Well…. Not the Okinawa experience we were expecting. Total culture shock from the mainland. To be honest - love the weather - but this isn’t Japan. Depends what you’re looking for. To be fair — haven’t explored yet…..
Vivid, but honestly, the beef grill restaurant (2nd floor) is not the one I would visit again.
Sorry guys, your meat was not delicious. "Very rare" instead of just "medium rare". The rest food is also looks better than tastes.
And I still was feeling a chilled air waves even after you have turned the AC off.
It is a nice and beautiful location. You must come if you visit Okinawa that represents the Japanese business concept are executed for tourist and welcome all the family members to stay here for gathering, networking and holidays. It’s also a nice place to host an event for meetings with nice food and a lot of attractive stories and shops. You can enjoy the time here and share with their loved ones. The location was owned by the American military and now managed and operated by local organizations that generate jobs and revenues for supporting local business with high-quality of services.
Depot Island in American Village is a vibrant and charming destination that truly captures the spirit of Okinawa! The mix of colorful buildings, stylish boutiques, cozy cafes, and international restaurants makes it a perfect spot for shopping, dining, and just strolling around. The atmosphere is lively yet relaxed, especially in the evening when the lights come on and the area feels magical. It’s also just steps away from the beach, so you get beautiful ocean views too. Whether you're looking for souvenirs, great food, or a fun night out, Depot Island has it all. Definitely one of the must-visit spots in Chatan!
People talk a lot about American Village which is apart of Depot Island area. We went for American Village and got distracted quickly by the beautiful views of the ocean and the colors of the buildings. There were so many cute hidden spots and little photo op areas. We spent at least 2 hours in the unbearable heat and humidity because we were so amazed.
There’s a canal/river that runs perpendicular to the coast and it’s some of the clearest water I’ve ever seen. Many tourists on a Sunday so grabbing food was a bit more difficult than we anticipated. We managed to find a great Hawaiian brunch spot, Cafe 808, with reasonable prices! We spent the rest of our time walking around, window shopping, and watching the beach.
