Chatan

Okinawa, Japan

An entertainment hub just north of Naha, right along the beach, with a dense run of bars and restaurants.

Places in Chatan

Okinawan steak restaurants A legacy of postwar American influence, steak restaurants are now considered integral to Okinawan food culture.
Chatan Harbor Brewery A bar and restaurant that brews its own range of craft beer on-site along the harbour.

Best time to visit: April to June and October to November avoid both the rainy season and peak summer humidity, though the typhoon season (roughly August to October) is worth checking before booking.
Getting around: A rental car is the most practical way to reach Onna's beaches and the island's northern attractions; Naha's monorail covers the city centre.
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Language: Japanese, Okinawan. English is limited outside resorts.
Timezone: JST (UTC+9)
Current trends: Resort openings along the Onna coastline continue to raise the bar for beachfront luxury, with properties increasingly built around wellness, diving, and snorkelling access rather than pool-only stays.

Onna — A coastal district on the main island's west side, home to Okinawa's best resort hotels and swimmable beach coves.
Naha (Kokusai Street) — Okinawa's capital, its Kokusai Street lined with shops and restaurants serving local cuisine.