ITT FEBRUARY
YOKOTA TOURS POLICIES You must be 18 or older to sign up for a Yokota Tour. All participants 17 years and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian to go on Yokota Tours. Please read the tour descriptions in this brochure thoroughly. Participants are encouraged to eat a good breakfast prior to departing on all morning tours; you may also bring your own food on the tours. Rest stops are made on all tours lasting over two hours. (The food at the rest stops is primarily Japanese and currency used is yen.) At all stops, we encourage passengers to return to the same seat taken at the beginning of the tour, and always return to the bus at the time directed by the tour guide. Buses for all Yokota Tours depart near building 2000. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to departure time as buses leave promptly, rain or shine. Full payment for the cost of the tour is due at the time of reservation and must be made in person. All payments must be made in cash, check or charge (VISA, MASTERCARD or CLUB CARD); yen will not be accepted. Smoking and consumption of alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the tour bus. Personal coolers are acceptable but must be stored in the luggage compartment beneath the bus. Listening to media players is allowed only with the use of headphones. Parents must ensure their children are well behaved and do not disturb other passengers. The Yokota ITT staff strive to ensure the most enjoyable trip possible. We will make every reasonable effort to accommodate groups when requested. However, due to seating and ticket availability, this may not always be possible. The Yokota ITT Office is not responsible for the loss of personal items (baggage, equipment, etc.) left on the bus. The Yokota ITT Office is not responsible for any accidents due to personal negligence or misconduct on the tour. All trip schedules can change due to traffic and/or other extenuating circumstances. Prices and schedules are subject to change without notice.
YOKOTA TOUR WAIT-LIST POLICY If the tour is full, you can put your name on a waiting list. If there are any cancellations, we will try to contact you three times via phone. After receiving the phone call, you will have 24 hours to come by the Yokota ITT Office to sign up. After the 24 hour period is over, we will move on to the next person on the list.
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. that night. In the event a cancellation is necessary, charge refunds will be made the following day and cash refunds will be available after five business days. Customer receipts will be needed to pay out refunds.
YOKOTA TOURS REFUND POLICY • One-Day Tours Refund will be provided for cancellations made four or more business days prior to tour date. Any cancellations made after four business days will not be entitled to a refund. • Overnight Tours The cancellation policy will be notated on the tour book for each tour. • Military Obligations In the case of a TDY, TAD, exercise or recall, written documentation (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 the admission ticket, you will have to pay for the admission ticket cost regardless of the reason for cancellation.
POLICY FOR CONDUCT AND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ON FSS TOUR BUSES These guidelines will be followed for the safety and comfort of all passengers traveling aboard 374 FSS sponsored tours to include: Yokota Tours; Outdoor Recreation trips; New Sanno/ Narita shuttles and all Private Organizations that contract transportation through 374 FSS Vehicle Operations. The following provisions will be followed by all customers electing to travel on a 374 FSS bus: Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the seating and aisle area of the bus. All coolers, bags or backpacks containing alcoholic beverages must be stored within the bus luggage compartment located below and separated from the seating compartment.
Yokota ITT
227-7083/227-7084 Hours of Operation
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YOKOTA TOURS
MON–FRI • 10 A.M.–6 P.M. SAT • 10 A.M.–3 P.M. SUN & HOL • CLOSED
A customer found in the seating area with alcoholic beverages will be directed by a 374 FSS escort to immediately move the beverages to the luggage compartment. Customers refusing to comply with the no-alcohol policy while en route will be released at the next convenient train station or location. The customer is responsible in securing their own transportation back to Fussa/Yokota. Customers found intoxicated when boarding a 374 FSS bus for return travel to Fussa/Yokota will be refused admittance on the bus. They will be directed to the closest train station or location. Again, it is the responsibility of the intoxicated person to find another means of travel. Persons not permitted to travel with 374 FSS due to the above circumstances shall forfeit their ability to receive a refund for incurred expenses for bus travel and event fees.
Sign-Ups Start: YokotaFSS.com
SAT • 4 JAN 10 A.M.
Individuals will be referred to the 374th Mission Support Group Commander for non-compliance with the above requirements. Incidents will be handled under UCMJ or YCAP as appropriate.
You must have your receipt at the time the refund is requested. No refund 30 days after the event date. Note: For regular tours, customers are permitted to purchase up to 10 tickets per person. For special tours, customers are permitted up to five tickets per person. Group seating is not guaranteed on tours.
FEBRUARY SUN
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI
SAT 1 HAKKEIJIMA SEA PARADISE AQUARIUM & AMUSEMENT PARK
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3
4
5
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7
SHINAGAWA AQUARIUM, TOKYO TOWER & EDO TOKYO MUSEUM
9
8 ZENKOJI & MATSUMOTO CASTLE WINTER ILLUMINATION AT PLEASURE FOREST
10
11
12
13
MONKEY PARK IN NAGANO GRAND SUMO TOURNAMENT
14
15
VALENTINE DINNER CRUISE
KAMAKURA GREAT BUDDHA & SHRINE
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17
GERMAN VILLAGE ILLUMINATION & UMIHOTARU
TOKYO DISNEYLAND
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21
HUGHES
TO CHILI’S
CUP NOODLE MUSEUM & YOKOHAMA
YOKOTA ITT TOURS CUSTOMER PARKING
E CLUB
22
BLDG. 2000
MONKEY PARK IN NAGANO STRAWBERRY PICKING & OYA-JI TEMPLE
TO ODR GEORGE
23 TOKYO WATERFRONT AREA, ASAKUSA TEMPLE & ODAIBA
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29 SHOPPING AT NAVY EXCHANGE YOKOSUKA
Please park your POVs in the parking
UENO PARK
ITT customers, please do NOT park
spaces near the side of building 2000. your POVs in the E Club parking lot.
Yokota Tours BUS PICKUP LOCATION
NAG ANO Z E N KOJ I LANT E R N F E ST I VAL & M AT S U M OTO CAS T LE S AT • 8 F E B
WINTER ILLUMINATION AT PLEASURE FOREST SAT • 8 FEB
VALENTINE DINNER CRUISE
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$45 (13 & Up) • $35 (3–12) $30 (2 & Under if a Seat is Needed)
ITINERARY: Depart Park Return
FRI • 14 FEB
4:30 p.m. 5:30–8:30 p.m. 9:30 p.m.
COST BY AGE GROUP: $230 for Two (18 & Up) Sign up by 4 Feb
ITINERARY: Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission fee for the park. Amusement rides are pay as you go. Rides range from ¥200 to ¥1,000. Please wear clothes appropriate for cold weather. Winter illumination at its best! Marvel at the beauty of this park lit with 6 million LEDs. Enjoy riding the Ferris wheel, The Big Swing and more.
Depart Tokyo Tower Cruise & Dinner Return
3:30 p.m. 5–6:15 p.m. 7–9:30 p.m. 11 p.m.
MONKEY PARK IN NAGANO
Tour cost includes bus transportation, admission fee for the cruise and dinner (French cuisine) for two. Bring extra yen for beverages after dinner time (¥700 or more per drink).
COST BY AGE GROUP:
Show your sweetheart how much you care with a romantic Valentine getaway. Enjoy an evening view of Tokyo City from the Tokyo Tower and a scenic dinner cruise with VINGT ET UN
Two Trips Available! SUN • 9 FEB $60 (18 & Up) Adults Only
SAT • 22 FEB
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$60 (18 & Up) • $50 (6–17) • $40 (4–5) If a child under 4 requires a seat, the child price applies.
ITINERARY: Depart Lunch Monkey Park Return
8 a.m. 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. 12:30–3:30 p.m. 8 p.m.
Tour cost includes your bus transportation fee and admission fee for the Monkey Park. Be prepared to walk for about 45 minutes on a paved and unpaved icy path to get to the park. Snow shoes or boots are highly recommended. You should bring a heavy jacket as the weather will be cold and some snow is expected on the mountainside. The walk to the park may be difficult for small children and strollers are not recommended as the trail to the park is covered with snow and ice. Visit the world famous Jigkudani Monkey Park in Nagano prefecture. This park is famous for its large population of wild snow monkeys. Observe them up close without cages or enclosures. Families of monkeys assemble at the park every year to forage for food and take hot baths in natural springs.
GRAND SUMO TOURNAMENT COST BY AGE GROUP:
SAT • 8 FEB
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$65 (16 & Up) • $55 (6–15) • $45 (4–5) $40 (3 & Under if a Seat is Needed)
ITINERARY: Depart Castle Zenkoji Return
9:30 a.m. (Lunch Stop at a Rest Area) 1:30–3:30 p.m. 5–7 p.m. (Dinner Stop at a Rest Area) 11:30 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission for the castle. Bring a heavy jacket as the cold temperatures and some snow are expected. This tour is not recommended for small children due to the long bus ride. Nagano’s origin and development are centered on the grand 1,400-year-old Buddhist temple, Zenkoji. The temple welcomes guests with its numerous illuminated lights. Step into the Main Hall where clouds of incense and pilgrims’ countless prayers attest to the temple’s significance. Matsumoto Castle is one of four castles designated as a National Treasure of Japan and is the oldest remaining castle donjon. Inside the gorgeous, massive castle are displays of armor and weapons from the Sengoku Period. The narrow wooden windows, once used by archers and gunmen, provide amazing views of the Japan Alps and Matsumoto city.
$65 (4 & Up) If a child under 4 requires a seat, the child price applies.
ITINERARY: Depart Sumo Return
9 a.m. 11 a.m.–5:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and sumo ticket (B seat). Watch sumo wrestling live at the Ryogoku Kokugikan — the foremost sumo viewing site in all of Japan. Nicknamed “the sport of emperors,” sumo wrestling is a unique Japanese pastime. In this traditional 15-day tournament, the wrestler with the most wins is deemed champion.
KAMAKURA GREAT BUDDHA & SHRINE
SAT • 1 FEB
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$75 (16 & Up) • $60 (6–15) • $45 (4–5) $30 (3 & Under if a Seat is Needed)
ITINERARY: Depart Hakkeijima Return
9 a.m. 11:30 a.m.–7:30 p.m. 10 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and one-day pass for the island, aquarium and rides. Most attractions close at 6:45 p.m. The Mystical Island Illumination starts at 4 p.m. Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is a first-rate amusement facility complete with a roller coaster and five-story aquarium — one of the largest aquariums in Japan with over 500 varieties of fish and more than 100,000 sea creatures. Get up close and personal with polar bears, penguins, Canadian otters, dolphins and thousands of fish. The aquarium’s special feature is a 20-meter-long escalator which carries visitors in a see-through tunnel to view enormous fish tanks. Ride one of Japan’s first surf roller coasters that swings and loops out over the water. After sundown, enjoy the Mystical Island Illumination — a spectacular display of lights set up all around the theme park.
Depart Great Buddha Shrine & Lunch Return
$55 (18 & Up) • $45 (13–17) • $35 (4–12) $30 (3 & Under if a Seat is Needed)
ITINERARY:
Depart Aquarium Tokyo Tower Edo Museum Return
8:30 a.m. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. 12:30–2:30 p.m. (Lunch on Your Own) 3–5 p.m. 7 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission fees for the aquarium, museum and Tokyo Tower main observatory. The Top Deck (highest observatory) is not accessible on this tour. Visit the Shinagawa Aquarium to see a wide range of animals native to Japan. Get a different perspective of Tokyo at the main observatory of the iconic Tokyo Tower. Don’t forget to explore the cafes and restaurants located at the base of the tower. Our last stop will be a trip to the Edo-Tokyo Museum which exhibits Tokyo’s past and present history.
Depart Disneyland Return
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$45 (18 & Up) • $35 (4–17) $30 (3 & Under if a Seat is Needed)
ITINERARY:
Depart Cup Noodle & Cosmo World Red Brick Mall Return
7:30 a.m. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (Lunch on Your Own) 2–4 p.m. 7 p.m.
GERMAN VILLAGE ILLUMINATION & UMIHOTARU
8 a.m. 10 a.m.–9 p.m. 11 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and one-day passport. Spend your holiday at Tokyo Disneyland! Modeled after the original park in California, Tokyo Disneyland features 40 attractions located in seven different themed lands: World Bazaar, Adventureland, Westernland, Critter Country, Fantasyland, Toontown and Tomorrowland. There are over 50 dining facilities, 60 retail shops and a variety of shows and parades. Meet the Disney characters and enjoy the special festivities throughout the park. For temporary closure of park rides and facilities due to maintenance and other reasons, visit the official Tokyo Disney Resort website.
STRAWBERRY PICKING, UNDERGROUND CAVERN OF OYA STONE QUARRY & OYA-JI TEMPLE SAT • 22 FEB
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$85 (16 & Up) • $80 (13–15) • $70 (6–12) $50 (3–5) • $30 (2 & Under if a Seat is Needed)
ITINERARY:
Depart Strawberry Picking Oya Museum Lunch Temple Return
$45 (12 & Up) • $40 (4–11) $35 (3–5) • $30 (2 & Under if a Seat is Needed)
ITINERARY:
Depart Umihotaru German Village Return
7 a.m. 9:30–11:30 a.m. 12–3 p.m. 6 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission fees for the shrine, temple and Great Buddha. Kamakura is famous for the second tallest bronze Buddha statue in Japan and a number of other iconic temples, shrines and artistic treasures. Kamakura shows the high degree of prosperity present during the 12th and 13th centuries when it was the seat of the Shogunate government.
LEGEND
ITINERARY:
SAT • 15 FEB
6:30 a.m. 9 a.m. 11 a.m.–12 p.m. 12–1:30 p.m. 2–3 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
TOKYO WATERFRONT AREA, ASAKUSA TEMPLE & ODAIBA SUN • 23 FEB
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$50 (12 & Up) • $40 (6–11) • $35 (4–5) $30 (3 & Under is Seat is Needed)
ITINERARY:
Depart Asakusa River Cruise Garden Odaiba Return
8:30 a.m. 10 a.m. (Lunch on Your Own) 1–1:35 p.m. 1:35–2:30 p.m. 3–5 p.m. 7 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission fees for the Japanese garden and river cruise. Boat schedule may change due to boat traffic. Visit Asakusa to see the Thunder Gate, or “Kaminarimon.” This beautiful vermilion-lacquered gate displays the front of Sensoji Temple’s Main Hall. Afterwards, take a river cruise to the Japanese garden, Hamarikyu. This was a garden palace for the shogun and is one of Tokyo’s finest gardens. We will then drive to Palette Town and Odaiba via the scenic Rainbow Bridge.
SHOPPING AT NAVY EXCHANGE YOKOSUKA SAT • 29 FEB
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$30 (4 & Up) If a child under 4 requires a seat, the price applies.
ITINERARY:
Depart Yokosuka Return
8:30 a.m. 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 7 p.m.
COST BY AGE GROUP:
SUN • 2 FEB
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$95 (18 & Up) • $80 (12–17) • $70 (4–11) $30 (3 & Under if a Seat is Needed)
SUN • 16 FEB
$50 (12 & Up) • $40 (6–11) • $30 (4–5) If a child under 4 requires a seat, the child price applies.
ITINERARY:
COST BY AGE GROUP:
Our last stop will be the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. Originally Japan’s first modern port facility, the brick buildings now house restaurants and shops.
COST BY AGE GROUP:
SHINAGAWA AQUARIUM, TOKYO TOWER & EDO TOKYO MUSEUM
MON • 17 FEB
After eating your fill, we will visit Yokohama Cosmo World. Unlike other amusement parks, customers at Yokohama Cosmo World pay by the individual attraction, allowing for lower overall costs. Ride on the giant Ferris wheel or the diving roller coaster, Vanish, and take kids to the extensive children’s area.
SAT • 15 FEB
HAKKEIJIMA SEA PARADISE AQUARIUM & AMUSEMENT PARK WITH MYSTICAL ISLAND ILLUMINATION
TOKYO DISNEYLAND
Tour cost includes bus transportation, admission to the Cup Noodle Museum and one Cup Noodle creation. Must be at least four years old to make a Cup Noodle creation. Learn about the history and inventions of Cup Noodle at the Cup Noodle Museum. Create your own original Cup Noodle package from thousands of flavor combinations.
Special Tour SUN • 9 FEB
NAGANO ZENKOJI LANTERN FESTIVAL & MATSUMOTO CASTLE
CUP NOODLE MUSEUM, YOKOHAMA COSMO WORLD & RED BICK WAREHOUSE MALL
Tour cost includes bus transportation, strawberry picking, lunch buffet and admission for the museum. Tochigi prefecture is well known for its delicious fruits and vegetables, and their strawberries are known for being sweet and juicy. Enjoy 30 minutes of strawberry picking.
1 p.m. 3:30–4:45 p.m. 5:30–8 p.m. 10:30 p.m.
This tour includes bus transportation and admission to the German Village. Attractions are pay as you go. Enjoy the magical illumination of Tokyo German Village rated as one of the top three winter illuminations in the Kanto Region. Lit with over 2.5 million LED lights, the theme of this park changes every year. Before our visit to the German Village, drive through Umihotaru — a bridge-tunnel combination with a total length of 14 kilometers. Located underneath the Tokyo Bay, Umihotaru is the fourth-longest underwater tunnel in the world. Shop ‘til you drop at Umihotaru’s highway service area which features a shopping mall. Enjoy 360-degree views of Tokyo Bay while exploring the mall’s shops, restaurants and services.
The Oya History Museum is a former rock quarry that was transformed into a museum. The man-made caverns were originally developed during the Edo Period to mine the prized Oya Stone — a soft yet durable volcanic stone. The museum now features artifacts and information on the historic underground mines. Oya-ji Temple, located in the Oya district was founded over 1,200 years ago in 810 by the famous Buddhist priest, Kukai. The temple is carved into the side of a rock cliff and preserves the oldest Buddhist stone reliefs in Japan. A giant statue of Kannon, the Goddess of Mercy, is located on the temple grounds and is also carved out of the surrounding rocks.
Tour cost includes bus transportation. Get your Christmas shopping done at Navy Exchange Yokosuka! Bring your wallet and ID and let us do the driving. When you get hungry, visit the food court and try something new like American Grill, Cinnamon Street Bakery & Coffee Company, A&W, Manchu Wok and much more!
UENO PARK SAT • 29 FEB
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$30 (4 & Up) If a child under 4 requires a seat, the price applies.
ITINERARY:
Depart Ueno Park Return
8 a.m. 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation. Entrance Fees for Ueno Zoo: ¥300 Ages 65 & Up, ¥600 Ages 16–64, ¥200 Ages 13–15, Free for Ages 12 & Under Entrance Fees for Most Museums: ¥620 Ages 19 & Up, Free for Ages 18 & Under Ueno Park is the largest park in Tokyo and oldest park in Japan. This park is famous for its zoo, museums, temples and shrines. See giant pandas at Japan’s oldest zoo or explore the Tokyo National Museum, National Science Museum, Tokyo Metropolitan Art Museum, National Museum of Western Art and more.
—Eating Facilities Available
—Wear Comfortable Shoes & Clothes
—You may Want to Bring Your own Lunch
—SOFA Only
—Great for Families!
—Bring ¥ for Shopping & Snacks
—Lots of Walking on This Tour
—Bring Your Camera
—Great for Kids!
—Great for Couples! ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.