection is genuinely impressive. Species native to Okinawa share the grounds with rare trees from Africa, Central and South America and Oceania, spread naturally across the wide, walkable park.<\/p>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens_14.jpg\" alt=\"Cluster of tall palms above open lawns at Southeast Botanical Gardens Okinawa\" \/>\n\n<p>Don&#8217;t miss the <strong>look-up shot<\/strong> beneath the tallest palms \u2014 one frame and you feel like you&#8217;ve teleported somewhere deep in the tropics. Spring and summer bring the most vivid blooms; even in winter the evergreens keep everything lush.<\/p>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens_09.jpg\" alt=\"Summer lotus pond with pink lotus blossoms and giant leaves in Okinawa\" \/>\n\n<p>From <strong>June to August<\/strong>, the <strong>lotus pond<\/strong> steals the show \u2014 a broad sheet of pink blooms and leaves as big as your face. It&#8217;s the kind of spot that quietly eats up half an hour of your visit.<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h3 id='meet-the-animals-koi-feeding-038-a-bird-show'  id=\"boomdevs_7\" class=\"main-head\" >Meet the Animals \u2014 Koi Feeding &#038; a Bird Show<\/h3>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens_07.jpg\" alt=\"Colorful koi carp crowding the surface of the lake at Southeast Botanical Gardens\" \/>\n\n<p>&#8220;A garden&#8230; with animals?&#8221; That twist is half the fun. The lakes are packed with <span class=\"__text_accent1\">brightly colored koi<\/span>, and a bag of feed (around \u00a5100\u2013200) turns the water into a churning frenzy the moment you toss it in. It&#8217;s easily where the youngest visitors linger longest.<\/p>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens_10.jpg\" alt=\"Vine-covered koi-feed vending machine under palm trees in the garden\" \/>\n\n<p>Feed vending machines (about \u00a5200) sit around the grounds, so you can grab a bag whenever the mood strikes.<\/p>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens_08.jpg\" alt=\"Keeper holding a parrot on a wooden deck during the bird show at Southeast Botanical Gardens\" \/>\n\n<p>At the scheduled <strong>bird show<\/strong>, a keeper walks you through the birds and you can have a large <span class=\"__text_accent2\">parrot or macaw perch on your arm or shoulder<\/span>. Show times are set, so <strong>check the schedule board as soon as you arrive<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens_05.jpg\" alt=\"Wooden viewing deck over a palm-fringed lake at Southeast Botanical Gardens Okinawa\" \/>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h3 id='okinawa-s-favorite-capybaras-and-a-wall-of-plushies'  id=\"boomdevs_8\" class=\"main-head\" >Okinawa&#8217;s Favorite Capybaras (and a Wall of Plushies)<\/h3>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens_06.jpg\" alt=\"Vine-covered old bridge crossing a quiet lake at Southeast Botanical Gardens\" \/>\n\n<p>Over the last few years the garden has become an unofficial <span class=\"__text_accent1\">capybara hot spot<\/span>. You can meet the animals in person (depending on the day and season), and in winter the famous <strong>yuzu citrus bath<\/strong> \u2014 capybaras soaking in an open-air tub \u2014 blows up online every year.<\/p>\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens_16.jpg\" alt=\"Shelves of capybara plush toys of every size in the Southeast Botanical Gardens gift shop\" \/>\n\n<p>The gift shop backs it up with an <strong>army of capybara plushies<\/strong>, from palm-sized to almost child-height. If you&#8217;re traveling with kids, just decide up front that souvenirs happen here \u2014 it saves the negotiation later.<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h3 id='practical-tips-time-what-to-wear-best-season'  id=\"boomdevs_9\" class=\"main-head\" >Practical Tips \u2014 Time, What to Wear, Best Season<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Time needed<\/strong> \u2014 a relaxed <span class=\"__text_accent2\">2\u20133 hours<\/span>; add another half-hour if you&#8217;re serious about photos and the shop.<\/li>\n<li><strong>What to wear<\/strong> \u2014 it&#8217;s a walking park, so <strong>comfortable shoes<\/strong>. In summer bring a hat, sunscreen, water and bug spray.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Night illumination<\/strong> \u2014 the main season runs <span class=\"__text_accent1\">December\u2013February<\/span> (varies by year). A phone or camera on a small tripod nails the shot.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rainy days<\/strong> \u2014 mostly open-air; an umbrella or poncho works, but photos come out flat under gray skies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Re-entry<\/strong> \u2014 some seasons allow a day-then-night re-entry. Ask at the ticket window.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h3 id='make-it-a-day-central-038-northern-okinawa-route'  id=\"boomdevs_10\" class=\"main-head\" >Make It a Day \u2014 Central &#038; Northern Okinawa Route<\/h3>\n\n<p>Because it&#8217;s in <span class=\"__text_accent2\">central Okinawa<\/span>, the garden pairs naturally with the region&#8217;s other big hitters. Mix and match for a family day or a couple&#8217;s drive:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Mihama American Village<\/strong> \u2014 about 20 minutes away; Western-style shopping and sunset views.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cape Manzamo<\/strong> \u2014 the elephant-trunk cliff, one of Okinawa&#8217;s iconic coastal views. About 40 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ryukyu Mura<\/strong> \u2014 a recreated old Ryukyuan village with hands-on culture. About 25 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/nakijin-castle-okinawa\/?i=wp&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens&#038;utm_content=body\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Nakijin Castle Ruins<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 a World Heritage site with sweeping curved walls. About 1 hour.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/bise-fukugi-namiki\/?i=wp&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens&#038;utm_content=body\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bise Fukugi Tree Road<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 a 250-year-old green tunnel of windbreak trees. About 1 hour 10.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/nago-neo-park-okinawa\/?i=wp&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens&#038;utm_content=body\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Neo Park Okinawa<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 free-roaming birds and Okinawa&#8217;s only railway ride. About 1 hour.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/pineapplepark\/?i=wp&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens&#038;utm_content=body\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Okinawa Pineapple Park<\/a><\/strong> \u2014 a self-driving cart through pineapple fields. About 1 hour.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><span class=\"__text_accent2\">Garden in the morning \u2192 lunch at American Village \u2192 Cape Manzamo in the afternoon \u2192 back for the night illumination<\/span> is the classic central-Okinawa loop: photos, shopping, coastal drama and a glowing finale, all in one day.<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h3 id='frequently-asked-questions'  id=\"boomdevs_11\" class=\"main-head\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/h3>\n\n<p><strong>Q1. Do I need a reservation? Where do I buy tickets?<\/strong><br \/>\nA. No reservation needed \u2014 just buy at the <strong>on-site ticket window<\/strong>. Credit cards and e-payment are fine. During Palm Party season and the year-end holidays the line can build up in the late afternoon, so <strong>arrive a little early<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Q2. Is it stroller- and kid-friendly?<\/strong><br \/>\nA. Yes. Most of the park is <strong>flat paths and lawns<\/strong>, easy for strollers, with plenty of room for kids to run. Koi feeding, the bird show and the capybaras keep little ones busy \u2014 <span class=\"__text_accent1\">a great pick for multi-generation family trips<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Q3. When is the night illumination?<\/strong><br \/>\nA. The main run is <span class=\"__text_accent2\">December\u2013February<\/span> (schedule varies yearly), peaking around Christmas and New Year. Check the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.southeast-botanical.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">official site<\/a> for current dates; shorter summer events also pop up.<\/p>\n\n<p><strong>Q4. How long should I budget?<\/strong><br \/>\nA. <strong>2\u20133 hours<\/strong> is standard. Add the night illumination or a serious photo session and it easily becomes a <strong>half-day<\/strong> \u2014 a perfect centerpiece for a central-Okinawa itinerary.<\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h2 id='wrap-up-tropical-garden-by-day-illumination-wonderland-by-night'  id=\"boomdevs_12\" class=\"main-head\" >Wrap-Up \u2014 <span class=\"__text_accent2\">Tropical Garden by Day, Illumination Wonderland by Night<\/span><\/h2>\n\n<p>The <strong>Southeast Botanical Gardens<\/strong> is one of those Okinawa stops where <span class=\"__text_accent1\">a single photo changes the whole color of your trip<\/span>. Bottle-palm avenue, the white arch bridge, the lotus pond, a shop stuffed with capybaras \u2014 there&#8217;s always another &#8220;wait, this is here too?&#8221; moment around the corner, and the time just disappears.<\/p>\n\n<p><span style=\"background-color:#d6f0ff;\">Pair it with American Village, Cape Manzamo and Ryukyu Mura for a full central-Okinawa day \u2014 and in winter, don&#8217;t leave before the evening illumination. That&#8217;s the day that ends up as the cover shot of the whole trip.<\/span><\/p>\n\n<hr \/>\n\n<h3 id='plan-your-okinawa-trip-go-go-tour-rental-cars-038-travel-info'  id=\"boomdevs_13\" class=\"main-head\" >Plan Your Okinawa Trip \u2014 GO!GO!TOUR Rental Cars &#038; Travel Info<\/h3>\n\n<center><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/gogocat_09_ok-360x360.png\" alt=\"GO!GO!TOUR Okinawa rental car mascot GoGo Cat\" width=\"200\" \/><\/center>\n\n<p>Planning a self-drive trip around Okinawa? Sort your car first with <a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/car\/okinawa\/?i=wp&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens&#038;utm_content=footer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>GO!GO!TOUR Okinawa rental cars<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 clear English booking, transparent pricing and a wide fleet make central and northern Okinawa easy to explore.<\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udccc Okinawa <strong>area travel guide<\/strong> \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/info\/area\/okinawa\/?i=wp&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens&#038;utm_content=footer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Okinawa sightseeing info<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\uddfa Not sure how to plan? \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/model_course\/okinawa\/?i=wp&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens&#038;utm_content=footer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Okinawa model courses<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83c\udf0a Add <strong>marine activities<\/strong> (snorkeling, diving, SUP) to your trip \u2192 <a href=\"https:\/\/en.gogo-tour.com\/trip\/?i=wp&#038;utm_source=wp&#038;utm_medium=article&#038;utm_campaign=okinawa-southeast-botanical-gardens&#038;utm_content=footer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>GO!GO!TOUR marine activity booking<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Southeast Botanical Gardens \u2014 A Bottle-Palm Avenue, Curious Capybaras and a Garden Made for Your Camera Looking for that one photo that instantly says &#8220;tropical Okinawa&#8221;? Skip the crowds at the big beaches for an afternoon and head inland to the Southeast Botanical Gardens (\u6771\u5357\u690d\u7269\u697d\u5712) in Okinawa City. 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