Kanto Kanagawa Hakone Yokosuka Attraction. Yokosuka-shi, Kanagawa-ken. So much to see at this Japanese and American Naval Base. Don't Miss. The Naval port cruise, which travels past Japanese and American ships of all shapes and sizes Mikasa Park and a visit to the 19th-century battleship Mikasa Yokosuka's shopping arcades, including Dobuita Street, with its pubs and American cuisine.
How to Get There. Sailor's delight. A different kind of cruise. Pay a visit to Verny Park. A moth-balled heroine. Explore the local art.
Memorial to an adventurer. Near Yokosuka. Yokosuka Yokosuka-shi, Kanagawa-ken. It is important to maintain communication between your sponsor and yourself. Those without orders will be space available on the shuttle from Narita. Public transportation is another great option if landing at Narita International Airport or Haneda International Airport. You can look up train schedules at hyperdia. If you can access internet from a device after landing there is free Wifi at Narita and Haneda , Google Maps is another option.
Please communicate with your sponsor to arrange for your transportation. If you plan ahead with your Sponsor, transportation from Yokota, Haneda or Narita should not be a problem and will ensure you are able to get to Yokosuka base safely. Buses run fixed routes daily, from about a. The route around the base is roughly circular, clockwise and counterclockwise, stopping at about 15 residential and business locations.
Buses stop at each location about every 15 minutes during off-peak hours; about every minutes during peak hours in the morning and afternoon. Each bus stop has a route map and a timetable showing approximate departure times for that location. There is no charge for military, DoD Civilians, family members or other base employees to use the base bus. Be prepared to show your ID card to the driver, on request.
Schedule subject to change on very short notice, especially in the case of heightened force protection conditions. The Navy Exchange provides base taxi services under contract. There is a time-based surcharge of yen for every three minutes if the vehicle is requested to wait, or has to wait for traffic or other delays. There is a surcharge to the basic fare between p. The taxi meters show the fare in YEN amounts. Each taxi has a chart showing the conversion to dollars at the current approved rate.
Fares may be paid in dollars or yen base taxis only. Service is available 24 hours a day. NOTE: This is a good part-time job opportunity for spouses and off-duty service members, as the hours can be flexible. You must be licensed to drive an automatic transmission vehicle, and be at least 26 years old. There are many commercial taxi companies serving the Yokosuka City area. Empty off-base cabs may wait at designated taxi stands throughout town or may be hailed from the curb.
Most of the off-base taxi drivers do not speak English. Not all of the off-base taxis are certified to enter Yokosuka base. Access Certification is granted to individual drivers, not the whole company. If you call the dispatchers speak slowly and clearly, giving your location, name and destination.
Be prepared to pay in yen only. Off base taxis are a little more expensive. Basic taxi fares are posted on the outside of the car doors. Tipping of commercial off-base taxi drivers is not necessary unless the driver performs an extra service such as baggage or package loading or unloading.
Reservations can be made in person, by phone or fax, or via e-mail. Whichever way you choose, you will have to provide the following information:. However you make the initial reservation, you still have to provide the reservations clerk a clear copy of the following documents:. With current technology, many military personnel are now receiving orders via e-mail. However you make the initial reservation, you still have to provide the reservations clerk a clear copy of the following documents:.
Family Entry Approval Letter if applicable or required , Travel document itinerary showing arrival date if required. With current technology, many military personnel are now receiving orders via e-mail. The reservations clerk will be happy to accept your orders in this format.
The PDF files can then be sent to the reservations clerk as an e-mail attachment. Your orders and any other required documents can also be faxed directly to the reservations clerk, or to your sponsor.
The Navy buses to Yokosuka are scheduled to depart the parking area near Narita Terminal One at the following times daily: p. These are coach buses with a maximum seating capacity of 41 passengers. The Narita shuttle buses run days a year. However, if you are on PCS orders and can not use the regular bus service due to travel with a pet or some other circumstance, the NEX Airport Shuttle Service might be an option for you.
The van can take up to six passengers. Payment can be made in person by credit card, check or cash dollars only , or by providing your credit card information to the Taxi chauffer service agent over the phone. If you are calling from the USA to contract for a pickup at Narita, please call You will be required to provide your credit card information to the Taxi chauffer service agent over the phone, as well as the names of all passengers being picked up, and if any pets will be transported.
Having a sponsor before you arrive in Japan is essential. The Sponsorship program is operated at the Command level; therefore incoming personnel that have not heard from the new command, the easiest method to coordinate sponsorship is to contact the Command Master Chief of your gaining command.
If you are less than six months away from departure and have not heard from your command, get in touch with the command or contact the Fleet and Family Support Center by calling DSN or internationally In some cases you may not be sure how to contact your command, please see Sponsorship section for all major unit listing contacts for CFAY.
Refer to Topic Check-in Procedures for more details. During check-in process, detailed mail instructions will be provided by your Command Sponsor. If you are traveling with family members and expect to stay in the Navy Lodge upon arrival, you must obtain a guaranteed reservation as soon as you have a projected arrival date.
Your sponsor can easily make a reservation for you and your family at the Navy Lodge. For more information: Click here. Welcome to Fleet Activities Yokosuka An installation community that attracts the best Sailors and civilian employees to serve in Japan with their families. Installation Information Fleet Activities, Yokosuka comprises acres and is located 43 miles south of Tokyo at the entrance of Tokyo Bay and approximately 18 miles south of Yokohama.
Imagery from CFAY. If you or someone you know is experiencing a crisis, please reach out to these hour resources below: Duty Chaplain Line: Military One Source: Suicide Prevention Line : dial 1 Suicide Prevention : www.
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