Key Facts
• ‘Junglia Okinawa’ opens on July 25, 2025, as a new theme park.
• First-year economic impact estimated at $6.5 billion, 70% of Okinawa’s annual budget.
• Developed by ‘Katana,’ led by Takashi Morioka, known for USJ and Seibu Amusement Park revamps.
• Park spans 60 hectares, equivalent to 13 Tokyo Domes, with 22 attractions.
• Main attractions include ‘Dinosaur Safari’ and ‘Buggy Voltage,’ offering immersive experiences.
• Features zipline ‘Sky Phoenix’ and 34-meter-high ‘Sky End Trekking’ suspension bridge.
• Dining highlights include ‘Panorama Dining’ with Okinawan-sourced dishes like ‘Volcano Beef Pie.’
• Targets 2 billion people within a 4-hour flight radius in Asia.
• Aims to address Okinawa’s lower tourist spending and shorter stays compared to Hawaii.
• Vision to boost Japan’s tourism industry and Okinawa’s economic prosperity.
Summary
‘Junglia Okinawa,’ a groundbreaking theme park, opens on July 25, 2025, aiming to redefine tourism in Okinawa. With an estimated first-year economic impact of $6.5 billion, the park is set to become a major driver of regional growth. Developed by ‘Katana’ under Takashi Morioka, the park spans 60 hectares and features 22 attractions, including the immersive ‘Dinosaur Safari’ and thrilling ‘Buggy Voltage.’ Visitors can also enjoy unique dining experiences at ‘Panorama Dining,’ showcasing Okinawan ingredients. Targeting a market of 2 billion people within a 4-hour flight radius, ‘Junglia Okinawa’ seeks to address challenges in Okinawa’s tourism sector, such as lower spending and shorter stays compared to Hawaii. With a vision to enhance Japan’s tourism potential, the park is poised to become a catalyst for economic and cultural enrichment.
