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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. Each tour is carefully curated to provide a perfect blend of adventure, relaxation, and cultural enlightenment.

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

  • Building 978 (next door to the Gear Rental shop)
  • Open Monday-Friday, 0900-1730
  • Phone: 0467-63-3786

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Naeba One-Day Ski | Sat, Mar 1

πŸ’΄

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

Reward Points: 400

Depart Atsugi: 0430 | Depart Naeba: 1600

Naeba is located in the heart of the Niigata prefecture, an area known for heavy snowfalls. The Naeba ski resort is equipped with 13 lifts that provide access to 19 courses from beginners to expert. NOTE: The tour is limited to ages 4 and older due to the long distance. Lift tickets, rental skis, snowboards and other equipment are not included in the tour price. Rentals are available at MWR Gear Rental in bldg. 978 (264-6205).

Slope gradient: Expert 30% / Intermediate 40% / Beginner 30%

One-day pass: NAEBA AREA ONLY (6 & up) Β₯7,200 / (0-5) free MT.NAEBA & MT. KAGURA JOINT (6 & up) Β₯9,000 / (0-5) free

Ishigaki Strawberry Picking & Bamboo Wind Chime Craft | Sun, Mar 2

🍱 or πŸ’΄ & πŸ‘Ÿ

Ages & Cost: (6 & up) $69 | (2-5) $60 | (0-1) $35 (E1-E5) $55

Reward Points: 300

Depart 0700 | Return 1830

Eat as many strawberries as you can in 30 minutes at Ishigaki Strawberry Picking Farm. Strawberries to-go are available for purchase. Experience making a beautiful bamboo wind chime that will β€€ll your home and outside area with soothing sounds.

Oiwa Shrine & Plum Flower Festival | Sun, Mar 9

πŸ’΄ & ❌ πŸ§’

Ages & Cost per person: (15 & up) $38 | (0-14) $30 | (E1-E5) $30

Depart 0600 | Return 1830

Reward Points: 300

We will visit Oiwa Shrines, a unique site where Buddhist and Shinto shrines stand side by side - an uncommon sight in Japan. The entire hill is considered part of the Oiwa Shrine complex. Next, we’ll explore the Mito Kairakuen Plum Festival, where you can admire countless blooming plum trees in full splendor. Enjoy a variety of local foods and shop for unique souvenirs during the event.

Tagata Fertility Festival | Sat, Mar 15

πŸ’΄ & πŸ‘Ÿ & πŸ§₯

Cost: $43 | (E1-E5): $35

Reward Points: 600

Depart: 0530 | Return: 2100

Tagata Honen (fertility) Festival is a traditional event that depicts optimism for successful crops and childbirth.

NOTE: Expect large crowds. Due to the adult content displayed at this event, this tour is for adults only.

Joren Waterfalls & Dogashima Cave Cruise | Sun, Mar 16

🍱 or πŸ’΄ & πŸ§₯

Age & Cost: (12 & up) $42 | (6-11) $37 | (0-5) $32 | (E1-E5) $34

Reward Points: 250

Depart 0630 | Return 1830

Experience Joren Waterfalls and a cruise inside Dogashima Cave. If the Dogashima Cave Cruise is canceled due to inclement weather, it will be changed to the Toi Gold Mine. Note: Admission fees are included.

Ushiku Bronze Buddha & Oosugi Shrine | Sun, Mar 23

🍱 or πŸ’΄ & πŸ‘Ÿ & πŸ§₯ & ❌ πŸ§’

Ages& Cost: (12 & up) $42 | (4-12) $37 |(0-3) $32 |(E1-E5) $34

Reward Points: 200

Depart 0700 | Return 1830

First we will visit the largest bronze Buddha in Japan. Lunch & free time will be at Ami Outlet Mall. Next, we will visit the beautiful Oosugi Shrine in Ibaraki Prefecture.

Note: Admission fees are included.

Satte Gongendo Cherry Blossom Festival & Kawagoe Sightseeing | Sun, Mar 30

πŸ§₯ & ❌ πŸ§’

Cost: $32 | (E1-E5): $26

Reward Points: 200

Depart 0630 | Return 1800

Satte Sakura Festival is a 1km-long row of cherry blossom trees. Roughly 1000 trees are planted on both sides of a small hilltop path. Visitors can both walk within them. Adjacent to the cherry blossoms there are several large fields of yellow rapeseed blossoms. Next, we will visit a place nicknamed β€œLittle Edo” town, which gives you a glance at what life was like when Tokugawa Shogun ruled the land. Merchants' homes were constructed in the Kura-zukuri style. The Old Bell Tower and 500 statues of Rakan are some of the sights on our list.

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Fuji Safari Park | Sat, Apr 5

πŸ’΄

Ages & Cost: (15 & up) $72 | (3-14) $64 | (0-2) $40 (E1-E5) $58

Reward Points: 200

Depart Atsugi: 0730 | Depart Naeba: 1830

Enjoy watching a variety of animals in natural settings. Restaurants and gift shops will be accessible. Admissions fees are included.

Hakone Glass Blowing & Lake Ashi Cruise | Sun, Apr 6

πŸ’΄ πŸ‘Ÿ

Ages & Cost: (12 & up) $65 | (5-11) $55 | (0-4) $26 | (E1-E5): $52

Reward Points: 100

Depart: 0800 | Return: 1800

Enjoy the art of glass blowing and various activities at Hakone Gora Park. We will also visit Owaku-dani for lunch. Lastly, we will take a cruise at Lake Ashi and see Mt. Fuji and the Torii Gate of Hakone Shrine.

NOTE: Due to minimum age requirements for the glass blowing craft shop, the minimum age for this tour is 5 years. Glass blowing is not included in the price for ages 0-4.

Arakurayama Cherry Blossom Festival & Gotemba Outlet Mall | Sat, Apr 12

πŸ’΄ πŸ‘Ÿ

Cost: $30 | (E1-E5) $24

Reward Points: 250

Depart: 0700 | Return: 1830

Immerse yourself in the cherry blossoms and take in the natural surrounding picturesque scenery. A photographer’s delight. We will stop for lunch at Oshino Village.

Nikko Ryuokyo Hike (Intermediate Level) | Sun, Apr 13

🍱 πŸ’΄ πŸ₯Ύ

Cost: $50 | (E1-E5) $40

Reward Points: 400

Depart: 0530 | Return: 1800

Take in spectacular views of canyons, waterfalls and forests, as you hike along the picturesque Kinu River. This hike is approximately 6 km long and takes 3 to 4 hours to finish.

*Intermediate: Trails are 50% uphill and downhill, and 50% flat, with a variety of terrain. Ascending these trails are moderately physically demanding and descending them is moderately demanding on lower body muscles and joints. Total distance is 6 to 10 miles.

Takato Cherry Blossom Festival | Sat, Apr 19

πŸ’΄ πŸ‘Ÿ

Ages & Cost: (15 & up) $45 | (0-14) $38 | (E1-E5) $36

Reward Points: 450

Depart: 0500 | Return: 2030

Situated in Nagano Prefecture, Takato Cherry Blossom Festival is the best places to see cherry blossoms in Japan.

NOTE: Admission to scheduled places is included.

Tenryu River Cruise & Peach Blossom Festival | Sun, April 20

πŸ’΄ πŸ‘Ÿ

Ages & Cost: (12 & up) $65 | (6-11) $58 | (3-5) $51 | (0-2) $40 | (E1-E5): $52

Reward Points: 500

Depart: 0600 | Return 1900

Enjoy the natural beauties of Tenryukyo Gorge on a gentle boat ride on Tenryu River. Next, we will visit the Peach Blossom Festival at Hamanono Park in Nagano Prefecture.

Yokohama World Porters & Spring Grand Sumo Jungyo | Sat, Apr 26

Cost: $90 | (E1-E5): $72

Reward Points: 50

Depart 0900 | Return 1700

Must sign up for this tour in person. Tickets are non-refundable.

Enjoy watching Sumo matches at Yokohama Arena. Yokohama World Porters offers a vibrant mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment by the waterfront, blending the city's maritime history with modern attractions and stunning harbor views. NOTE: Admission fees are included.

Shiraito Waterfalls & Shibazakura at Lake Motosu | Sun, Apr 27

πŸ’΄ πŸ‘Ÿ

Ages & Cost: (12 & up) $36 | (3-11) $30 | (0-2) $25 | (E1-E5) $29

Reward Points: 200

Depart: 0700 | Return: 1700

We will visit the spectacular Shiraito Water Falls followed by a visit to the Shibazakura Cherry Blossom Festival at Lake Motosu. There are food trucks that serve local Japanese food.

NOTE: Admission fees are included.

TOUR ICONS

One or more of the following tour icons will be shown in the tour descriptions above ⬆ to help you prepare for the adventure.


⭐ New Trip

πŸ₯Ύ Wear Hiking Shoes

πŸ§₯ Wear a jacket

🍱 Bring Lunch

πŸ’΄ Bring Yen

πŸ‘Ÿ Wear Comfortable Shoes

❌🦼 Stroller NOT Recommended

❌ πŸ§’ NOT For Young Kids

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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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