Welcome to The Brick Base Yokohama
This house manual is designed to help you make the most of your stay while minimizing any stress. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to know about the property, including:
- How-to Guides: Easy instructions for appliances, Wi-Fi, heating, and more.
- Local Tips: Recommendations for nearby attractions, dining, and services.
- House Rules: Guidelines to ensure a safe and pleasant stay for everyone.
- Emergency Contacts: Quick access to assistance when you need it.
Take a moment to review it, and feel free to reach out if you have questions.
Relax, explore, and enjoy your time ❣
The Brick Base Yokohama House Manual
Parking rules!
Slow down!
Approach/exit at walking speed so you can stop instantly.
Stop before the sidewalk!
Always come to a full stop at the property line or sidewalk edge, then look both ways.
Yield to pedestrians: children and guardians always have priority — wait until the path is clear.
Check blind spots and mirrors: scan left, right, front, rear, and use your doors to peek if needed.
Avoid reversing across pedestrian routes:
back in/out only if necessary, and do so very slowly while watching for children.
Use a spotter:
have a passenger step out to guide you when visibility is poor, or when children are present.
Signal early and clearly:
Use indicators and brake lights so children and drivers know your intention.
Don’t idle or stop mid-path: never pause on sidewalks, drive aisles, or crosswalks while dropping off/picking up.
Minimize distractions: phones, maps, and conversation off; focus on surroundings from the moment you move.
No sudden moves: avoid fast turns or accelerating that could startle children or cyclists.
Respect crossing guards/teachers: follow their directions immediately.
Use designated drop-off points: park legally and walk children the last short distance when possible.
Watch for bicycles/scooters: many kids use bikes — give them extra clearance and time.
Night/poor light: use headlights/hazard lights appropriately and exercise extra caution.
Thank you for being careful!
Please turn off the air conditioner when not in the apartment.
It would take only a few minutes for the machines to cool or heat the apartment again. Thank you!
Tips to use the AC in summer and in winter
To make the best use of an air conditioner in Japan and avoid spending too much energy, it is necessary to know a few key elements related to life in Japan that we explain below.
Please do not use all 3 Air conditoner at the same time.
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Mind the temperature differences!
The temperature variations between the room and the outdoors should not be too high. With a 5°C (9°F) difference, one already feels better, heat or cold-related sickness can be prevented, and the impact on the energy bill is also limited, in a nice ecological move. It is recommended to set an ideal indoor temperature at 24-25°C in summer and at 25-26°C in winter.
Lower the AC at night
At night, the outdoor temperature naturally lowers, and it is not necessary to overuse the AC. We recommend setting the unit with a lower difference with outdoor temperature than during the daytime, at about 2 to 3°C in summer. Setting down the AC also lessens the noise the fans can make and thus helps ensure a better night for those who are sensitive to the noise.
Please find the modem at the top of the wine cellar.
When you cant find the connection, please check that the modem is connected to the power outlet.
* Please don’t abuse the free internet provided.
No illegal uploading/downloading (song, movie, etc.)In case the internet service provider notifies us, we will report to the police in Japan, the police in your country & the booking site.
Solution for the portable internet connection:
Short Term SIM Card: https://p.sakuramobile.jp/idevaffiliate.php?id=103_4
Short Term Pocket Wifi: https://p.sakuramobile.jp/idevaffiliate.php?id=103_5
Long Term Stay Sim Card: https://p.sakuramobile.jp/idevaffiliate.php?id=103_12
Long Term Stay Pocket Wifi: https://p.sakuramobile.jp/idevaffiliate.php?id=103_11
The general rules for separating garbage are straightforward.
Please divide the trash into four main categories:
- Combustible (Burnable)
- PET bottles (empty ones)
- Can/ Pin (empty ones)
- Large-sized garbage
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Did your suitcase break?
Yes, it happens. Please do not just leave your old suitcase on the street or in any other public area around the house.
Suitcase disposal requires separate arrangements and fees in Japan.
Please contact me in advance for the pricing.
The penalty for leaving your suitcase behind without any notifications will be 15,000 yen per bag, regardless of the size.
It is cheaper to arrange the disposal properly.
The cleaning fee includes the trash disposal, but excessive amounts of trash left for disposal might trigger an extra fee of 1,500 yen per bag.
Unless you are planning to take the wrappings and boxes of your shopping along after the check-out, you can actually leave the boxes in the store, simply say 箱なしでお願いします/ Hako nashi de onegaishimasu.
Short-term rental guests are requested to separate the trash and leave bags in the apartment for the housekeeping team to take care of.
Unless advised otherwise.
Disposal rules for long-term rental guests will be advised separately.
Trash in Japan is largely separated into 3 types.
① Combustible/Burnable Trash:
In addition to the three main types (kitchen waste, cloth waste, paper waste) there are a few more types of burnable trash. (*plastic-coated paper and book covers, paper drink packs and metallic-coated paper wrappers for candy and treats, paper plates and cups, and other paper products soiled with food, *menstrual products, paper diapers)
② Non-Combustible/Non-Burnable Trash:
Metals, glass, ceramics, spray cans, broken light bulbs, etc.
※ Garbage that can be separated as plastics has a “プラ” mark (for plastic in Japanese) on the product label. PET bottle caps and their plastic sleeves should be removed and disposed of with your “Plastics.” Don’t forget that your “plastics”, such as convenience store bentos and plastic food containers, must be rinsed and dried before putting them out.
③ Recyclable Trash:
Glass bottles, aluminum cans, PET bottles, cardboard, old papers, milk cartons, magazines, and books, etc.
PET bottles, which means plastic bottles, must be separated. Rip off the wrapper and rinse out the PET bottle. Then you should flatten it as much as possible.
PLEASE COLLECT THE TRASH INTO THE PLASTIC BAGS!
PAPER SHOPPING BAG IS NOT A TRASH BAG!
PLEASE FOLD THE PAPER BAGS!
The general rules for separating garbage are straightforward.
Please divide the trash into four main categories:
- Combustible (Burnable)
- PET bottles (empty ones)
- Can/ Pin (empty ones)
- Large-sized garbage
Short-term rental guests are requested to separate the trash and leave bags in the apartment for the housekeeping team to take care of.
Guests who stay longer than 2 weeks can use the designated trash disposal area next to the building, in the small alley.
The trash can is labeled as ” The Brick Base”
Please leave out all the properly separated trash on Thursday late night or Friday early morning.
PLEASE COLLECT THE TRASH INTO THE TRANSPARENT PLASTIC BAGS!
PAPER SHOPPING BAG IS NOT A TRASH BAG!
PLEASE FOLD THE PAPER BAGS!
The basics of Japanese TV remote controls
The TV at Asakusa House is not compatible with terrestrial digital broadcasting. YouTube/amebaTV/AmazonPrime/etc. can be viewed, but please note that some applications require guests to log in by themselves. The Netflix connection is available for you to use freely.
Japan is known for being a land of cutting-edge technology. But when it comes to laundry, be prepared to travel back in time a few decades.
To use the washing machine, the easiest solution is to load the laundry and detergent into the washing machine, close the lid, and push the power button.
Without choosing the program and pushing the Start button, the washing machine will automatically select a regular program, so if you are washing non-delicate materials, this is the easiest way to use this washing machine.
1. Press “power (電源)”.
2. Select “standard (標準) by pressing the “course (コース)” button.
3. Press “start/pause(スタート/一時停止)” to start washing.
Or, please choose the program explained in the pictures and push Start.
Find the Hidden gems in Yokohama or all over Japan
There are numerous goodwill tour guide groups in Japan, offering up their language skills and insider knowledge to give tourists a richer experience.
Tour itineraries in Yokohama
Yokohama Private Tours & Transfers
Why not take advantage of the local bathhouse for a bigger bath and an authentic experience?
Relaxation and Stress Relief:
The warm, soothing water helps relax muscles, ease tension, and reduce stress. It’s often considered a therapeutic experience.
Cultural Experience:
Visiting an onsen or sento is a traditional Japanese practice with deep cultural significance. It allows you to immerse yourself in Japanese customs and practices.
Health Benefits:
The minerals in natural hot springs are believed to have various health benefits, such as improving circulation, aiding in detoxification, and alleviating joint pain.
Social Interaction:
Bathhouses are communal spaces where people can socialize and connect. It’s common to chat with friends or strangers while enjoying the baths.
Ritual and Routine:
The process of bathing, which includes washing thoroughly before entering the communal baths, is a ritual that emphasizes cleanliness and mindfulness.
Variety of Baths:
Different types of baths, such as indoor and outdoor baths, cold baths, and jet baths, offer diverse experiences and benefits.
Why not take advantage of the local bathhouse for a bigger bath and an authentic experience? Sentō (銭湯) is a type of Japanese communal bathhouse where customers pay for entrance.
Here you can find the closest facilities to the house:
Spa Mokuyoku
Sento Tanmachi Yokujo
Tattoos are still taboo when it comes to sento (communal bathhouse) culture in Japan. While they are seen as an expression of individuality in other parts of the world, Japanese society at large still equates this form of body art with the yakuza. Unless your tattoo is small enough to cover up, chances are you’ll be refused entry — except at these ink-friendly bathhouses.
Discovering Tokyo by bicycle is a fun way to explore the city, offering you a wider range of sights and sounds that might otherwise be missed if you are traveling on other forms of public transport.
Bicycle usage
Make sure you are aware of local laws regarding cycling in the city. As a general rule, keep to the left, keep your speed down, and be aware of pedestrians.
You should use bicycle lanes when they’re available, which are marked with bicycle symbols.
Cyclists are expected to wear a helmet.
Also, make sure to park your bicycle in a designated parking area. If you park anywhere outside of these areas, there is a high chance that your bike will be impounded.
Please cycle safely, following the traffic rules stated on the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department‘s website. The Tokyo Metropolitan Government ordinance requires all cyclists to be covered by liability insurance.
Bicycle Sharing and Rental
Bike Sharing information page (includes a map of bike-sharing stations) https://docomo-cycle.jp/yokohama/
Road Bike Rental https://www.cycletravelation.com/en/
Bicycle tours
Exploring on your own cycling adventure can be fantastic, but if you want a more curated experience, or you just want to make sure you don’t get lost, a guided cycling tour might be a good option.
JNTO (Japan National Tourism Organization) created guidebooks to help foreign people (tourists) who need help during their visit to Japan.
Emergency Numbers for Japan
Police 110
Fire 119
Ambulance 119
Non-urgent Medical #7119
Coast Guard 118
Disaster Safety Confirmation 171
Report Child Abuse 189
Bilingual Support for Travel or Daily-Life Assistancpan https://www.japanhelpline.com/
You can also find useful information about what to do when natural disasters such as earthquakes and tsunamis occur.
Guidebook for when you are feeling ill
View and download digital brochures from JNTO Partners, including those from a variety of prefectures across Japan.
EXPLORE THE BEST OF YOKOHAMA’S CENTRAL HUB
The Brick Base Yokohama is ideally located near Yokohama Station, one of Japan’s most important transportation hubs, offering effortless access to Tokyo, regional trains, buses, and more. This vibrant area blends urban convenience, shopping, dining, and cultural experiences, making it a perfect base for both leisure and business travelers.
★ Things to do in Yokohama
★ Yokohama day trip
★ Get discount tickets for attractions in Tokyo via Klook (sign up and get an extra 500¥ off)
★ Use the Yokohama Shuttle bus to go around
★ Yokohama port and cruises from 2h to full day plans
★ Day Trips from Yokohama (Nearby Attractions)
★ This map introduces three courses that connect the major tourist spots in Yokohama. It contains information related to barrier-free areas and sites
★ Download guidance on the area in which you are looking to explore English https://www.gotokyo.org/book/en/
Chinese 按分类、标签查询
Korean 카테고리 및 태그로 찾기
Click to browse the Area on the Google Map
Terms and conditions of use of The Brick Base Yokohama
(1) Persons not registered for accommodation must refrain from staying overnight.
Please get in touch for additional guest requests.
(2) Please understand that an extended stay in The Brick Base Yokohama it does not engender legal rights relating to residency.
(3) We may refuse accommodations to minors not accompanied by parents, relatives, or other legal guardians, or unless written permission is received from parents or guardians permitting such stays. We may also refuse accommodation to persons who lack the capacity to reason due to mental impairment or temporary disturbance, or who are deemed to potentially affect the safety and comfort of other residents at the building.
2. House Key
(1) When leaving the house, please ensure the door is locked.
(2) When checking out of the house, and the Manager is not able to meet you, please leave the key/ card in the key box as instructed.
(3) You will have 2 sets on keys and key cards.
3. Visitors
(1) Please don’t receive your visitors after 10 pm and during the nighttime.
4. At the House, please refrain from such activities as described below that may cause a nuisance to other tenants around the building.
(1) Please do not use inflammables for heating, cooking, or the like, irons, candles, etc., other than in designated areas.
(2) Please DO NOT SMOKE at the apartment, the penalty is 30,000 yen
(3) Please don’t bring dogs, cats, birds, or other animals or other pets into the house.
(4) Please do not use the premises for business activities or private parties, as offices, or for any purposes other than accommodation use, without my consent.
(5) Please do not rearrange the furnishings or install or remodel the room’s fixtures without my consent.
(6) Please do not remove small furnishings or items from the house.
(7) Please remove and leave your outdoor footwear near the designated area at the house entrance door.
(8) Please do not eat in bed.
(9) Please don’t use the towels provided to take off your makeup or shine your shoes.
(10) Please don’t flush anything other than toilet paper at the toilet.
(11) Please separate the garbage for recycling. Please find the details under “How to separate the trash?”
(12) If you need some extra items (as linen, towels, etc.), please contact me.
(13) Please don’t bring explosives or inflammable substances into the house.
(14) Please don’t bring potentially toxic or harmful substances into the house.
(15) Please don’t bring into the house any other items that possession of is prohibited by law.
(16) Please refrain from gambling, coercive speech or conduct, behavior corrupting public morals, or behavior, speech, or conduct (including loud noises) that other tenants may find abhorrent or that may cause a nuisance to other tenants.
(17) Please refrain from the distribution of advertising or publicity literature, sales of goods, soliciting, or other such activity within the neighbourhoods.
5. Unclaimed articles
Unclaimed articles, unless otherwise specified, shall be held for the periods detailed below. Articles that remain unclaimed after those periods shall be treated, in accordance with the law, as items the owner has no interest in receiving.Items left in the apartment: 1 week from the vacating date.
All unassigned property will be forwarded to a charity or disposed of, depending on value. If we send articles back to the guest, we will charge a postage and packaging fee separately.
6. Please cooperate with economies of electricity and water for the preservation of natural resources.
Please turn off all the lights and air conditioners when leaving the apartment.
7. Losses, Liabilities, etc.
(1) Guests must report any loss or damage to their property immediately on discovery and shall make themselves available to assist with any reports made by the Manager to the police.
(2) Guests shall not enter areas of the building that are indicated as being closed to the public. The Manager shall not be responsible for death, personal injury, loss, or damage to property suffered by a guest in such areas.
(3) The Manager shall not be liable to a guest for any loss or damage to property caused by the misconduct or Negligence of a guest or an Act of God, or where the guest remains in exclusive charge of the property concerned.
(4) The Manager shall not be liable for any failure or delay in performing any of its obligations under this Agreement if the failure or delay was due to any cause beyond its reasonable control, including (without limitation) war or threat of war, civil or political action or disturbance, riot, natural disaster, fire, epidemic, bad weather, terrorist activity (threatened or actual), military activity, governmental or regulatory action, industrial dispute, act of God, failure of power or machinery, failure of or interruption in externally provided services and utilities, and all similar events outside the Manager’s control.
(5) The Manager is not liable for any loss or damage caused to a guest’s vehicle unless caused by the Manager’s willful misconduct.
(6) Guests will be liable for any loss, damage, or personal injury they may cause at the building.
(7) The guest is liable for any damage to the house and its equipment during his/her stay at the apartment. If the guest damages any room or its equipment or makes the room or its equipment dirty in a non-standard way, the Manager reserves the right to fine such a guest in the amount of 50,000 yen, unless the damage is proven in a higher amount.
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Rules and Manners
1. Self-check-in; Please come to the apartment by yourself.
We will advise you on the location details and maps. For your convenience, we can arrange the apartment for late-night or early-morning arrivals with an extra charge.
2. Please DO NOT lose the apartment key; you will be charged 15,000 yen (+tax) for each copy, and 50,000 yen (+tax) when losing the full set, as the door lock will be changed.
3. NO SMOKING inside the apartment.
Standing and smoking in front of the building entrance is not allowed either.
The penalty is 30,000 yen for any disturbance, and when smoking is discovered.
Thank you for understanding and for not smoking.
4. You must separate the garbage: combustible everyday garbage, recyclables (cans and plastic bottles, and glass), and non-combustible items. You can find enough trash cans and instructions at the apartment.
5. Please use furniture and bedding with care. In the event of damage or staining, please notify us immediately. If furniture, bedding, and fixtures are soiled by vomiting, etc., a flat fee of 50,000 yen will be charged regardless of the reason for the damage.
6. Please DO NOT take home any interior furnishings or equipment (toilet paper, etc.) from the room.
7. Security; Please lock the door when you are in or out, better safe than sorry. Nobody is allowed to enter the apartment other than you, your co-travelers (whom you have told us about), and us.
8. Absolutely no partying and gatherings at the apartment, please respect your neighbors.
9. Please keep in mind that this is a residential complex, not a hotel. Please don’t eat or drink in the common area of the building. Please dont bock the entrance of the building with your suitcases, nor the elevator.
10. Please take your shoes off when you enter someone’s home.
11. Please turn off the air conditioner/ heating while you are not in the apartment; the same applies to other electrical appliances.
12. Japanese people appreciate silence even more than people in their home country might. Please respect that when your check-in is late at night, you behave silently when you are in the entrance/ corridor and elevator area.
【Tips】* If you run into your neighbors, “konnichiwa こんにちは” with a little smile and bow is always a good greeting.
Thank you for choosing our apartment, and we hope you will have a wonderful time while in Japan!
Don’t forget about some manners when you are out of the apartment 🙂
Slurp Your Noodles
Making slurping sounds while eating noodles shows that you are really enjoying the meal.
Don’t tip the waiters/ taxi drivers/ shop staff. Tipping in Japan is considered impolite, and it will only confuse the people you try to give some extra service. 🙂
On escalators, stay on the left side if you plan to just stand and not climb them, except for Osaka, which is the opposite.
Don’t use your chopsticks to point at somebody. Don’t leave your chopsticks standing up out of your food.
Thank you!
