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. The tour is open to all ages.

What to bring:

• Military ID
• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes 
• Yen for lunch, snacks, museum fees, and souvenirs. 
• An umbrella (for days with questionable weather)
• Please be aware that this tour includes walking periods in the sun. During the summer season be sure to bring your own bottle of water to stay hydrated.

This tour is completely optional, but prior registration is mandatory. If you will be accompanied during this tour, please register every party member.

You will be sent 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 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 using your command's DRC/URC. Please DO NOT sign up through MCCS as it will cause duplicate registrations and will keep other people from being able to sign up.

Registration