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JUNGLIA OKINAWA Announces ‘Yanbaru Tornado’ Thrill Ride for Golden Week 2026

The park positions a new 16-meter rotating attraction to draw visitors to northern Okinawa during the peak holiday period.

Overview

  • Operator Japan Entertainment announced on December 15 that the large-scale ride is planned to open around next year’s Golden Week.
  • The attraction, called Yanbaru Tornado, will rotate and reach a maximum height of about 20 meters, according to the operator.
  • Each ride cycle will accommodate up to 48 guests, a scale the company says should help disperse crowds and reduce wait times parkwide.
  • Riders must be at least 120 centimeters tall, with the experience marketed as a high-adrenaline way to feel Okinawa’s natural setting.
  • Located in Nakijin Village, the park has not yet detailed final specifications, pricing, or an exact opening date beyond the stated window.