Tours & Travel

Explore Japan with ITT!

MWR Atsugi's International Tours & Travel (ITT) program specializes in unforgettable day tours across Japan, offering unique experiences in both bustling cities and serene countryside locations.

New tours are published here at the beginning of every month. Stop by the ITT office (Bldg.978) to set up your online purchase account.

Monday-Friday | 0900-1730
Phone: 0467-63-3786
Email: nafamwrITT@us.navy.mil

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Sun, Nov 1: Arakurayama Sengen Shrine & Oshino Ninja Village

Cost & Ages: $45 (12 & up) | $40 (3-11) | $30 (0-2) | $36 (E1-E5)

Reward Points: 150

Depart: 0630 | Return: 1800

Start the day at Arakurayama Sengen Shrine in Fujiyoshida City, one of the most famous spots to take in Mt. Fuji. After a lunch stop at Fuji Yoshida Kawaguchiko Base, head to Oshino Ninja Village ("Oshino Shinobi no Sato"), a ninja-themed village overlooking Mt. Fuji. Slip into a ninja costume, catch a ninja show, and test your aim at the shuriken dojo. Admission to scheduled places is included, along with the ninja shows and ninja athletics. NOTE: This tour could be arduous for those with knee problems.

Bring extra Yen for lunch & activities, and wear comfortable shoes. Strollers are not recommended.

Sat, Nov 7: Nishizawa Gorge Hike (CANCELLED)

This tour has been cancelled.

Sun, Nov 8: New Sanno Brunch, Maxell Aquarium & Asakusa Sightseeing

Cost & Ages: $80 (15 & up) | $70 (12-14) | $55 (6-11) | $35 (4-5) | $30 (0-3) | $64 (E1-E5)

Reward Points: 100

Depart: 0830 | Return: 1900

Kick off your Sunday at the New Sanno, where the newly reimagined Sunday brunch, honored with the Best of the Paci c Sunday Brunch Award, serves up an all-you-can-eat buffet of upscale, appetizing menu items. Next, dive into Maxell Aqua Park Shinagawa, a marine world decorated with synchronized light and sound displays and a large jellyfish tank called "Jellyfish Rumble." There's also an area full of rides, including a merry-go-round of aquatic animals. Finish the day in Asakusa at Sensoji, a popular Buddhist temple built in the 7th century. You'll approach the temple through Nakamise, a shopping street that has offered visitors traditional local snacks and souvenirs for centuries. Admission to scheduled places is included.

Bring Yen for souvenirs and wear comfortable shoes.

Sat, Nov 14: Mandarin Orange Picking, Jogasaki Suspension Bridge & Granpal Illumination

Cost & Ages: $50 (12 & up) | $45 (3-11) | $35 (0-2) | $40 (E1-E5)

Reward Points: 200

Depart: 0800 | Return: 2100

The Izu Peninsula is famous for its mandarin oranges, and you'll have 60 minutes to pick and eat as many as you like. Packed oranges are also available for purchase. Next, stretch your legs on a coastal walk of about 50 minutes at the Jogasaki Suspension Bridge. Finally, end the day under the lights at Granpal Illumination Park. NOTE: This tour could be arduous for those with knee problems. Admission to scheduled places is included.

Bring Yen for lunch & activities. Wear comfortable trekking shoes.

Sun, Nov 15: Nasu Animal Kingdom

Cost: $60 (12 & up) | $47 (3-11) | $42 (0-2) | $44 (E1-E5)

Reward Points: 500

Depart: 0500 | Return: 1930

Bring the whole family to Nasu Animal Kingdom, a zoo where about 600 animals of 150 species roam a 43-hectare (430,000-square-meter) site, about 10 times the size of Tokyo Dome, set within the natural landscape of the Nasu Highlands. Admission to scheduled places is included.

Bring extra Yen for lunch & souvenirs, and wear warm gloves and a warm jacket. Snow boots are also recommended.

Sat, Nov 21: Fukuroda Waterfalls & Hananuki Valley Hike

Ages & Cost: $38 (15 & up) | $33 (6-14) | $30 (0-5) | $30 (E1-E5)

Difficult: Intermediate

Reward Points: 400

Depart: 0500 | Return: 1930

Trails are 50% uphill and downhill and 50% flat, with a variety of terrain. Ascending is moderately physically demanding, and descending is moderately demanding on lower-body muscles and joints. Total distance: 2.5miles (4km).

Begin at Fukuroda Waterfalls, a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty and one of "Japan's Top 100 Waterfalls," as listed by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment in 1990. After lunch at the "Daigo" roadside station, head to Hananuki Valley, where a long suspension bridge spans a narrow ravine above a gently flowing stream framed by colorful foliage. The best time to visit is autumn leaf season, when the Japanese maple trees turn a brilliant deep red.

NOTE: This tour could be arduous for those with knee problems. Admission to scheduled places is included. Bring Yen for lunch & activities. Wear comfortable trekking shoes.

Sun, Nov 22: Momiji Autumn Festival, Art Museum & Freshwater Aquarium

Cost: $40 (18 & up) | $35 (15-17) | $30 (6-14) | $25 (0-5) | $32(E1-E5)
Reward Points: 200
Depart: 0630 | Return: 1800

Catch the fall colors at the Maples Corridor, or "Momiji Kairou," at Lake Kawaguchi, one of the most popular spots in Japan to see red leaves. Next, visit the Kubota Itchiku Art Museum, dedicated to Kubota Itchiku (1917-2003), the artist who revived Tsujigahana, a lost art of silk dyeing that was used to decorate elaborate kimono during the Muromachi Period (1333-1573).

After lunch at Kawaguchiko Base, wrap up at a unique aquarium whose Japanese name translates to "Fuji spring village." True
to its name, the aquarium raises freshwater sh in spring water sourced from Mt. Fuji.

Admission fees to scheduled places are included. Bring extra yen for lunch and wear comfortable shoes. Strollers are not recommend for this tour.

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Sat, Oct 3: Senjojiki Cirque & Suwa Taisha Shrine

Ages & Cost: $70 (12 & up) | $65 (6-11) | $56 (E1-E5)

Reward Points: 450

Depart: 0430 | Return: 2000

Embark on a breathtaking journey to the Senjojiki Cirque, a majestic amphitheater carved by ancient glaciers that exempli es the grandeur of Nagano‘s Central Alps. The Komagatake Ropeway on the eastern side of the range whisks you up 2,600 meters, dropping you off at the cirque’s doorstep. Here, we will go on a 45–60 minute trek and enjoy the alpine scenery surrounded by towering peaks. Afterwards, we will visit Suwa Taisha Shrine, historically known as Suwa Daimyojin, which is a group of revered Shinto shrines.

Admissions to scheduled places are included. Bring extra Yen and rain gear. Wear comfortable shoes.

Sun, Oct 4: Manjushage (Red Spider Lily) Festival & Kawagoe Sightseeing

Cost & Ages: $40 (15 & up) | $35 (0-14) | $32 (E1-E5)

Reward Points: 150

Depart: 0630 | Return: 1830

Witness a stunning ‘red carpet’ of vibrant Manjushage flowers at the festival in Kinchakuda Manjushage Park. It features over 5 million vibrant crimson red spider lilies blanketing the forest floor along the Koma River. Afterward, step back in time as we visit the historic ‘Little Edo’ district of Kawagoe for sightseeing and lunch free time.

Bring extra Yen and rain gear. Wear comfortable shoes.

Sat, Oct 10: Japanese Pear Picking & Ushiku Bronze Buddha

Cost & Ages: $45 (6 & up) | $40 (3-5) | $30 (0-2)| $36 (E1-E5)

Reward Points: 250

Depart Atsugi: 0530 | Return: 1930

Enjoy 60 minutes of all-you-can-eat Japanese pear picking right in the orchard in Ibaraki Prefecture! Freshly picked pears will also be available for purchase at 700 to 800 yen per kg. Lunch and free time will be at Ami Premium Outlets. Lastly, we will visit the largest bronze Buddha in Japan.

Admission fees are included. Bring extra Yen for food and wear comfortable shoes.

Sun, Oct 11: Hakone Glass Blowing & Cruise at Lake Ashi

Sale ended on Friday, September 11. This tour is no longer available for booking.

Sat, Oct 17: Kawagoe Night Festival

Cost & Ages: $40 | $32 (E1-E5)

Reward Points: 150

Depart: 1300 | Return: 2300

Experience the electric atmosphere of one of the Kanto Plain‘s largest events: the Kawagoe Night Festival. In the town nicknamed ’Little Edo,‘ you can catch a glimpse of what life was like when the Tokugawa Shogun ruled the land. On display are merchants’ homes constructed in the Kura-zukuri style, The Old Bell Tower, and 500 statues of Rakan. This festive two-day event features parades and music, originating in 1648 with a procession of portable shrines that evolved into its present-day incarnation of giant floats with life-sized dolls, designated as national cultural importance.

Bring extra Yen or lunch, souvenirs, comfortable shoes, a flashlight, and a small portable folding stool.

Sun, Oct 18: Hiryu & Chisuji Waterfalls Hike

Cost: $45 (6 and up) | $36 (E1-E5)

Reward Points: 100

Depart: 0630 | Return: 1730

Difficulty level is advanced. Trails are 90% up and downhill with rugged and slippery terrain, with a total distance of 6 to 10 miles. Mt. Fuji falls into this category due to its high elevation.

Challenge yourself with an advanced 4-hour hike to the stunning Hiryu and Chisuji Waterfalls. This rugged, slippery trail rewards hikers with incredible views of cascading water and vibrant fall colors.

Due to the trail conditions, the minimum age for this hike is 6 years. Bring extra Yen, a packed lunch, and water. Wear comfortable hiking shoes.

Sat, Oct 24: Kochia at Hitachi Seaside Park & Oarai Aqua World

Cost & Ages: $63 (15 & up) | $55 (6-14) | $50 (3-5) | $30 (0-2) | $50 (E1-E5)

Reward Points: 350

Depart: 0600 | Return: 2000

Prepare for a visual feast at Hitachi Seaside Park, where rolling hills are covered in thousands of Kochia bushes that blaze a brilliant crimson in the autumn. It's fun for the whole family! Next, we will visit Oarai Aqua World, featuring an impressive aquarium with 59 different species of sharks. Admission to scheduled places is included.

Bring extra Yen for lunch, picnic mat, and a stroller for Hitachi Park activities. Wear comfortable shoes.

Sat, Oct 25: Izu Mt. Omuro Chair Lift & Mandarin Orange Picking

Cost: $50 (12 & up) | $45 (4-11) | $40 (0-3) | $40 (E1-E5)

Reward Points: 200

Depart: 0600 | Return: 1900

Head to the famed Izu Peninsula for 60 minutes of all-you-can-eat mandarin orange picking! Packed oranges are also available for purchase. Next, we will take a chair lift to the Mt. Omuro summit for a spectacular 360° panoramic view. At 580m above sea level, Mt. Omuro is one of the largest volcanoes of the Izu Monogenetic Volcano Group.

Admission to scheduled places is included. The order of the itinerary may change. Bring extra Yen for lunch and a jacket. Wear comfortable shoes.

Sat-Sun, Oct 31-Nov 1: USJ & Nara Sightseeing Overnight Tour

Reward Points: 900

Depart: 0300 (Oct 31) | Return: 2100 (Nov 1)

Get ready for a thrilling overnight adventure! Day one is a fun-filled experience at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, with your stay conveniently located at The Park Front Hotel. Park admissions are included in the price of the tour. On day two, we’ll journey to the ancient capital of Nara to meet the famous, free-roaming deer in Nara Park.

Sign up at the Tour Office (Non-Refundable). Bring extra Yen for food and souvenirs.

Daycation Rewards Program

Receive REWARD POINTS every time you complete a tour. These points can be used toward discounts up to 100% for future tours. Earn points when you complete a tour, bring an guest on a tour, and use MWR charter services to Haneda or Narita airport.

Daycation Rewards Milestones

1,000 points = 20% off any tour
2,000 points = 40% off any tour
3,000 points = 60% off any tour
4,000 points = 80% off any tour
5,000 points = FREE TOUR

Tour Cancellation Policy

Written documentation must be presented for a refund, without exception. Your receipt is required to issue a refund.

One-Day Tours – If you cancel 6 business days prior to your scheduled tour, no charge will be assessed. If you cancel 1-5 business days prior, you will be charged 50% of the total price of the tour. If you cancel on the date of the tour or seek a refund past the date of the tour, no refunds will be given. Business days exclude weekends and U.S. holidays.

Overnight Tours – If you cancel 11 business days prior to your scheduled tour, no charge will be assessed. If you cancel 7-10 business days prior, you will be charged the deposit of the tour. If you cancel 6 business days prior, or on the date of the tour, or seek a refund past the date of the tour, no refund will be given, except in the event of valid duty commitment

Cancellation cannot be accepted for tours that require admission tickets in advance. Refunds cannot be made after acceptance of reservations for such events (i.e. sumo tournaments, kabuki performances, baseball games, and concerts.) Please inquire at the Tours office for the full cancellation/refunds policy.

Explore Japan with ITT!

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Daycation Rewards Program

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