Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chinen Sub-base
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chinen Sub-base is a military installation in Nanjō Shi, Okinawa. Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chinen Sub-base is situated nearby to the place of worship Sanctuary in Wi Gusuku Castle, as well as near the Shinto shrine Tsukishiro-no-miya Shrine.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Tamagusuku Castle and Chinen Castle Ruins.
Tamagusuku Castle
Castle
Photo: Mocchy, Public domain.
Tamagusuku Castle is a Ryūkyūan gusuku fortification located in the city of Nanjō, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is the oldest castle on Okinawa; according to the Chūzan Seikan it was built by Amamikyu, the creation goddess of the Ryūkyūan religion. Tamagusuku Castle is situated 2 km south of Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chinen Sub-base.
Chinen Castle Ruins
Archaeological site
Chinen Castle is a Ryūkyūan gusuku fortification located in the city of Nanjō, Okinawa. The castle ruins were designated a National Historic Site on May 15, 1972. Chinen Castle Ruins is situated 2½ km east of Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chinen Sub-base.
Ou Island
Islet
Ou Island is a small islet located in the Okinawa Islands of Japan. It's administered by the town of Nanjō, and a bridge connects both entities. The island is known for its abundance of seafood due to Ōjima being a fishing village. Ou Island is situated 4 km southwest of Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chinen Sub-base.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Yonabaru and Haebaru.
Yonabaru
Town
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Yonabaru is a town in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. It is located at the southern end of Okinawa Island, on the east coast, overlooking Nakagusuku Bay. Yonabaru is situated 5 km northwest of Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chinen Sub-base.
Haebaru
Town
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Haebaru is a town located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. As of 2025, the town has an estimated population of 41,585 and a density of 3,865 persons per km2. Haebaru is situated 7 km northwest of Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chinen Sub-base.
Yaese
Town
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Yaese is a town located in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Yaese was formed on January 1, 2006 by a merger between the town of Kochinda and the village of Gushikami. Yaese is situated 7 km west of Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chinen Sub-base.
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chinen Sub-base
- Type: Military installation
- Location: Nanjō Shi, Okinawa, Japan, East Asia, Asia
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Latitude
26.16211° or 26° 9′ 44″ northLongitude
127.7883° or 127° 47′ 18″ eastOpen location code
7QR95Q6Q+R8OpenStreetMap ID
way 189769367OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=military
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In Other Languages
“Japan Air Self-Defense Force Chinen Sub-base” goes by many names.
- Japanese: “航空自衛隊知念分屯基地”
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Sanctuary in Wi Gusuku Castle and Tsukishiro-no-miya Shrine.
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