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Welcome to Japan!
Japan; the very word conjures up images of fans, kimonos, samurai and swords, cherry blossoms, and Mt. Fuji. Such things are much a part of Japan, and if you take full advantage of the wonderful adventure before you, you'll find there is much more to the "Land of the Rising Sun" than you ever dreamed. The springboard for your adventure will, of course, be your new home, and this page is designed to point you in the right direction.
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Foreign Clearance Guide (CAC Enabled)
Mainland Japan Arrival - Ground Transportation to Bases The following includes information for all ground transportation procedures upon arrival into Japan to reach your final destination.
Yokota: https://yokotafss.com/vehicle-operations/#bus-schedule - Getting to Yokota from Yokosuka: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrj/installations/cfa_yokosuka/about/installation_guide/getting_here/narita_airport_shuttle_bus/Yokota_Shuttle_Bus.html Atsugi: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrj/installations/naf_atsugi/about/installation_guide/getting_here.html Yokosuka: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrj/installations/cfa_yokosuka/about/installation_guide/getting_here.html Yokota arrivals/departures: Use dropdown from CFAY Shuttle Bus Signup, then click Yokota Shuttle https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrj/installations/cfa_yokosuka/about/installation_guide/getting_here/narita_airport_shuttle_bus/Yokota_Shuttle_Bus.html Click CFAY Shuttle Bus Signup: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrj/installations/cfa_yokosuka/about/installation_guide/getting_here/narita_airport_shuttle_bus.html
Sasebo:
Fukuoka Arrivals: https://www.cnic.navy.mil/regions/cnrj/installations/cfa_sasebo/about/Welcome_Aboard/pcs_information_and_support.html
Narita/Haneda Arrivals: ESG-7/CTF-76 EXPRESS BUS FROM NARITA/HANEDA TO SASEBO (Passenger form)
*** Book travel for a Thursday arrival to Narita or Haneda airport. ***
SRF EXPRESS BUS FROM NARITA/HANEDA TO SASEBO (Passenger form)
*** Book travel for a Tuesday arrival to Narita or Haneda airport. ***
Narita is the first pick up location at approximately 2000. Representative from the bus company will be in the vicinity of the DOD Desk Counter Terminal 1 North Wing with a welcome sign. Bus will then proceed to Haneda (after picking everyone up in Narita) airport at Terminal 3, on the second floor.
Bus is equipped with a toilet. There is WIFI, but no outlets for charging devices. Recommend a light jacket/blanket/pillow for the ride. ETA to Sasebo is 18 hours. Bus will only stop for required change of drivers and ventilation as required by the Government of Japan. Bus will not stop for food services. Recommend purchasing snacks/food/drinks prior to boarding bus.
Members with orders and under their commands have priority and are required to work through their command sponsors to obtain seats. This information is not available on any particular website as the buses are contracted on behalf of SRF and CTF-76. These Commands manage usage and seat assignment using submission of the attached form to their coordinators.
Iwakuni: Narita and Haneda International Airport Arrivals: https://www.mcasiwakuni.marines.mil/PCS-to-Iwakuni/
Kansai Osaka International Airport Arrivals: https://mccsiwakuni.com/shuttle/ Shuttle bus from Kansai International Airport to MCAS Iwakuni: Departs from Terminal 1 every Sunday at 9pm. For delays, call 090-9140-0640 immediately.
DMO Bus Reservation Request Form: https://www.mcasiwakuni.marines.mil/Portals/112/Docs/DMO/BUS_RESERVATION_REQUEST.pdf?ver=2020-06-06-075502-287
Charter Bus Services: https://www.mcasiwakuni.marines.mil/Organizations/Station/DMO/Passenger-Travel/
DMO has the ability to arrange Bus Services for Official Travel to various points throughout mainland Japan if Motor Transportation are not able to provide those services. It is essential for DMO to receive bus service request with the number of passengers, date, and time, along with the boarding and off- boarding points via e-mail. Units must also provide the cost appropriation data with the request. DMO will then provide the confirmation to the unit once services have been arranged. Ensure that you provide DMO the request at least (10) business days before estimated departure.