Training Facilities Introduction

The YKC began operating in April 1989 (moved to the current location and expanded). The YKC complex is located inside the Kanazawa Industrial Park near Yokohama's picturesque Kanazawa Hakkei area. The complex is surrounded by greenery and is also close to the beach.

Address 5-1, Fukuura 1-chome, Kanazawa-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 236-0004 Tel: 81-45-786-1611 (Reception) Fax: 81-45-786-1625     Transportation From Sangyo-Shinko- Center Station (Kanazawa Seaside Line): 1-minute walk [From Yokohama Station to Sangyo-Shinko- Center Station: Approx. 35 minutes]     The YKC Complex Property: 11,780㎡ Total floor space: 13,552㎡ Lodging capacity: 300 guests     Direction to Yokohama Kenshu Center (YKC)

Inquiries regarding use of lodging/training facilities: Center Administration Group (YKC)   Tel: 81-45-786-1621 Fax: 81-45-786-1625 E-mail: ykcreservation@aots.or.jp

Facilities Reception desk, Guestrooms, Classrooms, Computer room, Recreation, Facilities, events Canteen & Tea corner Items which you can buy at the front desk, Telephone calls, Laundry Room

Reception Desk The front desk offers a variety of services including storage of personal valuables and sales of daily necessities and stamps. Additionally, if a trainee requires medical attention, the front desk staff will arrange for an escort to the hospital.

Guestrooms Each Western-style guestroom features a private bathroom, TV, telephone, large study desk, goods required for daily living and training, and a LAN port for connecting to the Internet.

Classrooms Various sized classrooms accommodate activities ranging from large group lectures to small group Japanese language classes. An overhead projector (OHP), projector and microphones are also available.

Computer Room The Computer Room enables trainees to take advantage of Web-based training (WBT) and access the Internet free of charge. Japanese Language Training Center (JLTC)

Recreation Facilities The YKC has a gymnasium, tennis court, and party room that provide opportunities for trainees to get to know each other better. In the gymnasium, trainees can enjoy badminton, basketball, ping-pong, and other activities.

Events Trainees experience the local "Bon-odori" dance festival The YKC holds events periodically for trainees. The YKC plans and carries out events both inside and outside the center in conjunction with Japanese traditional events and the four seasons. In addition to refreshing their bodies and minds, these events enhance trainees' experience of life in Japan.

Canteen & Tea Corner Canteen Prices Breakfast: 600 yen Lunch: 800 yen Dinner: 　1,100 yen Canteen Hours Breakfast: 6:00-8:30 (Monday through Friday)     7:00-9:00 a.m. (Saturdays & holidays) Lunch: 12:00 – 13:30 Dinner: 18:30 – 20:30 Tea Corner Hours (* Tea corner is located in the portion of canteen) 12:00 - 13:30 / 17:00 - 22:00 (Monday through Saturday, including holidays)   * The canteen and tea corner are both closed on Sundays. Canteen Healthy meals have always been an extremely vital factor in the success of AOTS training programs. In order to ensure that the challenges presented by living and studying in a foreign country do not adversely effect trainees' health, AOTS training center canteens offer a broad range of multicultural cuisine that accommodates trainees' religious, cultural, and other preferences; of course, Japanese cuisine is also available. All food is prepared with years of experience and an emphasis on nutrition. The tea corner offers light meals, desserts, soft drinks, and other delights. It is a perfect place to get to know your fellow trainees better.

Items which you can buy at the front desk Amenity goods Stationery Bath Towel   Towel   Soap   Shampoo   Toothbrush/paste   Tissue paper   Shaver/razor   Detergent   Pen   Envelope   Notebook   CD-R       Others Umbrella   Film   Battery   Boxes for packing   Stamp   Postcard

Telephone Calls   Pre-paid telephone card vending machines International calls   Domestic calls * Please buy a pre-paid telephone card from the vending machine in the lobby. * You can use the card and call from your private rooms.   * You can call from your private rooms. * Press “0” and then the number. * Please pay when you check out.

Laundry Room Washing machines and irons are available at the laundry rooms.