Churaumi Flower Festival 2026: Spring in Full Bloom in Okinawa (Jan 10–Mar 1)

Spring shows up early in Okinawa, and it doesn’t knock politely—it arrives with about 300,000 flowers and a whole lot of color 🌸
From January to early March, Ocean Expo Park in Motobu turns into a full-scale floral stroll that feels like Okinawa decided winter was optional.

This year’s theme is Spring in Full Bloom — A Floral Stroll Around Okinawa, and that pretty much sums it up. You walk, flowers happen, your camera storage suffers, and your mood improves without permission 📸😌

Massive flower beds provide endless spring colors. Carefully shaped displays are spread across the park. This creates an easy “walk slowly and forget what day it is” kind of event. Some people take photos. Some people just sit and stare. Both are correct life choices.

Inside the park, the Tropical Dream Center keeps the flower energy going with special events like the Tulip Fair, the Okinawa International Orchid Exhibition, and a Camellia display 🌷🌺
It’s a slightly different vibe from the outdoor festival—more “immersed in flowers” and less “casually wandering while snacks mysteriously disappear.”

Cold weather season is exactly when this hits best. If your brain needs defrosting, this is basically floral therapy without the paperwork.

Where and When

Dates
January 10 (Saturday) to March 1 (Sunday), 2026

Location
Ocean Expo Park (Okinawa Commemorative National Government Park), Motobu
Main areas include the space around Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, the Central Gate, the Central Fountain Plaza, and the Tropical Dream Center 🌿

Opening Hours

Ocean Expo Park
January–February: 8:00–18:00
March: 8:00–19:30

Tropical Dream Center
January–February: 8:30–17:30 (last entry 17:00)
March: 8:30–19:00 (last entry 18:30)

Note: The Tropical Dream Center will be closed on January 22 and February 2 due to exhibition setup and removal.

Admission

Ocean Expo Park: Free 🎉
Tropical Dream Center: Adults ¥760, children free

Disclaimer

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