The National Training Center (currently the Ajinomoto National Training Center, hereinafter referred to as Ajinomoto NTC) opened on January 21, 2008 as a training facility aimed at comprehensively improving the international competitive capabilities of Japan's top athletes, based on the Basic Plan for Promoting Sport. In addition, in order to further promote joint use of the facility for Olympic and Paralympic sports, the Indoor Training Center East was completed at the end of June 2019.
Ajinomoto NTC is comprised of the Indoor Training Center West, Indoor Training Center East, track and field training grounds, indoor tennis courts, and the Athlete Village, which are dedicated training facilities for each sport, allowing athletes to carry out intensive and continuous training activities in one location. It is also expected to be used for long-term training projects such as nurturing junior athletes.
The High Performance Sports Center (HPSC), which manages and operates the Ajinomoto NTC, views Olympic and Paralympic sports as a whole and provides the sports medicine and scientific research, sports medicine, science and information support, and advanced scientific training environment that the National Institute of Sports Science (JISS) and the National Training Center (NTC) have to offer, thereby contributing to the strengthening of high-performance sports both in Japan and abroad.
Indoor training center west:
6 wrestling mats
14 weightlifting platforms
2 boxing rings
Olympic 25m Swimming pool
Gym hall
6 Judo mats
2 Handball courts
2 Basketball courts
Artistic Gymnastics area
2 Volleyball courts
10 Badminton courts
Indoor training center east:
50m Shooting range with 15 shooting places
10m Shooting range with 25 shooting places
Olympic 50m Swimming pool
Fencing piste area
Table tennis area with 24 tables
Indoor Archery range
Outdoor Archery range
Athletics Stadium:
400 m track with 6 all-weather lanes
Natural grass field
Japan Institute of Sports Sciences:
2 Rhythmic Gymnastics mats
8 trampolines for Trampoline Gymnastics
Olympic 50m Swimming pool
Synchronized swimming pool
Shooting range
11 Fencing pistes
2 hard-acrylic indoor Tennis courts
2 red clay indoor Tennis courts
8 sand-filled artificial turf outdoor Tennis courts
2 artificial turf outdoor Futsal courts
Football field with artificial turf
Athlete's Village
The Athlete’s Village, which accommodates 448 people, is equipped with roomsand a nutritional care dining room as well as a large public bath, a theater room,a cafe, and an Internet access facility as shared space. Various study roomsand meeting rooms are also provided for workshops and team meetings duringtraining camps. The southern annex, which was expanded in May 2011, hasregular single rooms, barrier-free rooms, and exclusive areas for the JOC EliteAcademy students to stay.
Facility maintenance
Modern equipment
Lockers, showers, restrooms and changing rooms
First-aid equipment
Parking
Accessibility features
Specialised rooms
Lighting throughout the complex
| Sports training and Staff | The sports base offers a wide range of sports training programs and services to help individuals reach their goals. The sports center is fully equipped and has all the required facilities to host various tournaments and competitions. For those who simply want to get back into shape, general preparation lessons and personalized training programs are also offered.
The sports base is staffed by a team of professionals who are dedicated to ensuring that visitors have a great experience. The staff includes individuals with experience and expertise in their field, who are available to assist and guide visitors as needed. |