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13 apr 7:00 am 8:00 pm HAKKEIJIMA SEA PARADISE AQUARIUM & AMUSEMENT PARK Event Organized By ITT

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SAT • 13 APRCOST BY AGE GROUP:$70 (16 & Up)$60 (6–15)$45 (4–5)$30 (3 & Under if a seat is needed) ITINERARY:Depart 7 a.m.

SAT • 13 APR COST BY AGE GROUP: $70 (16 & Up) $60 (6–15) $45 (4–5) $30 (3 & Under if a seat is needed)

ITINERARY: Depart 7 a.m. Hakkeijima 9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Return 8 p.m.

Tour cost includes bus transportation and one day pass to the island, aquarium, and rides. Park rides and attractions may be closed for maintenance and other reasons. Hakkeijima Sea Paradise is a first-rate amusement facility complete with amusement park rides and numerous aquariums. The aquarium building is a pyramid-shaped building with five different levels exhibiting marine life. Among the animals are polar bears, penguins, Canadian otters, rare white Russian dolphins, and thousands of fish. The aquarium’s special feature is a 20-meter-long escalator that carries visitors into a see-through tunnel to view enormous fish tanks.

(Saturday) 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

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13 apr 8:00 am 5:30 pm MEIJI SHRINE, TOKYO TSUKIJI MARKETS AND ASAKUSA TEMPLE Event Organized By ITT

SAT • 13 APRCOST BY AGE GROUP:$50 (19 & Up)$45 (16–18)$35 (7–15)$35 (4–6)$30 (3 & Under if a seat is needed) ITINERARY:Depart

SAT • 13 APR COST BY AGE GROUP: $50 (19 & Up) $45 (16–18) $35 (7–15) $35 (4–6) $30 (3 & Under if a seat is needed)

ITINERARY: Depart 8 a.m. Meiji Shrine 9:15–10:30 a.m. Tsukiji Area 11a.m.–1:30 p.m. Tokyo Tower 2–3:30 p.m. Return 5:30 p.m. Tour cost includes bus transportation, visits to the Meiji Shrine, Tsukiji markets and admission to the Tokyo Tower main observatory. The Tokyo Tower Top observatory is not included on this tour. This tour does not include the tuna auction at Tsukiji Fish Market. We will first visit Meiji Shrine. The Meiji Shrine is dedicated to the deified spirits of Emperor Meiji and his consort, Empress Shoken. Emperor Meiji was the first emperor of modern Japan. He ascended the throne in 1867 at the peak of the Meiji Restoration when Japan’s feudal era came to an end, and the emperor was restored to power. After visiting the Meiji shrine, walk around and experience a taste of Japan at the Tsukiji Fish Market. It is one of the largest wholesale fish markets with many retail shops and restaurants lining the streets. This is a great opportunity to try some sushi, sashimi, or grilled fish for lunch. From here, Tokyo Tower’s main observatory can be reached by an elevator or a challenging 600-step staircase. The tower’s central location offers a great view of the city. At the base of the tower stands the Foot Town, which houses a variety of souvenir shops, cafes, restaurants, and an indoor amusement park offering a variety of shows, games, and other attractions.

(Saturday) 8:00 am - 5:30 pm

14 apr 7:00 am 6:00 pm ANCIENT JAPANESE VILLAGE IYASHINOSATO, OSHINO VILLAGE, AND FUJI YOSHIDA SENGEN SHRINE Event Organized By ITT

SUN • 14 APRCOST BY AGE GROUP:$45 (16 & Up)$40 (6–15)$30 (4–5)$30 (3 & Under if a seat is needed)ITINERARY:Depart 7

SUN • 14 APR COST BY AGE GROUP: $45 (16 & Up) $40 (6–15) $30 (4–5) $30 (3 & Under if a seat is needed) ITINERARY: Depart 7 a.m. Village 9:30–11 a.m. Lunch 11:30–12:30 p.m. (Lunch on your own) Oshino 1–2 p.m. Shrine 2:15–3:30 p.m. Return 6 p.m.

Tour cost includes bus transportation and admission to the village. This tour does not go to Mt Fuji’s 5th Station. Iyashinosato stands on the site of a former farming village on the western shores of Lake Saiko. The village was reconstructed and reopened as an open air museum and traditional craft village where people can learn about the culture and purchase local handicrafts. The village is now made up of more than twenty houses that have been converted into shops, restaurants, museums, and galleries. Oshino Village is a famous small village in the Fuji Five Lakes region that has a set of eight ponds which are fed by the snow melt from the slopes of nearby Mt Fuji. The snow melt filters down the mountain through porous layers of lava taking over 80 years, resulting in very clear spring water that is revered by the locals. Fuji-Yoshida Sengen Shrine stands in a dense forest and is set off from the road by a long approach lined by stone lanterns and shaded by tall cedar trees, some are said to be as old as 1,000 years. The shrine’s buildings include the main hall, which dates back to 1615. This shrine used to be the common starting point for climbing Mt. Fuji from the north side.

(Sunday) 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

20 apr 7:00 am 7:30 pm NIKKO EDO VILLAGE THEME PARK Event Organized By ITT

SAT • 20 APRCOST BY AGE GROUP:$10 (Deployed Affected)$65 (13 & Up)$45 (6–12)$30 (4–5)$30 (3 & Under if a

SAT • 20 APR COST BY AGE GROUP: $10 (Deployed Affected) $65 (13 & Up) $45 (6–12) $30 (4–5) $30 (3 & Under if a seat is needed)

ITINERARY: Depart 7 a.m. Edo Village 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. Return 7:30 p.m.

Tour cost includes bus transportation and entrance fee to the Nikko Edo Village. Would you like to meet a samurai? Have you ever seen a ninja inaction? Do you know who Oiran was? Centuries ago, Samurai, Ninja, and Oiran all lived in Edo, the place where Tokyo stands today. As any resident of Japan will tell you, the atmosphere of old Edo has long since evaporated from most of Tokyo, but don’t despair, this former capital of the Tokugawa Shoguns continues to thrive in Nikko Edo Village. Nikko Edo Village is the theme park that reproduces the customs, cultures, and society of Japan’s Edo Period (1603-1867). This is not a museum. Nikko Edo Village is an attempt to produce a faithful re-creation of everyday life in old Edo. Visitors are transformed from mere onlookers into active participants in the daily activities of Edo townsfolk.

(Saturday) 7:00 am - 7:30 pm

20 apr 8:00 am 6:30 pm ASHIKAGA FLOWER PARK WISTERIA FESTIVAL & SANO PREMIUM OUTLET

SAT • 20 APRCOST BY AGE GROUP:$50 (13 & Up)$40 (4–12)$30 (3 & Under if a seat is needed) ITINERARY:Depart 8 a.m.Ashikaga Park

SAT • 20 APR COST BY AGE GROUP: $50 (13 & Up) $40 (4–12) $30 (3 & Under if a seat is needed)

ITINERARY: Depart 8 a.m. Ashikaga Park 10:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Premium Outlet 2–4 p.m. Return 6:30 p.m. This tour includes bus transportation and park admission. Ashikaga Flower Park is a large flower park. Flowers bloom from

(Saturday) 8:00 am - 6:30 pm JST

21 apr 7:00 am 6:00 pm SHOSENKYO GORGE & SAMURAI TEMPLE Event Organized By ITT

SUN • 21 APRCOST BY AGE GROUP:$55 (18 & Up)$50 (13–17)$40 (6–12)$30 (4–5)$30 (3 & Under if a seat

SUN • 21 APR COST BY AGE GROUP: $55 (18 & Up) $50 (13–17) $40 (6–12) $30 (4–5) $30 (3 & Under if a seat is needed)

ITINERARY: Depart 7 a.m. Samurai Temple 9–10:15 a.m. Shosenkyo 11–2:30 p.m. (Lunch on your own & cable car ride) Return 6 p.m.

The cost includes your bus transportation, temple admission, and the cable car ride. This historical tour takes you to the Erinji Temple first. It is the burial place of Takeda Shingen, a great warrior and Samurai leader of the war age, who died on his journey to Kyoto in 1572 where he was destined to be a shogun. This temple is also noted for its exquisite garden created by Muso Kokushi, the high priest of the Samurai Age. Proceeding on to Chichibu National Park, you will ride the cable car up Mt. Kimpu, the highest peak in the Chichibu National Park, to the Shosenkyo Gorge formed along the Arakawa River. Bring your camera so you can take pictures of the cliffed rocks and their fantastic shapes.

27 apr 9:00 am 6:00 pm TOKYO WATER FRONT AREA AND ASAKUSA TEMPLE Event Organized By ITT

SAT • 27 APRCOST BY AGE GROUP:$50 (12 & Up)$45 (6–11)$35 (1–5)$30 (Under 1 year if a seat is needed) ITINERARY:Depart 9 a.m.

SAT • 27 APR COST BY AGE GROUP: $50 (12 & Up) $45 (6–11) $35 (1–5) $30 (Under 1 year if a seat is needed)

ITINERARY: Depart 9 a.m. Asakusa 10:30 a.m.–12:45 (Free time & Lunch on your own) River Cruise 1:10–2:10 p.m. Odaiba 2:30–4:30 p.m. Return 6 p.m.

Tour cost includes bus transportation and river cruise. Take a cruise to Odaiba via the Sumida River Cruise with views of the Tokyo skyline. You will see the Thunder Gate “Kaminarimon” which is an extremely beautiful vermilion-lacquered gate that stands at the entrance of the shopping lane, Nakamise Avenue, and displays Sensoji Temple’s front main hall. Odaiba is one of Tokyo’s most popular tourist attractions with an impressive shopping complex consisting of malls, theme parks, and museums. You may not be able to see them all on this tour, but it’s a great destination for many visits. A few of the attractions include: DECKS Tokyo Beach next to Odaiba Beach featuring many entertainment centers including Tokyo Joypolis with the latest on electronic games, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Madame Tussauds’ Wax Museum, and more. Aqua City next to DECKS Tokyo beach is an entertainment mall featuring many restaurants, shops, and amusement facilities. DiverCity Tokyo Plaza is a shopping mall with many stores with a wide selection of Japan-themed souvenirs.

(Saturday) 9:00 am - 6:00 pm

28 apr 8:30 am 5:30 pm SUNDAY BRUNCH AT THE NEW SANNO HOTEL &ODAIBA Event Organized By ITT

SUN • 28 APRCOST BY AGE GROUP:$60 (13 & Up)$45 (6–12)$25 (4–5)$25 (3 & Under if a seat is needed) ITINERARY:Depart 8:30 a.m.

SUN • 28 APR COST BY AGE GROUP: $60 (13 & Up) $45 (6–12) $25 (4–5) $25 (3 & Under if a seat is needed)

ITINERARY: Depart 8:30 a.m. Brunch 10–11:30 a.m. Depart 11:45 a.m. Odaiba 12:30–4 p.m. (Free time) Return 5:30 p.m. Tour cost includes bus transportation and Sunday brunch. Enjoy Sunday Brunch at the New Sanno Hotel! With delicacies abound at this all-you-can-eat buffet, there will be fresh baked breads, rolls, and croissants complementing an array of traditional and international favorites including: Belgian waffles, omelets made-to-order, and several carving stations. You can also add the salad bar, fresh sushi bar, great seafood station, multiple entrees, petit-fours, cakes, and pastries to top off this exciting assortment of delicious dishes. Odaiba is one of Tokyo’s most popular tourist attractions with an impressive shopping complex consisting of malls, theme parks, and museums. DECKS Tokyo Beach next to Odaiba Beach features many entertainment centers including Tokyo Joypolis, with the latest on electronic games, LEGOLAND Discovery Center, Madame Tussauds’ Wax Museum, and more. Aqua City next to DECKS Tokyo beach is an entertainment mall featuring many restaurants, shops, and amusement facilities. DiverCity Tokyo Plaza is a shopping mall with many stores with a wide selection of Japan-themed souvenirs with many authentic Japanese restaurants.

(Sunday) 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

25 may (may 25) 4:00 am 27 (may 27) 8:30 pm HIROSHIMA 3-DAY TOUR Event Organized By ITT

SAT–MON • 25–27 MAYCOST PER PERSON:$710 (6 & Up) Single Use$675 (6 & Up) Twin Occupancy • 2 beds$645 (6 & Up) Triple Occupancy

SAT–MON • 25–27 MAY COST PER PERSON: $710 (6 & Up) Single Use $675 (6 & Up) Twin Occupancy • 2 beds $645 (6 & Up) Triple Occupancy • 3 beds $395 (3–5) Seat Only / No Bed / No Meals *If child 0–2 will occupy a seat, the child price applies. *Club Membership Discount does not apply to overnight tours. Tour cost includes round-trip transportation to Haneda Airport, round-trip airfare, two nights’ accommodation with two breakfasts and tours of Hiroshima & Miyajima Island. *There will be a lot of walking on this tour. Explore World Heritage Sites in Hiroshima and Miyajima! Miyajima is famous for its Itsukushima Shrine and the giant red torii gate that appears to be standing in the sea during high tide. Walk through the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, dedicated to promoting peace around the world.

ITINERARY: DAY ONE 4:30 a.m. Depart Yokota 5:40 a.m. Haneda Airport 6:40–8:15 a.m. Flight: ANA 631 9:30 a.m.~ Iwakuni Sightseeing Kintaikyo Bridge & Iwakuni Castle via Ropeway 12–3:15 p.m. (Lunch on your own) Miyajima 4:30 p.m. Check in Hotel DAY TWO 6:30 a.m.~ Breakfast Served 9 a.m. Depart Hotel 10 a.m.~ Yamato Museum 1–2:25 p.m. (By Ferry) Kure to Hiroshima 2:25–3 p.m. (By Street Trolley) Hiroshima Port 3:10 p.m. Back to Hotel DAY THREE 6:30 a.m.~ Breakfast Served 9 a.m.–3 p.m. (Please check out before departure) Hiroshima City Tour (A-Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle, etc.) 4:45–6:15 p.m. Flight: JAL 262 8:30 p.m. Arrive at Yokota *Itinerary may change without notice. HOTEL: Mitsui Garden Hotel Hiroshima Address: 9-12 Naka-machi, Naka-ku, Hiroshima, 730-0034 Phone: 082-240-1131 Twin room size: 19 m²~ (204 ft²~) Bed size: 120 cm x 200 cm (3.9 ft x 6.4 ft) each

CANCELLATION POLICY: Tour cancellation must be made before departure date, fees apply per person. Please understand as there will be NO EXCEPTIONS. CANCELLATION FEES $5 per person On or before 2 May 80% refund 3–16 May (9–22 days prior to departure) 70% refund 17–22 May (3-8 days prior to departure) 60% refund 23 May (2 days prior to departure) 50% refund 24 May (1 day prior to departure) No refund 25 May (No show)

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Want an American-style MWR oasis in downtown Tokyo at a reasonable price? You have only one choice. The New Sanno Hotel, situated in the heart of one of the world’s most dynamic cities, offers 149 luxurious rooms. Available to I.D. card holders and their guests, The New Sanno offers a variety of accommodations and restaurants in a helpful, English-speaking environment.

Pool, Jacuzzi & Saunas

The New Sanno Pool is a wonderful leisure destination for your aquatic family fun on the second floor.

Fitness Center

The New Sanno Fitness Center “The Edge” is located above the Swimming Pool on the second floor. The facility is open all-year- round, 24/7, to help you reach your goals.

Wellingtons

Elegant dining Wellingtons, truly a dining experience not to be missed. Located on the first floor, lobby level, offering a la carte specialties and a monthly Prix Fixe Chef’s Menu.

UPCOMING EVENTS

SannoKidz Sunday Brunch

APR 7, 21 & 28 (SUN) 1000-1400

Kikuya Taste of Japan

APR 12 (FRI), 13 (SAT) at Kikuya 1st Seating 1700 2nd Seating 1930

Salsa Grooves

at Fair Winds Lounge

Taste of Japan Sunday Brunch

1000 - 1500

Second Saturday @ Sanno - Boogie Nights

at Fair WInds Lounge

Mother's Day Brunch

Ritmo Latino Fiesta

Live Music by Alexander LP and Puro Habanos DJ Latin Samurai

Catalina Wine Mixer Weekend

MAY 31, FRI JUN 1, SAT JUN 2, SUN

Celebrating Father's Day

Independence Day Weekend Kick Off

1730 - 1830 Lobby, Rotunda

Independence Day Weekend Concert

at Empire Ballroom FREE / ALL AGES Doors Open 1830

Patriotic Day Sunday Brunch

1000 - 1500 Family Fun Activities

Dining at The New Sanno Hotel includes a thoughtful selection of culinary options to please every palate and budget. Our diverse dining options cover everything from breakfast buffets, American style deli, contemporary Japanese cuisine and gourmet dining experiences.

An MWR oasis in downtown Tokyo

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The New Sanno is located in the prestigious Hiroo residential area of Tokyo. The nearest subway station, a 7 minute walk, is called “Hiroo” on the Hibiya Line.

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Following in the footsteps of Japan's shoguns and samurai

A 14-day walking tour winds through the land of the rising sun taking in onsens, ryokan and yukatas.

The charms of Kyoto beckon, with its Gion district perfect for a coveted geiko (the regional term for geisha) sighting. Photo: Sorasak / Unsplash

My romantic westernised impressions of Japan began at an early age. I grew up watching movies like Seven Samurai and Ran by director Akira Kurosawa . It took me months – nay, almost a year – to read through 1,312 pages of epic historical fiction in Shogun by James Clavell, but I enjoyed every second of it, and I have since spent many a day dreaming about walking the ancient routes of feudal Japan during the reign of the shogun and samurai.

I was eager to see the real thing so when I spotted a tour called Shoguns and Samurai, it sounded like it had been crafted just for me, and I instantly signed up. The 14-day trip would cover all the destinations that I was keen to visit in Central Japan – including Tokyo, Kyoto and Yamanouchi – and also take us hiking through a sector of the Nakasendo Trail, a mountain route that connected Edo (present-day Tokyo) with Kyoto during the Edo period.

A few days in Tokyo sets the tone for my journey, which is operated by Oku Japan – a tour operator that specialises in off-the-beaten-path tours. Known as Edo for more than two centuries during the feudal rule of Japan's shogunate, the city was renamed Tokyo in 1868 when the emperor claimed imperial control.

Exploring by subway, my tour group ventures to parts old and new, led by our knowledgeable guide Yoko. At Hama-riku Gardens, once the former retreat of the shogunate and imperial family, I marvel at traditional gardens, seawater ponds and a lovely traditional teahouse where guests can partake in a delicate tea service in the heart of the city. Surrounded by gleaming skyscrapers, akin to sentries guarding the precious green space, the contrast between past and present is striking.

Very quickly I learn that each day on the tour will be busy and I'm glad I packed my most comfortable walking shoes. Sightseeing includes visits to Nihonbashi (the "Japan Bridge") considered the zero marker point for all of Japan’s main roads since the Edo period, and the impressive Grand Meiji Shrine near the Harajuku district, famed for its quirky fashion and avant-garde architecture.

Public transport is the order of the trip. In addition to the subway, we travel on bullet trains, public buses and even a cable car, which gives me a real sense of seeing the destination as the locals do. There is plenty of hiking and walking too, which gives me good reason to indulge guilt-free in traditional snacks in each village we pass as well as enjoying delicious kaiseki dinners – a centuries-old dining tradition comprising multiple courses and seasonal ingredients.

Sleeping in a ryokan

In the village of Yudanaka in the Nagano prefecture, it is time to experience my first stay in a ryokan, or traditional Japanese inn. During the Edo period, ryokans were frequented by travelling feudal lords and samurais. They feature Japanese-style tatami (straw-mat) floors and, each evening, staff prepare futons for sleeping. I am told only to walk on the tatami floors in socks or with bare feet – a sign of respect for the material's cultural significance. Comfy slippers are provided to use in the rest of the ryokan.

Each room has a yukata (a casual kimono) for guests to wear during their stay. Instead of western clothes, my group is encouraged to wear the ankle-length garment to dinner, and it is fun to see everyone adorned in the colourful robes after we master the art of wearing it.

“You place the left fold of the robe over the right of the chest,” instructs our guide Yoko. As a way to recall the “left over right” technique, she grins and offers the tip, “Just remember this, ‘leftover rice’.” The obi (sash) must then be tied around the waist.

Hot springs and snow monkeys

In Yudanaka, I am also introduced to the Japanese bathing concept of Onsen. Communal bathing is new to me, and soaking in a hot steaming pool of mineral water with naked strangers takes a bit of getting used to. It helps that the Onsen baths are divided into separate male and female sections.

The custom of bathing in hot springs has been part of Japanese culture for centuries, though. With more than 3,000 hot springs across the country, Onsen used to be frequented by samurai and feudal lords to heal wounds and soothe aches and pains or take the chance to relax. After a short talk on bathing etiquette, emboldened, I let go of my shyness determined to benefit from this ancient ritual and sink into the rock pool. The naturally heated waters and peaceful setting is delightful, and it becomes a ritual I look forward to at each destination.

And it’s not only people who enjoy the Yudanaka hot springs.

Japanese macaques, also known as snow monkeys, live in the mountains above the springs and, each year, as the weather gets colder, they venture down to Jigokudani Yaen Koen to bathe in the open-air water. As we hike along a trail leading to the snow monkey park, our guide warns us not to get our hopes up as the primates' schedules aren't always reliable. But when we arrive, we are in luck – there are monkeys everywhere. We see big males, mothers, babies and juveniles bathing in the water, and our group is in awe.

On another day, I step back in time to Japan’s Edo-period via a tour of a stunning 16th-century Matsumoto shogunate castle. Another excursion leads me to discover temples and colourful shrines flanked by towering cedar, maples and golden-leaved ginkgo trees.

Retracing history

One of the great highlights of the trip is hiking a portion of the ancient Nakasendo Trail where our group stays overnight in the historic towns of Narai and Tsumago, two of the Edo-period post towns along the route. As we continue to travel deep into the interior of Central Japan, we visit Unesco World Heritage site Shirakawa-go and stay at a preserved Gassho-zukuri house – a wooden structure with a steep thatched grass roof, which makes for a unique lodging experience.

From there the charms of Kyoto beckon. An evening stroll leads to Sanjo-ohashi Bridge, the western end of the Nakasendo Trail. Afterwards, we venture to the Gion district for a coveted geiko (the regional term for geisha ) sighting. The next day, a stroll through some of the city's famous gardens includes a stop at Kinkaku-ji, a glorious Golden Pavilion built in the 14th century by the Ashikaga Shogun.

Before heading back to Tokyo, there is time for one last experience. At the remote Mount Koya, set high in the mountains of the Kii peninsula, I have the chance to visit Kongobuji Temple, one of the region's most prominent sites.

Our group spends the night here, sleeping in shokubo, or pilgrims lodges, attached to the temple. The following morning, as I attend the Buddhist service at the temple – listening to the harmonious sounds of priests' readings and melodic chimes and taking in the heady scent of incense mixed with chilled mountain air – I savour the deep sense of gratitude I feel at experiencing so many of Japan’s unique wonders and having the chance to explore some of this ancient destination's age-old treasures at long last.

Oku Japan's 14-day guided Shoguns and Samurai tour of central Japan starts at $4,930 per person, based on two travellers sharing a room, www.okujapan.com

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