Sunset Beach, Chatan

photo by Ray_go · CC BY-SA 4.0

An artificial beach: the water is so clear that you can see fish and crabs among the rocks.

The American Village stands next to it with its Ferris wheel, but the beach is a thing apart: an artificial bay protected by a jellyfish net, with lifeguards on duty from April to November. The water over the seabed is so clear that you can see fish and small crabs among the rocks, and the car park (450 spaces) stays free until 22:00.

Public beach of 北谷公園 (Chatan Park), in the municipality of Chatan, built as an artificial bathing facility next to the American Village shopping centre, on land handed back in 1981 by a US air base. It is run by the municipality and is open for supervised swimming from April to November.

ℹ️ Supervised swimming from 10 April to 30 November 2026, seasonal hours: 9:00–17:30 in April–June and September, 9:00–18:00 in July–August, 9:00–17:00 in October–November. Free admission; car park (450 spaces) free, gate open 7:00–22:00. Glass, fireworks and charcoal are prohibited; rubber ring/beach umbrella/chair hire and barbecues available (even without advance booking).

🚉 Kuwae · 11 min walk

Sources: okinawastory.jp · otv.co.jp

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