Sunset Beach is located next to the Mihama American Village in Chatan, Okinawa. This easily accessible beach is very popular during the day and has a family friendly netted-in swimming area and with on-duty lifeguards. The beach features large gathering tables, toilet blocks at each end, shower facilities, a kiosk and a bar to ensure an enjoyable day out for everyone.
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Sunset Beach, Okinawa
A family friendly beach located in Chatan
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![Sunset Beach, Chatan, Okinawa](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/5674-37901/1000/okinawa-sunset-beach-37901.jpg)
Sunset Beach, Chatan, Okinawa
![Sunset Beach panorama.](https://a0.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/5674-37911/1000/okinawa-sunset-beach-37911.jpg)
Sunset Beach panorama.
![Like many other beaces on Okinawa the blue water is beautiful and inviting](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/5674-37909/1000/okinawa-sunset-beach-37909.jpg)
Like many other beaces on Okinawa the blue water is beautiful and inviting
![The beach is wide with a notable lack of coral](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/5674-37905/1000/okinawa-sunset-beach-37905.jpg)
The beach is wide with a notable lack of coral
![On-duty lifeguards and rental day beds & umbrellas starting from ¥1000.](https://a3.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/5674-37910/1000/okinawa-sunset-beach-37910.jpg)
On-duty lifeguards and rental day beds & umbrellas starting from ¥1000.
![The beach is a subtropical paradise getaway even though it is located within the popular Mihama American Village shopping district](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/5674-37902/1000/okinawa-sunset-beach-37902.jpg)
The beach is a subtropical paradise getaway even though it is located within the popular Mihama American Village shopping district
![Day beds & umbrellas available for rental from ¥1000.](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/5674-37903/1000/okinawa-sunset-beach-37903.jpg)
Day beds & umbrellas available for rental from ¥1000.
![Sunset Beach handles the crowds quite well.](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/5674-37904/1000/okinawa-sunset-beach-37904.jpg)
Sunset Beach handles the crowds quite well.
![Kiosks provide refreshments at either end of the beach.](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/5674-37906/1000/okinawa-sunset-beach-37906.jpg)
Kiosks provide refreshments at either end of the beach.
![The sand is very soft tot he bare foot](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/5674-37907/1000/okinawa-sunset-beach-37907.jpg)
The sand is very soft tot he bare foot
![Sunset Beach, Chatan, Okinawa](https://a2.cdn.japantravel.com/photo/5674-37908/1000/okinawa-sunset-beach-37908.jpg)
Sunset Beach, Chatan, Okinawa
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Preethu
8 years ago
Beautiful Place.
Olga
9 years ago
Very beautiful!! I love the palms and clean sea
Michael Flemming
11 years ago
It's still very warm beach weather here in Okinawa. The passing typhoon is making the water a bit choppy, though.
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