CALENDAR • OCTOBER Sun Mon 5 6 Nagatoro Boating Tue 7 12 MOTO GP 13 Tama Zoo 14 19 Shosenkyo, Samurai Temple & Wine 20 21 26 Enoshima 27 28 Wed Thu Fri YOKOTA TOUR POLICIES Sat 1 2 3 4 Grape & Monkey Disneyland 8 9 10 11 Hakkeijima Sea Paradise Tokyo Skytree & Odaiba Cruise 18 Kawagoe Fest Shiraito Fall & Fuji 25 Kamakura Tokyo Waterfront & Asakusa 15 22 29 TO ODR 16 23 30 17 Nikko Autumn Fest 24 31 BUS PICKUP LOCATION BLDG. 2000 HUGH ES N GEORGE ITT TOUR CUSTOMERS PARKING 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, but only with the use of headphones. Parents are reminded of their responsibility to ensure their children are well behaved and do not disturb other passengers. TO CHILI’S ENLISTED CLUB BLDG. 2066 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 the 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 2 hours (the food at the rest stops are 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 our tours leave promptly, rain or shine. 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. — 3 DAYS KYOTO & HIROSHIMA — 2 DAYS OSAKA — 3 DAYS HIROSHIMA — 3 DAYS KYOTO & OSAKA — ... AND MORE! The Yokota ITT staff strives to ensure that you have 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. Yokota Tour Wait-List Policy If the tour is filled, 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 to 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 4pm on the day before the scheduled tours. Customers will be notified by 6pm that night. In the event a cancellation is necessary, charge refunds will be made the following day and cash refunds will be available after 5 business days. Receipts from customers will be needed to pay out refunds. Note: Regular Tours—Up to 10 tickets per person Special Tours—Up to 5 tickets per person Group seating not guaranteed on tours *Prices and schedules are subject to change without notice. Yokota Tours Refund Policy • One day tours Refund will be provided for cancellations made 4 or more business days prior to tour date and a $5 cancellation fee will be deducted from each person at this time. Any cancellations made after 4 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 had already purchased the admission ticket, you will have to pay for whatever the admission ticket cost regardless of the reason of the cancellation. You must have your receipt at the time the refund is requested. No refund after 30 days from the event. OCTOBER 2014 *Signups Start: Sat • 13 Sep • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 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; all Private Organizations that contract transportation through 374 FSS Vehicle Operations. The following provisions will be followed by all customers electing to travel upon 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. A customer found in the seating area with alcoholic beverages will be directed by the 374 FSS escort to immediately move the beverages to the luggage compartment. A customer refusing to comply with the no alcohol policy while en route will be released at the next convenient train station or equal location. The customer is responsible to provide for his or her transportation back to Fussa/ Yokota. Customers found intoxicated upon returning to a 374 FSS bus for the return travel back to Fussa/ Yokota will be refused admittance to the bus. They will be directed to the closest train station or equal location. Again, it is the responsibility of the intoxicated person to find another means of travel. HOURS OF OPERATION Mon-Fri • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat • 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun & Holidays • Closed Yokota ITT 227-7083 / 227-7084 Those 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. Individuals will be referred to the 374th Mission Support Group Commander for non-compliance with the above requirements. Those incidents will be handled under UCMJ or YCAP as appropriate. www.YokotaSupport.com Grape Picking & Monkey Park Hakkeijima Sea Paradise Cost: Cost: SAT • 4 OCT $55 Ages 7 & Up $50 Ages 3-6 $30 Ages 2 & Under Only If a Seat is Needed Itinerary: Depart Lunch Monkey Park Fruits Land Return 8 a.m. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. (Pay as you go) 12:30-2:30 p.m. 3-4 p.m. (Grape Picking at Shinshu Fruits Land) 8 p.m. Tour cost includes bus transportation fee, admission fee for Monkey Park and Grape Picking. Please be prepared to walk for almost 40 minutes (1 mile) on an unpaved path to get the monkey park. Vi sit t he world f a mou s Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano Prefecture. This park is famous for its large population of wild monkeys, also known as the Snow Monkeys. You will see them face to face without cages or enclosures. Afterwards, we will visit the Shinshu Fruits Land and enjoy grape picking and 30 minutes of all-you-can-eat grapes. You also get one bunch of grapes to take home — so make sure you get the biggest one! Tokyo Disneyland SAT • 4 OCT $80 Ages 18 & Up $70 Ages 12-17 $60 Ages 4-11 $30 Ages 3 & Under Only If a Seat is Needed Depart Disneyland Return $65 Ages 16 & Up $50 Ages 6-15 $40 Ages 4-5 $30 Ages 3 & Under Only If a Seat is Needed Itinerary: Depart Hakkeijima Return 6 a.m. 8 a.m.-9:30 p.m. 11:30 p.m. Tour cost includes bus transportation and 1 day passport. Enjoy your day 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 also over 50 dining facilities and 60 different retail shops in the park. Meet the Disney characters and enjoy the special festivities throughout the park. It’s always exciting to visit Tokyo Disneyland. Mickey, Minnie and friends will get you in the mood for trick or treating as they celebrate Halloween in October! Also, don’t miss their new event, “Once Upon a Time”; an all-new projection mapping of the Cinderella Castle starting at 8:50 p.m.! 7 a.m. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 7 p.m. Tour cost includes bus transportation and a one-day pass with admission to the aquarium & rides. Yokohama is home to a major attraction called Hakkeijima Sea Paradise. It is a first-rate amusement facility complete with a roller coaster and aquariums. The aquarium is a pyramid-shaped building with five different levels exhibiting marine life. Among the animals are polar bears, penguins, Canadian otters, rare white Russian 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. The roller coaster is the only one in Japan to run over land and water. It lends an extra dimension to an already thrilling ride by looping out over the sea for part of its 1.27 km course. Tokyo Skytree & Odaiba with Boat Cruise SAT • 11 OCT Cost: $65 Ages 12 & Up $45 Ages 6-11 $40 Ages 4-5 $30 Ages 1-3 $30 12 Month & Under Only If a Seat is Needed Itinerary: Cost: Itinerary: SAT • 11 OCT Depart Odaiba Cruise Tokyo Skytree area Skytree 1st Observatory Return 8 a.m. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. 12:20-1:20 p.m. 2-3:30 p.m. 3:45-4:45 p.m. 7 p.m. Tour cost includes bus transportation, boat ride and Tokyo Skytree 1st observatory ticket. Tokyo Skytree is the world’s tallest signal tower and Japan’s biggest new landmark with a height of 634 meters (2,080 feet). Skytree is recognized by the Guinness World Records as the tallest signal tower, beating out the Canton Tower in China, which is 600 meters (1,968 ½ feet). This tour starts off by visiting Odaiba first. You can look around the shops, play games or just enjoy the waterfront area. Then you’re off on a boat ride from Odaiba, through Tokyo Bay, and onto the Sumida River to Asakusa pier. From the pier we will walk to the Tokyo Skytree area, or “Sora-machi,” about 30-40 minutes (1.3km). With the spectacular view of the Skytree there are many picture taking opportunities during the walk, so please don’t forget your camera. Our time allowed in the Skytree is 3:45-4:45 p.m., so with your free time you can explore the “Sora-machi” area. If you wish to go up to the 2nd observatory, please do so in the time allowed (3:45-4:45 p.m.). The cost is 1030 yen for adults. Moto GP 2014 Grand Prix Kawagoe Festival —Edo Parade of Japan —World Championship Round 15 SUN • 12 OCT Cost: $100 Ages 15 & Up $45 Ages 3-14 $45 Ages 2 & Under Only If a Seat is Needed Itinerary: Depart Arrive Motegi Depart Motegi Return 5 a.m. 10 a.m. Moto 3: 11 a.m.~ Moto 2: 12:20 p.m.~ Moto GP: 2 p.m.~ 4 p.m. 10 p.m. Tour cost includes bus transportation and entrance ticket. Moto GP is the world’s premier motorcycling championship with a season of 18 Grand Prix in 15 countries bringing together the world’s top motorcycle manufactures such as Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Ducati, Kawasaki, Aprilia and KTM. Expect to see an elite group of riders from around the world! Tama Zoo MON • 13 OCT (US/JP HOL) Cost: $36 Ages 16 & Up $32 Ages 13-15 $30 Ages 4-12 $25 Ages 3 & Under Only If a Seat is Needed Itinerary: Depart Tama Zoo Return 9 a.m. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 5 p.m. Tama Zoo is a beautiful setting in which to observe more than 50,000 animals of 290 different species in their natural surroundings. Enjoy a leisurely stroll on the trails and paths that will lead you on a spectacular zoological adventure. The zoo has four zones: Asian, Australian, African and the Insectarium. Each has its unique animals from that part of the world. The main building of the Insectarium is in the shape of a dragonfly and contains many exhibits related to the life of insects. In the green house, you can observe many different kinds of butterflies and grasshoppers all year around. For your convenience, the silver shuttle bus circulates through the rugged Asian Zone. For a small additional fee (350 yen/16 & up, 100 yen/15 & under), take a ride on the “Lion Bus” into the Lion Garden, where lions roam free. You might be able to get really close to a lion! Nikko Grand Autumn Festival FRI • 17 OCT Cost: $65 Ages 16 & Up $55 Ages 6-15 $40 Ages 4-5 $30 Ages 3 & Under Only If a Seat is Needed Itinerary: Nagatoro River Boating & the Small Animal Zoo on Mt. Hodo SUN • 5 OCT Cost: NEW Depart River boating Lunch Ropeway Return 8 a.m. 9:45 a.m.~ 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Pay as you go) 1-3:30 p.m. (Mt. Hodo & the Small Animal Zoo) 5 p.m. Tour cost includes bus transportation fee, the boat ride, the cable car ride and admission fee for the small animal zoo. Most restaurants will not have menus in English and may have difficulty understanding English, so you may want to bring your own lunch. If you do bring your own lunch, you can have a picnic-style lunch on top of the rocks by the river. Tour cost includes transportation, special observation seats at the festival, and admission to the Toshogu Shrine. Shuki Taisai or the Grand Autumn Festival is held every 17th of October. The main attraction in the Grand Autumn Festival is the grand procession of men dressed in samurai costumes. It is a reenactment of the transfer of Tokugawa Ieyasu’s remains from Kuno-zan Shrine to the Nikko Toshogu Shrine, in accordance with Ieyasu’s will. The procession consists of one Omikoshi (a portable shrine) and a procession of about 800 people. Led by the portable shrine, the samurai procession, made up of cavalry, warriors carrying guns, others with spears, archers with bows and arrows and so on, departs from the Futarasan Shrine and heads for the Otabisho (a temporary resting place for the portable shrine about 1 km away). It is interesting to observe this procession as it gives you an insight into 17th Century Japan. $65 Ages 12 & Up $45 Ages 3-11 $30 Ages 2 & Under Only If a Seat is Needed Must be at least 60 cm (23.63 inches) tall to ride the boat Infants 12 months and younger are not allowed to ride the boat. Wearing a life vest is mandatory on the boat for all passengers. Itinerary: Depart 5:30 a.m. Nikko 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Return 7:30 p.m. If the festival is cancelled due to rain, this tour will be Nikko Toshogu Shrine sightseeing tour. Located in Saitama Prefecture, the Nagatoro area is well known for its river boating and the natural geological formations. The boat ride takes you down the Arakawa River where you will marvel at the naturally exposed rock formations from 80 million years ago. The most well-known rock formations resemble laid out Japanese tatami mats and are called the “Iwadatami.” After the boat ride, we will stop to see the Iwadatami rock and break for lunch. After lunch, we will take the ropeway to the small animal zoo at the top of Mt Hodo. The zoo cares for a wide variety of small animals, including: monkeys, rabbits, deer, goats, pigs, turtles and many others. You can purchase food packs there if you would like to feed them yourself! Watching monkeys on Monkey Mountain catch food is always exciting. Legend For details, ask an ITT representative! SAT • 18 OCT Cost: Depart Festival Return 12 p.m. 1:30-8:30 p.m. 10 p.m. Spectacular festival floats, carrying crafted dolls with traditional Japanese festival decorations, are paraded around the center of Kawagoe’s landmark Kurazukuri Area (traditional “old Japan” architecture). Spectators will be surprised by the sheer scale of the many festival floats as they pass each other. The Kawagoe Festival’s biggest highlight is the “Hikkawase,” when the floats meet at an intersection, face one another and compete in traditional Japanesestyle music comprised of flutes, drums, and hand bells. Although the competition has no winner, the exchange of festival music and wildly moving lanterns is fantastic. This festival is designated as a National Folk Cultural Property under the title of “Kawagoe Hikkawase Festival Float Event.” Shiraito Waterfall & Mt. Fuji —Lunch Buffet at Fuji View Hotel SAT • 18 OCT Cost: $65 Ages12 & Up $50 Ages 6-11 $35 Ages 4-5 $30 Ages 3 & Under Only If a Seat is Needed Itinerary: Depart Waterfall Lunch Buffet 5th Station Return SAT • 25 OCT Cost: $30 All ages Itinerary: Kamakura Great Buddha & Shrine 7 a.m. 10-11 a.m. 12-1:30 p.m. 2:30-4 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Tour cost includes bus transportation and lunch buffet. $50 Ages 12 & Up $40 Ages 6-11 $30 Ages 4-5 $30 Ages 3 & Under Only If a Seat is Needed Itinerary: Depart Great Buddha Shrine & Lunch Return 6:30 a.m. 9-11:30 a.m. 12-3 p.m. 7 p.m. Tour cost includes your bus transportation, shrine, temple and Great Buddha entrance fees. Kamukura is famous for the second tallest bronze Buddha statue in Japan and a number of other iconic temples, shrines and many old artistic treasures. Kamakura lies at the neck of the Miura Peninsula on the shore of Sagami Bay. It shows the high degree of prosperity that was present during the 12th and 13th centuries when Kamakura was the seat of the Shogunate Government. Tokyo Waterfront Area & Asakusa Temple —Odaiba & Palette Town SAT • 25 OCT Cost: $50 Ages 12 & Up $40 Ages 6-11 $35 Ages 4-5 $30 Ages 3 & Under Only If a Seat is Needed Itinerary: Depart Asakusa/Lunch River Cruise JP Garden Odaiba Return 8:30 a.m. 10 a.m-12:45 p.m. 1-1:50 p.m. 1:50-2:30 p.m. 3-5 p.m. 7 p.m. Marvel at the breathtaking view of the Shiraito Waterfall. “Shiraito,” meaning white threads, aptly describes this beautiful waterfall. You will enjoy an all-you-can-eat, buffet-style lunch at the Fuji View Hotel. The hotel garden is more than 110,000 square feet and accommodates many wild birds and boasts a gorgeous view of more than 300 cherry blossom trees in the spring, tender greens in the summer, red leaves in the autumn and a grand snowy landscape of Mt.Fuji in the wintertime. You can enjoy one of these natural beauties all year round. Majestic Fuji! This tour will take you to the 5th station of this beautiful and bold volcano via the Subaru Line. Bring your camera and enjoy all the beauty of Mt.Fuji. Shosenkyo Gorge, Samurai Temple & Wine Factory Enoshima Island & Aquarium Cost: $60 Ages13 & Up $45 Ages 4-12 $30 Ages 3 & Under Only If a Seat is Needed Itinerary: Depart Wine Factory Samurai Temple Shosenkyo Return 7 a.m. 9-10 a.m. 10:15-11 a.m. 12-3 p.m. (Lunch time & Cable Car Ride) 6 p.m. We will visit Asakusa first. You will see the Thunder Gate “Kaminarimon,” which is an extremely beautiful vermilionlacquered gate. The gate stands at the entrance to the shopping lane called the Nakamise Avenue and displays the front of the Main Hall of the Sensoji Temple. After that, we will go to the Japanese Garden “Hamarikyu” by River Cruising. This garden is one of Tokyo’s finest gardens. It was a shogun palace. Then we will drive to Palette Town and Odaiba, which are new waterfront developments in Tokyo, via the scenic Rainbow Bridge. SUN • 26 OCT What a way to start your trip! Your first stop will be at a wine factory and yes, there will be a free wine tasting. This historical tour also takes you to the burial place of Takeda Shingen, a great warrior “Daimyo” (samurai leader of the war age), who died on his journey to Kyoto. He was destined to be the Shogun, or conqueror, of Japan in 1572. This temple is also noted for the exquisite garden created by Muso Kokushi, the high priest of the Samurai Age. Proceeding on to the Chichibu National Park, you will ride the cable car up to Mt. Kimpu, the highest of the Chichibu Mountains, to the Shosenkyo Gorge formed along the Arakawa River. Take pictures of the cliffed rocks and their fantastic shapes. Bring your camera and Yen for lunch and souvenirs. Cost: $555 (Must be at least 6yrs old) $50 Extra for Single Occupancy Fee *Deadline to sign up is 24 Oct Itinerary: Day 1 6 a.m. Depart Yokota AB —Lunch break on the expressway 1 p.m. Arrive at Hotel (Check in is 3 p.m.) 6-8 p.m. Dinner at Kyoto Japanese Restaurant —Enjoy dinner with a Maiko (apprentice Geisha) Day 2 7 a.m.~ —Nijo Castle, Golden Pavilion, *Kyoto Imperial Palace, Todaiji Temple, Nara Park, Kasuga Taisha Shrine, Nara Nagomikan] *If the Kyoto Imperial Palace is closed, KitanoTenmangu Shrine will be visited instead. Lunch is included. 6:30 p.m. Arrive Back at Hotel / Free Time 7 a.m.~ Breakfast at Hotel Day 3 —Please check out before 11 a.m. $60 Ages18 & Up $50 Ages 15-17 $45 Ages 6-14 $40 Ages 3-5 $30 Ages 2 & Under Only If a Seat is Needed Itinerary: Depart Enoshima Aquarium Return Breakfast at Hotel 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Kyoto & Nara Tour Cost: 6:30 a.m. 9-11:30 a.m. 12-3 p.m. 7 p.m. Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission fee for Aquarium. Tour cost includes your bus transportation, entrance fee for temple and the cable car. —Veterans Day Holiday SUN-TUES • 9-11 NOV Free Time after Dinner Tour cost includes bus transportation, entrance fee for the Japanese Garden and the cruise. SUN • 19 OCT Kyoto & Nara 3 Days Tourists come to this 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 are not in great shape for the stairs and hills, escalators are available (700 yen). The classic view of Mt. Fuji as depicted on Japanese art can be seen from Enoshima on clear days. 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 including a school of over 8,000 sardines that swim together in a tight, spiraling formation. The Jellyfish Fantasy Hall houses one of the world’s best collections of these strangely beautiful creatures. The deep sea corner uses cutting edge 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 called Splash! In addition, see displays of penguins, sharks, sea turtles (including some you can pet) and more. Everyone will find something of interest here. —Eating facilities are available —Lots of walking on this tour —Bring yen for shopping and snacks —You may want to bring your own lunch —Strollers not permitted —Great for Families! —Wear comfortable shoes and clothes —Bring your camera —Great for Kids! —Great for Couples! Free Time until departure 12 p.m. Departure 7 p.m. Arrive Yokota AB Hotel: Kyoto Royal Hotel & Spa Address: Sanjo-Agaru, Kawaramachi, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-8005 Phone: 075-223-1234 Cancellation Policy: Tour cancellation must be made before departure date, fees apply per person. Please understand as there will be NO EXCEPTIONS. The cancellation policy below will apply for any reasons. Cancellation $5 cancellation fee per person On or before 20 Oct 80% refund 8-19 days prior to your departure (21 Oct-1 Nov) 70% refund 3-8 days prior to your departure (1-6 Nov ) 50% refund 2 days prior to your departure (7 Nov) No refund 1 day prior to your departure(8 Nov) / No show (9 Nov) Tour cost includes roundtrip bus transportation from Yokota AB and back, 2 nights’ accommodation with 2 breakfasts, a Japanese style dinner with a Maiko (apprentice Geisha), and sightseeing to Kyoto and Nara with an English speaking tour guide. This is a great opportunity to explore the cultural treasure of Kyoto and Nara with an English speaking tour guide!.
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