Chatan town

A guide to Chatan Park Sunset Beach in central Okinawa. Neatly kept sand and clear water are its strengths, and you can barbecue right on the beach. American Village is next door.

A guide to Miyagi Coast in Sunabe, Chatan, in central Okinawa. The water is exceptionally clear and the coral is beautiful, which has made it a well-known snorkeling spot. Stylish cafés line the shore and the sunsets are superb.

A guide to Mihama Coast in Chatan, central Okinawa. Colorful tetrapods and blue water are its signature. American Village is right there, so you can watch the sea and the sunset from a café.

A guide to Sunabe Beach in Chatan, central Okinawa. White sand and clear water are its strengths. With many foreign residents living nearby, it feels less like a tourist site and more like a local retreat.

A guide to Araha Beach in Chatan, central Okinawa. Roughly 600 metres of sand and clear water are its calling cards, and the swimming facilities are good enough that you can do far more here than just paddle.