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
ï 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.
ï 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.
YOKOTATOURS
SNOWMONKEYPARKIN NAGANO
MOUNTNOKOGIRIYAMA HIKINGANDTOKYOBAY
CRUISE
$55 (13 & Up)
$50 (6–12)
$35 (4–5)
$30 (3 & Under if a seat is needed)
ITINERARY:
Depart 7 a.m.
Umihotaru PA 9–9:30 a.m.
Mt Nokogiri 10:30–1:30 p.m. (Ropeway and free time)
Kanaya Port 1:45–3 p.m. (Lunch on your own)
Ferry 3:15–4 p.m.
Return 7 p.m.
within view.
Featured on many documentary specials, this park is famous for its wild monkeys, whom you may see face-to-face without cages or enclosures. Families of monkeys migrate through the park every year to forage for food and to soak in the natural hot springs. This park offers a truly unique, extreme close-up experience with these beautiful, community-oriented animals. STRAWBERRYPICKING ANDMISHIMASKYWALK WITHGOTEMBAPREMIUM OUTLET
SAT•1MAR
COSTBYAGEGROUP:
$60 (18 & Up)
$55 (13–17)
Depart 7 a.m. Strawberry Picking 9:30–11 a.m. Skywalk 11:15–1 p.m.
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The tour includes bus transportation, one way ropeway and temple admission. This trip involves a lot of walking up and down steps. Some paths on Mt. Nokogiri can get slippery and there are over 400 stone steps to get to the summit; steps are the only way up or down. Food at the port is mainly seafood, fresh and cooked Japanese style. If the ferry is canceled due to rough seas, the tour will take the Aqua Line Highway back. Builtona650mislandsurroundedby360ºofwater,the“Umihotaru Parking Area” is located about midway on the Tokyo Bay Aqua Line Expressway. It is a bridge/tunnel combination with an overall length of 14 km, which includes a 4.4 km bridge and a 9.6 km tunnel. It is the fourth longest underwater tunnel in the world.
Mt Nokogiri and its mountain range is shaped like the teeth of a saw. A Buddhist temple, Nihon-ji, is located near the summit and it dates back to 725. The highlight of Mount Nokogiri is the Jigoku Nozoki, or “peak in hell”, is a thrilling view point located at the mountain top. There are over 400 steps to get to the top, so it’s not a walk in the park. There are over 2,600 stone steps altogether on this mountain. After “peaking at hell” we will take a look at the Buddha statue carved out of stone located towards the bottom of the mountain. At 102 ft (31 m) it is as tall as a tenstory building. Lunch will then be at the harbor and we’ll take the 40-minute ferry boat across Tokyo Bay.
WINTERILLUMINATION ~JEWELLUMINATIONAT YOMIURILAND
SAT•8MAR
COSTBYAGEGROUP:
$50 (18 & Up)
$45 (13–17)
$40 (6–12)
$35 (3–5)
$25 (2 & Under if a seat is needed)
ITINERARY: Depart 2 p.m. Yomiuriland 3–8 p.m. Return 9 p.m.
for souvenirs at the
with flowers in
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and chandelier-like flower decorations covering the ceiling. The next stop is Gotemba Premium Outlet. This open-air shopping center is located near Mt. Fuji with great views of the mountain on clear days. Enjoy shopping with over 200 outlets, including high-end global brands, restaurants and casual eateries.
SHOPPINGATYOKOSUKA
NAVYEXCHANGE
The tour cost includes bus transportation and evening pass to the park and rides designated by the park. Not included in the evening pass: Ferris wheel, Bungee Jump, ev-Grand Prix, Gondola Sky shuttle and “make your own” workshops.
Enjoy this winter illumination at Yomiuriland’s Jewellumination!
The illumination at night is so beautiful; see for yourself! The entire park is lit up with multi-colored lights, making it look like jewels glittering in the night. The whole family will surely enjoy this beautiful park!
*Park rides also available in the evening.
SHIRAITOFALLS& IYASHINO-SATOANCIENT
VILLAGE
SAT•15MAR
COSTBYAGEGROUP:
$45 (16 & Up)
$40 (12–15)
$35 (6–11)
$30 (4–5)
$30 (3 & Under if a seat is needed)
ITINERARY:
Depart 7 a.m.
Falls 9:30–10:30 a.m.
Lunch 11–12:30 p.m. (Lunch on your own)
Village 1–2:30 p.m.
Cave 3–4 p.m.
Return 7:30 p.m.
This tour does not go to Mt Fuji’s 5th Station.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission fees to the village and wind cave. Lunch will be at Asagiri Food Park.
Marvel at the breathtaking view of the Shiraito Waterfall. “Shiraito”, meaningwhitethreads,perfectlydescribesthisbeautifulwaterfall.
This fall is selected as one of the greatest waterfalls of Japan.
Iyashino-sato Japanese village stands on the site of a former
farming village on the western shores of Lake Saiko. The village was reconstructed and reopened as an open air museum and traditional craft village where people can learn about the culture, try out and purchase different local handicrafts. Mt. Fuji’s past eruptions created multiple caves around the mountain’s base. The wind cave, with an average temperature of 37.5°F, was used as a refrigerator to store silkworm eggs and crop seeds.
SUNSHINECITYAQUARIUM
SAT•15MAR
COSTBYAGEGROUP:
$50 (16 & up)
$40 (6-15)
$35 (4-5)
$30 (3 & under if a seat is needed)
ITINERARY:
Depart 8 a.m.
Aquarium 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Sunshine City 12–3:30 p.m. (Free time & Lunch on your own)
Return 5 p.m.
The tour cost includes bus transportation and admission to the aquarium.
Sunshine City is Tokyo’s first city within the city. The focal point of the complex is the 240-meter-tall Sunshine 60 skyscraper. The complexcontainsshopsandrestaurants,anaquarium,planetarium, museum, indoor theme parks, as well as the Sunshine Prince Hotel. Sunshine City’s shops and restaurants are open daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunshine Aquarium occupies the top three floors of Ikebukuro’s Sunshine City office and shopping complex. It has around 80 tanks with 37,000 fish representing 750 species.
Exhibits include the Sunshine Lagoon (a tank that holds 240 tons of water), the Jellyfish Tunnel and the Sunshine Aqua Ring for views of sea lions, penguins and other animals from below. Rare specimens include giant manta rays, huge sunfish and deep-water spider crabs, as well as non-marine animals like anteaters, snails, iguanas, flamingos, and a lemur.
ENOSHIMAISLAND
SUN•16MAR
COSTBYAGE
$30 (4 & Up)
$30 (3 & Under if a seat is needed) ITINERARY:
Depart 8 a.m.
Island 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Return 6 p.m.
The tour cost includes bus transportation. There will be a lot of walking on this tour.
Everyone will find something interesting here. Tourists come to Enoshima Island to walk the pathways that lead to several ancient temples, botanical gardens, museums, parks, scenic overlooks and a modern lighthouse at the top of the island. If you cannot use the stairs and hills, an escalator is available for 360 Yen. A one-day pass is also available which includes an escalator, Samuel Cocking Garden, Sea Candle and the Iwaya Caves. The classic view of Mt.Fuji as depicted in Japanese art can be seen from Enoshima on clear days.
MUSICOFJOHNWILLIAMS–SPECIALTRIBUTECONCERT
FRI•21MAR
COSTBYAGEGROUP:
$80 (6 & Up Only)
ITINERARY:
Depart 4 p.m.
Tachikawa 4:30 p.m.
Concert 6–8 p.m.
Return 9 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and concert ticket. This is a tribute concert; John Williams will not be present. There will be some walking with some free time before the show. Doors open at 5 p.m.
Experience the iconic film music of John Williams performed by the Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra. Throughout his extensive career, Williams created some of the most memorable music in movie history, including the scores and iconic theme songs for the Star Wars series, Harry Potter films, Jurassic Park, and more.
FIVESTORYPAGODA, OSHINOVILLAGEAND FUJIYOSHIDASENGEN SHRINE
SAT•22MAR
COSTBYAGEGROUP:
$40 (13 & Up)
$35 (4–12)
$30 (3 & Under if a seat is needed)
ITINERARY:
Depart 7 a.m.
Pagoda 9 a.m.–11 a.m.
Bell Mall 11:15 a.m.–12 p.m.
Oshino 12:30–1:30 p.m.
Shrine 2–3 p.m.
Return 6 p.m.
The tour cost includes bus transportation. There will be a lot of walking on this tour, with over 400 steps to get to the top. You can also walk on the paved path. Pay-as-you-go lunch at Bell Mall.
ANIMEJAPAN2025
SAT
$30 (4–11)
$30 (3 & under if a seat is needed) ITINERARY: Depart 7 a.m. Anime Japan 9 a.m.–4 p.m. Return 6 p.m.
The tour cost includes bus transportation and admission tickets. Free admission for children under 12 yrs old if accompanied by an adult. Stage tickets with voice actors are not included with this ticket. There will be some walking to get to the venue.
Tokyo International Animation Fair also known as Anime Japan is one of the largest anime trade fairs in the world held annually in Japan. There will be trade shows, symposiums, and of course, an anime bazaar, where you can buy anime and character goods. It’s an anime collector’s paradise!
Arakurayama Fuji Sengen Shrine and its five-story pagoda is located in the beautiful Arakurayama Sengen Park. One of the best views of this spectacular mountain can be seen from the Chureito Pagoda. You’ll need to climb almost 400 steps or walk uphilltoreachit,buteverystepwillbeworthitforthespectacular view. Oshino Village is a famous small village in the Fuji Five Lakes region, located between Lake Kawaguchi and Lake Yamanaka on the site of a former sixth lake that dried out several hundred years ago. It has a set of eight ponds which are fed by snowmelt from the slopes of nearby Mt Fuji. The snowmelt filters down the mountain through porous layers of lava taking over 80 years. Fuji-Yoshida Sengen Shrine stands in a dense forest and is set off from the road by a long approach lined by stone lanterns and shaded by tall cedar trees, some are said to be as old as 1,000 years. The shrine’s buildings, including the main hall, dates back to 1615. This shrine used to be the common starting point for climbing Mt. Fuji and the trailhead is still located directly behind the right side of the shrine’s main hall.
KAMAKURAGREATBUDDHA &SHRINE
SUN•23MAR
COSTBYAGEGROUP:
$50 (12 & Up)
$40 (6–11)
$30 (4–5)
$30 (3 & Under if a seat is needed)
ITINERARY:
Depart 7 a.m.
Great Buddha 9–11:30 a.m.
Shrine & Lunch 12–3 p.m.
Return 6 p.m.
The tour cost includes bus transportation, temple and Great Buddha entrance fees. There will be a lot of walking on this tour!
Kamakura is famous for housing the second-tallest bronze Buddha statue in Japan and countless other iconic temples, shrines and old artistic treasures. Located at the neck of the Miura Peninsula on the shore of Sagami Bay, it displays the great prosperity of the 12th and 13th centuries when Kamakura served as the seat of the Shogunate Government.
walk around and experience the taste of Japan at the Tsukiji market. It is nicknamed “Tokyo’s kitchen” and is one of the largest marketplaces. The streets are lined with many retail shops, restaurants and much more. You may also find souvenirs unique to this area. The last stop of this tour will be Asakusa and its main attraction is Sensoji, a very popular Buddhist temple, built in the 7th century. The templeisapproachedviatheNakamise,ashoppingstreetthat has been providing temple visitors with a variety of traditional, local snacks and tourist souvenirs for centuries.
ODAIBAFUN&SHOPPING
SUN•30MAR COSTBYAGEGROUP:
$30 (4 & Up)
$30 (3 & Under if a seat is needed)
The tour cost includes bus transportation.
Get your shopping done at Navy Exchange Yokosuka! Check out the Main Store, Commissary, Oriental Store or Garden. Just bring your shopping list, your wallet and ID, and let us do the driving. When you’re hungry from all the shopping, you can enjoy their food court.
The tour cost includes bus transportation to the festival and a round-trip cable car ride at Mt. Takao. For those who want to participate in walking over smothering fire, please bring your own towel. The event will be very crowded.
*If the festival is cancelled, the tour will become the Mt Takao Tour.
Hiwatari Matsuri (Fire Walking) is the ceremony of treading over burning coals, which symbolizes the purification of the body and soul from evil. Priests of the Yakuoin Temple located on the top of Mt. Takao, along with other believers, tread through the flames and glowing embers. It is said that the flames will not harm those who step swiftly and lightly, as opposed to those who move fearfully by lack of faith. Mt. Takao is one of the most famous and scenic spots in the Kanto Plains. From the top of the mountain, you will enjoy a spectacular view of dense forests, valleys and surrounding mountain ranges.
TAMAZOO
FRI•28MAR
COSTBYAGEGROUP:
$30 (16 & Up)
$25 (12–15)
$20 (4–11)
$20 (3 & Under if a seat is needed)
ITINERARY: Depart 8:30 a.m.
Tama Zoo 9:30 a.m.–3 p.m. Return 4 p.m.
The tour cost includes bus transportation and zoo admission. There can be a lot of walking on this tour. Shuttle buses are available to certain areas.
*Lion bus requires a separate fee – tickets are first come first serve. 500 Yen/ages 16 & up, 150 Yen/ages 3-15yrs.
Tama Zoo is a beautiful setting where you can observe more than 50,000
ITINERARY: Depart 9 a.m. Odaiba
towards the end of the Edo Period (1603-1868) to protect Tokyo against possible attacks from the sea and specifically in response to the gunboat diplomacy of Commodore Perry. A century later, these small islands were joined into a larger island and developed into one of Tokyo’s most popular tourist
