2025 Chatan Travel Guide: Must-see attractions, popular food, hotels, transportation routes (updated in January)

At the end of October 2024, I had the opportunity to travel to Okinawa, Japan as a Solo Trip. This time, I booked Air Asia flights through Trip.com. Everything went smoothly. From Naha Airport to American Village, which is located in Chatan City, you can take a direct bus. It takes about 1 hour, which is very convenient. At American Village, there are many shops and restaurants. It is near Aeon Chatan, Sunset Beach, Depot Central, which is a very famous tourist spot. It is near the American military base. Various tour companies bring tourists to shop and take pictures. If anyone has time, I recommend going for a walk to find delicious food, watch the lights and sounds at night, and see fireworks every Saturday. #TravelJapanOnYour Own #tripFreeAccommodation #okinawa #americanvillageokinawa

#火狐fest #Okinawa #American Village #Saturday only #Fireworks Okinawa tourist attractions A must-visit place for tourists: American Village The US military brings a different culture to Okinawa, and the American Village opens every Saturday Eight o'clock in the evening! Fireworks will be released for three minutes🎆yo. The number of shows is fixed~ Sometimes special festivals or festivals have additional openings, so please pay attention to the notification at any time~ The American Village is also a great place for shopping and dining. I recommend it to everyone. #OkinawaCulture #OkinawaAttractions #JapanTravel #100 Ways to Travel

Okinawa American Village feels like a dreamy place, filled with a nostalgic atmosphere. The sun shines brightly, the sea breeze blows, and colorful shops and cafes are everywhere on the streets, making every corner a photo opportunity. People leisurely stroll here, enjoying local food and culture, experiencing the American vibe mixed with Okinawa's unique flavor. The sunsets in Okinawa are absolutely stunning! As the sun slowly sets, the entire sky turns golden orange and purple-blue, with the sea shimmering like a painting. You can pause and enjoy this moment of tranquility.

You must make a reservation online in advance for Ryukyu Beef because there are very few seats and they don't usually offer walk-in seating! (💰 Average cost per person: less than 2000 TWD for a meal) The service is excellent, and you can order using a tablet, so there's no worry about not understanding the menu. There is a minimum charge. You can view the menu when making a reservation, pre-order, or order on-site without any issues! If you're bringing children, please be mindful of the noise level. After eating, take a stroll around American Village. Since it was a bit late, many stores were closed, but the Halloween decorations were still interesting, and the lights were on, making it great for photos! There are also plenty of parking spaces here, so no need to worry about finding a spot!

#japantrip I stumbled upon a tropical haven at Okinawa American Village! This beachside hub in Chatan Town, Okinawa, seamlessly blends American flair with Japanese hospitality. As I strolled along the sunset-kissed waterfront, I discovered eclectic shops, restaurants, and bars. The village's relaxed vibe, coupled with its stunning coastal views, made for a perfect evening. I savored delicious eats, from traditional Okinawan cuisine to classic American burgers. Whether seeking a romantic getaway or a fun-filled evening, Okinawa American Village is a must-visit destination. Its warm atmosphere and breathtaking sunsets have forever captured my heart.

Okinawa is home to many great steakhouses, and I especially recommend Chatan Harbor Brewery located in American Village! Enjoying a delicious T-bone steak with a glass of beer while overlooking American Village is truly healing. It's also a great place to visit with kids, so be sure to check it out on your family trip. 🍖Location: 53-1 Mihama, Chatan, Nakagami District, Okinawa 904-0115, Japan

Pork Tamago Onigiri 📍Japan 9-21 Mihama, Chatan, Nakagami District, Okinawa 904-0115 Japan ◽ 07:00 - 19:00 📋 Potama (Spam + Egg) 390 yen / Shrimp TarTar (Spam + Egg + Fried Shrimp) 650 yen Pork Tamago Onigiri has three branches: Naha Airport, Kokusai Dori, and Ameville. We visited the closest Ameville branch while staying at Vessel Hotel Campana Okinawa.😊 There were no separate seats inside Pork Tamago Onigiri, probably because there were many takeout customers. If you wanted to eat in the store, you could use the terrace seats in front.❗ The Pork Tamago menu has a variety of rice balls, from standard to special. I personally recommend the shrimp tartar sauce because it was really delicious. I want it 😋 (Of course, the basic potama is also really delicious) Even if it's not an Ameville branch, You can taste it at Kokusai Dori or Naha Airport, So I hope you try it at least once as a substitute for breakfast or a snack during your trip to Okinawa☘️ #Japan #Okinawa #OkinawaRestaurant #Ameville #AmericanVillage #AmevilleRestaurant #PorkTamago #JapanTravel #trip #okinawa

#DeliciousRestaurant #100TravelStyles EggSushiLovers, Run Here! 🥚 Whenever you come to Japan, you must visit a sushi restaurant, and this time, I chose Suido Gourmet Sushi for my trip to Okinawa. A great point is that you can eat 2 pieces of fluffy Japanese egg sushi for 1,500 won.🫶🏻🍣 I'll also introduce the location. ✔️Japan 〒904-0115 Okinawa, Nakagami District, Chatan, Mihama, 2 Chome−４−5 オアシスビル

Mihama Town Resort American Village is a large commercial facility in Chatan. It's a recommended spot that you can enjoy day or night, even in the rain! 🥳🎶 The colorfully decorated buildings make for a great photo spot 📸💓 It's also popular as a spot where you can see the beautiful sunset, and many people gather along the sea at sunset 🥰🤍✨ There are also a ton of stylish cafes and restaurants! 🥳🎶 There are lots of cute shops, so you can shop, rest at a cafe, eat, and do a variety of other things🌴♡ And the night view is so sparkly and beautiful🤍✨ Of course, I recommend going during the day or in the evening, but the best time is definitely at night🥹🎶 The site is very large, so if there is a shop you want to go to, it's best to check in advance which area it is in to make it smoother✍️ Everyone, please come and visit American Village🌺 #DomesticTravel #Okinawa #OkinawaTrip #OkinawaTourism #Chatan #MihamaAmericanVillageChatanCho #okinawa #okinawatrip #TravelWithMe

🏨MB Gallery Chatan by The Terrace Hotels in Okinawa🏨 is just a six-minute walk from American Village👍👍👍. The hotel lobby is beautifully decorated with strong artistic vibes💖💖💖, featuring an abundance of green plants🪴🪴🪴. Rooms include a minibar with a coffee machine, microwave, and refrigerator👍👍. The bathroom is equipped with a bathtub, bidet toilet, and bathrobe👍👍. The rooftop infinity pool offers a beautiful sea view🥳🥳🥳, and the breakfast is fantastic.💯💯💯

This was my second stay at a Doubletree by Hilton hotel. As part of the Hilton chain, the service and quality are quite reliable, and it's not too expensive either. Okinawa has three Doubletree by Hilton hotels, and we chose the Chatan Resort near the sea. Overall, I was extremely satisfied with this stay; there really wasn't anything to complain about, except maybe that the breakfast on the second floor was more or less the same every day. - The welcome cookie🍪 during check-in is something I always look forward to. - It's a 30-minute drive from Naha Airport, and parking is free. - It's right next to American Village, so as soon as you step out, there are plenty of places to eat and shop, which is super convenient (and you can see a lot of American military personnel staying there too). - The facilities include an outdoor pool with a slide, but you can also use the facilities at the Hilton across the street (gym, indoor pool, sauna). - The pajamas are super comfortable.

[GOOD DAY COFFEE] is located in a quiet area of ​​Chatan Town lined with foreign houses. There is a sea with a surf point nearby, and this popular cafe is very busy from morning to night, with surfers and tourists alike. The atmosphere inside the cafe has an overseas taste. The calm, surf-mode space was just right for spending a relaxing morning. The menu I ordered was "GOOD DAY BREAKY". Avocado, bacon, and a fried egg were on toast. The pepper accent was good and it was very filling. The cafe latte that I had with it was also delicious. I visited the cafe just after 7am on a weekday, but there were already a few customers in the cafe. Also, there are only a few parking spaces, so you need to be careful when parking. But sometimes it's good to get up early. How about having a morning meal while basking in the morning sun? [GOOD DAY COFFEE] Address: S-289, 178-1 Hamakawa, Chatan-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa Opening hours: 6:00-14:00 (Sundays-13:00) Parking: Available #Okinawa #OkinawaTrip #OkinawaTourism #OkinawaGourmet #OkinawaCafe #OkinawaMorning #ChatanTown #ChatanCafe #Sakura2024

Whenever I visit Okinawa, I always have Blue Seal ice cream every day. My favorites are the purple sweet potato and purple yam flavors, though brown sugar is also delightful. These flavors represent the unique taste of Okinawa. While you can find ice cream cups in many places, I prefer the cozy atmosphere of Blue Seal shops, which adds to the experience. HK also has some specialty ice cream and gelato stores that I would love to visit! #winhkflight

When you come to Okinawa, you want to eat seafood. We are not going to the fish market today Instead, we came to "Steam Seafood" in Chatan Town. Come and see the delicious taste that makes us scream with joy! Enjoy the plump meat, rich crab flavor, and unique sweetness of the king crab, and enjoy a luxurious Hokkaido king crab feast. The chef adjusts the method and time of steaming and boiling the king crab to retain the unique flavor of the crab meat, and pairs it with fresh seafood to make this crab feast richer. This dining experience can add rich taste to special celebrations. The leg meat of the king crab has a unique sweet and fresh taste, and the whole crab stick meat is extremely tender when eaten hot. It is an excellent and delicious taste for those who like crab. 【Steam Seafood】 Business hours: 11:00-23:00 Address: 51-2 Mihama, Chatan, Nakagami District, Okinawa (next to Ryukyu Beef Chatan Store) #sakura2024

#日本韩urbanattractions Since there is no self-driving tour in Okinawa, we took a bus from Asahibashi Station to American Village. In fact, there are many buses that can reach American Village (it takes about an hour from Naha City) After arriving, we wandered around for a while and then went to Kona’s coffee restaurant for afternoon tea. The traditional banyu paired with thick cream is quite satisfying for those who like to eat cream😆. The drinks and banyu are also good, and the environment is very comfortable! After resting enough, I walked to the seaside of Chatan Park for a walk. If you come from July to October, you still have a chance to see the "Water Fireworks Show" of the Chatan Harbor Carnival here🎇🎇 #日本must-go check-in spot #Okinawa #Chatani Park #Okinawa American Village #ban㦸

ขับรถเที่ยวรอบ Okinawa ญี่ปุ่น 10 วันเต็ม🌺 เปิดใจแล้วเที่ยวโอกินาว่า ญี่ปุ่นในฟิลที่แตกต่างจากเดิม ทะเลสวยมาก สีฟ้าสด ใสปิ๊ง บรรยากาศสบายสุด ๆ ของกินเยอะมาก คาเฟ่เพียบ สายชิลพลาดไม่ได้เลยนะ Okinawa เป็นจังหวัดที่อยู่ทางใต้สุดของญี่ปุ่น ประกอบไปด้วยเกาะยิบย่อยกว่า 160 เกาะเลยค่ะ ใครรักทะเล ชอบบรรยากาศความชิล เป็นเมืองอีกที่ Vibes ดีสุด ๆ สมกับคำว่า ‘เกาะฮาวายแห่งประเทศญี่ปุ่น’ เพราะเป็นสถานที่พักผ่อนตากอากาศ ของคนญี่ปุ่นในทุกช่วงฤดูกาล ด้วยอากาศที่ค่อนข้างอบอุ่นตลอดทั้งปี แม้แต่ในช่วงฤดูหนาวก็ยังมาเที่ยวได้แบบเย็นสบายสุดๆ ยิ่งช่วงนี้อากาศดี ขับรถเปิดประทุนรับอากาศเย็นสบาย ออมนัทพาไปนอนที่พักวิวปัง ๆ ที่สุดในเกาะ พร้อมจุดเช็คอินมุม instagramable spot มีที่ไหนบ้างไปดูเลย คำแนะนำ - การเที่ยวในโอกินาวา รถไฟไม่ครอบคลุมทั่วทั้งจังหวัด คนส่วนใหญ่ที่ไปจึงนิยมเช่ารถขับ แต่ก็จะมีรถบัสประจำทางให้บริการค่ะ - ขับรถในโอกินาวาง่ายมาก มีรถให้เช่าหลายแบบมากและนิยมเช่ารถเปิดประทุนขับกันค่ะ ความเร็วสูงสุดไม่เกิน 60 กม./ชั่วโมง - จากเหนือสุดถึงใต้สุดของเกาะ ระยะทางประมาณ 130 กิโลเมตร ใช้เวลาประมาณ 2 ชั่วโมง - ออมนัทไปช่วงเดือนตุลาคม อากาศกำลังเย็นสบายเลย แต่ถ้าใครอยากเล่นน้ำทะเลจะค่อนข้างเย็น - โอกินาวา เคยเป็นฐานทัพของอเมริกามาก่อน บ้านเมืองก็จะมีกลิ่นอายของความเป็นอเมริกาอยู่ - Blue Seal ร้านไอศครีมเจ้าดัง - อาหารขึ้นชื่อ สาหร่ายพวงองุ่น, โซกิโซบะ, เนื้ออิชิกาคิ, เนื้อหมูอากุ, มะระผัดชัมปุรุ, Spam, มันม่วง #Okinawa #เที่ยวญี่ปุ่น #ญี่ปุ่น #โอกินาวา

For Okinawa, one of the most memorable attractions is the American Village. Each shop has its own characteristics, and every place will have a photo spot. In addition to many specialty shops there are also many specialty restaurants. The American Village in the evening is also a different scene, filled with intense festive colors when all the lights are on. When you get tired of walking, you can order two glasses of wine with friends at the bar and sit and chat slowly, or walk into an ice cream shop and order a colorful ice cream to finish your day's journey slowly. #Japan and Korea urban attractions #OkinawaAmericanVillage

沖繩美國村 (American Village)由來? 北谷町美國村充滿濃濃美式風格，早期為美軍殖民的美軍基地，因而有不少美軍家眷居住，於1981年歸還沖繩政府後，保留了其原有的特色風貌進行改裝建造，成就了現在的面貌。. 也因此現今的沖繩美國村一直是高居沖繩旅遊雜誌上的前幾名，除了大型shopping mall之外，更有日落海灘、各種特色飯店、更有地標摩天輪，生活機能可說是一應俱全。 應有竟有，食衣住行娛樂都有❤️ 不妨安排一天住在美國村體驗

I lived at Okinawa, Japan for three years. An oldie but a goodie, American Village (in Japanese “Mihama”), is a great place to walk around and find places to eat. You’ll never get tired of seeing the sights because it’s different every season. I think AV is the best during the holidays as they put lights everywhere. Aside from the wide range of eateries, there’s a beautiful view of the sea alongside the edge of AV. Where I’m standing in the second picture is close to a nearby beach called Araha Beach. Here are some of my favorite restaurants (in order of pictures): Cafe 808 オークファッションビル, １F, 9-39 Mihama, Chatan, Nakagami District, Okinawa 904-0115, Japan Seaside Pancake Factory Kupu Kupu 15-58 Minato, Chatan, Nakagami District, Okinawa 904-0114, Japan McDonalds Blue Seal

"American Village" in Chatan Town, Okinawa, is a recommended tourist spot. The pop-style townscape makes you feel like you're overseas! There are plenty of restaurants, so you won't get bored even if you spend the whole day there. The most recommended place is "Burrito Gang," where you can enjoy American burritos. A rich lineup of beef, pork, chicken, bulgogi, and shrimp. This time I tried the chicken! The rich chicken is addictive ~ 🤤 This burrito has rice in it! 😳 Even the small size is quite filling, so be sure to check your stomach before ordering! Address: 9-19 Mihama, Chatan Town, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture Distortion Fashion Building #OkinawaTourism #GourmetTrip #AmericanVillage #AutumnTrip #Christmas

American Village one of the popular tourist spot in Okinawa ,it was located in Chatan the views there are incrediblethe kights at night are incredible too one of my stress reliever views,they do sometimes fireworks ,and there's a lot of incredible store although some if it are little bit expensive but worth it to buy,like foods,clothes,perfumes and many more ,they have everything there in AV like u can just walked it all by ,no car needed ,the walking trip is worth it,good sightseeing and they have a ferris wheel there u can see the ciew of AV one of the good views there is the beach ♥️they have small bars close to the beach and some nice christmas Lights ♥️♥️

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Hot spring at Lequ. I felt so relaxed after leaving. The temperature was amazing and it's open very late. I went at 10:30 that night. Go take advantage! #forladies#unforgettableexperiences#couplestrip#hotelstay

Okinawa! First two photos are taken at Kouri Island and last photo was taken at Lequ hotel in American Village, Chatan. it is a must to go place for sightseeing and the hotel is great. If you wanna see fireworks, you should come on Saturdays,7:30pm. Fireworks might be cancelled due to some weather changes.#fireworksshow

American atmosphere in Japan! This is 'American Village' located in Okinawa. All the buildings make you feel like you're walking down an American street. Especially at night, when all the lights come on, you can see a very beautiful sight. Thanks to the large Ferris wheel, you can feel the atmosphere of an amusement park at once!! If you go to Okinawa, this is a must-visit travel destination. #OkinawaTravel #LifeTravelDestination #AmusementPark #AmericanVillage

Just a 2.5 hour flight from mainland Japan is my favorite getaway destination, Okinawa's beaches are absolutely stunning and captivating. My husband and I stay in Okuma and had a blast snorkeling and swimming in the crystal clear water. #wintergetaway #wintergetaway

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The Mihama American Village is a large entertainment complex located in central Okinawa Honto. Many American military bases are located in the area, and the entertainment complex's theme of Americana provides a nostalgic pleasure for residents of the bases as well as an interesting diversion for the locals. The Mihama American Village resembles a big American outdoor shopping mall with lots of shops, restaurants, cafes and a large parking lot. #GiveThanks