YOKOTA TOURS POLICIES
I TT S e p t e m b e r
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 • 3 Aug 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.
September Sun 1
Mon 2
Tue 3
Hakkeijima Sea Paradise
Trampoline Park & Odaiba
Disneyland
9
10
Wed 4
Thu 5
Fri 6
Oct tour sales Shiraito Falls & Mt. Fuji
Izu-Shimoda Overnight
8
Sat 7
11
12
13
Fuji-Q Highland
14 Sumo Tournament
Shosenkyo, Samurai Temple & Wine
15
16
17
18
19
Kamakura
20
21
Baseball Game
Yokohama
Tokyo Game Show
HUGHES
TO CHILI’S
YOKOTA ITT TOURS CUSTOMER PARKING
E CLUB
22
23
24
25
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27
28
BLDG. 2000
Disneysea
Hakone Open-air museum & Lake Ashi
Shiraito Falls & Mt. Fuji TO ODR GEORGE
29 Enoshima
30 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
S u mo Tou r nam e nt SAT • 1 4 S E P
Overnight Trip!
Izu-Shimoda
SUN–MON • 1–2 SEP Cost by Age Group: $195 (13 & Up) Double Occupancy/Per Person $190 (13 & Up) Triple/Fourth Occupancy/Per Person $150 (7–12) Triple/Fourth Occupancy Only $70 (4–6) No Bed/Seat & 2 Meals Additional $55 for Single Occupancy Sign up by 14 August Itinerary: Please note, the schedule may change with traffic and/or other unforeseen situations. Day One 6 a.m. Depart Yokota AB 11 a.m. Arrive 2 p.m. Check-In
Day Two 2 p.m.
Depart Hotel (Free Time Until Departure. Please Check Out by 11 a.m.)
7 p.m.
Return (Tentative)
Cancellation Policy: Tour cancellation must be made before departure date; fees apply per person. Please understand, there will be NO EXCEPTIONS. The cancellation policy below will apply for any reason. Cancellation Fee & Condition 100% Refund
Cancellations Made on or Before 22 Aug
80% Refund
9 Days Prior to Departure (23 Aug)
50% Refund
4–8 Days Prior to Departure (24–28 Aug)
25% Refund
2–3 Days Prior to Departure (29 & 30 Aug)
No Refund
1 Day Prior to Departure or No Show (31 Aug & 1 Sep)
Tour cost includes bus transportation, one-night accommodation with two meals (dinner and breakfast). Triple and fourth occupancy rooms include two beds plus sofa bed(s). Please bring a beach towel. Persons with tattoos are not allowed in the hotel’s communal bath or pool area. Finish the summer season with a trip to the beach! We will stay at Shimoda Prince Hotel, located at Shirahama Beach. “Shirahama,” meaning white sand beach, is the most beautiful beach on the Izu Peninsula with spectacular blue waters. It’s the “Waikiki of Japan.”
Hakkeijima Sea Paradise Aquarium & Amusement Park SUN • 1 SEP
Cost by Age Group: $75 (16 & Up) • $60 (6–15) • $45 (4–5) $30 (3 & Under if Bus Seat is Needed) Itinerary: Depart 7 a.m. Hakkeijima 9:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Return 8:30 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and one-day pass for the aquarium and rides. Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is a first-rate amusement facility complete with a roller coaster and five-story aquarium — one of the largest aquairums 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.
Customer Appreciation Special Discount
Super Trampoline Amusement Park & Odaiba MON • 2 SEP
Cost by Age Group: $20 (All Ages) Itinerary: Depart 7 a.m. Park 10 a.m.–12 p.m. Odaiba 12:30–4 p.m. (Lunch on Your Own) Return 6 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission to Trampoline Park. Requirements for Tondemi Space Athletic Trampoline Park: • Height requirement for all areas, excluding the Kids Area is 3’7”–6’3” (110–190 cm.). Participants under 3’7” (110
cm.) are restricted to the Kids Area with adult supervision. • Children 3’11” (120 cm.) and over are not allowed in the Kids Area. • Children under the age of three may enter, but are not allowed to play in the park, including the Kids Area. • The weight requirement to play in the park is 44–264 lbs. (20–120 kg.). Tondemi Space Athletic Trampoline Park is an indoor recreational center featuring one of Japan’s largest trampoline complexes, climbing walls, a ropes course, air-run obstacle race, pedal cart race, vertical slider and more. Odaiba is one of Tokyo’s most popular shopping and entertainment districts with malls, theme parks and museums. DECKS Tokyo Beach features entertainment including Joypolis, the LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Madame Tussauds Wax Museum and more. Next to DECKS Tokyo Beach is Aqua City Odaiba, an entertainment mall featuring restaurants, shops and amusement facilities. DiverCity Tokyo Plaza is another shopping mall with many stores, a wide selection of Japan-themed souvenirs and authentic Japanese restaurants. Palette Town offers attractions like Toyota’s Mega Web, a multimedia car amusement and exhibition center, and Venus Fort, a European-style theme shopping mall. The 380-foot-tall Ferris wheel attracts brave souls willing to take on heights for a beautiful view.
Tokyo Disneyland
Fuji-Q Highland Amusement Park
Cost by Age Group: $95 (18 & Up) • $80 (12–17) • $70 (4–11) $30 (3 & Under if Bus Seat is Needed) Itinerary: Depart 6 a.m. Disneyland 9 a.m.–9:30 p.m. Return 11:30 p.m.
Cost by Age Group: $70 (18 & Up) • $60 (12–17) • $50 (7–11) $40 (1–6) • $30 (11 Months & Under if Bus Seat is Needed) Itinerary: Depart 7 a.m. Fujikyu 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Return 7:30 p.m.
TUE • 3 SEP
Tour cost includes bus transportation and one-day passport. Spend the day at Tokyo Disneyland! Modeled after the original park in California, Tokyo Disneyland features 40 attractions located in seven themed lands: World Bazaar, Adventureland, Westernland, Critter Country, Fantasyland, Toontown and Tomorrowland. There are over 50 dining facilities and 60 retail shops. Meet the Disney characters and enjoy special festivities throughout the park. This amusement park offers lots of fun for the whole family. For temporary closures of park rides and facilities, please visit the Tokyo Disney website.
Two Trips!
Shiraito Waterfall & Mt. Fuji SAT • 7 SEP Sat • 28 Sep
Cost by Age Group: $65 (12 & Up) • $50 (6–11) • $35 (4–5) $30 (3 & Under if Bus Seat is Needed) Itinerary: Depart 7 a.m. Waterfall 10–11 a.m. Lunch 12–1:30 p.m. 5th Station* 2:30–4 p.m. Return 7:30 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and lunch buffet. You may want to bring a jacket as Fifth Station may be chilly. *If the road to Fifth Station is closed, 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. After lunch, enjoy the scenic views on Mount Fuji’s Fifth Station.
Shosenkyo Gorge, Samurai Temple & Wine Factory SUN • 8 SEP
Cost by Age Group: $60 (13 & Up) • $45 (4–12) $30 (3 & Under if Bus Seat is Needed) Itinerary: Depart 7 a.m. Wine Factory 9–9:45 a.m. Samurai Temple 10:15–11 a.m. Shosenkyo 12–3 p.m. (Cable Car Ride & Lunch on Your Own) Return 7 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission fees for the temple and cable car ride. Enjoy free wine tasting at the Manns Winery. Then, visit the burial place of Takeda Shingen, a great warrior “daimyo”
SAT • 7 SEP
(samurai leader of the War Age). During your visit, explore an exquisite garden created by a high priest of the Samurai Age. Ride a cable car up Mount Kimpu at Chichibu National Park and admire the rock cliffs of Shosenkyo Gorge.
Special Tour
Sumo Tournament
7th Day in September Tournament SAT • 14 SEP Cost by Age Group: $80 (4 & Up) If a child under four will occupy a seat, the above price applies. Itinerary: Depart 10 a.m. Museum 11:30 a.m. Sumo 1–6 p.m. Return 8 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation, sumo ticket (B-seat, second floor) and entrance fee to the Edo-Tokyo Museum. 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. 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 SUN • 15 SEP
Cost by Age Group: $50 (12 & Up) • $40 (6–11) • $30 (4–5) $30 (3 & Under if Bus Seat is Needed) Itinerary: Depart 7 a.m. Great Buddha & Temple 9:30–11:30 a.m. Shrine & Lunch 12–3 p.m. Return 6 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and entrance 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 old artistic treasures. Kamakura shows the high degree of prosperity present during the 12th and 13th centuries when Kamakura was the seat of the Shogunate government.
Tokyo Game Show SUN • 15 SEP
Tour cost includes bus transportation and one-day pass. The Super Scary Labyrinth of Fear requires an additional admission fee and is not included in the one-day pass. Fuji-Q Highland is one of Japan’s most popular amusement parks best known for its thrilling, record-breaking roller coasters; elaborate, animethemed rides and attractions; and breathtaking views of Mount Fuji.
Cost by Age Group: $50 (13 & Up) • $30 (4–12) $30 (3 & Under if Bus Seat is Needed) Itinerary: Depart 7 a.m. Game Show 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Return 6:30 p.m.
Japanese Baseball Game at Met Life Dome
Hakone Open-Air Museum & Lake Ashi
Cost by Age Group: $47 (4 & Up) If a child under four requires a seat, the above price applies. Itinerary: Depart 4:30 p.m. Game 6–9 p.m. Return 10 p.m.
Cost by Age Group: $70 (13 & Up) • $60 (6–12) • $40 (3–5) $30 (2 & Under if Bus Seat is Needed) Itinerary: Depart 7 a.m. Museum 10 a.m.–1 p.m. (Lunch at 11:30 a.m.) Boat Ride 1:50–2:15 p.m. Shrine 2:30–3:30 p.m. Return 7 p.m.
Seibu Lions vs. Rakuten Eagles FRI • 20 SEP
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission ticket (B-seat, third base side). Wind down from your busy work schedule and enjoy a baseball game with family and friends! Cheer with fans and root for our local team, the Saitama Seibu Lions, as we take on the Rakuten Eagles. See how an “all-American” sport is played Japanese style.
Yokohama Chinatown, Bay Cruise & Landmark Tower SAT • 21 SEP
Cost by Age Group: $60 (13 & Up) • $45 (6–12) • $35 (3–5) $30 (2 & Under if Bus Seat is Needed) Itinerary: Depart 9 a.m. Chinatown 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. (Lunch on Your Own) Bay Cruise 2:20–3:20 p.m. Tower 4–6 p.m. Return 8:30 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission fees for the bay cruise and Landmark Tower. 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, board a 40-minute cruise of Yokohama Bay. Our last stop will be the Landmark Tower which includes a shopping mall and the Hard Rock Cafe. Get a great view of Yokohama from the 69th floor of the building.
Lunch at Bella Foresta SUN • 22 SEP
Tour cost includes bus transportation, lunch and admission fees for the museum and boat cruise. View collection of artworks made by Picasso, Henry Moore, Constanin Brancusi, Barbara Hepworth and more at the Hakone Open-Air Museum. The museum also offers sculptures children can play on and a natural fed hot-spring foot bath for guests. Dine on Asian and Western dishes at Bella Foresta in the museum. Enjoy the natural scenery and a delightful boat ride across Lake Ashi. During the feudal Edo Period, Hakone Checkpoint once controlled traffic along the Toakido Highway which linked Tokyo with Kyoto. This checkpoint helped prevent weapons from entering Edo and kept women and children from fleeing the city. Our last stop will be Hakone Shrine. Founded in 757, this shrine is known for its large, red tori gate that stands in Lake Ashi with immense mountains displayed in the background.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and entrance fee. Experience the Tokyo Game Show — an event that caters to game fans and industry people from all over the world. Try new and upcoming technology and games.
Enoshima Aquarium & Island SUN • 29 SEP
Cost by Age Group: $55 (18 & Up) • $50 (15–17) • $42 (12–14) • $40 (6–11) $35 (3–5) • $30 (2 & Under if Bus Seat is Needed) Itinerary: Depart 8 a.m. Aquarium 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Island 1–4 p.m. Return 7 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and aquarium admission fee. The Enoshima Aquarium is certain to be a hit with anyone interested in marine biology. The Big Sagami Bay Tank recreates the ecology of nearby Sagami Bay while the Jellyfish Fantasy Hall houses one of the world’s best collections of jellyfish. The Deep Sea Corner uses cuttingedge habitat technology to present several rarely seen species. In the Dolphin Show Stadium, dolphins and seals team up in a popular display of acrobatic diving and leaping. In addition, see displays of penguins, sharks, sea turtles (including some you can pet) and more. 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.
Tokyo DisneySea SAT • 28 SEP
Cost by Age Group: $95 (18 & Up) • $80 (12–17) • $70 (4–11) $30 (3 & Under if Bus Seat is Needed) Itinerary: Depart 6 a.m. DisneySea 8 a.m.–9 p.m. Return 11 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and one-day passport. Tokyo DisneySea is a theme park unique to Japan. It consists of seven unique themed “ports of call” — Mediterranean Harbor, Mystery Island, Mermaid Lagoon, Arabian Coast, Lost River Delta, Port Discovery and American Waterfront — with fun rides, entertainment shows, restaurants and shops in each area. Attractions at DisneySea are born from popular sea legends and the sense of exploration and discovery the ocean inspires. For temporary closure of park rides and facilities, please visit the DisneySea website.
Legend —Eating facilities are available
—No visible tattoos
—Bring ¥ for shopping and snacks
—Bring your bathing suit
—Wear comfortable shoes and clothes
—Great for kids!
—Lots of walking on this tour
—Great for families!
—You may want to bring your own lunch
—Great for couples!
—Bring your camera
Itinerary may be subject to change without notice.