ジャングリア沖縄はどこ？場所（国頭村）とアクセス目安

I wonder who runs this facility in Okinawa???

Awesome w (angry) ❗

Overcoming the opposition, I shouldn't have done it!!!

The opinion of Mr. Tanaka,

It's not 100%, but...

It was read on August 3.

"Visitors' anger explodes at 'Jangria Okinawa'" "Too severe reality" immediately after opening and far from customer first "The merits and demerits of flashy marketing"

It really sucked. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.

Jangria Okinawa, a new theme park opened on July 25, 2024 (Friday) in Kunigami Village, Okinawa Prefecture. Contrary to the spectacular publicity in advance, harsh voices are heard one after another from visitors who actually visited the park. Through the experience of Ms. Tanaka (pseudonym, female in her 30s) who visited the site on the 30th (Wednesday), the 6th day after the opening, we will verify the serious problems of this new facility.

◆ Entrance experience betrayed by expectations

"To be honest, before I went, the reviews on Google and social media were all low, and I was worried because there were only reports that I couldn't ride a vehicle," recalls Tanaka. "But since I had already planned a trip to Okinawa and purchased a ticket, I thought, 'I'll enjoy it no matter what you say.'"

However, that expectation was shattered at the same time as entering the park.

"When we arrived around 9: 30, I don't know why, but the gate was already open and customers were starting to enter, so we were able to enter at the original opening time of 10 am. So I immediately tried to get a numbered ticket on the app. Then, all the attractions had already finished distributing numbered tickets. It was only 10 o'clock."

Mr. Tanaka's confusion was serious. There are actually only about 10 attractions in the park, and only about 5 of them are distributing numbered tickets. Furthermore, not a few attractions were suspended on the day, and the actual attractions in operation were extremely limited.

It was before 10: 00 a.m., but the gate was already open and people were moving.

◆ Fundamental problems of premium pass system and attractions

Why did such a thing happen?

"There is a premium pass system like USJ, but it's really tough for ordinary customers who don't have a premium pass," explains Tanaka.

By paying an additional fee in addition to the normal entrance fee, this system, which gives priority to rides on attractions, became a major barrier for general visitors.

"I think that there are quite a few slots for attractions for people with premium passes, and there are very few slots that can be used with general numbered tickets. That's why there is a phenomenon that everything disappears in about 10 minutes from the opening."

The poor turnover rate of each attraction also adds to the problem. Sky Phoenix and other interactive attractions take time, so I think only about 200 people can ride in a day. Other attractions take time and stop often, so there are actually fewer. So I think the capacity of the entire attraction is too small in the first place.

Image of "Sky Phoenix" quoted from Jangria official website. It is different from the actual situation.

◆ Okinawa under the burning sun, harsh reality of waiting for 4 hours

Tanaka, who had not purchased a premium pass, had very limited options.

"There were four vehicles lined up: the Dynasty Safari, a buggy, a balloon, and Yanbaru Friends, but the balloon was closed all day. It was a nice day and there wasn't much wind, but it was closed... I wondered when it would be able to operate."

On this day, the blue sky spread and the wind was comfortable. It should be a wonderful condition if you ride a balloon.

The conditions of the most popular Dynasty Safari were harsh. At 10: 20 am, it was already displayed as waiting for 220 minutes. It was almost 4 hours of waiting time. Moreover, there is no roof in the waiting line, so I was standing in the blazing sun all the time.

Mr. Tanaka continues with a wry smile. It s physically impossible to stand for four hours under the strong sun of Okinawa. Especially, I think it s absolutely impossible for a family with children.

Another problem is dealing with bad weather. If we had to evacuate temporarily due to a thunderstorm or something, there was a high possibility that the waiting time would be wasted. Considering such a risk, I didn t feel like lining up.

◆ Light of restaurant and kitchen car

In contrast to the attractions, Mr. Tanaka also appreciates the restaurants in the park.

The restaurant was good. There was an authentic aqua pazza, and the taste was really good. It was about 2,800 yen, which I think is a reasonable price for a theme park.

Mr. Tanaka was also very enthusiastic about cooking.

I also had a good impression about the kitchen car. There were plenty of light meals such as shaved ice and watermelon, and the taste was good. The customer service of the restaurant staff was also very good, and I felt the effort of the management side in this point.

However, the restaurant was also crowded. Everyone who couldn t get on the attraction went to eat, so we waited quite a bit at the restaurant. But it was a realistic waiting time compared to the attraction.

◆ Disappointing spa facilities

Mr. Tanaka finished his early lunch. I tried to line up for the children's attraction "Yanbaru Friends," which was the only one waiting for 60 minutes to get on at least something. However, it soon stopped going at all and about 30 minutes later when I was wondering what was going on, the announcement said "We are currently stopped due to the system." I had to spend 30 minutes completely wasted, and it was decided that it was impossible to wait 60 minutes under the blazing sun from here. It was still past 14: 00, but I moved to the adjacent spa facility where I had purchased a common ticket. However, expectations were betrayed here as well.

"The spa facility is a hot spring type, and I couldn't wear a swimsuit at the infinity pool that I expected in advance. I'm sorry that I misunderstood this as a pool from commercials etc. The scale of the whole facility is much smaller than I imagined, and the cave bath is not large at all unlike the HP photo, so it is narrow enough to be full of two people. In the first place, it says" the world's largest infinity bath, "but it is not surprisingly big." Infinity pool "has a lot of bigger places, so it is" infinity bath. " It's not wrong, but I feel it's advertising on the premise of misunderstanding. "

Quoted from Jangria Okinawa official website. This envy is a wonderful experience...

The scenery was also severely evaluated. Unlike the website, the actual view was much lower than expected. It s not a particularly impressive view, just because you can see the mountains in front of you. I didn t see any particular advantages compared to ordinary super public baths.

The cost performance was harsh. I saw a post that only the spa was good, but personally I often go to the spa on a daily basis for 2400 yen, which is honestly tough. The amenities are not luxurious or fashionable, and the interior is normal. If you come to Okinawa and ask if it is worth paying expensive transportation expenses, I don t think so.

Fundamental Issues in the Management System

Jangria Okinawa, which ended up with a terrible experience. Mr. Tanaka, who is still angry even after a few days, sees the inadequacy of the management system as the biggest problem.

The biggest problem is that the number of visitors and the processing capacity of the attraction do not match at all. Even though it is a digital ticket system, there are no proper entry restrictions. Even though only a few thousand people can experience the attraction a day, they are allowing significantly more people to enter the park.

He also complains about the guidance in the park. The map display is inaccurate and the waiting time information is often completely different from the actual one. I often got lost in the park and couldn t get accurate information.

The lack of basic infrastructure was also serious. The number of toilets was small, and some were suspended for about an hour because of police guidance. When I asked the nearest toilet, I was told to go back to the entrance and thought it would leak. There was not enough rest space, and many people were sitting on the stairs or on the ground.

◆ What should I do about Jangria Okinawa?

Mr. Tanaka makes specific suggestions for improvements.

The first thing we need to do right away is limit entry. We need to limit the number of visitors to the current attraction processing capacity and create an environment where visitors can definitely experience the attraction.

Improvement in hardware is also important.

"It is urgent to install a roof on the waiting line. Waiting outdoors for a long time in the climate of Okinawa is not realistic. Also, we need content that can be enjoyed outside of the attractions. If you can't ride a vehicle, you have nothing to do, which is fatal for a theme park."

Finally, Mr. Tanaka summarizes this experience.

I didn t have that much expectation, but the actual experience was even lower. Isn t it strange that you can t get on any attractions after entering the park in the morning? I think it would be traumatic for families who visit as a family trip, expecting image photos and commercials made with HP s CG. Most people make a complete fool of coming from a distance with high transportation costs. Is this what a company that claims top-notch marketing does?

I am particularly concerned about the impact on children. I think that the situation that children can not realize the experience they were looking forward to is a social problem that goes beyond mere commercial failure. In fact, when I saw the faces of other visitors when we went, everyone was not sunny. The souvenir shop was quite substantial, but in the first place, there were few people who bought it because they could not make fun memories.

Mr. Tanaka concluded, "Until the current situation improves, I recommend that anyone considering visiting the park make a cautious decision. This is my honest impression from my actual experience."

"Nest seats (surcharge)" in the image of a bird's nest seen in the back was also installed in a low place far from the image photo of the official website.

This is the reality!!!We didn't build it until we destroyed the environment lol (angry)❗