Ocean Expo Park in Motobu, the large government park that surrounds the Churaumi Aquarium area, hosts cherry blossom trees that bloom during Okinawa's January–February sakura season. The park's wide lawns, Banyan tree grove, and ocean-facing promenades make it an ideal hanami picnic destination with tropical coastal scenery. The nearby Oceanic Culture Museum and native Okinawan plant garden add educational value. Sunset hanami here, with cherry blossoms silhouetted against the East China Sea, is particularly popular with photographers.
- Type
- Venue
- Category
- Cherry Blossom
- Season
- Winter
- Month
- Late January to Early February
- Region
- Okinawa
- Prefecture
- Okinawa
- City
- Motobu
Highlights
- ◆Oceanfront hanami with East China Sea backdrop
- ◆Spacious lawns perfect for picnic-style sakura viewing
- ◆Sunset photography of blossoms above the sea
- ◆Native Okinawan subtropical plant garden nearby
- ◆Family-friendly facilities and easy car parking