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北谷町うちなぁ家

Chatan Town Uchinaa-ya

830-1 Kamisedo, Chatan Town (located on the grounds of Ashibinaa Park)
Hours: 9:00-17:00

During the days of the Ryukyu Kingdom, the dimensions of one's residence were determined based on social status in accordance with the Restriction Law. Following the abolition of the law in 1889, the residence of the Medorumake family, which is now known as Uchinaa-ya, was constructed. The building was moved and reconstructed at the present location in 2005. Featuring a himpun -- a partition wall -- and other distinctive characteristics of an old-fashioned Okinawan house, Uchinaa-ya offers the opportunity to get a glimpse into the lives of Okinawans in the old days.

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宮城海岸

Miyagi Coast

Miyagi, Chatan Town

The area along Chatan's Miyagi coast is known as a mecca for water sports, including diving and surfing. Featuring a large soft coral reef system called ohanabatake, meaning field of flowers, the area is dotted with various dive spots that are easily accessible from the coast and always crowded with divers. A number of ocean view cafés, restaurants and bars are scattered along the Miyagi coast.

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インディアン・オーク号

The Indian Oak

2-21 Chatan, Chatan Town

Situated in Araha Park's lawn area, this is a playground structure modeled after the Indian Oak -- a British sailing ship that ran aground on the shores of Chatan in 1840. It's said that all 67 crewmembers of the ship were rescued by the local residents, who then helped rebuild the ship, allowing the crew to sail home safely. Erected right next to the structure is a monument to the hospitality and warmhearted nature of the residents of the day.

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うみんちゅワーフ

Uminchu Wharf

54 Mihama, Chatan Town
Tel: Uminchu Wharf Management Office 098-926-5077

This complex facility contains a seafood restaurant operated by the Chatan Town Fisheries Cooperative Association as well as other dining options, souvenir shops and a tourist desk providing reservation services for boat charters and marine activities.

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Terme VILLAちゅら～ゆ

Terme Villa Chula-U

2 Mihama, Chatan Town
Tel: 098-926-2611
Hours: Indoor facilities 7:00-23:00 (last entry 22:00); outdoor facilities 10:00-22:00
Open daily

This is a place where you can enjoy a relaxing soak in a natural hot spring, with water rising from 1,400 meters underground. In addition to the open-air baths, saunas and outdoor swimming pool filled with hot spring water, which are open all year round, the multipurpose swimming pool and Jacuzzi are available during the summer months.

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北谷公園

Chatan Park

Mihama, Chatan Town
Tel: Chatan Center for Regional Development (general incorporated foundation) 098-936-0077

Chatan Park comprises a wide variety of facilities, including a baseball stadium, an athletic field, a softball field, an indoor gymnasium, a fitness center and more. Every year, during the month of February, the park plays official host to the spring training camp of the first squad of the Chunichi Dragons -- a Japanese professional baseball team -- and their pre-season exhibition games.

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Enjoy enchanting pathways and works of art at ‘Sujiguwa Museum’

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美浜アメリカンビレッジ

Mihama American Village

Mihama, Chatan Town

Reminiscent of a town on America’s West Coast, Mihama American Village is a popular tourist destination offering great shopping, excellent dining and exciting entertainment all in one place. Mihama American Village is always bustling with people looking to catch a spectacular sunset while enjoying a leisurely stroll along Sunset Walk, or to simply soak up the distinctive atmosphere of a resort town. A variety of street performances and live music shows take place daily around Mihama American Village, which is known as a gateway to success in the entertainment industry.

Mihama American Village consists of shopping mall Depot Island, which is located near the water and has more than 100 stores; Carnival Park Mihama with its iconic Ferris wheel; and Dragon Palace, a shopping and amusement complex. Most places in the area are open from 11:00-23:00, but some stores keep different hours.

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Enjoy Makan Makan’s selection of 50 all-you-can-eat dim sum delights

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Misia Candle Night at OKINAWA

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コザミュージックタウン

Koza Music Town

Koza Music Town
Okinawa City, Uechi 1-1-1
Tel: 098-995-9104
Hours: Each tenant keeps different business hours.
Open daily

Koza Music Town boasts a variety of restaurants and shops and hosts the Otoichiba concert hall. Fully equipped with a recording studio and able to accommodate audiences of up to 1,100, Otoichiba is a symbol of Okinawa City, renowned for its musical heritage.

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