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What It Is

Yokohama Thai Massage School is an in-person training institution located in Yokohama Chinatown, Japan. Established in 2014, it focuses on teaching traditional Thai massage and Thai traditional therapies. It serves learners ranging from complete beginners to those with existing bodywork experience. Rather than being a general-interest online course, it is positioned as a school that helps students turn an interest in “helping others relax and heal” into practical skills for employment, career changes, or running a private salon.

Core Courses and Certification

Courses cover basic and advanced traditional Thai massage, ITM courses, Chi Nei Tsang, Thai massage on a bed, Thai foot reflexology, Tok Sen, and more. The ITM courses are particularly distinctive: the site states that they use the ITM curriculum from a Thai government-recognized school, and that the content can connect with further study at the main school in Chiang Mai. Upon completion, students can obtain a certificate from a Thai government-recognized school, with pathways to continue into advanced courses or instructor qualifications. Teaching emphasizes “theory × practical technique,” explaining the reasons behind movements in Japanese, making it suitable for those who want systematic understanding rather than simply copying techniques.

Pricing and Learning Format

At present, the main text only clearly specifies the trial lesson: approximately 2 hours for 6,000 yen (tax included). Students can experience the actual lesson flow and consult with instructors, and the school states that it does not pressure people to enroll. Prices for full courses, total class hours, installment payment options, and other details are not disclosed in the captured main text and need to be confirmed through the inquiry form. The learning format is in-person with flexible reservations, similar to booking a dentist appointment; students can coordinate times with instructors, which suits working adults who want to study gradually.

Pros and Cons

The advantages are that the course directions are clearly segmented, with both career paths for beginners and advanced courses such as Thai massage on a bed for active bodywork practitioners. After graduation, students can also attend junior students’ classes for review free of charge, and the school provides consultation on employment and independent business launch. Its location near Motomachi-Chukagai Station and Ishikawacho Station makes commuting convenient within the Kanto region. The limitations are that transparency is still somewhat lacking: full course fees, class sizes, and specific instructor credentials require further checking or inquiry. The courses are also clearly centered on in-person instruction in Japanese, making them unsuitable for learners who cannot attend classes in Yokohama, Japan, or who lack sufficient Japanese ability.

Who It’s For and Access from China

It is suitable for people living in Japan’s Kanto region who want to learn Thai massage and obtain relevant completion certificates. It is also suitable for practitioners with existing massage or bodywork experience who want to add traditional Thai stretching techniques. Access from mainland China cannot be determined from the main text and is marked as unknown.