JUNGLIA OKINAWA, the nature-themed adventure park in Okinawa's northern Yanbaru region, is expanding its heat relief measures for summer 2026. The park is investing hundreds of millions of yen in new shaded spaces, cooling equipment, and refreshment options, following a first wave of heat measures introduced through a partnership with Biore.
While Okinawa's summer temperatures rarely exceed 35°C, the intense sunshine and high humidity typical of this subtropical region can make outdoor time demanding. The new upgrades are designed to respond to guest feedback requesting more shade and comfortable rest areas throughout the park.
New 264-Seat Shaded Rest Space at Breeze Arena
A new large shaded rest area seating 264 guests is being added to the rear of "Breeze Arena," the venue for the park's main shows. Large mist fans will be installed in the space to keep temperatures comfortable. The area is open for all guests to use freely, and is also designed for tour groups seeking a shared dining spot. Special lunch boxes will be available for group bookings.
- Opening: Friday, June 19, 2026
Shaded Outdoor Dining at Wild Banquet
At the outdoor restaurant "Wild Banquet," 144 new shaded seats are being added to the central dining area. Each seat is sheltered by a shade canopy, and large mist fans positioned nearby provide a cool breeze while guests enjoy dishes made with Okinawan ingredients. The daily live music "Wild Beat" show, which takes place at Wild Banquet, can also be experienced from the dining area.
- Opening: Early July 2026 (planned)
10 Large Mist Fans Added at Key Areas
Ten additional large mist fans are being installed at attraction queues and major rest areas. Each unit combines a powerful fan with fine mist, delivering cooling air up to approximately 30 meters away. Shade tarps are also being added to the waiting area for the new large-scale ride "Yanbaru Tornado," which opens on April 29 (Thursday/holiday).
- Installation areas: Dinosaur Safari, Buggy Voltage, Finding Dinosaurs, Yanbaru Tornado
- Rolling installation from: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Around 40% More Parasol Benches Compared to Last Year
Benches with parasols are being added at various spots throughout the park, increasing shaded seating by about 40% compared to 2025. The locations are chosen based on observed guest movement to ensure rest spots are available wherever they are needed.
- Rolling installation from: Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Additional Cooling Amenities
Several other comfort improvements are also in place or newly added for 2026:
- Quick Refresh Station: An indoor, air-conditioned rest space with upgraded cooling and free Biore sunscreen mist testers available for guests.
- Water Stations: Refill points for guests' own water bottles, which can also be used to fill water shooters.
- Vending Machines: Drink vending machines near attraction queues, plus a newly added Biore vending machine stocked with heat-relief products.
- Free Rental Umbrellas: Over 5,000 UV-protection umbrellas available for free loan at carts positioned throughout the park.
- Biore Cool Handy Mist at Yanbaru Tornado: Free testers available in the queue for a "super cool thrilling ride experience."
Two Water Shows Running Throughout Summer
Two crowd-soaking shows will be running daily throughout the summer. "Cool Down Water Party" features water guns, water cannons, and coordinated bucket-throwing to upbeat music, with guests invited to join entertainers on stage at the finale. "JUNGLIA Splash Fes," the park's largest show held at Breeze Arena, delivers a festival atmosphere rooted in Okinawan rhythms, with massive overhead water effects and upgraded music and dance for 2026.
Cold Drinks, Summer Food, and Cooling Merchandise
New frozen smoothies using Okinawan ingredients are on offer at Tropical Oasis. The lineup includes:
- Mango, coconut, and pineapple smoothie
- Tarama Island brown sugar and banana smoothie
- Nakijin watermelon and Miyako Island hibiscus smoothie
- Post-bath coffee milk frozen drink
The popular "Tropical Snow Ice" — passion fruit shaved ice loaded with fresh tropical fruit toppings — is also back for another summer.
Cooling merchandise is available throughout the park, including water-activated cooling towels, UV-cut hoodies, sunglasses, portable fans, water shooters, and misting fans aimed at younger guests.
JUNGLIA Cooling Partner 2026
To support the expanded heat measures, the park has launched the "JUNGLIA Cooling Partner 2026" program, bringing together 14 companies from various industries. Partners include Orion Beer, Okinawa Coca-Cola Bottling, FamilyMart, JTB, Sagawa Express, Biore, and others. The collaboration supports guest comfort through large mist fans, cooling products, cashless payment options, and improved working conditions for park staff.
JUNGLIA OKINAWA has said it will continue announcing further heat relief upgrades ahead of the summer season.
