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.
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Hours of Operation
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YOKOTA TOURS
FIVE STORY PAGODA AND FUJI 5TH STATION
SAT • 4 OCT
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$40 (13 & Up)
$35 (4–12)
$30 (3 & Under, if a seat is needed)
ITINERARY:
Depart 7 a.m.
Pagoda 9–11 a.m. Lunch 11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
5th Station 2:30–3:30 p.m.
6:30 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and visits to the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center, the iconic five-story Chureito Pagoda, and Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station. Please note there will be a considerable amount of walking, with nearly 400 steps to reach the top viewing area. A paved uphill path is also available for those who prefer it. Lunch will be “pay as you go” at the mall.
*If the road to the 5th Station is closed, we will visit Oshino Village instead.
Our journey begins at Arakurayama Fuji Sengen Shrine and its celebrated Chureito Pagoda, located in the scenic Arakurayama Sengen Park. From here, you can take in one of the most famous and breathtaking views of Mt. Fuji. The climb—whether via steps or the gradual roadway—is well worth the effort for the stunning panorama.
Next, we’ll visit the Mt. Fuji World Heritage Center, an architecturally striking facility dedicated to celebrating and preserving the cultural and natural significance of Japan’s most iconic mountain. Inside, you’ll discover fascinating exhibits, interactive displays, and stunning visuals exploring Mt. Fuji’s history, geology, ecology, and spiritual importance.
In the afternoon, we’ll travel along the Subaru Line to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, where sweeping views of this majestic volcano await.
Bring your camera—this tour is all about capturing the beauty and grandeur of Mt. Fuji.
HAKONE NATIONAL PARK
• 4 OCT COST BY AGE GROUP: $65 (13 & Up) $55 (6–12)
$45 (3–5) $30 (2 & Under, if a seat is needed)
& Lunch on your own)
p.m.
Tour cost includes your bus transportation, the ropeway, and boat cruise and checkpoint admissions. The path to the hot spring geyser is not yet open completely to the public. A lot of walking is expected on this tour.
*Please note that the volcanic gasses may affect persons with respiratory illness.
Hakone National Park is part of the Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, less than 100 kilometers from Tokyo. Famous for its volcanic landscapes and hot springs, Hakone National Park is one of the most popular destinations among Japanese and international tourists. See a sweeping view of the National Park from the aerial cable car and at the valley “Owakudani” (Hell Valley), where you will see smoking volcanic activity and be able to sample the volcanic cooked black eggs. Enjoy the natural scenery and a delightful boat ride across Lake Ashi. Hakone Checkpoint used to be an important checkpoint to control traffic along the Tokaido highway which linked Tokyo with Kyoto during the feudal Edo Period. This checkpoint-controlled weapons from being brought into Edo as well as kept track of people entering and leaving. It was in operation for more than 260 yrs, until the Meiji Restoration of 1868. Hakone Shrine stands at the foot of Mt. Hakone along the shores of Lake Ashi. Founded in 757, this shrine is known for its large red torii gate that stands in the lake.
SHOSENKYO GORGE AND SAMURAI TEMPLE
ITINERARY: Depart 7 a.m. Samurai Temple 9:30–10:30 a.m. Shosenkyo 11:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. (Lunch on your own & cable car ride)
Return 6 p.m.
The cost includes bus transportation, temple admission, and a scenic cable car ride. Lunch options feature classic Japanese dishes such as soba, udon, and hōtō—a hearty miso-based noodle soup. Please note that this tour involves a significant amount of walking.
This historical tour takes you to the burial site of Takeda Shingen, a legendary samurai warlord of Japan’s Warring States period, who died in 1572 while journeying to Kyoto in pursuit of the title of shogun, the nation’s supreme military commander. The temple is also renowned for its exquisite garden, designed by Musō Kokushi, a revered high priest of the samurai era. Continuing into Chichibu National Park, you’ll take a cable car up Mt. Kimpu—the park’s highest peak—to the breathtaking Shosenkyo Gorge, carved by the Arakawa River. Don’t forget your camera to capture the dramatic cliffs and fantastically shaped rock formations.
TOKYO WATERFRONT AREA AND ASAKUSA TEMPLE WITH RIVER CRUISE
SAT • 11 OCT
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$50 (12 & up)
$45 (6-11)
$35 (1-5)
$30 (Under 1 yr. if a seat is needed)
ITINERARY:
Depart 9 a.m.
Odaiba 10:30 a.m.–12:45 p.m.
River Cruise 1:10–2:10 p.m.
Asakusa 2:30–4:30 p.m.
Return 6:30 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and river cruise. There will be lot of walking on this tour.
Odaiba is a man-made island on Tokyo Bay and a popular destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment. After enjoying the futuristic attractions and seaside views of Odaiba, let’s take a scenic cruise along the Sumida River to Asakusa. Asakusa was once the center of Tokyo’s Shitamachi culture, or “under town,” where commoners once lived and thrived. It still retains the hustle and bustle atmosphere of past decades. Asakusa’s main attraction is Sensoji, a very popular Buddhist temple established in the 7th century. The temple is approached via the Nakamise, a shopping street that has been providing visitors with snacks and souvenirs for centuries. The temple complex features a main hall, a five-story pagoda, brilliantly colored gates, and the famous Kaminarimon, or “thunder gate,” a stunning vermilion-lacquered entrance that welcomes all who visit.
YOKOHAMA CHINATOWN AND LANDMARK TOWER
SUN • 12 OCT
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$50
Depart 9 a.m.
Town 11 a.m.–1:30 p.m. (Free Time) Tower 2–4p.m. Return 7 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission to the Landmark Tower Sky Garden. A lot of walking is expected on this tour.
Yokohama, Japan’s second most populous city with 3.6 million residents, lies just south of Tokyo. As the nation’s foremost seaport, it has long been celebrated for its cosmopolitan, international atmosphere. Your first stop will be Yokohama Chinatown, where you’ll enjoy lunch and have time to explore its colorful streets. You can also stroll through Yamashita Park, a scenic waterfront space facing Yokohama Harbor and stretching along the coastline. Next, visit the Yokohama Landmark Tower, home to a 190-store shopping mall and the Hard Rock Café Yokohama at Cosmo World. From the 69th floor observatory, take in sweeping views of the city and beyond.
TAMA ZOO
BY AGE
$30 (16 & Up)
$25 (12–15)
$20 (4–11)
$20 (3 & Under if a seat is needed)
ITINERARY:
4 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and zoo admission. There is a fair amount of walking on this tour, but a shuttle bus is available to certain areas. *Please note: the Lion Bus requires a separate fee and tickets are first-come, first-served—500 yen for ages 16 and up, 150 yen for ages 3–15.
Tama Zoo offers a beautiful setting to observe more than 50,000 animals from 290 different species in naturalistic surroundings.
Enjoy a leisurely stroll along trails and paths that guide you through a spectacular zoological adventure. The zoo is divided into four zones—Asian, Australian, African, and the Insectarium—each featuring unique animals from their respective regions.
NIKKO GRAND AUTUMN FESTIVAL – PROCESSION OF SAMURAI WARRIORS
FRI • 17 OCT
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$50 (16 & Up)
$40 (6–15)
$30 (4–5)
$30 (3 & Under, if a seat is needed)
ITINERARY:
Depart 7 a.m.
Nikko 10 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Return 6 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission to Toshogu Shrine. Please note that there are many steps within the shrine grounds. In the event of rain and festival cancellation, the tour will proceed as a Nikko Toshogu Shrine sightseeing tour instead.
Nikko Toshogu Shrine is a lavishly decorated UNESCO World Heritage Site and the final resting place of Tokugawa Ieyasu, the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate. The shrine is renowned for its ornate carvings, vibrant colors, and symbolic architecture, reflecting both Shinto and Buddhist influences.
Shuki Taisai, or the Grand Autumn Festival, is held annually on October 17. The highlight of the event is a magnificent procession of a thousand warriors, reenacting the solemn transfer of Tokugawa Ieyasu’s remains from Kuno-zan Shrine to Nikko Toshogu Shrine, in accordance with his final wishes.
During the festival, a portable shrine (mikoshi) leads the samurai procession, which features men in full Edo-period attire—cavalry, gunners with matchlock rifles, spearmen, archers, and more. The parade departs from Futarasan Shrine and travels about one kilometer to the Otabisho, a temporary resting place for the mikoshi. In the afternoon, the procession returns to the shrine, allowing visitors to witness this grand display once more.
This impressive event offers a vivid glimpse into 17th-century Japan, bringing history to life through tradition, pageantry, and cultural pride.
KAWAGOE FESTIVAL
SAT • 18 OCT
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$30 (4 & Up)
$30 (3 & Under, if a seat is needed)
ITINERARY:
Depart 1 p.m.
Kawagoe 2:30–8:30 p.m.
Return 10 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation. Please note that the festival area will be very crowded, and bringing small children can be challenging. Expect approximately a 20-minute walk from the bus parking to the festival site. Please PIN the parking location on your phone / google map.
Experience the spectacle of the Kawagoe Festival, where grand, elaborately decorated floats—adorned with traditional Japanese dolls and festival ornaments—parade through the heart of the historic Kurazukuri district, known for its Edo-style architecture. The sheer size and craftsmanship of the floats are a sight to behold as they pass each other in the narrow streets. The festival’s most thrilling highlight is the Hikkawase, a dramatic face-off where floats meet at intersections and engage in a musical showdown featuring flutes, drums, and hand bells. Although there is no winner, the
dynamic exchange of festival music and the energetic swaying of lanterns create an unforgettable atmosphere. Recognized as a National Folk Cultural Property, the event is officially titled the Kawagoe Hikkawase Festival Float Event.
SHIRAITO WATERFALL & MT FUJI 5TH STATION –WITH LUNCH BUFFET
SAT • 18 OCT
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$60 (12 & Up)
$45 (6–11)
$35 (3–5)
$30 (2 & Under, if a seat is needed)
ITINERARY:
Depart 7:30 a.m.
Waterfall
a.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation, herb garden admission and lunch buffet. You may want to bring a sweater or jacket because 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 stunning beauty of Shiraito Falls, named for its delicate streams that resemble “white threads” cascading down the rock face.
Recognized as one of Japan’s top 100 waterfalls, this picturesque site offers a truly memorable view. Next, immerse yourself in the colors and scents of the Fuji Herb Garden, home to over 200 varieties of seasonal herbs and flowers—perfect for a relaxing stroll any time of year. Don’t forget to stop by the café or browse the gift shop for a unique souvenir.
You’ll also enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at the Fuji Highland Resort Hotel, featuring a wide selection of Western, Italian, and Japanese dishes. Afterward, the tour continues up the Subaru Line to Mt. Fuji’s 5th Station, where you can take in breathtaking views of Japan’s most iconic volcano. Be sure to bring your camera—this is a day full of unforgettable scenery and experiences.
YOMIURILAND AMUSEMENT PARK
SUN • 19 OCT
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$60 (18 & Up)
$55 (13–17)
$50 (6–12)
$35 (3–5)
$25 (2 & Under, if a seat is needed)
ITINERARY:
Depart 8 a.m.
Amusement Park 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Return 6 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and a one-day pass at Yomiuriland. The following are not covered in the one-day pass: bungee jump, Sky Shuttle cable car (gondola), Good Job workshops, and designated coin-operated rides. Some rides and attractions may close for maintenance and other reasons.
Yomiuriland is one of Japan’s largest and most popular amusement parks, offering fun for every age. Thrill-seekers can experience signature rides like the Bandit and Crazy Houston, while those looking for something more relaxed will find plenty of gentler attractions throughout the park. Whether you’re chasing adrenaline or enjoying a leisurely day out, Yomiuriland has something for everyone.
MATSUMOTO CASTLE AND UKIYO-E WOODBLOCK ART MUSEUM
$20 off per person
$65 (16 & Up)
$55 (12–15)
$45
