Katsuren Peninsula

For other uses, see Katsuren.

The Katsuren Peninsula (勝連半島, Katsuren hantō; Okinawan: Kacchin) is a peninsula on Okinawa Island.^[1] It is bordered by Nakagusuku Bay to the south, Kin Bay to the north, and the Pacific Ocean to the east.^[2] The entire peninsula is part of Uruma City.^[3] Katsuren Castle is on the south-central part of the peninsula.^[4] The Kaichū Dōro is a road connecting the Katsuren Peninsula to Henza Island. Offshore, coral reefs are found.^[5]

Katsuren Peninsula and the Yokatsu Islands

United States military relating to the Katsuren Peninsula

White Beach Naval Port

Buckner Bay - White Beach Naval Port Facility is located on the Katsuren Peninsula.^[6][7] There once was a plan, the "White Beach Plan," to relocate United States Marine Corps Air Station Futenma to the White Beach Training Area. However, it was not effected.^[8]

Nearby islands

• The eight Yokatsu Islands, which include:
• Ikei Island
• Hamahiga Island
• Henza Island
• Minamiukibara Island
• Miyagi Island
• Tsuken Island
• Ukibara Island
• Yabuchi Island

Other peninsulas on Okinawa

• Chinen Peninsula
• Henoko Peninsula
• Motobu Peninsula
• Yomitan peninsula

See also

• Chinen Cape
• Yakena Straits Observatory