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Junglia, Japan’s newest theme park, opens in northern Okinawa
NORTHERN OKINAWA, JUL 24 – Junglia theme park features 22 attractions including a dinosaur safari and hot air balloon rides to attract tourists to northern Okinawa, with local hopes to boost the economy.
- Junglia, a 60-hectare jungle-themed amusement park, opened on July 25, 2025, in Nakijin Village, northern Okinawa Island.
- The park was developed by Katana Inc. under CEO Tsuyoshi Morioka to revitalize Okinawa’s less-visited northern region facing depopulation and low income.
- Junglia offers a variety of 22 experiences such as a dinosaur-themed safari ride, hot air balloon flights, zip lining, an aerial obstacle course, and a spa, all set alongside the adjoining UNESCO-recognized Yambaru National Park.
- General admission costs ¥6,930 for Japanese adults and ¥8,800 for overseas guests under a two-tier pricing system, with tickets for July already sold out.
- According to economists, Junglia is projected to generate an economic impact of $2.1 billion and support employment for around 40,000 individuals during its inaugural year, highlighting its strong prospects for boosting tourism and the economy in northern Okinawa.
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Okinawa theme park opens with higher entry fees for overseas guests
New theme park Junglia Okinawa opened Friday in southern Japan with the price of general admissions for visitors from overseas set some 27 percent higher than for residents of the country.
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The main events scheduled for July 25th are as follows. The Nikkei Online Business section will report on the trends and financial results of noteworthy companies and update commentary articles as they occur. Junglia Okinawa opens. Okinawa's first full-scale theme park, Junglia Okinawa, will open. This is the first time that a major theme park in Japan has adopted a dual-price system in which tickets for overseas visitors are higher than those f…
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