With its friendly staff and warm, relaxing southern island ambience, the bar attracts a large crowd of locals as well as foreigners. With one movie showing at one time, there were occasions we wasted a good two hours because our choices were so limited. Terrace garden mihama resort yomitanson nakagamigun. Jul, 2017 ferris wheel in american village mihama chatan okinawa one of a kind. Mihama american village was built to be a taste of home for the us military and their families stationed in okinawa. Perhaps mihama american villages most iconic symbol is the large ferris wheel. Mihama 7 plex is located in mihama, a district of chatan, between aeon chatan and american village. This time i would like to introduce chatan mihama sunset beach, a very beautiful beach. The waterfront area at chatan is popular with locals and visitors alike.
Chatan mihama american village beautiful beach, cafe and. Cinemas q is located on the 2nd floor of main place in naha city. With many american military bases and americans residing on the island, the mihama american village provides these residents a nostalgic feel away from home. The american village is located at the center of the okinawa main island, featuring an american outdoor shopping mall with varies entertainment activities including a movie theater and a large ferris wheel. Courtney reel time theater camp foster reel time theater. Detailed the highlights from my coastal phase of the road trip and marks the transition from the relaxing. American and japanese movies are shown at the mihama 7 plex movie theater. And for us, seeing a movie in the same theater as locals is part of the total japanese experience. Theater is temporarily closed and all currently scheduled films are cancelled until further notice. Friday apr 17 trolls world tour pg 1700 saturday apr 18 call of the wild pg 1700 sunday apr 19 the hunt r 1700 monday apr 20 closed tuesday apr 21 closed wednesday apr 22 closed thursday apr 23. Jan 16, 2012 american village is one of the most popular areas in central okinawa. The beach tower okinawa is a towering and iconic 4star hotel that overlooks sunset beach and the east china sea in mihama. A short drive off highway 58, between camp foster and kadena air base, and across from camp lester, its a mustvisit for locals and tourists alike. The interior is very american so you can get a feel of the american village all together.
Mihama american village things to do in naha all japan tours. Okinawa world and okinawa zoo are also worth visiting. Mihama 7 plex is located in mihama, a district of chatan, between aeon chatan and american. Ticket sales start one hour prior to movie show time. Chatan mihama area filled with delicious cafes, bars and taverns, sundries and various souvenirs, the charm of okinawa sightseeing is tight. The mihama 7plex theater here in okinawa boasts that it has a very american interior its amazing how different the inside of a theater can be from country to country. They have some movies in japanese and some are in english with subtitles. Mihama american village okinawa version of california. Okinawa prefectural museum mihama american village as a history buff, i always made it a point to include a visit to the museum that truly represents the city im visiting. Find parking near the movie theater and in several other spots in the shopping areas. Chatancho american village, 87 mihama chatancho, okinawa.
The hotel is mere minutes by foot away from shopping at the aeon chatan mall as well as shopping, entertainment and a plethora of restaurants to choose from in american. It has a movie theater, bowling alley, indoor kids park, lots of restaurants, and tons of shopping. If youd like to relax on your okinawan vacation by catching up on a new release movie, here is the place to do it. Theres a movie theater, bowling, karaoke, and a 3d ride among other things. Built on reclaimed land, the village is a perfect destination for families with a vast range of shops, restaurants, entertainment facilities. Star theaters currently have four cinemas in okinawa including the mihama 7 plex in chatans american village. Developed in south korea by the cj conglomerate, a leader in the asian entertainment industry, this amazing, new experience was warmly adopted by the big hollywood studios. American village is a hugely popular tourist attraction. Bus services run throughout the day between the city and the park. Mihama american village is a large entertainment complex located in chatan, okinawa.
Jun 22, 2018 american and japanese movies are shown at the mihama 7 plex movie theater. Mihama american village or american village as everyone calls it is an easy place to shop, eat and have fun for newly arrived americans. Cinema rycom is located on the 4th floor of the rycom mall in. There are too many shops, and as many new shops are open, it is a bit difficult to introduce the restaurant of recommendation.
Up to date schedule for movie times in mihama, chatan. Admission for children is 750 yen on weekdays for three hours, or 850 yen on saturdays and 950 yen on sundays for two hours. They have really clean seats, and all movies are in their original language but they will be subtitled in. Okinawa mihama american village movie theater shopping mall. We appreciate your support and understanding during this time. American village, mihama okinawa navi your travel guide. Check cinema rycoms website for hours of operation and. Located in chatan, beach front tower mihama is in the city center and on the boardwalk. We stopped to enjoy a young and very talented band. They have really clean seats, and all movies are in their.
Reach mihama american village by driving 9 miles 15 kilometers north of naha. If youd like to relax on your okinawan vacation by catching up on a new release movie. Mihama american village is a complex facility with an atmosphere of west coast of the u. Cara wrote in to pitch the movie theater out in mihama, american village, across from starbucks. For current information, please check with the theater directly. Italian cuisine, all areas are nonsmoking, all you can drink, babykids high chair, franchise store, in mihama american village, kids meal, late lunch, next to a movie theater, set lunch, special offer for birthday guests, terrace seats. But, as many times as, ive driven or rode by it, ive never thought of hopping aboard it. It is open every day from late morning until evening. Lunch at four seasons, and mihama american village. First timer self drive family vacation okinawa part 2.
Okinawa mihama american village movie theater shopping. It sort of stands out because, its the only one on the island. Over the years, i may have taken half a dozen photos of this tourist attraction. Mihama american village things to do in naha all japan. Okinawa international movie festival official site. It is a picture taken with a smartphone in the evening on a sunny day in winter. Just a few steps away along the waterfront is sunset beach. So at mihama 7plex, besides having choices, you can have baseball game draft beer. The american village at mihama is notable for its ferris wheel, and its range of americanathemed restaurants and stores which are popular with japanese and nostalgic americans alike. Facing westward, the beach is a good place to catch the. It offers international movies in their native language with japanese subtitles look for. Chatan mihama american village where there are lots of cafes and bars. American village is dominated by a large ferris wheel and the shops of depot island which are mostly aimed at younger customers.
Here you can do some military related shopping at the american depot a, b and c buildings. Mihama is a fun place with lots of souvenir shops, and restaurants. Featuring japanese and hollywood movies with japanese subtitles, its a great date spot or fun place to take the family for a night out. Admissions fees for local movie theaters will vary depending on the theater, time and show. Home to a sevenscreen movie theater and adjacent to starbucks, this modern theater offers stadium seating and stereo sound. 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. The village provides a nostalgic outlet for international visitors, military personnel and their families, and also an interesting diversion for local residents. Ferris wheel in american village mihama chatan okinawa.
It has an amusement park, a variety of shops and restaurants, a hotel, a movie theater and a live house, and always crowded with tourists and local people. While there are a few cheesy places and touristy spots, there are some great finds here. Dec 04, 2016 terrace garden mihama resort, yomitanson nakagamigun, okinawa, japan. Beach front tower mihama okinawa, okinawa hotel resort. The mihama 7 plex movie theater plays both american and japanese movies to please a wide audience. There is also a movie theater there showing both japanese and american movies. American village is well known for its movie theater featuring western and japanese movies making great date spot. The street takes its name from the former ernie pyle international theater, a movie theatre that was built along the road after the war. Jusco shopping center, along with a movie theater, and many other things is in this area. American village is an entertainment complex in mihama, chatan. Jan 16, 2019 mihama 7 plex is located in mihama, a district of chatan, between aeon chatan and american village. Mihama american village hello japan japan travel guide. The exchange exchange stores movie guide showtimes. American village is famous for its americana style and sky max 60, the large ferris wheel in the center of the area.
Terrace garden mihama resort, yomitanson nakagamigun, okinawa, japan. The movie theaters are property of the exchange, mccs has no control of the listings or theaters. Okinawa apartment for rent, okinawa housing for rent, apartment information. At nighttime, there are usually performers out on the main square. Chatan movie theater mihama 7 plex okinawa information. Last time i introduced chatan mihama american village.
This was probably the best way for me to get acquainted with a citys past and present within a short period of time. Southern plex offers international movies in their. Mihama american village sushigoround american village is one of the most popular areas in central okinawa. Mihama s american village cant be mentioned without talking about its bustling night life and street performers that top off the total atmosphere of this little slice of american culture on okinawa island. Excellent movie theater in chatan within sight of the feris wheel.
The mihama american village okinawa ren travel guide. Feb 21, 2018 the mihama 7plex theater here in okinawa boasts that it has a very american interior its amazing how different the inside of a theater can be from country to country. Chatan mihama american village has many good restaurants, cafe and bar. You can get here by taking the bus 28, 29 or 120 from naha bus terminal, or if you prefer to go by car, take route 58 to chatan and it will come up on your left side. Chatan movie theater mihama 7 plex american village okinawa. In chatan near the ferris wheel, when you get close to lesters main gate, turn at the starbucks and you will see it on your left at the light. Mihama kids park has a changing room, a feeding room, a large seating area for parents, free wifi, the kids cafe, and an outdoor seating area for smokers. Some notable place are sunset beach, movie theater, ferris wheel. Complete listing of movies theaters and cinemas in okinawa. Mihama american village, okinawa japan deluxe tours. Jul 17, 2018 mihama is a fun place with lots of souvenir shops, and restaurants. Jan 14, 2014 mihama american village or american village as everyone calls it is an easy place to shop, eat and have fun for newly arrived americans. So when you are done shopping, you can sit and admire the ocean view. May 28, 2015 mihama american village is a large entertainment complex located in chatan, okinawa.
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