Churayashi Park Okinawa/Southeast Botanical Garden

Brandy Roberts a week ago

We LOVED this botanical garden. It has everything- beautiful paths to walk on, shaded areas to sit, animals to observe and interact with, food, drinks, restrooms, a restaurant, and even a fishing spot! We bought an all day ticket so we could see the Illumination. We had no problem finding things to do. The gardens are very well maintained and cleaned and the music that they have playing really adds to the over all atmosphere of the place! Bring yen in coin form if you are interested in feeding any of the animals! It is definitely worth purchasing the membership if you enjoy these types of places. Great place to hang out for a day- or evening! Plenty of free parking!

Tee Pee a month ago

I have been to Southeast Botanical Gardens on multiple and each time it is a different experience. You are able to get a daytime experience without the illuminations and nighttime for the illuminations. You will not be disappointed whichever time you go, but recommend the with the illuminations. If you don’t mind walking and beautiful sights, this is the place for you. There are some hills, small and large. The cost to visit is very inexpensive as well. Amble of parking is available on the top and bottom of the hill. I have not had the opportunity to eat at the restaurant. Ensure to bring change (¥100’s) so you can buy food to feed the fishes, goats, monkeys, etc. this place is like a get away from the city. I guarantee you will enjoy the visit and experience. Suggest some bug spray or long sleeves in the summer time as there can be mosquitoes out. Thank you for reading my review. I hope that you find this review helpful and display your appreciation with a thumbs up.

Rhyan a month ago

Visited this place during the daytime and had a really great time. The staff were friendly and helped directed me to the animals. The animals were very cool and the restrictions were very relaxed. I will come back again at night because I was told that was the best time to visit.

Charlie Morse 2 months ago

I wanted to love this place, but I didn’t. First, most of the plants appeared to be out of season. No biggie I suppose. Plants can’t be in season year-round, but it doesn’t appear the park offers a reduced admission rate to account for the dead and dingy nature of the grounds in off-season. The animals had been the real draw for me, and what I found was honestly pretty depressing. The habitats appear run-down, and so do the animals. Kids are allowed to run through and interact with the animals with only the supervision of their parents. I noticed on multiple occasions that kids weren’t behaving around the animals, weren’t following safety guidelines, etc. with no intervention from staff, because there appeared to be no staff supervising the animal encounters. Overall, the animals seemed run down and lethargic and their habitats did not appear very well-kept. What a sad existence they’re living, and that was really a bummer to me.

Akira 2 months ago

Really great botanical gardens with many interesting animals. I recommend bringing 100 yen coins so you can feed them (ranging from 100-400yen). There is also horse back riding. Winter time with light displays (evenings are a little more expensive)