Join Cultural Adaptation and explore downtown Iwakuni on the Welcome Aboard Bus tour. Learn how to successfully navigate the local train and bus with a guided tour focused on Japanese culture for residents new to the air station.
This tour is completely optional but prior registration is mandatory due to limited seating. Please register every member of your party if you will be accompanied during this tour.
PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE A SERVICEMEMBER WITH MAG-12, MWSS-171, VMFA-242, VMGR-152, VMFA-121, MALS-12 OR H&HS YOU ARE PART OF THE NEW JOINT ONBOARDING PROGRAM. PLEASE SIGN UP (AND YOUR FAMILY) THROUGH YOUR COMMAND'S DRC/URC. PLEASE DO NOT SIGN UP THROUGH MCCS/EVENTBRITE AS IT WILL CAUSE DUPLICATE REGISTRATIONS WHICH WILL KEEP OTHER PEOPLE FROM BEING ABLE TO SIGN UP.
This tour goes out in town so make sure you have your military ID and Japanese Yen (some stores/restaurants do not accept credit/debit cards) on you prior to boarding the bus.
EventBrite will send you a confirmation email shortly after completing registration; if you do not receive an email, please contact us at OMBIwakuniInformation.ReferralandRelocation@usmc-mccs.org to confirm registration.
Please be aware that this tour includes walking periods in the sun. Bring your own bottle of water to stay hydrated.
