Opening hours, closed day, free admission day

Park and Aquarium Hours · Free Admission Days

*Please note that each facility is located some distance from the parking lot. Please allow plenty of time for your visit.
*Based on recent park usage patterns, Ocean Expo Park will change its opening hours from March through September, effective July 1, 2026.

*Visitors using the aquarium after 6:00 PM should use the P7 North Gate Parking Garage (multi-story).

Parking Information for Ocean Expo Park

Ocean Expo Park has a total of 9 free parking lots.

 

Free Admission Days for Fiscal Year 2026

Notice of Park and Facility Closures

As 50 years have passed since the opening of Ocean Expo Park and the facilities are becoming increasingly dilapidated, the park will be partially open every Wednesday to allow for regular inspections and maintenance, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for visitors.
Trial Period: July 1, 2026 – March 31, 2027

[Partially Open Areas]

Facilities: Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Dolphin Lagoon, Sea Turtle Pavilion, Manatee Pavilion

　　　　General Rest Area (Churaumi Plaza), General Information Center (Haisai Plaza), Emerald Beach, Rest House

Parking Lots: P2, P3, P4 (Bus Only), P5 (Central Gate), P6 (North Gate), P7 (North Gate Multi-Story Parking), P9 (Emerald Gate)
Restaurants and Cafes: Café Teeda, Oki-chan Parlor, More Mare, Café Ocean Blue, Restaurant Ino, Beach Snack
Shops: Shop Yanbaru no Mori, Oki-chan Shop, Shop Blue Manta, Beach Shop
Sightseeing Train: Operates only on the round-trip route to the Aquarium
 

[Closed Facilities]

Facilities: Churashima Botanical Garden (Tropical Dream Center), Marine Culture Museum, Okinawa Folk Village and Omoro Botanical Garden, Tropical and Subtropical Urban Greening Botanical Garden

　　　　Sunset Plaza Library and Observation Rest House, Chibikko Toride, Sunset Plaza Aqua Town,

　　　　Baba (Gunjuu Ninnuwarabinchā)

Parking Lots: P1 South Gate, P8 in front of the Tropical Dream Center
Restaurants: Central Gate Snack Bar, Café Scorche
Gift Shops: Shop Nankoku, Gallery Churashima, Unattended Plant Shop