Neighborhoods
Camp Foster Area
Main base communityGovernment quarters provided/mo
Central Okinawa, largest community hub, most amenities on base
Camp Lester Area
Medical and family communityGovernment quarters provided/mo
US Naval Hospital Okinawa, family-oriented housing area
Camp Kinser Area
Southern OkinawaGovernment quarters provided/mo
Near Naha and the southern beaches, convenient for island exploring
Off-base Okinawa City
Japanese city livingOHA supported option/mo
Okinawa City (Koza) is adjacent to Kadena AB, some families live in Japanese neighborhoods
Schools
Ratings are a planning snapshot, not an official state or DoDEA accountability score. Confirm the campus, boundaries, and enrollment with the School Liaison before you sign a lease.
Kubasaki High School (DoDEA)
Grades 9-12
Main DoDEA high school for Okinawa, strong programs and island enrichment activities
Zukeran Elementary (DoDEA)
Grades K-5
On Camp Foster, one of the largest DoDEA elementary schools in the Pacific
Bob Hope Primary School (DoDEA)
Grades PK-3
Early childhood DoDEA program with dedicated staff
Housing Intel
On-Post Housing
On-base housing on multiple camps is the primary option for most families
Off-Post Rental Market
Off-base living with OHA is possible; Japanese neighborhoods require cultural flexibility
Commute
Okinawa is a small island; most camps are within 20 to 30 minutes of each other via Highway 58.
Installation Highlights
- Unique Ryukyuan culture with distinct cuisine, music, and history separate from mainland Japan
- World-class coral reef diving and snorkeling in the crystal-clear East China Sea
- Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is one of the largest and most impressive in the world
- Subtropical climate means warm weather year-round and beaches accessible almost every month
- Central Pacific location allows weekend travel to mainland Japan, Southeast Asia, South Korea, and Taiwan