YOKOTA TOURS POLICIES
I TT O c t o 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
10
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 Sep 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.
October Sun
Mon
Tue 1
Wed 2
Thu 3
Fri 4
Sat 5
Nov tour sales Grape Picking & Monkey Park Matsumoto Castle & Ukiyo-e
6
7
8
9
10
11
Japanese Village & Fuji Flower-Bird Park
Tokyo Waterfront, Asakusa & Odaiba
13
14
15
Kumagaya Organic Festival
Disneyland
Fuji Safari Park
20
12 Noh Performance
21
22
16
17
18
Nikko Autumn Festival
23
24
19 Kawagoe Festival Shiraito Falls & Mt. Fuji
25
HUGHES
TO CHILI’S
YOKOTA ITT TOURS CUSTOMER PARKING
E CLUB
26
BLDG. 2000
Nikko Edo Wonderland
Usui Railway Park, Asama Lava Park & Karuizawa
Disneysea TO ODR GEORGE
27 Mishima Skywalk, Izu Panorama Park & Odawara Castle
28
29
30
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
N i k ko G ran d Au t u m n F e s t i val T H U • 17 O CT
Tour cost includes bus transportation. Bring your own plates, cups and utensils to show your support of sustainable practices. Shop local, organic food and enjoy a variety of festivities.
Cost by Age Group:
Cost by Age Group:
Itinerary:
$95 (18 & Up) • $80 (12–17) • $70 (4–11) $30 (3 & Under if Bus Seat is Needed)
Itinerary: Depart Disneyland Return
SAT • 5 OCT
Cost by Age Group:
$57 (18 & Up) • $53 (6–17) • $40 (3–5) $30 (2 & Under if Bus Seat is Needed)
Itinerary:
Depart Lunch Monkey Park Grape Picking Return
7:30 a.m. 11–11:45 a.m. (Lunch on Your Own) 12–3 p.m. 3:15–4:15 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Matsumoto Castle & Ukiyo-e Museum SAT • 5 OCT
Cost by Age Group:
$60 (16 & Up) • $50 (6–15) • $30 (4–5) If a child under four requires a seat, the child price applies.
Itinerary: Depart Museums Castle Return
6:30 a.m. 10 a.m.–12 p.m. 12:30–3:30 p.m. (Lunch on Your Own) 8 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission fees for the museums and Matsumoto Castle. Ukiyo-e Museum is an ultramodern building housing the private collection of the Sakai family’s woodblock prints. With more than 100,000 prints, it’s believed to be the largest collection in the world and includes representative masterpieces of all known Ukiyo-e artists. Walk next door to the Court and Historical Village (or Rekishinosato) and explore five historical buildings built during the Edo Period. The main building is the former Nagano District Court which was built in 1908. Other buildings include a former silk factory and the Matsumoto Juvenile Correctional Facility. Matsumoto Castle is the oldest castle donjon remaining in Japan. Inside the gorgeous, massive castle are steep stairs and low ceilings. The narrow wooden windows, once used by archers and gunmen, provide amazing views of the Japanese Alps, Matsumoto City and the moat below.
Ancient Japanese Village & Fuji Flower-Bird Garden Park Lunch at Asagiri Food Park SUN • 6 OCT Cost by Age Group:
$50 (16 & Up) • $40 (6–15) • $30 (4–5) If a child under four requires a seat, the child price applies.
Itinerary: Depart Village Lunch Park Cave Return
6 a.m. 8 a.m.–9:30 p.m. 11:30 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 themed lands: World Bazaar, Adventureland, Westernland, Critter Country, Fantasyland, Toontown and Tomorrowland. There are also over 50 dining facilities and 60 retail shops in the park. Meet the Disney characters and enjoy this famously fun park! For temporary closures of park rides and facilities, please visit the official Tokyo Disney website. Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission fees for the monkey park and grape picking. Please be prepared to walk up to two kilometers (45 minutes) on a paved and unpaved path to get to the monkey park. 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. Afterwards, visit Shinshu Fruits Land and enjoy 30 minutes of all-you-can-eat grapes. Nagano grapes are bursting with flavor! Visitors ages three and up will be able to take home one cluster of grapes.
7 a.m. 9:30–11 a.m. 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. (Lunch on Your Own) 1:10–3 p.m. 3:15–4 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission fees for the flower park and cave. Iyashinosato 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 crafts center. Explore the shops, restaurants, museums and galleries to learn about the village’s culture and purchase local handicrafts. The Fuji Kachoen Garden Park welcomes you with over 30 feathered friend species. The owl enclosure holds more than 100 friendly owls. The park is also home to an extensive selection of over 10,000 begonias, fuchsias and hydrangeas. Then, traverse through the Wind Cave — one of Mount Fuji’s lava caves. The cave’s temperature stays around freezing with ice formations throughout the year.
Noh Performance SAT • 12 OCT
Cost by Age Group:
$65 (18 & Up) • $50 (6–17) Must be at least six years old to attend.
Itinerary: Depart Meguro Museum Play Return
10:30 a.m. 12 p.m. (Lunch on Your Own) 1 p.m. 2:30–4:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission fees for the museum and Noh performance. Photography is not permitted during the performance. If it rains, the performance will be held indoors at the Kita Noh Theater. You may participate in the hands -on program before the play. Experience a traditional Noh performance in the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum’s beautiful urban garden. Noh is a form of theater originating from the 14th century and involves music, dance and drama. Plots are usually drawn from legend, history, literature and contemporary events while themes often relate to dreams, supernatural worlds and spirits. Funa Benkei (Benkei in the Boat) tells the story of a warrior monk named Benkei who, while on a sea voyage, is confronted by the evil spirits of his slain enemies.
Tokyo Waterfront, Asakusa Temple & Odaiba SAT • 12 OCT
Cost by Age Group:
$50 (12 & Up) • $40 (6–11) • $35 (4–5) $30 (3 & Under if Bus 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. 1:35–2:35 p.m. 3–5 p.m. 7 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission fees for the river cruise and garden. 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.
Kumagaya Organic Festival 2019 SUN • 13 OCT
Cost by Age Group:
$30 (4 & Up) If a child under four requires a seat, the price applies.
Itinerary: Depart Festival Return
8:30 a.m. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. 6 p.m.
With Lunch Buffet at Fujiyama Terrace SAT • 19 OCT
Tokyo Disneyland MON • 14 OCT
Grape Picking & Monkey Park
Shiraito Waterfall & Mt. Fuji
Fuji Safari Park With Jungle Bus Ride TUE • 15 OCT Cost by Age Group:
$60 (16 & Up) • $50 (4–15) $30 (3 & Under if Bus Seat is Needed)
Itinerary: Depart Safari Park Return
7 a.m. 9:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission fees for the park and Jungle Bus ride. Spend your holiday at Fuji Safari Park! Watch African elephants, rhinos, zebras, giraffes, deer and many other rare and endangered species roam free as you ride a bus along the Safari Road. The Jungle Bus allows you to see wild animals up close and feed them through the bus’s wire-netted windows. At the Doubutsu-Mura, walk through the animal village to view American black bears, California sea lions, Chile flamingos and many others. At the friendly animal farm, Fureai-Bokujou, you can pet and play with curious, loving and fascinating animals.
Nikko Grand Autumn Festival THU • 17 OCT
Cost by Age Group:
$50 (16 & Up) • $40 (6–15) • $30 (4–5) If a child under four will occupy a seat, the child price applies.
Itinerary: Depart Nikko* Return
6:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission fee for Toshogu Shrine. *If the festival is canceled due to rain, this tour will go to Nikko Toshogu Shrine. The annual “Shuki Taisai,” or Grand Autumn Festival, is most famous for the procession of a thousand warriors. Men dressed in samurai costumes re-enact the transfer of Tokugawa Ieyasu’s remains from Kunozan Toshogu Shrine to the Nikko Toshogu Shrine in accordance with Ieyasu’s will. Led by the portable shrine, the samurai procession made up of cavalry and warriors departs from the Futarasan Shrine and heads for the “Otabisho” — a temporary resting place. Watch the procession return to the Kunozan Toshogu Shrine later in the afternoon.
Kawagoe Festival SAT • 19 OCT
Cost by Age Group:
$30 (4 & Up) If a child under four will occupy a seat, the above price applies.
Itinerary: Depart Kawagoe Return
12 p.m. 2–8:30 p.m. 10 p.m.
$65 (12 & Up) • $45 (6–11) • $35 (3–5) $30 (2 & Under if Bus Seat is Needed) Depart Waterfall Lunch 5th Station* Return
7 a.m. 10–11 a.m. 12–1:30 p.m. 2:30–4 p.m. 7 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and lunch buffet. You may want to bring a sweater or jacket as weather at the Fifth Station of Mount Fuji may be cold. *If road closures prevent the bus from reaching Fifth Station, 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. Enjoy a buffet style lunch of Asian, Italian and Western cuisines at Highland Hotel’s Fujiyama Terrace. Bring your camera and enjoy the beautiful view of Mount Fuji from Fifth Station.
Usui Railway Heritage Park, Mt. Asama Lava Park & Karuizawa
THU–SAT • 28–30 NOV Cost by Age Group:
$720 (6 & Up) Double/Triple Occupancy • $385 (3–5) Seat Only (No Bed & No Meals) • $40 Additional Single Occupancy Fee If a child under three will occupy a seat, the child price applies. Club Membership discount does not apply for overnight tours.
SUN • 20 OCT
Cost by Age Group:
$65 (18 & Up) • $55 (13–17) • $50 (6–12) • $40 (3–5) $30 (2 & Under if Bus Seat is Needed)
Itinerary:
Depart Railway Park Tram Ride Bridge Kyu-Karuizawa Lava Park Return
7 a.m. 9–10:10 a.m. 10:10–10:40 a.m. 10:45–11:45 a.m. 12:30–2 p.m. (Lunch on Your Own) 2:30–4 p.m. 7 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation to and from Haneda Airport, round-trip airfare, two-night accommodation with two breakfasts and tours for Hiroshima and Miyajima Island. Explore World Heritage sites in Hiroshima and Miyajima. Miyajima is famous for its Itsukushima Shrine and the red torii gate that appears to stand in the sea during high tide. Walk through the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park — a park dedicated to promoting peace around the world.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission fees for the railway park, tram ride and lava park. Usui Pass Railway Heritage Park is a railway theme park conveying the history of the Usui Railway Line. There are 30 diesel engine trains available for viewing. Kyu-Karuizawa was once a post town along the Nakasendo Route — one of two major routes that connected the former imperial capital (Kyoto) with Edo (Tokyo) during the Edo Period. Today, Kyu-Karuizawa is the main center of the Karuizawa resort area. The Ginza shopping street offers visitors a pleasant stroll and shopping experience. Try the local specialty, fruit jam, which can be found within many of the shops in multiple flavors. Located at the base of Mount Asama, Onioshidashi Park features a landscape of volcanic rocks that give it a unique and rugged appearance. It was formed by the 1783 eruption of Mount Asama. Visit a beautiful temple dedicated to the goddess of mercy, Kannon, and enjoy the seasonal flowers throughout the park.
Nikko Edo Wonderland Theme Park SAT • 26 OCT
Itinerary: Please note that the schedule may change with traffic and/or other unforeseen circumstances. Day One 4 a.m.
Depart Yokota
5:30 a.m.
Arrive at Haneda Airport
6:55–8:35 a.m. (Tentative)
Flight ANA 631
Sotetsu Grand Fresa Hiroshima
9:20 a.m.
Kintaikyo Bridge & Iwakuni Castle
Address: 3-3-1 Ote-machi, Chuo-ku, Hiroshima-shi, Hiroshima 730-0051 Phone: 082-536-2031 Twin Room Size: 21 m² (226 ft2) Bed Size: 120 cm x 200 cm (4 ft x 6.5 ft) Each
12:30–3 p.m.
Miyajima Island
4:30 p.m.
Check in to Hotel
7 a.m.
Breakfast at Hotel
10 a.m.
Yamato Museum
1 p.m.
Kure Port (By Ferry)
2 p.m.
Hiroshima Port (By Streetcar)
3:45 p.m.
Hotel
7 a.m.
Breakfast at Hotel
9 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
(Please check out before departure.) Hiroshima City Tour
5–6:25 p.m. (Tentative)
Flight ANA 682
8:30 p.m. (Tentative)
Arrive at Yokota
Hotel:
Cancellation Policy: Tour cancellation must be made before departure date. Fees apply per person. Please understand as there will be no exceptions to the cancellation policy.
Day Two
Day Three
Cancellation Fees $5 Cancellation Fee Per Person On/Before 6 Nov 80% Refund
7–20 Nov
70% Refund
21–25 Nov
50% Refund
26 Nov
No Refund
After 26 Nov/No Show
Cost by Age Group:
$65 (13 & Up) • $45 (6–12) • $30 (4–5) If a child under four requires a seat, the child price applies.
Itinerary: Depart Edo Village Return
7 a.m. 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission fee for Nikko Edo Wonderland. Would you like to meet a samurai? Have you ever seen a ninja in action? Do you know about oiran? Centuries ago, samurai, ninja and oiran all lived in Edo — the place where Tokyo stands today. As any resident of Japan will tell you, the atmosphere of old Edo has long since evaporated. But don’t despair, the former capital of the Tokugawa shoguns continues to thrive in Nikko Edo Village. This unique theme park reproduces the customs, cultures and society of Japan’s Edo Period. Nikko Edo Village is a faithful re-creation of everyday life in old Edo. Visitors are transformed from mere onlookers into active participants in the daily activities of Edo townsfolk.
Tokyo DisneySea Tour cost includes bus transportation. It is not recommended to bring small children as the festival area will be crowded. There is a 20-minute walk from the bus to the festival area. Spectacular festival floats carrying crafted dolls with traditional Japanese festival decorations are paraded around the center of Kawagoe’s landmark Kurazukuri Street. Stare in awe at the sheer scale of the many festival floats. The Kawagoe Festival’s biggest highlight is the “Hikkawase” where floats meet at an intersection, face one another and compete in traditional Japanese style music comprised of flutes, drums and hand bells.
Hiroshima
SAT • 26 OCT
Cost by Age Group:
$95 (18 & Up) • $80 (12–17) • $70 (4–11) $30 (3 & Under if Bus Seat is Needed)
Itinerary: Depart DisneySea Return
6 a.m. 8 a.m.–9 p.m. 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 themed “ports of call” including Mediterranean Harbor, Mystery Island, Mermaid Lagoon, Arabian Coast, Lost River Delta, Port Discovery and American Waterfront. There are rides, shows, restaurants and shops in each area. Attractions at Tokyo DisneySea are born from popular legends of the sea and the sense of exploration and discovery the ocean inspires. For temporary closures of park rides and facilities, please visit the official Tokyo Disney website.
Mishima Skywalk, Izu Panorama Park & Odawara Castle SUN • 27 OCT
Izunokuni Panorama Park is situated on Mount Katsuragi. Take the seven-minute ropeway ride to the summit and get a 360-degree panorama of Suruga Bay and Mount Fuji. Enjoy a buffet style lunch featuring over 50 Asian and Western dishes including salad, pasta, meat, seafood and fresh vegetables. The Odawara Castle was originally built in the mid 15th century and soon fell into the hands of the Hojo Clan — one of the most powerful clans during the Warring States Era. In 1590, Toyotomi Hideyoshi attacked the castle and, with the defeat of the Hojo Clan, reunited Japan. Explore the castle interior to learn about Odawara’s history and view displays of historical items such as armors and swords.
Legend
Cost by Age Group:
$85 (18 & Up) • $78 (16–17) • $74 (13–15) • $62 (6–12) $42 (3–5) • $30 (2 & Under if Bus Seat is Needed)
Itinerary:
Depart Skywalk Panorama Park Castle Return
6:30 a.m. 9:30–10:45 a.m. 11:30 a.m.–1:45 p.m. (Ropeway & Lunch) 3:30–4:45 p.m. 6:30 p.m.
Tour cost includes bus transportation; lunch buffet at Panorama Park; and admission fees for the skywalk, ropeway and castle. Enjoy breathtaking views at the Mishima Skywalk — Japan’s longest suspension bridge. Enjoy unrestricted panoramic views of Mount Fuji and the Izu Mountains.
—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.