YOKOTA ITT TOUR POLICY
Yokota ITT tours are open to all SOFA status members/ DoD Card Holders, including active duty military, U.S. DoD civilians, retired military and their dependents. Sponsored guests of eligible customers may participate on ITT tours. Customers must be 18 or older to sign up for ITT tours. Participants 17 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Local National Employees and JASDF members may sign up for tours starting 7 days prior to the tour date on nonSOFA eligible tours.
Eligible customers are permitted to purchase up to ten tickets. For special tours, customers are permitted to purchase up to five tickets.
Please sign up for tours in person at the ITT office. Reservations over the phone or on Yokota FSS Travel Facebook Page are not accepted.
Please notify ITT staff of any special needs you or your family may have (e.g., wheelchair accessibility, physical or health disabilities, etc.)
Payment for the cost of the tour is due at the time of reservation. The ITT office accepts U.S. dollars, VISA, MasterCard, American Express and U.S. checks. Japanese yen is not accepted. Certain trips offer payment plans and will be indicated on the tour description.
Yokota ITT is not responsible for any accidents due to personal negligence or misconduct on tours. Yokota ITT is not responsible for the loss or damage of personal belongings during tours.
Tour itineraries may change due to traffic and/or other uncontrollable circumstances. The itinerary may also change prior to departure. In the case of itinerary changes, the ITT office will notify passengers registered for the trip as soon as possible.
Trips may be canceled due to unforeseen circumstances. If canceled, the ITT office will notify passengers registered for the trip as soon as possible.
Yokota ITT is not responsible for customers that cannot be contacted by their phone number or email provided
at time of booking. Customers with any questions or concerns may contact the ITT office at DSN: 2277083/7084, yokotaitt@gmail.com or www.facebook.com/ YokotaFSSTravel. For the most up-to-date information on Yokota ITT trips and tours, please visit the Yokota ITT webpage at yokota374fss.com/itt/.
Please read the brochure’s tour descriptions thoroughly. There will be rest stops on all tours lasting over two hours. It is recommended that you bring enough yen to cover the cost of snacks and meals. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure time to allow yourself enough time to check in and find a seat. The bus will depart promptly on schedule.
Buses for all ITT tours depart from the parking lot between the Enlisted Club and building 2000. We ask that all passengers return to the same seat taken at the beginning of the tour and return to the bus on time as directed by the tour guide.
Parents must ensure their children are well behaved and do not disturb other passengers. Listening and/or watching videos, music, etc. is permitted with the use of headphones. Please refrain from talking on the phone while seated on the bus.
Yokota ITT will make every reasonable effort to accommodate group seating when requested. However, due to seating and ticket availability, this may not always be possible.
YOKOTA TOUR WAIT-LIST POLICY
A waiting list is available for tours that have reached maximum capacity. If there are any cancellations, ITT staff will contact those on the waiting list at most three times via phone. If there is no answer, ITT will move on to the next person on the list. Customers are responsible for making sure that the contact information provided is correct.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
All tour cancellations due to inclement weather will be determined by 4 p.m. the day before the scheduled tour.
Customers will be notified by 6 p.m. the day before.
For multi-day trips where inclement weather causes an overnight delay, customers will be responsible to pay the associated additional cost.
YOKOTA TOURS REFUND POLICY
• One-Day Tours
Refunds are provided for cancellations made four or more business days prior to the tour date. Cancellations made after four business days will not be refunded.
• Overnight Tours
Please see the tour brochure for the cancellation policy. In case of a TDY, TAD, exercise or recall, a written document (e.g., TDY orders or letter from squadron commander/first sergeant) must be presented prior to departure for a full refund. In the event that Yokota ITT has already purchased admission tickets, customers will have to pay for the ticket cost regardless of the reason for cancellation. Please have receipt ready at the time of refund. Refunds cannot be given 30 days after the event date.
ALCOHOL POLICY
Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not allowed on ITT Tour buses.
ACCESSIBILITY INFORMATION
Please notify ITT staff of any special needs you or your family may have (e.g. wheel chair accessibility, physical or health disabilities, allergies, etc.)
We strive to provide accessible and enjoyable travel experiences for all our customers. However, some of our trips may not be suitable for individuals with physical disabilities due to the nature of the activities or the infrastructure of the destinations. While we will make every effort to accommodate customers with disabilities, we cannot guarantee that all aspects of the trip will be accessible.
YOKOTA TOURS
SHOSENKYO GORGE AND SAMURAI TEMPLE
SUN • 1 JUN
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$50 (18 & Up)
$45 (13–17)
$35 (6–12)
$30 (4–5)
$30 (3 & Under, if a seat is needed)
ITINERARY:
Depart 7 a.m.
Samurai Temple 10-11 a.m.
Shosenkyo 12–2:30 p.m.
(Lunch on your own & cable car ride)
Return 6 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation, temple admission, and the cable car ride. You may choose to walk along the gorge or stay on the bus to the ropeway station.
This historical tour takes you to the burial place of Takeda Shingen, a great warrior and samurai leader of the Warring States period, who died on his journey to Kyoto in 1572, where he was destined to become a shogun, the great military commander. This temple is also noted for the exquisite garden created by Muso Kokushi, a high priest of the samurai age. Proceeding on to Chichibu National Park, you will ride the cable car up Mt. Kimpu, the highest peak in Chichibu National Park, to Shosenkyo Gorge, formed along the Arakawa River. Bring your camera to capture the dramatic cliffs and their fantastic shapes.
MATSUMOTO CASTLE AND WASABI FARM
SAT • 7 JUN
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$50 (16 & Up)
$40 (6–15)
$30 (4–5)
$30 (3 & Under, if a seat is needed) ITINERARY:
12:30–3:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission to Matsumoto Castle. There are 140 steps inside the castle, and some areas can be very steep. Shoes must be removed before entering the castle. This tour involves a significant amount of walking.
Daio Wasabi Farm, located in Azumino, Nagano Prefecture, is Japan’s largest wasabi farm, established in 1915 and spanning 15 hectares. The farm uses pristine spring water from the Northern Alps to cultivate high-quality wasabi, producing over 150 tons annually. Visitors can explore scenic walking trails featuring traditional watermills. The farm also offers a variety of wasabiinfused products, such as wasabi soba noodles, wasabi ice cream, and wasabi pickles, available at on-site restaurants and shops.
Matsumoto Castle is one of four castles designated as a National Treasure of Japan and one of only 12 original castles remaining. Construction of the 98-foot tower began in 1592 during the Sengoku period. Nicknamed the “Crow Castle,” visitors can view armor and weapons from that era as they climb each level.
KAMAKURA GREAT BUDDHA &
SHRINE
SUN • 8 JUN
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$50 (13 & Up)
$40 (6–12)
$30 (4–5)
$30 (3 & Under, if a seat is needed)
ITINERARY:
Depart 7 a.m.
Great Buddha 9:30–11:30 a.m.
Shrine & Lunch 12–3 p.m.
Return 6 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation, temple and Great Buddha admission fees.
Kamakura is famous for having the second tallest bronze Buddha statue in Japan, along with many iconic temples, shrines, and historic artistic treasures. Located at the neck of the Miura Peninsula on the shore of Sagami Bay, Kamakura reflects the prosperity of the 12th and 13th centuries, when it served as the seat of the Shogunate Government.
HAKKEIJIMA SEA PARADISE AQUARIUM
& AMUSEMENT PARK
SAT • 14 JUN
COST BY AGE GROUP: Deployed Affected Member Discount $20 per person
$65 (16 & Up)
$55 (6–15)
$45 (4–5)
$30 (3 & Under, if a seat is needed)
ITINERARY: Depart 8 a.m.
Hakkeijima 10:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Return 8 p.m.
JAPANESE BASEBALL GAME AT BELLUNA DOME
SEIBU LIONS VS CHUNICHI DRAGONS
YOKOHAMA ZOORASIA
SAT • 14 JUN
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$60 (4 & Up)
$60 (3 & Under, if a seat is needed)
ITINERARY:
Depart 12:30 p.m. Dome 1 p.m. Game 2–5 p.m. Return 6:30 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and a ticket for the baseball game (A seats, third-base side). If the game runs long, return time may be delayed.
Grab your friends and family for a day at the ballpark! Join the crowd and cheer on the local team, the Seibu Lions, as they take on the Chunichi Dragons.
SHIRAITO WATERFALL & MT FUJI 5TH STATION WITH LUNCH BUFFET
SUN • 15 JUN
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$60 (13 & Up)
$50 (6–12)
$35 (3–5)
$30 (2 & Under, if a seat is needed)
ITINERARY:
Depart 7:30 a.m.
Waterfall 10:15–11:15 a.m.
Wind Cave 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
Lunch
Tour cost includes bus transportation and a one-day pass to the island, aquarium, and rides. Certain park attractions and rides have age and height restrictions. Some rides and attractions may close for maintenance or other reasons.
Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is a premier amusement facility featuring rides and multiple aquariums. The main aquarium is a pyramidshaped building with five levels exhibiting marine life. Among the animals are polar bears, penguins, Canadian otters, rare white Russian dolphins, and thousands of fish. A highlight of the aquarium is a 20-meter-long escalator that carries visitors through a see-through tunnel surrounded by enormous fish tanks.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and a lunch buffet. You may want to bring a sweater or jacket because the weather may get chilly at the 5th station of Mt. Fuji.
*If the tour is unable to reach the 5th station, the tour will go to Oshino Village instead.
Marvel at the breathtaking view of Shiraito Waterfall. Shiraito, meaning “white threads,” aptly describes this beautiful waterfall. It is selected as one of the 100 greatest waterfalls in Japan. You will enjoy a buffet-style lunch at the Fuji Highland Resort Hotel. Enjoy their delicious buffet, including Western, Italian, and Japanese cuisine. This tour will also take you up to the 5th Station of this bold and beautiful volcano via the Subaru Line. Bring your camera and enjoy the beauty of Mt. Fuji.
UNDERGROUND DISCHARGE CHANNEL AND USHIKU GREAT BUDDHA
THU • 19 JUN (HOL)
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$50 (13 & Up)
$45 (6–12)
Must be at least 6 yrs to enter the underground discharge facility.
ITINERARY:
Depart 7 a.m.
Buddha 10–11:30 a.m.
Mall 11:45 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (Lunch on your own)
Discharge Channel 3–4 p.m.
Return 5:30 p.m.
the bus to the mid-mountain area. If the ferryboat is canceled, we will return via the Aqua Line Highway. Built on a 650-meter island surrounded by 360° of water, the Umihotaru Parking Area sits midway along the Tokyo Bay Aqua Line Expressway. This bridge-andtunnel combination spans 14 kilometers, featuring a 4.4-kilometer bridge and a 9.6-kilometer tunnel. It is the fourth-longest underwater tunnel in the world. Mt. Nokogiri’s mountain range, shaped like the teeth of a saw, is home to the ancient Buddhist temple Nihon-ji, dating back to 725. The main highlight is Jigoku Nozoki, or “Peak in Hell,” a thrilling viewpoint at the summit. Getting there involves over 400 steps, and the mountain features more than 2,600 steps overall. After enjoying the view, visit the giant stone Buddha statue located midway up the mountain, standing 102 feet (31 meters) tall—about the height of a ten-story building. To end the day, we will take a 40-minute ferry boat ride across Tokyo Bay, offering scenic views on the way back.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission to the underground discharge facility and Buddha. You must be at least 6 years old. And be able to walk down and up 120 steps on your own. Lunch is on your own at Ami Outlet Mall.
Ushiku Daibutsu was the tallest Buddhist statue in the world until 2008, when it was surpassed by the Spring Temple Buddha in China. The Ushiku Buddha stands at 394 feet, equivalent to a 38-story building. The height includes a 33-foot-high base and a 33-foot-high lotus platform. Weighing an incredible 4,000 tons, it was built in 1993 to commemorate the birth of Shinran (1173–1263), founder of the Jodo Shinshu sect of Buddhism. The Metropolitan Area Outer Underground Discharge Channel is an underground infrastructure system in Saitama.
It is the world’s largest underground flood water diversion facility, built to mitigate overflow of the city’s major waterways and rivers during heavy rain and typhoon seasons. The project began in 1993 and took 13 years to complete, finishing in 2006. This complex system includes five massive silos connected by nearly four miles of tunnels. Ami Premium Outlet captures the style of the American West Coast. Here you’ll find nearly 150 shops featuring popular foreign brands, casual labels, lifestyle stores, and restaurants.
FIVE STORY PAGODA, HERB GARDEN AND OSHINO
VILLAGE
SAT • 28 JUN
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$45 (13 & Up
$40 (4–12)
$30 (3 & Under, if a seat is needed)
ITINERARY: Depart 7 a.m.
Pagoda 9–11 a.m.
Bell Mall 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Herb Garden 1–2 p.m. Oshino 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and zoo admission. There will be a lot of walking at the zoo.
Yokohama Zoorasia is one of Japan’s newest zoos and operates under the themes of “Symbiosis of Life” and “Harmony with Nature.” The animals are generally kept in spacious areas that mimic their natural habitats. Exhibits are spread across eight zones: Asian Tropical Forest, Subarctic Forest, Oceanian Grassland, Central Asian Highland, Japanese Countryside, Amazon Jungle, African Tropical Rainforest, and African Savannah. Highlights include elephants, polar bears, black bears, okapi, and proboscis monkeys. The zoo also features restaurants and cafes, nature trails, and recreation areas for kids.
CHERRY PICKING & MONKEY PARK IN NAGANO
SAT • 21 JUN
COST BY AGE GROUP:
Single Airmen Discount $20 per person
$60 (18 & Up)
$55 (6–17)
$40 (3–5)
$30 (2 & Under, if a seat is needed)
ITINERARY:
Depart 7:30 a.m.
Lunch 11 a.m.–12 p.m. (Lunch on your own)
Monkey Park 12:30–3 p.m.
Cherry Picking 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Return 8:30 p.m.
Return 6:30 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and garden admission.
This tour involves a lot of walking, including over 400 steps to reach the top. A paved path is also available. Lunch at Bell Mall is pay-as-you-go.
Arakurayama Fuji Sengen Shrine and its five-story pagoda are located within the scenic Arakurayama Sengen Park. One of the best views of Mt. Fuji can be seen from the Chureito Pagoda.
To reach it, visitors must climb nearly 400 steps or take a steep uphill path, but the panoramic view makes the effort worthwhile.
Oshino Village is a well-known traditional village in the Fuji
Five Lakes region, situated between Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Yamanaka. It lies on the site of a former sixth lake that dried up several hundred years ago. The village features a group of eight crystal-clear ponds, fed by snowmelt from Mt. Fuji. The snow filters through porous lava layers over the course of 80 years before reaching the ponds.
At the Fujisan Herb you can enjoy flowers and herbs throughout the four seasons. In addition to enjoying the seasonal flowers, you can also enjoy the fragrance of herbs in the greenhouse. Stop by the herb store to see a variety of herb products.
MEIJI SHRINE, TOKYO
TSUKIJI MARKET AND TOKYO TOWER
SAT • 28 JUN
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$45 (19 & Up)
$40 (16–18)
Tour cost includes bus transportation, admission to Monkey Park, and cherry picking. Be prepared to walk 2 km each way on both paved and unpaved paths. The walk may be challenging for smaller children. The ground near the cherry trees can be muddy. *Please note: because the monkeys are wild, they may not always be present in the park.
The summer scene at Nagano’s Jigokudani Monkey Park is quite different from the winter months. The trees are full of green leaves that shade the hot sun, and vegetation covers most of the ground. This ideal environment brings the monkeys closer to the park and gives them places to rest and hide. You’ll also find wild berries, flowers, and insects for them to eat. Summer is an important time when many of the babies born in early spring begin to appear — both to other monkeys and to visitors. During this season, you can see mothers with their babies clinging tightly to them, sunbathing, eating grass, and foraging in the open. It’s especially fascinating to watch how carefully the mothers observe their young when they wander away. After visiting the monkey park, we’ll stop by Shinshu Fruits Land for a cherry picking experience, including 30 minutes of all-you-can-eat cherries.
SHOPPING AT YOKOSUKA NAVY EXCHANGE
SUN • 22 JUN
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$30 (4 & Up)
$30 (3 & Under, if a seat is needed)
ITINERARY:
Depart 8 a.m.
Yokosuka 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
Return 5:30 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation.
Get your shopping done at the Navy Exchange of Yokosuka!
Check out the Main Store, Commissary, Oriental Store, or Garden
Shop with your shopping list! Just pack your wallet and ID, let us do the driving!
$35 (6–15)
$33 (4–5)
$30 (3 & Under, if a seat is needed)
ITINERARY:
Depart 8 a.m.
Meiji Shrine 9:30–11 a.m.
Tsukiji Market 11:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (Free time/Lunch on your own)
Tower 2–3:30 p.m.
Return 5:30 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation, visits to shrine, Tsukiji Market and Tokyo Tower 1st Observatory. The 2nd Observatory is not available on this tour. There will be a lot of walking on this tour.
This tour offers a variety of must-see spots in Tokyo and is perfect for a one-day getaway. You’ll visit Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji Market, and Asakusa Temple during the tour. Meiji Shrine is Japan’s most famous Shinto shrine, dedicated to Emperor Meiji and his wife. Visitors can take part in traditional Shinto practices, such as buying charms and amulets or writing wishes on ema (wooden plaques). After visiting Meiji Shrine, you’ll explore the bustling streets of Tsukiji Market, often called “Tokyo’s Kitchen.” It’s one of the largest markets in the city, filled with retail shops, restaurants, and local food stalls. You may also discover souvenirs unique to this historic area. The final stop on the tour is Tokyo Tower. The main observatory can be accessed by elevator or a challenging 600-step staircase. Thanks to its central
mesmerizing auditory experience. This special live performance is definitely the show you don’t want to miss.
