Winter is Okinawa! Illumination & Activities Grand Mercure Okinawa Cape Zanpa Resort

Illumination & All-Day Pool

At Grand Mercure Okinawa Zanpa Resort,
With fantastic illuminations only for winter,
One of the largest outdoor heated pools in Okinawa Prefecture.

A sea of light shining in clear air,
The warmth of warm water that heals both mind and body.
You can only taste it here.
Experience Okinawa Resort in winter for you.

Illumination

"Okinawa Zanpa Illumination" ~ Beach resort at night with all five senses~

The theme of "Okinawa Zanpa Illumination" is "Night Story to Feel with Five Senses".
On the premises of the hotel and adjacent Zanpa Beach are illuminated by warm light,
Visitors can experience three spectacular illuminations inside and outside the hotel along with a variety of tricks.

Focusing on the collaboration of illuminations and the stars blinking in the winter night sky of the southern country,
Listen to the co-starring of the sound of the faint waves and the sound of the firewood blowing from the fire pit.
Taste the sweet smell of smoke and the drinks offered in the beach sidebar.

Please experience "Okinawa Zanpa Illumination" unique to beach resorts where you can enjoy with your five senses.

Period of the event
Saturday, November 1, 2025
- Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Hours:
Every day from 18:00 to 23:00
Attention
  • ・The contents may be canceled or changed without notice depending on the weather.
  • ・The number of lanterns is limited. (first-come, first-served basis)
  • ・The bonfire and smoke experience will be held every week on Saturdays and Sundays during the period.
  • ※It may not be possible to hold the event in case of rain.

Tengara Illumination

Floating lights appear in the night's Tengara pool (flowing pool).
As "Tengaura", which means "Milky Way" in the Okinawa dialect, the 128-meter pool shines like the Milky Way, attracting guests.

You can also rent out hand-held lanterns in the pool area.
Guests can enjoy themselves as part of the illumination.

Kijimuna Illumination

A large doggymal tree on a small path leading to Zanpa Beach is illuminated tree decorated with lights of more than 10,000 champagne gold.
It is said that the dogjumaru tree, which is popular in Okinawa, lives "Kijimuna", which protects the house and brings good luck, and is considered a sacred tree.

During the period, you can also experience making smoirs by burning marshmallows with the fire pit.
Please spend a relaxing time with your loved ones while watching the bonfire under the starry sky with the glittering illuminations of gold.

Beachside Illumination

You can experience the illuminations unique to the resort where you can feel the sea breeze with the sound of light and waves.
Zanpa Beach, which passes through the small path of Gajumaru from the pool area, illuminates the sandy beach with plenty of lights, making the beach fantastic at night.

During the period, the special beach sidebar also offers warm drinks such as original hot lemonade and hot wine that are perfect for the winter season.
Please enjoy the night beach with fantastic illuminations.

  • ※The beach sidebar is open only on Saturdays and Sundays during the illumination period.
  • ※Drinks offered at the beach sidebar are charged.
Drink menu (PDF)
All-Day Pool

One of the largest Allday pools in Okinawa that can be enjoyed all year round

The largest Allday pool in Okinawa is open throughout the year.
Water activities can be enjoyed even in winter, from adults to children, with hot water support activities such as thrilling water sliders and flowing pools.

  • ※Business hours are from 9:00 to 18:00.
  • ※For more information, please click here.
Event & Plan

Events and plans to enjoy Okinawa in winter

From November 21, 2025 to December 25, 2025

Christmas season
Fun

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Christmas in 2025, a Christmas tree made with 1,000 pots of poinsettia appeared in the center of the lobby!

At the dinner buffet, we offer a Christmas special menu that excites the atmosphere of Christmas.
There is also a sweet menu that colors Christmas, including roast chicken!

From December 31, 2025 to January 3, 2026

Enjoy the year-end and New Year holidays

The countdown to 2026 celebrates grandly with the launch fireworks! During the New Year, special events were held, such as the behavior Awamori and Eisa Lion Dance performances.

This is a limited-time event from December 31, 2025 to January 1, 2026 (partly until January 3).