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🌴 Okinawa American Village: A perfect blend of exotic charm and ocean views! 🇺🇸✨

Mihama American Village in Okinawa is a vibrant landmark brimming with California charm in Chatan! 💙 The colorful streets, stunning ocean views from Sunset Beach, and Blue Seal's exclusive Okinawa ice cream transported me to the American West Coast! This weekday visit, strolling the vibrant streets, nibbling on ice cream, watching the sunset paint the sea crimson, and experiencing the lively atmosphere of our American military friends, was a truly blissful experience! Come check out this exotic paradise in Okinawa! 📸 📍 Location: Mihama American Village 📍 Address: 9-1 Mihama, Chatan-cho, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture, 904-0115, Japan 🚗 Getting there: Driving is recommended; there are several free parking lots nearby. It's about a 30-minute drive from Naha! 🎫 Admission: Free, some activities are charged separately 🕒 Hours: Main shops 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM (check the official website for details) 💡 Tip: After 4:00 PM, the crowds thin out, and Sunset Beach offers breathtaking sunsets—a must-have for photos! 🌟 Highlights: A perfect blend of ocean views, shopping, and sweet ice cream 1. Sunset Beach and Ocean View: A 3-minute walk to Sunset Beach, this 250-meter artificial beach is a sunset mecca on Okinawa's west coast! 🌊 Pristine white sands contrast with the azure East China Sea, and the sky shifts from orange to purple at sunset, creating a breathtakingly romantic experience! The adjacent Depot Island Boardwalk offers panoramic views of the seaside, where the blue sky and white clouds intertwine with the colorful buildings of Chatan Town, creating a truly vacation-inspired experience! 📷 Photo Tip: In the evening, capture the sunset silhouette at Sunset Beach, or take photos of the ocean and colorful walls from the Boardwalk. Wear a white or floral shirt for a photogenic look! 2. Blue Seal Ice Cream: A sweet treat in America Village! We recommend Blue Seal's Blue Wave ice cream (400 yen), a refreshing soda flavor with a creamy texture and a refreshing heat! 🍨 Enjoying your ice cream on the terrace while admiring the scenery of America Village is a truly blissful experience! 💡 Tip: Blue Seal has multiple locations in America Village, and the Depot Island location offers spacious seating, perfect for photos! 3. Exotic Atmosphere and Shopping: 🇺🇸 The colorful buildings and street murals make every street a photogenic spot. AEON Mall and Depot Island sell American-style clothing, Okinawan handicrafts, and Kariyushi Wear Hawaiian shirts (approximately 3,000 yen)—buy one for a truly Okinawan-inspired look! 🏖️ Nearby Itineraries • Cape Zanpa: A 25-minute drive away, with breathtaking ocean views of the cliffs and lighthouse, it's the perfect way to continue your seaside adventure! 💡 Travel Tips 1. Best time to visit: 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM. The sunset at Sunset Beach is incredibly romantic and perfect for photo ops! 2. Budget: Blue Seal ice cream is about 400 yen + shopping is about 3,000 yen, for a total of about 3,400 yen per person! 3. Outfit suggestion: A floral shirt or white T-shirt goes perfectly with the colorful streets and ocean views of America Village! 🌟 Overall Rating: 8.5/10 The vibrant streets of America Village and the stunning ocean views at Sunset Beach, paired with Blue Seal ice cream, made this half-day trip sweet and unforgettable! 💎 Standing on the beach watching the sun sink into the East China Sea and soaking in the vibrant atmosphere, this diverse charm of Okinawa is a must-have travel memory! 😍 Next time I want to visit America Village at night and take photos of the colorful buildings illuminated! #OkinawaTravel #AmericanVillage #SunsetBeach #BlueSeal #OkinawaSeaview #InternetGirlCheckIn #OkinawaFreeTravel #OkinawaAttractions #FamilyTravel #OkinawaMustVisit #SeaviewCheckIn #HawaiianStyle #ChatanCho #OkinawaShopping #OkinawaIceCream
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Posted: Aug 18, 2025
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