Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Chatan

Chatan is a town in Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, home to about 27,844 people. Within 50 km by road there are 244 places to visit — 63 forts & heritage, 21 rivers, islands & mangroves, 23 beaches & coast and 25 museums. The must-see places are American Village (2 km), Chatan Museum (2 km) and Futenma Shrine (2 km).

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Chatan, Okinawa Prefecture
Chatan, Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Chatan at a glance

Location
Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 27,844
Coordinates
26.3095° N, 127.7702° E
Places within 50 km
244 (58 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Chatan

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Forts & heritage near Chatan

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Chatan. The closest is Ireibaru Site (2 km); the best-known is Nakagusuku Castle Ruins (5 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Chatan

30 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Chatan. The closest is アギナミ島 (18 km); the best-known is Hamahigashima (24 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Chatan

29 beaches & coast within 100 km of Chatan. The closest is Araha Beach (2 km); the best-known is American Village (2 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Chatan

26 museums within 100 km of Chatan. The closest is Chatan Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Chatan

25 caves within 100 km of Chatan. The closest is Futenma Shrine Cave (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Chatan

23 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Chatan. The closest is Nakagusuku Hama Fishing Port (8 km); the best-known is Bengadake (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Chatan

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 21 km on the road.

  1. Start in Chatan
  2. 2 km Futenma Shrine · temple, Okinawa Prefecture
  3. 2 km Sakima Art Museum · museum, Okinawa Prefecture
  4. 8 km Okinawa Children's Zoo & Museum · museum, Okinawa Prefecture
  5. 6 km Chatan Museum · museum, Nakagami
  6. 1 km American Village · beach, Nakagami
  7. 2 km Back to Chatan

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Chatan by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6369Ireibaru Site (2 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2130アギナミ島 (18 km)
    Beaches & coast2329Araha Beach (2 km)
    Museums2526Chatan Museum (2 km)
    Caves2325Futenma Shrine Cave (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1823Nakagusuku Hama Fishing Port (8 km)
    Parks1719Chatan Park (2 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1113Kurashiki Dam (12 km)
    Other attractions1111FM沖縄新川送信所 (13 km)
    Buddhist sites1010本願寺沖縄別院 (9 km)
    Waterfalls610Fukugawa Falls (3 km)
    Temples99Futenma Shrine (2 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens59Southeast Botanic Gardens (10 km)
    Churches11Okinawa Japan Temple (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Okinawa Mosque (9 km)

    Chatan: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Chatan?

    American Village (beach, about 2 km), Chatan Museum (museum, about 2 km), Futenma Shrine (temple, about 2 km), Sakima Art Museum (museum, about 4 km), Okinawa Children's Zoo & Museum (museum, about 5 km), Nakagusuku Castle Ruins (heritage site, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Chatan?

    244 places on Spotwander: 63 forts & heritage, 21 rivers, islands & mangroves, 23 beaches & coast, 25 museums, 23 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Chatan?

    Ireibaru Site, about 2 km by road; Memorial of Completion of Awase Land Readjustment (3 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Chatan?

    アギナミ島, about 18 km by road; Yabuchijima (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Chatan?

    Araha Beach, about 2 km by road; American Village (2 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Chatan?

    Start in Chatan, visit Futenma Shrine, then Sakima Art Museum, then Okinawa Children's Zoo & Museum, then Chatan Museum, then American Village, and drive back — about 21 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Chatan?

    October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Chatan

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Chatan’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Chatan on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.