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]
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]
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