Fleet Activities Sasebo

Moving to Fleet Activities Sasebo

Fleet Activities Sasebo is a Navy port on the island of Kyushu that supports forward-deployed amphibious ships, mine countermeasure vessels and visiting Seventh Fleet units, sharing the harbor with the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force. It is a small base community with a hilly, harbor-side setting and lots of coast and islands nearby.

Official installation website

Where families live

Schools

DoDEA schools on Sasebo include Darby Elementary, Sasebo Elementary and Ernest J. King Middle High School. Contact the School Liaison Office for enrollment and transition help.

• DoDEA Pacific (Japan) — Japan schools sit in the Pacific East district.

On the installation: Darby Elementary School, Sasebo Elementary School, Ernest J. King Middle High School

Sasebo School Liaison Office via the Fleet and Family Support Center; see the installation's Welcome Aboard page

Things to do near Fleet Activities Sasebo

• Kujukushima (99 Islands)outdoors
  A scenic chain of small islands near Sasebo highlighted on the base welcome page.
• Mt. Asoday-trip
  An active volcano in central Kyushu named as a regional destination.
• Local fireworks and tea ceremoniesfamily
  Cultural events called out on the installation welcome page.

Realtors & local services

Real estate offices

• Navy Housing Service Center SaseboCFAS Building 200, 3rd floor
  Official off-base housing referral with inspected rentals, lease review and appliance loans; Sasebo_Housing@us.navy.mil.

Movers, storage, pets & more

• Sasebo Veterinary Clinicveterinary
  Sasebo
• Paws and Class (on-base pet boarding)pet boarding
  Sasebo

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Local programs & support

• Sasebo Fleet and Family Support Center
  Runs the required Area Orientation Brief and Inter-Cultural Relations class and relocation help.

PCS tips for Fleet Activities Sasebo

• Start with the Housing Early Assistance Tool online, then check in with the Housing Service Center on arrival even if you plan to rent in town.
• Temporary Lodging Allowance can run up to 60 days while you search; accompanied arrivals usually stay at Navy Lodge Sasebo, which has limited pet-friendly rooms.
• Hario Village is 25 minutes from the base, so factor in the shuttle schedule when choosing between housing areas.
• Contact the Sasebo Veterinary Clinic early about Japan's pet import requirements.
• New Sailors and adult family members must complete the Area Orientation Brief/Inter-Cultural Relations class soon after arrival.

Benefits to use on this move

• Dislocation Allowance (DLA)
  Service members relocating a household on PCS orders
• Temporary Lodging Expense (TLE)
  Families who need a hotel or short-term rental while moving within the U.S.
• Personally Procured Move (PPM / DITY)
  Families who want to move some or all of their own goods
• VA Home Loan Guaranty
  Service members, veterans and some surviving spouses buying a home
• Pet Transportation Reimbursement
  Families moving a cat or dog on PCS orders
• Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children
  School-age children of active duty families changing schools
• School Liaison Program
  Parents choosing schools and transferring records

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Other installations in the Japan, Korea & Guam

• Andersen AFB & Naval Base GuamGuam, GU
• USAG HumphreysPyeongtaek, South Korea
• Osan Air BasePyeongtaek, South Korea
• Kadena Air Base & Okinawa Marine Corps CampsOkinawa, Japan
• Yokota Air BaseFussa, Tokyo, Japan
• Misawa Air BaseMisawa, Japan