Kin

Kin is a town in Okinawa that spreads across roughly 37 square kilometers along Kin Bay and is divided into five administrative wards. The area includes a central business district and agricultural zones that shape the local landscape.

The area was inhabited since the Jomon period and later went through the Gusuku era before becoming an established town in 1980 after Okinawa's return to Japan. This long history shaped the structure and identity of the place today.

The Dragon brand of awamori spirits ages in natural limestone caves near here, while the Buddhist Kin Kannon-ji temple preserves wooden architecture from the 1940s. These places reflect spiritual and crafting traditions that remain part of local life today.

The town sits in central Okinawa and is easily reached via the Okinawa Expressway, about 45 minutes from Naha. A car is the most practical way to explore the different parts and surrounding areas.

The town is home to Camp Hansen, a large military base that significantly shapes daily life and local infrastructure. It also claims the origin of taco rice, a dish that emerged from a blend of local and international cooking traditions.

Location: Okinawa Prefecture

Location: Kunigami District

Inception: April 1, 1980

Reference: 473146

Shares border with: Onna, Ginoza, Uruma

Website: https://town.kin.okinawa.jp

GPS coordinates: 26.45617,127.92600

Latest update: December 20, 2025 11:23