Photo: Okinawa City
Oct 25th
May 25th
Photo: Okinawa City

Okinawa Tropical Illuminations 2024-2025

Stunning lights at this award-winning event

Venue
Southeast Botanical Gardens, Okinawa
When
Oct 25th 2024 - May 25th 2025

Okinawa Tropical Illuminations is an annual illumination competition that has frequently ranked among the best light displays across Japan.

Some highlights include a tropical-inspired Christmas tree decorated with butterflies and flowers, the marine-themed Hikari no Umi (sea of light) section, and the Castle of Light which looks fit for royalty.

Getting there

The Southeast Botanical Gardens are located a short drive from the Okinawa Kita IC on the Okinawa Expressway. On-site parking is available for up to 350 vehicles.

For those visiting the area via public transport, take bus # 90 from the Naha Bus Terminal until you reach the Okinawashi Nomin Kenshu center-mae stop. The gardens are located on the other side of the expressway from the bus stop, about a five minute cab ride away.

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Sleiman Azizi 2 years ago
I have to admit that I've never associated illuminations with Okinawa. But there you go. Looks good.
Kim Bergström Author 2 years ago
Yes, I think a lot of the time illuminations evoke that wintery feel! Nice to see Okinawa also gets in on the fun, though!
Elizabeth S 3 years ago
Lots of people I talk to think I'm nuts to go to Okinawa for my winter holiday but it's an awesome getaway from frigid parts of Japan. And this light-up looks like more winter fun!
Kim Bergström Author 3 years ago
I completely agree! One of my visits to Okinawa was in February, and although it was too cold for swimming it was much more pleasant temperature-wise than other parts of the country!
Justin Velgus 3 years ago
Pokemon illumination?! This looks fun for all ages.
Kim Bergström Author 3 years ago
Yes! I love seeing some fun new spins on these illumination events.

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