Neighborhoods
Camp Foster On-Post Housing
On-Post Family HousingGovernment quarters/mo
Primary family housing for Camp Foster with a strong Marine community atmosphere.
Camp Kinser / Urasoe
On-Post / Off-PostGovernment quarters/mo
Adjacent Camp Kinser has additional family housing and is 10 minutes from Foster.
Ginowan City Off-Post
Off-Post Japanese Urban$1,100 to $1,600 equiv/mo
Urban Okinawan neighborhoods directly adjacent to the base with local shops and restaurants.
Chatan / American Village
Off-Post$1,200 to $1,800 equiv/mo
American Village commercial district with English-friendly businesses and beach access.
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.
Mike Island Elementary (Zukeran)
Grades K-5
On-post DoDEA elementary at Camp Kinser/Zukeran for Foster families.
Kubasaki Middle School
Grades 6-8
DoDEA middle school serving the central Okinawa Marine community.
Kubasaki High School
Grades 9-12
DoDEA high school with strong athletics, AP courses, and Pacific cultural programs.
Housing Intel
On-Post Housing
Available; wait times vary by rank and family size
Off-Post Rental Market
Japanese apartments in Ginowan, Chatan, Urasoe, and Okinawa City
Commute
Multiple Marine Corps bases are within 20 minutes of each other. Naha city is 15 minutes south. Kadena AB is 15 minutes north.
Installation Highlights
- Headquarters for III Marine Expeditionary Force and Marine Corps Pacific operations
- Okinawan culture is distinct from mainland Japan with Ryukyuan history, karate, and cuisine
- Pristine beaches, coral reefs, and crystal-clear water surround the island
- American Village shopping and dining district provides familiar comforts nearby
- Strategic location with frequent exercises across the Pacific region