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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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September Tours

 

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Sat, Sep 5: Minobusan Kuon-ji, Washi Paper Lampshade Craft & Grape Picking

Cost & Ages: $60 (12 & up) | $50 (4-11) | $30 (0-3) | $48 (E1-E5)

Reward Points: 250

Depart: 0530 | Return: 1900

Mount Minobu (1,153m), located in Yamanashi Prefecture, is one of the three great sacred mountains of Japanese Buddhism and home to Kuon-ji Temple, the head temple of the Nichiren sect. Next, we'll head to Kamisuki Park to try our hand at crafting washi paper lampshades, then finish the day picking grapes at Yamanashi Grape Farm.

Admission to scheduled sites is included. Washi lampshade making is not included for ages 0-3. Recommended item: a towel.

Sun, Sep 6: Fuji Safari Park

Cost & Ages: $70 (15 & Up) | $62 (4-14) | $45 (0-3) | $56 (E1-E5)

Reward Points: 200

Depart: 0700 | Return: 1800

Enjoy watching a variety of animals in natural settings.

Restaurants and gift shops are available. Admission fees are included (Jungle Bus fee also included).

Sat, Sep 12: Kiyotsu Gorge & Kusatsu Hot Spring Yumomi Show

Cost & Ages: $50 (12 & up) | $40 (6-11) | $50 (0-5) | $35 (0-5) | $40 (E1-E5)

Reward Points: 450

Depart: 0400 | Return: 2000

Kiyotsu Gorge Tunnel and Kusatsu offer stunning natural scenery, perfect for taking in the views and snapping photos. Next, we'll enjoy a taste of local culture at the Yumomi show, where performers sing traditional songs while paddling to cool the scalding hot spring water.

Admission fee is included. Recommended item: rain gear.

Sun, Sep 13: Mishima Skywalk & Zipline

Cost & Ages: $65 (15 & up) | $60 (9-14) | $30 (0-3) | $52 (E1-E5)

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Reward Points: 100

Depart: 0700 | Return: 1700

Enjoy stunning views of Mt. Fuji and surrounding areas from Japan’s longest suspension bridge and a thrilling zipline course.

Minimum age is 9 years old and maximum height is 140 cm (55 inches). Maximum weight is 100kg (220 lbs). Athletic shoes are required. Children must be accompanied by an adult during the course with no more than two children per adult. Admission fees and Zipline are included. Cancellation Policy: 50% refund until Aug 27; no refund for cancellations on or after Aug 28. Recommended items: gloves, athletic shoes, small towel, water, change of clothes, and rain gear.

Sat, Sep 19: Ochudo Fuji 5th Station Hike (Beginner Level)

Cost: $45 |$36 (E1-E5)

Reward Points: 200

Depart: 0630 | Return: 1930

The Ochudo trail encircles Mt. Fuji at the halfway point, around the 5th Station level (about 2,300 meters / 7,546 feet). Along the way, you'll see not only Mt. Fuji but also nearby lakes and a range of Southern Alps peaks. This is mainly a flat hike with very little ascending or descending. Sightseeing includes Komitake Shrine and Oshino Village.

This tour is not for young children. Recommended items: comfortable trekking shoes *Easy / Beginner: Trails are 80% flat and 20% ascending and descending. Total distance: about 6 miles.

Sun, Sep 20: Okutama White Water Rafting

Ages & Cost: $65 (15 & up) | $60 (6-14) | $52 (E1-E5)

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Reward Points: 100

Depart: 0800 | Return: 1700

Enjoy a thrilling rafting trip down the Okutama River. Due to rafting company regulations, the minimum age for this tour is 6 years, and one parent or guardian is required for every two children.

Recommended items: bath towel, change of clothes, bathing suit, and river shoes (or rent them on location).

Sat, Sep 26: Nikko Edo Wonderland

Cost: $68 (12 & up) | $50 (6-11) | $35 (0-5) | $54 (E1-E5)
Reward Points: 400
Depart: 0600 | Return: 1930

Step back in time to the 17th-century Edo Period, where you might encounter Samurai, Oiran courtesans  (upper-class geishas), and Ninja warriors. The village is divided into five areas: Kaido (Road to Edo), Shukaba-machi (Inn Town), Shokagai (Market District), Buke-yashiki (Samurai Residence), and Ninja Village. Dress up in period clothing to experience the culture first-hand.

Admission fees are included.

Sun, Sep 27: Joren Waterfalls & Seven Waterfalls Walking

Cost: $35 | $28 (E1-E5)

Reward Points: 250

Depart: 0630 | Return: 2000

Experience Joren Waterfall and the Seven Waterfalls walk. The pure waters of the Kawazu River cascade down from the Amagi mountain range in seven dramatic drops, forming the Kawazu Nanadaru trail — a scenic hike that leads from one gushing waterfall to the next.

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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

Cost: Single $680 (18 & up) | Twin $445 (6 & up) | Triple $385 (6 & up) | Quad $370 (6 & up) | Share bed $150 (4-5) | Share bed $100 (0-3)

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.

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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.

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