A whale watching guide from january to march, the ocean around okinawa is in full action. Currently, chatan is undergoing the chatan fisherina development project which is an overall plan aimed at promoting the towns fisheries and revitalization of the west coast. Sunabe, okinawa, japan this is sunabe and the commercial shopping complex called american village is in chatan a kilometer or two to the south. Massive though not self conscious about their weight, they swim through the ocean as the giants of the sea. Get yourself acquainted with chatan and demographics of chatan, culture, people in chatan, currency, best attractions and more with this free travel guide. The elsoltown okinawa and condominium hotel monpa are all recommended options. The kind of whale is humpback whale that travel from alaska.
Vessel hotel campana okinawa is located near the beach and in an area with great shopping. Departing from both naha and chatan near the onna area, enjoy a morning or afternoon cruise near the zamami islands. Chatans depot island area is a unique entertainment and shopping hub with its illuminated ferriswheel its bestknown landmark. Whale watching in okinawa is one of the popular tourism in okinawa in winter. Explore the japanese amazon and underwater ruins, the most. The cerulean blue, surely should you find okinawa how to spend looking for. Contributed by sarah forte whale sharks and okinawa. Located in chatan, just 6 minutes away from the ocean on foot and 1 mi from sunset beach, mango resort okinawa chatan features free wifi. The only dive shop in all okinawa catering to foreigners, all instructors are fluent in both english and japanese. This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title chatan. Whale watchinggeneral information center chatan town. See chatan photos and images from satellite below, explore the aerial photographs of chatan in japan. Tobaru park is a mixed use recreational area with jogging and hiking trails, wide open grassy areas and.
Witness majestic whales on this popular winter whale watching tour from naha or chatan, okinawa. You get three glorious hours out in the water to see pods of whales swimming, with a full refund if you dont get to come by any. Whale watching is one of the most popular things to do if you go to kerama. Ask to drift dive ugan or get lost with the sharks in the kamiyama labyrinth. We have all kind of tours to enjoy on your trip to okinawa.
See whales as large as 15 meters play in the sea around the zamami islands on this popular whale watching tour. This is the season when humpback whales are confirmed to be off the coast of zamami island, and the best season for whale watching is finally here. This apartment includes 2 bedrooms, a living room and a flatscreen tv, an equipped kitchen with a dining area, and 1 bathroom with a bidet and a washing machine. Located in chatan, the beach tower okinawa is in the entertainment district and on the beach. Chatan surname this disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title chatan. So this ultimate okinawa travel guide has been years in the making. We help you experience something new and create memories that will last a lifetime. Whale lovers attention whale watching season okinawa japan. Unfortunately, as soon as i turned off my camcorder, one jumped out right in front of the boat. In this activity in okinawa you will have the unique chance to swim among whale sharks, the worlds biggest species of fish. You might wish to revisit it someday again, to take a break and relax at chatan.
From january to march, whales visit okinawa to raise their babies. Zamami also offers landbased conservatories for whale watching, a great venue for those that may suffer from seasickness. During winter, whales come to okinawa, particularly around kerama islands. During this time, you can go whale watching near the okinawa main island, where the weather is like autumn in korea so you can enjoy various outdoor activities. Vessel hotel campana okinawa in okinawa, japan expedia. The elsoltown okinawa and condominium hotel monpa are all recommended options travellers wanting to shop until they drop should head to mihama american village. You can enjoy snorkeling or diving with the goodnatured 4meter long whale sharks and have a truly memorable experience.
Whale watching in okinawa mustlovejapan video travel guide. The ocean is both terrifying and fascinating to me, a home to some of my absolute favourite creatures. One of the most popular whale watching tours in okinawa. The orca underwater sightseeing cruise offers the opportunity to observe colorful tropical fish swimming right in front of you, in a comfortable and dry environment. Join the okinawa whale watching tour to get a close look at the incredible.
We moved to okinawa, japan for a year and a half together, explored as much as possible, vacationed asia, and then we moved to las vegas, nevada. Lagent hotel okinawa chatan hotel and hostel offers rooms with air conditioning in chatan. Access diving assembly venue maeda misaki is where the blue cave is located, right at the center of okinawa. Okinawa world and okinawa zoo are also worth visiting. If by some chance the whales do not appear on your trip, will be. American village and tomari port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit aeon mall rycom and kokusai dori. See the glorious humpback whales swimming off the coast of okinawa with this winter whale watching tour. The town is located along one of okinawas main highways route 58 and not far away from u. American village and tomari port are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the areas natural beauty can explore sunset beach and cape zanpa. Other areas, including northern okinawa and ie island, also offer whale watching tours. Get a close look at the incredible humpback whales off the coast of okinawa with this winter whale watching tour that departs from either naha or chatan. As of october 2016 the town had an estimated population of 28,578 and the density of 2,100 per km. This warm abode of chatan is a delightful place to visit in japan.
For travelers with more time, a trip to zamami island is an opportunity to tour one of okinawas most beautiful outlying islands while checking out the whales. Okinawa is made up of over 100 islands, both large and small. Among the many marine activities you can experience in okinawa, whale watching is probably one of the easiest and most rewarding. Discover chatan, anhui, china with the help of your friends. Local staff will help you to enjoy okinawa for all purposes. Torii scuba locker offers divers a chance to interact with these gentle giants. Apr 22, 2015 we moved to okinawa, japan for a year and a half together, explored as much as possible, vacationed asia, and then we moved to las vegas, nevada. Hello amanda, even if you go in march, you are just about guaranteed to see whales.
Things to do in chatan list of tourist attractions in. Yoyomale40 aged i saw the humpback whale this time. Among its permanent displays are fossils of whales, ammonites, and diverse. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24hour front desk and luggage storage space, along. American village and aeon mall rycom are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the areas natural beauty can explore sunset beach and cape zanpa. Ajitoya chatan araha base 1179, yomitanson nakagamigun, okinawa, japan 9040117 rated 4. Join the okinawa whale watching tour to get a close look at the incredible humpback whales off the coast of okinawa with this winter whale watching tour that departs from either naha or chatan. There are boats you can board from the main island and kerama island every day for whale watching tours that offer a glimpse of the lives of whales.
The property manager was very helpful and accommodating. Okinawa winter whale watching tour nahachatan departure. See humpback whales leap out of the water, known as breaching, and watch them as they swim around the islands in early spring. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Feb 22, 2010 whale watching in okinawa, japan 2010. One of the most wellknown treasures of chatan town isnt in the trendy mihama american village shopping district along route 58 but is hidden in the hills high above the ocean. Located in chatan, a stones throw from the excellent shore diving at sunabe sea wall. In this list, we have put together some of the things to do in chatan and around. Fuenzan is an accommodation neighbourhood that is a kilometre from the middle of chatan and has 8 hotels.
Popular attractions american village and kadena air base are located nearby. Enjoy free wifi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Book the vessel hotel campana okinawa stay at this 3. Winter whale watching cruise from naha or chatan, okinawa. Winter whale watching cruise from naha or chatan, okinawa main. There are many starting points of the tour, including naha, yomitan, and onna on the main island, as well as directly from the zamami islands. For example, you may want to take your time sightseeing on the main island, then enjoy whale watching. I also recommend downloading the lonely planet japan guide. If you have never seen a whale in real life before, you are missing out on something big.
If, like me, you prefer to see them in their rightful place the ocean, then youre in luck if you happen to be in okinawa between january to april. Tobaru parks big slide in chatan okinawa japan travel. Whale watching tour in okinawa with a highspeed boat. The orca is the perfect option for people looking for the easiest and safest way to enjoy okinawa s fascinating underwater world without even changing into a swimsuit. If you have plans to visit japan and are not sure if chatan should be included in your itinerary, keep reading. It is located next to the lively american village complex. Discover a group of humpback whales migrating to their. If youre tired of seeing other travel bloggers claim they have the ultimate guide after spending a week on the island, my eyes roll really far back into my head then this guide is for you. Japans largest composite pet facility open in chatan. The start of the new year heralds the return of humpback whales to okinawa, the philippines, and hawaii when these great mammals migrate south from the arctic to mate. Learn all about the gentle giants with the help of a. Book the the beach tower okinawa stay at this 4star beach hotel in chatan. Voyagin is a marketplace to help you discover and book the best things to do, attraction tickets, and unique local tours. Located in chatan, araha resort arapana is in the entertainment district and on the beach.
If the churaumi aquariums aweinspiring tank of whale sharks left you wanting an even closer encounter with the worlds largest fish, you are in luck. The orca is the perfect option for people looking for the easiest and safest way to enjoy okinawas fascinating underwater world without even changing into a swimsuit. The town of chatan okinawa has a population of of about 26,500 people yet it is one of the most popular destination in the okinawa islands. This time is my 7 times to come to okinawa, but it is the first time to go. Chatan is a town located in nakagami district, okinawa prefecture, japan.
Situated in chatan in the okinawa region, sunshine coast has a balcony. Orca underwater sightseeing cruiseokinawa island guide. In the previous year, over 22,000 guests hopped on board to see majestic 15 meter long whales swim in their natural habitat. Humpback whales travel more than 5,000 kilometers every year to breed in okinawa s warm waters. This is sunabe and the commercial shopping complex called american village is in chatan a kilometer or two to the south. This place is situated in okinawa, ryukiuislands, japan, its geographical coordinates are 26 18 34 north, 127 46 east and its original name with diacritics is chatan. The zamami whale watching association, founded in 1990 on okinawa s zamami island, is committed to ensuring the success of future migrations, and employs an ecofriendly stance when conducting tours. Media in category chatan, okinawa the following 39 files are in this category, out of 39 total. I wouldnt stress too much over whether or not february is a better month. Okinawa is one of the best locations in the world for whale watching, and winter is the ideal season for this exciting activity. Every winter, humpback whales migrating from siberia arrive at the waters surrounding the kerama islands about 50 minutes from the okinawan mainland by.
Okinawa vets park chatan is located on route 23 next to eagle lodge. Japan offers many fun things to see, especially when you travel to okinawa. So i choose to join the tour that only in this season whale watching tour. Okinawa with this winter whale watching tour that departs from either naha or chatan. Located right in front of sunset beach, vessel hotel campana okinawa features spacious guest rooms with a balcony and large public baths that overlook clearblue ocean. Pets, along with their owner, will rejoice as a new facility exclusively dedicated to the needs of our fourlegged friends and family members open a brand new okinawa vets park chatan that is the largest composite facility associated with pets in.