About the Friendship Center
The National Ozu Youth Friendship Center was originally established as the National Ozu Youth House, the 11th social education facility in Japan, opened on November 23, 1974, with the aim of promoting the sound growth of young people through group residential training programs. It was reorganized into a facility managed by the National Youth House, an independent administrative agency, in April 2001, and renamed to the National Ozu Youth Friendship Center under the National Institution for Youth Education in April 2006.
This facility is located on high ground with a panoramic view of Ozu, a riverside district developed around the Hiji River--the mother river of the southern Ehime Prefecture--and surrounded by abundant natural beauty that changes with the seasons.
In this natural setting, we mainly accept young people of a wide range of ages and youth educators, serving as an educational base for youth. We also provide educational support and organize educational programs, such as volunteer activities, work-experience programs, and exchange programs. In response to the needs of the local community, the facility is open to various groups, including women's groups, social welfare organizations, companies, and families, and supports training activities such as outdoor activities, sports activities, and cultural activities.
Please note that this is accommodation for the purpose of youth education, not a hotel or inn for tourists, before use of our facility. We all are committed to helping you pursue your activities smoothly. Please feel free to contact us for any requests and opinions.
1.Standard Daily Schedule
A basic daily schedule is in place at this facility. Your cooperation in adhering to the following rules is greatly appreciated. If these rules are not observed, we may ask you to stop using the facility.
- Submit your activity plan in advance.
- Clean and inspect guest rooms you used.
- Follow the predetermined standard daily schedule, such as meal and bathing times.
- Observe the established rules and etiquette.
2.Eligible Users
Any of the following groups that has a specific plan to pursue under a designated adult or young supervisor is eligible to use this facility:
- Nursery schools, kindergartens, elementary schools, junior high schools, compulsory education schools, high schools, secondary schools, special needs schools, technical colleges, junior colleges, universities, vocational schools, and other school institutions (including club activities, circles, youth groups, sports groups, and cultural groups)
- Families, volunteer groups, sports organizations, children's clubs, youth organizations, PTAs, women's associations, senior citizen clubs, etc.
- Companies and government offices intending to use the facility for training or exchange programs
3.Prohibited Acts
The following acts are prohibited at this facility:
- Using the facility for political education or activities that support or oppose a specific political party
- Using the facility for religious education or activities that support or oppose a specific religion
- Hindering the activities of other users by ignoring the standard daily schedule without a valid reason
4.Purposes of Use
- Preliminary meetings, school trips, club activities, freshman orientation, group residential events, training for youth educators and related personnel, international exchanges, research conferences, nature experiences, sports activities, cultural and artistic activities, learning activities, etc.
- Group residential learning, seminars, circle training camps, club activities, study camps, peer bonding, socializing activities, volunteer activities, new employee training, leader training, recreational activities, etc.
