ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort in Onna Village, Okinawa, will host its annual "Manza Beach Sea Opening" ceremony on Saturday, March 14, 2026. The event marks the official start of the summer resort season with a Shinto safety prayer ritual, and on the same day, "Manza Ocean Park®" — one of Japan's largest ocean athletic parks — opens for the season.
To celebrate the opening, hotel guests will be admitted to Manza Ocean Park® free of charge on that day, while day visitors can take advantage of a special discounted rate.
This year, the resort adds a new wellness element with a family-friendly "Rhythm Exercise" session held on the beach. Set to a musical backdrop with ocean views, the program is designed to refresh the body after winter. The garden pool also opens on the same day, with a DJ-powered daytime pool party rounding out the celebrations.
Manza Beach Sea Opening Overview
Manza Beach sits within a national park on the west coast of central Okinawa and is recognized for its coral reef-fringed waters and high water clarity. The beach has earned a "Special" designation in the Ministry of the Environment's "100 Best Swimming Spots" list, drawing visitors from across Japan and beyond.
The opening ceremony will include a Shinto prayer ritual wishing for a safe and enjoyable season.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
- Safety Prayer Ritual: 11:00 AM (held rain or shine)
- Manza Ocean Park® Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (closed for maintenance 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM)
Opening Day Special Admission – Manza Ocean Park®:
- Hotel guests: Free
- Day visitors: ¥1,000 per person (free parking)
For details: https://www.anaintercontinental-manza.jp/offers/detail/?id=277
Manza Ocean Park®
Manza Ocean Park® is a floating inflatable obstacle course set within the resort's swimming zone. Featuring around 40 inflatable structures — including slides and trampolines — it stretches 54m wide by 45m deep, making it one of Japan's largest ocean athletic facilities by area. Since its 2022 renovation, it has welcomed approximately 100,000 visitors.
How to enjoy it:
Tackling the floating, unstable obstacles requires balance and full-body movement — climbing, crossing, jumping, and sliding. After clearing every obstacle, groups can challenge each other to timed runs. With sections ranging from a kids' area to advanced courses, there's something for all ages.
Safety has also been carefully considered, with design features preventing children from getting trapped under equipment.
Season: March 14 (Sat) – November 30 (Mon), 2026
Hours: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM (July 1 – September 30: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM)
Admission (1-day free pass, tax included): Adults and children same price
- Hotel guests: from ¥4,000 per person
- General visitors: from ¥5,000 per person
- Opening day special: Hotel guests free / Day visitors ¥1,000 per person
Age requirement: 3 years and older (children 12 and under must be accompanied by a guardian aged 18 or over)
Official site: https://www.anaintercontinental-manza.jp/experiences/manza-ocean-park/
Sea Opening Special Wellness Program – Rhythm Exercise
A new wellness program called "Rhythm Exercise" will be held on March 14, welcoming participants of all ages to move their bodies to music on Manza Beach. No prior exercise experience is required, making it easy to join even while traveling. It's a relaxed, refreshing beachside experience ideal for families.
- Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
- Time: 10:00 AM to 10:40 AM
- Venue: Manza Beach
- Capacity: 15 participants
- Age requirement: 6 years and older
- Participation fee: ¥1,000 per person
Daytime Pool Party
Coinciding with the garden pool's opening, the first daytime pool party of the year will feature DJ performances with a relaxed, resort-appropriate soundtrack. Guests can swim, lounge poolside, and enjoy tropical drinks, soft drinks, and light snacks while soaking up the atmosphere.
- Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026
- Time: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
- Venue: Garden Pool (Hotel 1st Floor)
Chura Sango (Beautiful Coral) Donation Drive
On the day of the beach opening, donation boxes will be set up at the beach zone and inside the hotel to collect contributions for coral conservation. All proceeds will be donated in full to "Team Chura Sango" to help preserve the coral reefs of Onna Village.
- Date: Saturday, March 14, 2026, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
- Donation box locations: Beach zone and hotel interior
- Use of funds: Coral seedling costs and general coral conservation activities
Event details are subject to change without notice. All prices include consumption tax. Images are for illustrative purposes.
