Southeast Botanical Gardens

Welcome to the Southeast Botanical Gardens, situated in Chibana, Okinawa City, within the beautiful subtropical island of Okinawa Prefecture. Originally opened to the public as a private conservation and landscaping project in…

Our first major educational destination is the breathtaking Water Garden, a pristine aquatic sanctuary where shimmering water surfaces harmoniously merge with dense subtropical flora. This landscape is a masterfully designed…

As you complete your exploration of the peaceful water pathways, our walking route naturally leads us directly across from the main entrance parking lot to the remarkable Botanical Garden Area. This region represents the…

Having fully explored the delicate microscopic ecosystems of the Butterfly Garden and Subtropical Insect House, our walking route now gently ascends along a secluded forest pathway toward the highest and most tranquil geographic…

Leaving behind the Botanical Garden, our route brings us to the energetic core of the park: the Small Animal Encounter Area. This unique zone stands as a living testament to the central philosophy of the Southeast Botanical…

Leaving behind the warm, tangible connections of the small animal zone, a short stroll leads us to the microscopic wonders of the Butterfly Garden and the Subtropical Insect House. This dedicated scientific facility functions as…

Leaving behind the panoramic vistas of Miharashi no Oka and descending toward the lower edges of the estate, our walking path guides us to an absolute horticultural fairy tale: the hidden Bougainvillea Flower Corridor. As one of…

As our scholarly and contemplative exploration of the Southeast Botanical Gardens comes to its natural conclusion, we find ourselves standing at the gateway of a deeper ecological understanding. Throughout this leisurely…