GENERAL INFORMATION WELCOME TO YOKOTA
A Note for Newcomers to Yokota
Welcome to Japan! We know how you feel. You want to get out and see the area but you can’t…
WEBSITE NEWS
Changes Coming to Yokota Travel
Summer 2020 will be a time of change and growth for this webpage! You can help as part of the…
Day Trips WEBSITE NEWS
TeamLab BORDERLESS in Tokyo
By Crystal Branco If you’re looking for a quick trip to Tokyo and want an indoor experience for the whole…
Day Trips WEBSITE NEWS Winter
The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market: A 2021 Review
By Crystal Branco Confession: I used to think the Christmas season was annoying. The decorations are tacky. The songs are…
Day Trips WEBSITE NEWS
An Adventure in European Extravagance: Tokyo Edition
By Crystal Branco If you’re looking for a glimpse into European architecture at its finest, look no further than Akasaka…
ACTIVITIES Japanese Traditions and Customs WEBSITE NEWS
The Beautiful Japanese Tradition of Goshuincho
By Crystal Branco Have you ever been to a Temple or Shrine and noticed visitors holding tiny books-but had no…
FOOD Restaurants near here
Yokota Dreams of Sushi - 10 Great Restaurants Nearby
Sushi is one of Japan’s most popular dishes around the world, and not to be missed while living here. Lucky…
FOOD Restaurants near here
Kurasushi in Akishima
The kids and I were so excited when we found out that we could go to one of the sushi…
ACTIVITIES Within an Hour of YAB
Hanamizu Falls in Hinohara
Pass Hossawa falls and continue driving on 205 for a few more minutes. It’s a 30 minute hike from the…
ACTIVITIES Day Trips Within an Hour of YAB
Waterfalls to Visit from YAB
Within a short drive of Yokota Air Base, you’ll find the city feel of Tokyo quickly fades away and some…
LOCAL SERVICES
Costco and Mitsui Outlet Park in Iruma
The Costco near base is so similar to the American versions that frequent shoppers will already know their way around…
ACTIVITIES Summer Within an Hour of YAB
Where to See Hydrangeas During the Rainy Season - Top 5 Spots Near Yokota
In the months of June and July, the Kanto region is blooming with beautiful flowers! In fact, much like the…
FOOD
The Black Tea House (Kurojaya)
Hinohara – Black Tea House The Black Tea House, or Kurojaya, about a 40 minute (13km) drive from Yokota on…
ACTIVITIES WELCOME TO YOKOTA Within an Hour of YAB
Bite-Size Experiences Nearby - 3 Easy Itineraries from YAB
It’s happened! You’re living in Japan and finally have the opportunity to go out and explore! Now what? If you’re…
FOOD Restaurants near here
Muku Café Fussa - reopening July 16, 2025
My daughters ( 2&5) and I are always on the lookout for new and fun places. We finally had a…
FOOD
Tenraiken near the US Embassy
For starters if you are looking for something fancy, this is not the place, but delicious it is. My family…
ACTIVITIES
Nerd Nite Tokyo
Can the esteemed world of scientific facts and findings be funny? Is it possible to distill the complex enigmas of…
Winter
Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest
In the winter Lake Sagami Pleasure Forest has a Christmas light walk and rides with Paddington bear theme. The illumination…
FOOD Restaurants near here
Delta East - Food Trucks in Fussa
I am from Portland Oregon, the land of food truck villages, and I could not have been more excited when…
ACTIVITIES Day Trips
ASOBUILD Yokohama
The ASOBUILD is a one-stop location for hours of fun. It is six floors of all kinds of experiences and…