Northern Okinawa undergoes renewal efforts spearheaded by Junglia, aiming to rejuvenate its northern region.

Northern Okinawa undergoes renewal efforts spearheaded by Junglia, aiming to rejuvenate its northern region.

Junglia Okinawa: A Nature-Immersive Amusement Park Revolutionizing Northern Okinawa

Junglia Okinawa, a large-scale nature-themed amusement park, has opened its doors in the northern Yanbaru region of Okinawa Prefecture, southernmost Japan. The park, located in Nakijin Village and Nago City, is an exciting addition to the region, offering visitors a unique blend of entertainment, adventure, and rejuvenation within the tropical environment of Yanbaru.

Spanning over 60 hectares, Junglia Okinawa is larger than major theme parks such as Tokyo Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan. The park features 22 attractions, restaurants, shops, and spa facilities that seamlessly integrate with the park's natural surroundings.

Key attractions include the Dinosaur Safari, an off-road jungle adventure featuring life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, and the Sky Trek Suspension Bridge, an 84-meter-long aerial bridge offering breathtaking views of the park. Other thrilling rides include Titan’s Swing, Sky Phoenix, and Horizon Balloon, while family-friendly activities like Treasure Fight laser tag, hot air balloon rides, and guided dinosaur tracking cater to visitors of all ages.

Branded as a "Power Vacance," Junglia Okinawa aims to provide visitors with a nature-immersive, rejuvenating experience that reconnects them with the subtropical forest environment while indulging in adventurous and family-friendly fun.

The investment to develop Junglia Okinawa was approximately ¥70 billion JPY (~$472 million USD), managed by Tsuyoshi Morioka, a renowned marketing strategist who aims to revitalize Okinawa’s tourism and local economy through innovative branding and attraction.

Junglia Okinawa is expected to tap into the ongoing tourism boom in Okinawa by providing a new attraction that complements the region's natural beauty and traditional beach resorts, thereby extending visitor stays and increasing tourist spending in the area.

The park is also expected to create employment opportunities for locals in operations, hospitality, and ancillary services like retail and dining, thus supporting the rural economy of the relatively small northern Okinawa communities such as Nakijin, which has fewer than 10,000 residents.

By highlighting the Yanbaru forest and endangered species like the Okinawa rail (Yambaru kuina), Junglia supports ecological awareness and potentially promotes conservation efforts through education and sustainable tourism.

The presence of large-scale attractions and facilities including spa and dining suggests an intention to attract both domestic and international tourists, aiming for a higher economic footprint and possibly encouraging infrastructure development around northern Okinawa.

The Okinawa prefectural government has taken measures to address traffic concerns, such as widening roads, and Junglia Okinawa's traffic management strategies are designed to minimize impacts on surrounding roads. The park plans to operate free shuttle buses to minimize traffic jams.

The economic impact and job creation estimates for Junglia Okinawa were made by experts outside of the park's design company, Katana Inc. The estimated economic impact of Junglia Okinawa over the next 15 years is 6,808 billion yen, with the park expected to create 880,000 jobs.

In summary, Junglia Okinawa is designed as a next-generation nature-focused amusement park integrating adventure, education, and relaxation, with a strategic economic role in bolstering local tourism, job creation, and environmental appreciation in Okinawa Prefecture. Local communities hope that the park will attract tourists to northern Okinawa, helping to revitalize the local economy and tourism.

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