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Japan Times
2 days ago
- Japan Times
"Junglia Okinawa" theme park shown to press
Junglia Okinawa, a vast theme park scheduled to open July 25 in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa Prefecture, has been shown to the press. Covering about 60 hectares, the park sits between the city of Nago and the village of Nakijin and was designed around the concept of blending nature with luxury. Its symbol, the Junglia Tree, stands 14.5 meters tall and 12 meters wide. The park features iconic Okinawan trees such as banyans and Erythrina variegata. Another highlight is Infinity Spa, where visitors can enjoy a breathtaking view of beautiful forests and the sky. Junglia Okinawa also features a zip line that allows visitors to glide through nature and an attraction that makes them feel as if they are being chased by a dinosaur. At the Tropical Oasis restaurant, located next to the spa facility, meals packed with Okinawan ingredients will be served.
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
HOTEL MANAGEMENT JAPAN OFFERS NEW SERVICES TO OKINAWA ADVENTURERS: PICK YOUR PERFECT STAY
Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa offers a large pool and plenty of activities Hotel Nikko Alivila offers a luxurious retreat away from crowds Okinawa Harborview Hotel offers easy access to the airport and sightseeing TOKYO, May 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hotel Management Japan Co., Lt. (CEO: Junichi Araki; Head Office: Ebisu, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) operates 24 hotels (total rooms 7,671) in Japan. In Okinawa, one of Japan's most popular tourist destinations, where new attractions are constantly emerging, we provide three accommodation options with new services and renovations, from a convenient city hotel to relaxing resort stays. Experience the natural beauty of Yambaru at Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa in Nago, the entrance to a World Heritage Site. Or enjoy one of Okinawa's most stunning beaches at Hotel Nikko Alivila in Yomitan. For city convenience and easy access to sights, there's Okinawa Harborview Hotel in Naha. We offer quality stays for all kinds of Okinawa trips, whether you are a first-time visitor or a repeat guest. Okinawa, a Popular Travel Destination for Visitors to Japan With roughly 2.12 million international tourists in 2024 (a 116.2% gain!), Okinawa is increasingly popular for Japan travel. Its enchanting nature, unique culture, delicious food, and friendly people are key attractions, and the upcoming July 2025 grand opening of a large theme park with rides, dining, and a spa will only boost its appeal. ※From "Overview of Okinawa Prefecture Tourist Arrival Statistics for 2024" Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa (Nago) Love Okinawa Discover Yambaru, our Hotel Concept Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa sits at the entrance of Yambaru, a World Heritage Site known for its subtropical nature. Highlights include the Garden Pool (170m long), a Spa with five baths and a dry sauna, and an illuminated night pool. From July to September, enjoy poolside sanshin music showcasing Okinawan culture. Dining options range from Western to Japanese, Okinawan, Chinese, and BBQ. In addition, as an official partner hotel of JUNGLIA OKINAWA theme park opening this summer, special accommodation plans are available. Address: 1490-1 Kise, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture, 905-0026 Access: Approximately 70 minutes by car from Naha Airport via expressway Website: Recommended Accommodation Plan Club Oriental ~ Good Summer Vibes! Club benefits further enhance a high-quality stay with food and drinks in a private lounge, free use of the Spa, and free rental of parasols and deck chairs on the beach (April to October). Reservations: Hotel Nikko Alivila (Yomitan) On-the-Beach Hotel with the Clearest Water Directly on the beach, Hotel Nikko Alivila offers the beauty of Nirai Beach with transparent waters known as "Alivila Blue". The resort's Spanish colonial style and patio surrounded with colorful tropical plants provide a unique setting for year-round marine adventures, exceptional dining with local flavors, and a truly comfortable and memorable stay. Address: 600 Gima, Yomitan-son, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa 904-0393 Access: Approximately 70 minutes by car from Naha Airport Website: Recommended Accommodation Plan Click the following link for plans available in English. Okinawa Harborview Hotel (Naha) 50th Anniversary Celebration of Tradition and Prestige Okinawa Harborview Hotel, a Naha City landmark and close to Kokusai Street, is being significantly renovated for its 50th anniversary in 2025. From July 2025, guests will find spacious rooms blending Okinawan design with modern amenities like BALMUDA appliances and washer-dryers which are perfect for extended stays. The dining options range from local delicacies like Goya Pate and Sata Andagi to long-standing hotel favorites like Meatball Stroganoff. Address: 2-46 Izumizaki, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture, 900-0021 Access: 10 minutes by car from Naha Airport, 5 minutes walking from Naha Bus Terminal, 10 minutes walking from Yui Monorail Tsubogawa Station Website: Recommended Accommodation Plan Pre-opening Commemorative Plan : Hotel Management Japan Co., Ltd. Company Profile Hotel Management Japan Co., Ltd. operates 24 hotels across Japan (7,671 rooms total) with 3,370 employees. Their portfolio includes proprietary brands Oriental Hotel and Hotel Oriental Express, as well as management of international brands Hilton, Sheraton, and Hotel Nikko (as of April 2025). View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Hotel Management Japan Co., Ltd. Sign in to access your portfolio
Japan Times
12-05-2025
- Business
- Japan Times
Rents soar in northern Okinawa ahead of Junglia theme park opening
Junglia Okinawa, a new theme park scheduled to open in July in the village of Nakijin in northern Okinawa Prefecture, is hiring 1,500 workers prior to the opening. Most of its employees moving to the northern part of the prefecture are believed to be choosing to live in the nearby city of Nago with its many commercial facilities, leading to a growing supply-demand imbalance in apartments for rent in the city. While large-scale hiring may help to revitalize the area, it is also creating a housing supply shortage, affecting students and others who are moving in. 'We have received so many inquiries from Junglia's employees that we can't keep track,' said a real estate agent that has branches across the prefecture. The agent began getting inquiries around May last year, and it had to say in response to many that there were no rooms available. Deals to move in have been reached for only about five properties, according to the firm. Another real estate agent, which secured about 10 rooms for people related to Junglia, said that compared with past years, there are fewer people moving out this year. According to the firm, which handles apartments for rent for families, every year there are families who move out to live in a bigger apartment or live closer to a school and so on. However, the firm said half the number of families have moved out during this time of the year this year compared with in an average year, reflecting soaring rents. 'When a new theme park is scheduled to open, high priority is given to the construction of a dormitory for its employees, but if there are properties for rent in the neighborhood, the operator tends to choose to rent existing housing to hold down initial investment,' said Yuji Yamaguchi, vice president of J. F. Oberlin University in Tokyo who is well-versed in the leisure industry. Japan Entertainment, the Nago-based operator of Junglia, said it secured 300 newly built rooms. But it is uncertain whether they are enough to meet the employees' needs. 'Not all (of the employees) moving in (to northern Okinawa) wish to live in company-rented housing,' the firm said. Apartment owners are looking to raise rents not only because of increasing demand, but also due to factors such as inflation and the higher policy interest rate. 'We can get tenants even with higher rents,' said one real estate agent. 'There is a mismatch between supply and demand, and the market is becoming unsure of the appropriate price range.' Apartment rents are going up in districts in Nago such as Biimata, Miyazato and Umusa — areas with good access to Junglia and Meio University, a public university in the city — with rooms that have been available at a monthly rent of around ¥50,000 ($350) to ¥60,000 now being offered at prices roughly ¥5,000 higher. 'There are risks of apartment rooms becoming vacant depending on Junglia's business performance,' said a real estate agent. 'No one says it out loud, but some apartment owners admit they are thinking about taking what they can get while the demand is high.' Real estate agents say even a one-room apartment with a kitchen for a single person, with a rent as high as ¥70,000, including a parking fee, can be filled. According to an official from Recruit, the operator of real estate information search service Suumo, the occupancy rate of rental apartments in Nago is higher than the rate for the entire main island of Okinawa. It effectively topped 100%, meaning there are people on a waiting list. Regarding apartments for rent in northern Okinawa, Sotetsu Aniya, director of the Ryugin Research Institute in Naha, said, 'There is a chronic shortage of apartment rooms in Nago, and the rent prices are high.' The high price trend is maintained there because there are few newly available apartments and rising construction costs. 'The scheduled opening of Junglia is adding to the shortage of rooms, and the impact could grow even worse immediately before and after the actual opening,' Aniya said. Toru Nakamoto of Kokudo Kantei Center, a real estate appraiser in Naha, also said the level of rent increase in northern Okinawa is higher than that in the entire prefecture. 'The theme park operator secured apartments in advance, leading to a shortage of rooms and rising rents,' said J. F. Oberlin University's Yamaguchi. 'Various issues come up during the early stages of the opening, and it is necessary for the operator and the region hosting the theme park to mutually cooperate to solve problems.' This section features topics and issues from Okinawa covered by The Okinawa Times, a major newspaper in the prefecture. The original article was published April 5.
