OKINAWA
floral arts and a path at Bios on the Hill

(Photo courtesy of Bios no Oka)

Urizun refers to a time around February and March of the lunar calendar in Okinawa, which fall on March and April of this year’s calendar. With the temperature neither too high nor too low, the season evokes a strong sense of comfort. There are even bars and liquor that bear the name of this pleasant time.

Starting March 20, at Bios no Oka a.k.a. Bios on the Hill celebrate the comfortable season at Urizun no Hanamichi, an orchid flower festival.

Stunning multicolor blooms will adorn the path from the entrance all the way to the Ayafuniba boat ride boarding point.

Urizun and orchid flower time at Bios on the Hill make it a great time to visit. Don’t miss out!

floral arts at Bios on the Hill

(Photo courtesy of Bios no Oka)

flowers at Bios on the Hill

(Photo courtesy of Bios no Oka)

floral arts and a path at Bios on the Hill

(Photo courtesy of Bios no Oka)

Bios no Oka Ran no Hana-matsuri 2026 “Urizun no Hanamichi” (Orchid flower festival 2026 at Bios on the Hill “Flower way of Urizun”)

  • Location: Bios no Oka (26.421786, 127.796584)

  • Date: March 20 – Apr. 12 (Closed on Apr. 7)

  • Time: 9 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (last admission at 4:15 p.m.)

  • Admission fees: 2,200 yen (middle school age and above), 1,100

  • Website: https://www.bios-hill.co.jp/

Shoji Kudaka is a writer based in Okinawa. Kudaka covers travel, food and culture for Stars and Stripes Okinawa. When he is not exploring the stunning local beaches or going on treks through jungles and caves, you can find him trying out new recipes he shares online and in the paper.

The best stories from the Pacific, in your inbox

Sign up for our weekly newsletter of articles from Japan, Korea, Guam, and Okinawa with travel tips, restaurant reviews, recipes, community and event news, and more.

Sign Up Now