[Ocean Expo Park] “Churaumi Newsletter April Issue” Published!

Ocean Expo Park has published the April 2026 issue of our public relations magazine, 'Churaumi Newsletter,' which delivers the latest information on the park and its events.

This issue focuses on programs perfect for this season, where you can feel the arrival of spring, hands-on experiences to connect with nature, and events that families can participate in together. We invite you to visit the attractive Ocean Expo Park, where nature, culture, and experiences fuse together.

Event Information

Date

Event

Overview

Saturdays and Sundays in April

Herbal Soap Making

Make your own original soap using herbal extracts and a blend of your favorite essential oils!

Location: Tropical & Subtropical Arboretum

Time: 10:00–17:00

(Last entry 16:00)

Fee: 300 yen/piece

Saturdays and Sundays in April

Orchid Paper Craft

Learn about the structure of orchids through paper crafts!

Location: Chura-shima Botanical Garden

(Tropical Dream Center)

Time: 9:30–11:30

Fee: Admission fee only

Capacity: 20 people/day

April 29 (Wed, Holiday) –

May 6 (Wed, Holiday)

Sunflower Field and Sunflower Exhibition

We have prepared photo spots in the sunflower field where you can take stunning pictures!

Location: Chura-shima Botanical Garden

(Tropical Dream Center)

Time: 8:30–19:00

(Last admission 18:30)

Fee: Admission fee only

April 25 (Sat) –

May 6 (Wed, Holiday)

Cardboard Maze GW Special

The popular cardboard maze returns with a special Golden Week version!

Location: Oceanic Culture Museum

Time: 10:00–17:00

(Reception closes at 16:30)

Fee: Junior high school students and under 100 yen

High school students and above require admission fee

Capacity: 150 people/day

In addition, there are many other fun events such as pressed flower coaster making and free distribution of seedlings!

We hope you take this opportunity to visit Ocean Expo Park with your whole family!

“Ocean Expo Park”

Ocean Expo Park is a national park where you can experience Okinawa's “Sun, Flowers, and Ocean.”

The park houses a variety of facilities, including the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium with the theme of “Encounters with the Okinawan Sea,” the Tropical Dream Center where you can enjoy plants of the subtropical climate, the Oceanic Culture Museum which shares the history and culture of the Pacific region and Okinawan maritime peoples, and the Okinawa Native Village which conveys local culture.