ITT JANUARY
YOKOTA TOURS POLICIES
P LU S SAP P O R O S N OW F E STIVAL I N F E B
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 • 7 DEC 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.
JANUARY
SAPORRO SNOW FESTIVAL TWO TRIPS AVAILABLE! MON–WED • 3–5 FEB 2020 MON–WED • 10–12 FEB 2020
ON SALE NOW!
SUN
MON
TUE
WED 1
THU 2
FRI 3
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SAT 4
11 MONKEY PARK IN NAGANO TOKYO AUTO SALON
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MEIJI, TSUKIJI MARKET & ASAKUSA
18 SUNSHINE CITY AQUARIUM & OBSERVATORY
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20
ALL JAPAN FESTIVALS IN ONE
SUMO TOURNAMENT
26 SUNDAY BRUNCH & UENO PARK
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25
DISNEYLAND
MONKEY PARK IN NAGANO YOKOHAMA CHINATOWN, BAY CRUISE & LANDMARK TOWER
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HUGHES
TO CHILI’S
WINTER ILLUMINATION AT YOMIURILAND
YOKOTA ITT TOURS CUSTOMER PARKING
E CLUB BLDG. 2000
TO ODR GEORGE
31 Please park your POVs in the parking spaces near the side of building 2000. ITT customers, please do NOT park your POVs in the E Club parking lot.
Yokota Tours BUS PICKUP LOCATION
TOK YO AU TO S ALON S AT • 11 JAN
SAPPORO SNOW FESTIVAL 2020
MONKEY PARK IN NAGANO
Two Trips Available!
Two Trips Available! TRIP ONE: SAT • 11 JAN TRIP TWO: SAT • 25 JAN
Trip One MON–WED • 3–5 FEB 2020 COST BY AGE GROUP:
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$990 (6 & Up) Double Occupancy $975 (6 & Up) Triple Occupancy $495 (3–5) No Bed & No Breakfasts $80 Additional Single Occupancy Fee If a child under 3 requires a seat, the child price applies. Sign up by 10 Jan
$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
SAT • 11 JAN
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission ticket.
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$50 (12 & Up) • $30 (4–11) If a child under 4 requires a seat, the child price applies.
ITINERARY: Depart Auto Salon Return
The Tokyo Auto Salon is the world’s largest auto exhibition with more than 600 vehicles on display as well as some 300 companies and associations including after-market parts manufacturers, custom shops, car manufacturers, automotive businesses and automotive vocational schools. Exhibits also include car tuning products, customizing technology and custom car product sales. Enjoy live entertainment from top musicians and talk shows hosting famous drivers and celebrities.
7 a.m. 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
MEIJI SHRINE, TOKYO TSUKIJI MARKET & ASAKUSA TEMPLE SUN • 12 JAN
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$45 (18 & Up) • $35 (12–17) • $30 (4–11) If a child under 4 requires a seat, the child price applies.
ITINERARY:
Depart Meiji Shrine Tsukiji Market Asakusa Return
8 a.m. 9:30–11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. (Lunch on Your Own) 2:30–4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation. Visit Meiji Shrine, Japan’s most famous Shinto shrine dedicated to the Meiji emperor and his wife. Shrine visitors can take part in typical Shinto activities such as buying charms and amulets or writing out a wish on an “ema” (wooden plaque). After visiting Meiji Shrine, experience the taste of Japan at Tsukiji Market. This famous fish market offers retail shops and restaurants. Lastly, we’ll visit Asakusa to view Sensoji Temple, a popular Buddhist temple built in the seventh century. The temple is approached via the Nakamise — a shopping street that provides temple visitors with a variety of traditional, local snacks and tourist souvenirs.
SUMO TOURNAMENT
COST BY AGE GROUP:
COST BY AGE GROUP:
ITINERARY:
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Special Tour MON • 20 JAN
SAT • 18 JAN
$55 (18 & Up) • $45 (3–17) $30 (2 & Under if Seat is Needed)
$80 (4 & Up) If a child under 4 requires a seat, the above price applies.
Depart Yomiuriland Return
Depart Museum Sumo Return
3:30 p.m. 4:30–8 p.m. 9 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission fees for the park and rides. The bungee jump, Ferris wheel, gondola ride and any other rides not included in the admission ticket are not included. Winter illumination at its best! Marvel at the beauty of this park lit with 6 million LEDs. Enjoy a multitude of thrilling rides during the nighttime.
COST BY AGE GROUP:
TOKYO DISNEYLAND
SUN • 19 JAN
$50 (12 & Up) • $30 (4–11) If a child under 4 requires a seat, the child price applies.
FRI • 24 JAN
COST BY AGE GROUP:
8 a.m. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
$95 (18 & Up) • $80 (12–17) • $70 (4–11) $30 (3 & Under if Seat is Needed)
ITINERARY:
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission ticket. Experience highlights of Japan’s regional festivals like Eisa, Akita Kanto, Aomori Nebuta Matsuri, Awa Dance, Yosakoi and more. Try the local delicacies sold at over 300 food stands. Taste uniquely flavored ramen, seafood, Japanese noodles, sweets, sake and beer from all over Japan.
$57 (16 & Up) • $47 (6–15) • $37 (4–5) $30 (3 & Under if Seat is Needed)
ITINERARY:
Depart Sunshine City Return
9 a.m. 11 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Lunch on Your Own) 6:30 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation, sumo ticket (B seat, second floor) and admission fee for the Edo-Tokyo Museum. 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. After the match, visit the Edo-Tokyo Museum which exhibits Tokyo’s past and present history. Learn about Tokyo inhabitants’ way of life including their architecture, cultural heritage, political climate and more.
SAT • 18 JAN
COST BY AGE GROUP:
10 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 1–6 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
ALL JAPAN FESTIVALS IN ONE ITINERARY:
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission fees for the aquarium and observatory. The 240-meter-tall Sunshine 60 Skyscraper is the focal point of Tokyo’s Sunshine City Complex. The complex contains shops and restaurants, an aquarium, a planetarium, a museum, indoor theme parks and the Sunshine Prince Hotel.
Depart Disneyland Return
6 a.m. 9 a.m.–9 p.m. 11 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and one-day passport. 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 and 60 different retail shops in the park. 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.
—Wear comfortable shoes and clothes
—You may want to bring your own lunch
—Strollers not permitted
—Great for Families!
—Bring ¥ for shopping and snacks
—Lots of walking on this tour
—Bring your camera
—Great for Kids!
—Great for Couples!
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$910 (6 & Up) Double Occupancy $875 (6 & Up) Triple Occupancy $455 (3–5) No Bed & No Meals $50 Single Occupancy Fee If a child under 3 requires a seat, the child price applies. Sign up by 10 Jan Tour cost includes bus transportation to and from airport, roundtrip airfare, guided side tours to Shikotsu Ice Festival and Otaru City, two-nights’ accommodation, lunch buffet, dinner at Sapporo Beer Garden (all-you-can-eat barbecue mutton and all-you-can-drink Sapporo beer) and two breakfasts at the hotel. The Sapporo Snow Festival ends on 11 February with the demolition of sculptures on 12 February.
TRIP ONE
TRIP TWO
First Deposit
Minimum $300/Person
Minimum $300/Person
Final Payment
Due 10 Jan
Due 11 Jan
ITINERARY FOR TRIP ONE:
YOKOHAMA CHINATOWN, BAY CRUISE & RED BRICK WAREHOUSE MALL
2 p.m.
Drive through Sapporo & Snow Festival Areas Check in to Hotel
5:30–7 p.m.
Dinner at Sapporo Beer Garden Free Time After Dinner
7–9 a.m.
DAY TWO Breakfast at Hotel Free Time
SAT • 25 JAN
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$55 (13 & Up) • $40 (6–12) • $35 (3–5) $30 (2 & Under if Seat is Needed)
ITINERARY: Depart Chinatown Bay Cruise Mall Return
9 a.m. 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. (Lunch & Free Time) 2:30–3:30 p.m. 4–5:30 p.m. (Free Time) 8 p.m.
ITINERARY FOR TRIP TWO:
DAY ONE Depart Yokota AB Arrive at Haneda Airport Flight: JAL503 Arrive at Shin Chitose Airport Shikotsu Lake Ice Festival Lunch Buffet at Northern Horse Park
5 a.m. 6:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. 9:05 a.m. 10:45 a.m. 12 p.m.
Breakfast at Hotel Free Time Until Departure*
7–9 a.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation, fees for the bay cruise. Visit Yokohama — the nation’s foremost seaport which has long been noted for its sophisticated, international atmosphere. Our first stop will be Chinatown. Explore the area and visit Yamashita Park which faces the Yokohama Harbor and extends along the coastline. Next, you will board for a 60-minute cruise of Yokohama Bay. Our last stop will be the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, a major tourist spot in Yokohama, is a cultural and commercial facility that utilizes two historical buildings constructed more than a century ago. The brick buildings house a range of cafes, restaurants and shops while seasonal events and performances are held throughout the year.
SUNDAY BRUNCH & UENO PARK SUN • 26 JAN
COST BY AGE GROUP:
$57 (13 & Up) • $45 (6–12) • $30 (4–5) If a child under 4 will occupy a seat, the child price applies. Depart Brunch Ueno Park Return
8:30 a.m. 10–11:30 a.m. 12–4 p.m. 6 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and Sunday brunch. 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 Enjoy Sunday brunch in the New Sanno Hotel’s spacious ballroom. Delicacies abound at this all-you-can-eat buffet. Fresh baked breads, omelets made-to-order and carved beef are highlights of this delicious meal.
ITINERARY SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.
4:30 a.m. 6 a.m. 7 a.m. 8:35 a.m. 10–11:15 a.m. 12 p.m.
DAY ONE Depart Yokota AB Arrive at Haneda Airport Flight: ANA 51 Arrive at Shin Chitose Airport Shikotsu Lake Ice Festival Lunch Buffet
2:45–5:30p.m.
Otaru City Sightseeing
6:30 p.m. 7:30–9 p.m.
Check in to Hotel Dinner at Sapporo Beer Garden
7–9 a.m.
DAY TWO Breakfast at Hotel Free Time
7–9 a.m.
Breakfast at Hotel Free Time Until Departure*
DAY THREE
DAY THREE
2:30 p.m. Depart Hotel for Airport 5:30 p.m. Flight: ANA74 7:10 p.m. Arrive at Haneda 10 p.m. Yokota AB *Please check out by 11 a.m.
5 p.m. Depart Hotel for Airport 8 p.m. Flight: JAL518 9:40 p.m. Arrive at Haneda 11 p.m. Yokota AB *Please check out by 11 a.m.
TRIP TWO HOTEL:
TRIP ONE HOTEL:
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 are available
Trip Two MON–WED • 10–12 FEB 2020
PAYMENT PLANS:
ITINERARY:
Sunshine Aquarium occupies the top three floors of Ikebukuro’s Sunshine City office and shopping complex. Exhibits include the Sunshine Lagoon; the Jellyfish Tunnel; and the Sunshine Aqua Ring where you can watch sea lions, penguins and other animals gracefully swim above you. Rare specimens include giant manta rays, huge sunfish and deep-water spider crabs.
LEGEND
Tour cost includes bus transportation to and from Haneda Airport, roundtrip airfare, two-nights’ accommodation, side tours to the Shikotsu Lake Ice Festival, lunch buffet at Northern Horse Park, dinner at Sapporo Beer Garden (all-you-can-eat barbecue mutton and all-you-can-drink Sapporo beer) and two breakfasts at the hotel. We will be arriving the day before the opening day on 3 February. The Snow Festival starts on 4 February.
Visit the world famous Jigokudani 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.
WINTER ILLUMINATION AT YOMIURILAND
Depart Tokyo Dome Return
SUNSHINE CITY AQUARIUM & OBSERVATORY
8 a.m. 11:30 a.m.–12:15 p.m. 12:30–3:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission fee for the monkey park. Be prepared to walk up to 2 kilometers for about 45 minutes on a paved and unpaved, icy path to get to the park. Snow shoes or boots are highly recommended. 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. You should bring a heavy jacket as the temperature will be cold and some snow is expected on the mountainside.
TOKYO AUTO SALON
ON SALE NOW!
Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel Address: Chuo-ku, Minami 4-jo, Nishi 5-1, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-8509 Tel: 011-5312-0109 Room Size: Twin Room – 18 (195 ft²~) Bed Size (Each): 110 cm x 195 cm (43 in x 77 in) Sapporo Tokyu REI Hotel is conveniently located on the main street of the Susukino area. Susukino is the largest entertainment district in Sapporo and is home to many Japanese and Westernstyle restaurants, Izakaya-style bars, sushi bars, karaoke, Ramen Alley and more. The main Snow Festival area is a 10-minute walk from the hotel and the Susukino Ice Sculpture site is even closer.
New Otani Inn Sapporo l Address: Nishi 1-1-1, Kita 2-jo, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0002 Tel: 011-222-1111 Room Size: Twin Room – 24 (260 ft²) Bed Size (Each): 110 cm x 203 cm (43 in x 80 in) New Otani Inn Sapporo is a hotel favorably located in the center of Sapporo city. It is conveniently located several minutes from JR Sapporo Station and is situated three blocks — a 10-minute walk — from the Oodori Park where the main Sapporo Snow Festival is held.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
Fees apply per person. Please understand that there will be no exceptions to the cancellation policy. CANCELLATION FEES
TRIP ONE
TRIP TWO
$5
Cancellation Made on or Before 10 Jan
Cancellation Made on or Before 11 Jan
20% of Package Price
Between 11–17 Jan
Between 16–22 Jan
30% of Package Price
Between 18–23 Jan
Between 23–28 Jan
40% of Package Price
Between 24–28 Jan
Between 29 Jan–3 Feb
50% of Package Price
Between 29 Jan–1 Feb
Between 4–8 Feb
100% of Package Price
Cancellation Made on 2 Feb or No Show
Cancellation Made on 9 Feb or No Show