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Updated: 2026.6. 5
Chatan & Ginowan Condo Prices 2026 | American Village, Araha Beach | VILLA IMG
Chatan-cho (North Tan) land prices have more than doubled in a decade, and condominium values have risen 58.1% over nine years. Ginowan City's official land price growth rate ranks 36th nationwide at +8.28%. These two municipalities in central Okinawa are producing some of the strongest residential real-estate capital growth anywhere in Japan -- and international buyers from the U.S. military community, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan are increasingly aware of it.
Whether you own a unit in Alteure Mihama, Lions Mihama Marine City, Premist Araha Beach, Wise Ocean Araha, or one of Ginowan's premium buildings -- understanding what your property is worth in today's market is essential before you decide whether and when to sell.
VILLA IMG -- Okinawa's leading luxury real-estate specialist -- breaks down the 2026 resale price benchmarks for 20 key condominiums across American Village, Araha Beach, and Ginowan, divided by sub-district so you can pinpoint your property's competitive position. Valuation, advertising, and professional photography are all provided free of charge to sellers.
Note for international readers: All prices are in Japanese Yen (JPY). For reference: ¥10,000,000 ≈ USD 67,000 / HKD 524,000 / SGD 90,000 / TWD 2,200,000 at approximate mid-2026 rates. Prices per ㎡ are used throughout this article (1㎡ = approx. 0.3025 tsubo for reference). VILLA IMG's Foreign Buyer Desk offers full support in English and Chinese (Traditional/Simplified).
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1.2026 Market Overview -- Chatan and Ginowan
Chatan-cho -- Land Prices 2.2× in a Decade; Average Condo ¥51.63M-¥63.1M
Home to American Village, Mihama, and Araha Beach, Chatan-cho recorded an official land price growth rate of +9.39% -- ranked 32nd nationally, while condo resale prices have risen 58.1% over nine years. According to HOME4U's 2025 data, the current condo market range in Chatan sits at ¥51.63M-¥63.1M (approx. ¥740K-¥910K per ㎡). Three distinct demand streams underpin these prices:
Ginowan City -- National #36 Land Price Growth (+8.28%); Futenma Upside
Ginowan's official land price growth rate of +8.28% (ranked 36th nationally) reflects a city that has genuinely transformed. Once viewed primarily as a bedroom suburb, Ginowan now clusters SanA Ginowan Convention City, the Okinawa Convention Center, Ginowan Tropical Beach, and Ginowan Port Marina within a compact, walkable area. The long-anticipated return and redevelopment of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma remains a significant upside factor that international investors -- particularly those with a longer holding horizon -- are increasingly pricing into their acquisition rationale.
2.Zone 1: American Village / Kuwae / Ihei -- Features & Property Prices
What Makes This Zone Different
The western coastal strip of Chatan -- running along Route 58 from Kuwae down to Mihama -- is one of the most internationally flavoured neighbourhoods in Japan. American Village, modelled on a West Coast American streetscape, houses approximately 230 shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues, and draws more than 5 million visitors annually from Japan and abroad. Sunset Beach, Depot Island, and the adjacent hotel cluster make this a genuine urban resort destination -- not just a suburb.
The area was built on the footprint of former U.S. military facilities (Hamby Airfield and Camp Kuwae), giving it a distinctive grid layout, wide roads, and large-footprint buildings uncommon elsewhere in Okinawa. SOFA housing demand here is the strongest of any civilian residential market in Okinawa. Military families renting high-quality units in walking distance of the base gates and the American Village retail strip sustain nightly rates and occupancy levels that make these properties compelling yield plays for international investors.
In April 2026, Rihga Royal Resort Okinawa Chatan opened its doors directly adjacent to American Village -- the first hotel condominium ever developed in this zone, and a landmark that has demonstrably raised the area's profile with premium buyers globally.
Hotel Condominium: What It Means for Owners
A hotel condominium (コンドミニアムホテル) is a structure in which individual units are sold as freehold real property. When the owner is not using the unit, it operates as a standard hotel room, with the hotel operator managing all bookings, cleaning, and guest services. The owner receives a revenue share (payback) based on the unit's occupancy. When the owner chooses to stay, they receive full hotel-standard services and, in the case of Rihga Royal, privileges within the Rihga Members loyalty programme.
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Property Name |
Overview |
Price / Est. Price per Tsubo |
Key Features for Sellers & Investors |
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Rihga Royal Resort Okinawa Chatan |
Opened 1 Apr 2026. 18 floors, 209 units total. 15-69 Mihama, Chatan. Developer / operator: Royal Hotel Co., Ltd. Adjacent to American Village. |
¥150M+ (1LDK, 67.67㎡ example) |
The first -- and only -- hotel condominium ever developed in the Chatan zone. Rihga Royal Hotels & Resorts' first condo product nationwide. Owners generate hotel-occupancy-linked revenue when absent; full 5-star services when in residence. Built on the former American Village Ferris wheel site -- the most visible location in the entire district. 6 resale units already appearing on the secondary market (SUUMO). Strong interest from HK/SG buyers seeking branded, managed yield product. |
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Alteure Mihama |
Jan. 2010 · 19 floors · 421 units. Daikyo × Daiwa House / Kokuba-gumi. Miyagi, Chatan. |
¥51.77M-¥171.95M |
Chatan's largest luxury condo complex (421 units). Outdoor pool and lounge. Price gap between low-floor inland units and high-floor oceanview units can reach 4-5×. VILLA IMG has extensive transaction history here. Consistently top of enquiry lists from SOFA families, Taiwan, and Hong Kong buyers. The 421-unit scale means strong liquidity -- Chatan's most actively traded premium building. |
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Plaudia Court Mihama A & B |
2006-2007 · Daikyo. Miyagi, Chatan. Adjacent to Alteure. |
¥48M-¥77.5M |
Units from 155㎡+ -- unusually spacious for Okinawa. Strong with family-size buyers and HNW lifestyle migrants seeking room to live. Same premium sub-district as Alteure, with the brand credibility of the Daikyo / Plaudia name. |
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Lions Mihama Marine City |
Jan. 2008 · 14 floors · 63 units. Daikyo / Kokuba-gumi. Mihama 3-chome, Chatan. |
¥31.38M-¥60.91M |
7-min walk to American Village, 13-min walk to Sunset Beach. 63-unit scale keeps supply tight and liquidity high. Active SOFA rental and investment demand. A natural entry point for buyers from Singapore and Taiwan seeking branded Okinawa exposure at a sub-¥60M price point. |
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Lions Mansion Hamby Chatan |
2006 · Daikyo. Kuwae, Chatan (former Hamby Airfield site). |
¥44.8M-¥59.8M |
Sitting on the redeveloped footprint of the former Hamby Airfield, this building has a strong SOFA tenant base built into its DNA. Depot Island retail complex immediately adjacent. One of Chatan's most active bei-chin (U.S. military rental) properties -- a key selling point for investment buyers from Taiwan and Hong Kong. |
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Bears Court Mihama Sunset |
Mihama area, Chatan. Near Sunset Beach. |
¥35M-¥55M |
Walking distance to Sunset Beach and American Village. West-facing upper-floor units are particularly valued for their sunset and ocean views -- a differentiator that resonates strongly with lifestyle buyers from Taiwan and buyers seeking short-stay rental income. |
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Bears Court Kuwae Sun Life |
Kuwae, Chatan. |
¥32M-¥48M |
Mid-size building in the Kuwae district with convenient American Village access. Benefiting from area-wide land price appreciation. Popular with domestic family buyers and lifestyle migrants -- an entry-level position in Chatan's rising market. |
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Wise Esteem Court Chatan Ihei East |
Ihei 2-chome, Chatan. |
¥35.5M-¥45.8M |
Part of the Wise series in the surf-culture Ihei district. Bus stop at the door. The companion West wing has listed at ¥45.8M. Well positioned for surfers and water-sports enthusiasts -- a lifestyle niche with strong overseas demand. |
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Ends Surfside Chatan Coast |
Ihei, Chatan. Coastal (seaside) location. |
¥46.6M-¥65M |
"Surfside" by name and by nature -- the property sits close to the water, in one of Chatan's most surf-oriented sub-districts. Strong demand from lifestyle migrants -- domestic surfers, divers, and increasingly, overseas buyers seeking an Okinawa coastal base. Investor-change (tenanted) listings are common, indicating active yield-seeking ownership. |
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Premist Chatan Ihei Sea & Forest |
Ihei, Chatan. Daiwa House (Premist brand). |
¥54.8M+ |
Daiwa House's Premist brand -- Japan's most recognised developer name after Mitsui Fudosan and Sumitomo Realty -- brings significant brand premium to the Ihei district. "Sea & Forest" concept. A relatively recent build with stable asset value. Well regarded by HNW buyers from Taiwan and Singapore who prioritise developer pedigree. |
3.Zone 2: Araha Beach / Kitatan -- Features & Property Prices
What Makes Araha Beach Different from American Village
While American Village is Chatan's entertainment and commercial heart, the Araha Beach zone -- centred on the 600-metre white-sand Araha Beach and Chatan Park -- offers a distinctly quieter, more residential character. Jogging paths, barbecue areas, and beach access without the commercial bustle attract a different buyer profile: families with children, retirees seeking a peaceful coastal lifestyle, and remote workers who want ocean proximity without the tourist traffic.
For SOFA-status buyers and foreign residents, Araha Beach is an established favourite. The combination of public beach access, parkland, and newer high-quality condominium supply -- Premist Araha Beach The TERRACE, Wise Ocean Araha, Wise Sky Villa Araha -- makes this one of the most liveable oceanside addresses in central Okinawa. It is also attracting growing interest from Taiwan buyers who value the quieter resort feel over the American Village entertainment district.
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Property Name |
Overview |
Price / Est. Price per Tsubo |
Key Features for Sellers & Investors |
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Premist Chatan Araha Beach The TERRACE |
2-11-5 Kitatan, Chatan. Daiwa House × One For All. Near Araha Beach. |
New-build price: ¥42.98M-¥54.98M |
The first large-scale, high-quality condominium development in the Araha Beach sub-district -- a landmark for the zone's upgrading. 4-min walk to the Hamby Town bus stop. The jump from new-build (¥42.98M-¥54.98M) to resale (¥64.8M) illustrates the compression of supply and the strength of demand. A defining asset for the Araha Beach market's ongoing appreciation story. |
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Wise Ocean Araha |
Kitatan 2-chome, Chatan. Near Araha Beach. |
¥52.9M-¥100.9M |
The standout performer in the Araha Beach zone. Price appreciation of +51.4% over three years -- outpacing the Chatan-cho average by +16.1 percentage points (Kuramore data). 2LDK-3LDK units with ocean views. High appeal for lifestyle buyers and yield-seeking investors from Hong Kong and Singapore who can point to concrete appreciation data when making a purchase case. Owners considering a sale have a compelling market-timing story to tell. |
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Wise Sky Villa Araha |
Sep. 2014 · 14 floors · 54 units. Yell Create / Tanaka-gumi. Kitatan 2-chome, Chatan. |
¥30.46M-¥46.85M |
Mid-scale (54 units), 14-floor building in the Araha Beach zone. 1LDK-3LDK from 62-90㎡. Three-year price appreciation of +29% -- above Chatan's average of +23.5%. 158 recorded transactions demonstrate strong historical liquidity. Named for its elevated "sky villa" views -- a genuine selling point for upper-floor units. Popular with SOFA families and Taiwanese buyers seeking a quieter coastal alternative to the American Village district. |
Chatan-cho overall condo market benchmark: ¥51.63M-¥63.1M (est. ¥740K-¥910K per ㎡). Individual unit valuations vary significantly by floor, orientation, ocean-view status, size, and condition.
4.Zone 3: Ginowan City -- Oyama, Ujitomare & Ojaana
Why Ginowan Is Now a Resort City
Positioned between Chatan and Naha, Ginowan City is uniquely placed to combine resort lifestyle with practical urban convenience. SanA Ginowan Convention City, the Okinawa Convention Center, Ginowan Tropical Beach, Ginowan Port Marina, and AEON Mall (Kitanakagusuku) are all within easy reach. Local industry professionals now describe Ginowan alongside Chatan as a resort area attracting buyers from across Japan -- a significant reframing of what was previously perceived as a commuter suburb.
For international investors, the potential redevelopment of Marine Corps Air Station Futenma is the headline upside factor. When the base land is eventually returned and redeveloped -- a process that is advancing, albeit slowly -- it is expected to create a new commercial and residential hub within Ginowan, directly benefiting property values across the city. Buyers with a 5-10 year horizon are factoring this into acquisition decisions.
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Property Name |
Overview |
Price / Est. Price per Tsubo |
Key Features for Sellers & Investors |
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Lions Ginowan Marine City |
2005 · Daikyo. Ujitomare, Ginowan. Near SanA Ginowan Convention City. |
¥28M-¥49.8M |
Ginowan's most consistently traded condo building -- high liquidity relative to the local market. SanA Convention City is practically at the front door. Strong owner-occupier and investment demand. Current listings at ¥37.8M-¥39.8M represent accessible entry points for buyers from Hong Kong and Taiwan looking for Okinawa yield exposure below the ¥50M threshold. |
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Lions Ginowan Grand Terrace |
2021 · Daikyo (Lions brand). Ujitomare, Ginowan. 12-min walk to Ginowan Port Marina. |
¥45M-¥70M |
One of Ginowan's newest Lions buildings (built 2021) -- stable asset value with a full manufacturer's structural warranty still in place. Triangulates three distinct demand zones: the Urasoe West Coast, the Convention Resort district, and the Chatan Mihama leisure area. All ground-level parking, CCTV security. 5-min drive to Ginowan Tropical Beach and Okinawa Convention Center. Attractive to Singapore and HK buyers seeking newer stock in a rising market. |
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Lions Ginowan Saint Fields |
Feb. 2009 · 9 floors · 86 units. Daikyo / Kokuba-gumi. Oyama 7-chome, Ginowan. |
¥26.57M-¥49.89M |
Mid-scale (86 units) building in the Oyama district. 3LDK-4LDK layouts from 68-118㎡ -- unusually spacious, making it popular with families. Stable owner-occupier turnover creates a steady flow of motivated sellers. Significant unrealised gains for owners who purchased pre-2020, as the area's land price appreciation filters through to unit values. |
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Premist Ginowan Grand Label |
Nov. 2008 · 12 floors · 33 units. Daikyo (Premist brand). Isa 2-chome, Ginowan. |
¥33.95M-¥62.2M |
Ginowan's Premist flagship -- only 33 units, creating genuine scarcity. Ocean view. Pet-friendly. The combination of the Premist brand (Daikyo / Daiwa House pedigree), ocean views, and small building size (high rarity) makes this a strong proposition for Singapore and HK buyers who understand brand-driven premium pricing in residential property. |
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Premist Ginowan Ojaana |
c. 2019 · Daikyo. Ojaana, Ginowan. |
¥41.8M-¥54.9M |
Ginowan's highest-specification Premist building: concierge, guest room, and community lounge. The facility package rivals Naha's premium condo offerings. Multiple current transactions confirm active market. Well positioned for buyers from Taiwan and Singapore who expect hotel-standard amenities in premium residential buildings. |
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Presance Roger Oyama RÊVE |
Oyama, Ginowan. Presance Corporation. |
¥35M-¥55M |
Presance Roger brand -- widely recognised among Japanese investors for reliable quality and strong secondary-market liquidity. Oyama district offers convenient access to both Chatan and Naha. Bus stop nearby. The Presance Roger name consistently attracts interest from domestic and international investors familiar with the brand's Kansai-origin market presence. |
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Presance Roger Ginowan Oyama VOLL |
Oyama, Ginowan. Presance Corporation (VOLL premium line). |
¥38M-¥58M |
"VOLL" designates Presance's premium tier -- upgraded interior specification and enhanced common facilities compared with the standard RÊVE line. In a rising market where Ginowan's appeal is being re-rated by investors, this product's combination of brand credibility and specification quality is attracting growing attention from Hong Kong and Singapore buyers seeking differentiated Okinawa exposure. |
Ginowan City overall condo market benchmark: ¥30M-¥60M (est. ¥380K-¥756K per ㎡). Significant variation based on unit-specific factors including views, floor, orientation, and condition.
5.How to Maximise Your Sale Price -- 4 Strategies
① Use the Rihga Royal Opening as a Market Moment
The April 2026 opening of Rihga Royal Resort Okinawa Chatan put American Village on the international hospitality map in a new way. A nationally recognised luxury hotel brand choosing this precise location as its first-ever condo product is a powerful signal to buyers everywhere -- the area has arrived. For sellers in Alteure Mihama, Lions Mihama Marine City, and the surrounding buildings, the timing to market alongside this narrative is ideal. VILLA IMG can frame your listing within the context of the area's upgraded profile.
② American Village and Araha Beach Attract Different Buyers -- Target Them Separately
American Village draws investment buyers, SOFA tenants, and lifestyle migrants who want energy, retail, and nightlife nearby. Araha Beach draws families, retirees, remote workers, and buyers from Taiwan and Southeast Asia who want quiet beach access and parkland. VILLA IMG tailors marketing language, channels, and pricing strategy to the specific buyer profile for each sub-district -- not a one-size approach that weakens both propositions.
③ Wise Ocean Araha's +51.4% in 3 Years Is Your Story to Tell
If you own a unit in Wise Ocean Araha or a comparable Araha-zone property, you have access to one of the most compelling appreciation data points in all of Okinawa: +51.4% price growth in three years. VILLA IMG builds this into your marketing materials -- because for yield-seeking buyers from Hong Kong and Singapore, a documented capital appreciation track record is the single most persuasive data point in a purchase decision.
④ Futenma Redevelopment Is the Long-Term Argument for Ginowan
For Ginowan sellers, the Futenma base return story should be part of every buyer conversation. The eventual return and mixed-use redevelopment of the MCAS Futenma site within Ginowan City is a long-term catalyst with the potential to create a new commercial and residential hub in the heart of the city. VILLA IMG's international network means we can communicate this upside narrative directly to investors in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Taiwan for whom this kind of government-backed regeneration story is a familiar and compelling investment thesis.
6.Four Reasons Now Is a Strong Time to Sell
7.Request Your Free Valuation
If you own a condominium in Alteure Mihama, Rihga Royal Resort Okinawa Chatan, Premist Araha Beach The TERRACE, Wise Ocean Araha, Wise Sky Villa Araha, Lions Ginowan Grand Terrace, Premist Ginowan Grand Label, Presance Roger RÊVE, or any of the other buildings covered in this guide -- VILLA IMG can provide a current-market valuation and a tailored selling strategy at no cost to you.
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All price data is indicative as of June 2026. Actual sale prices depend on individual unit conditions, floor, orientation, and market timing. This article does not constitute financial or legal advice. Currency conversions are approximate reference figures only. Always consult qualified professionals before making property decisions.
