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If you have already done some research, you propably know that driving schools in Japan are extremely expensive (¥350,000~¥500,000)!
But, as a foreigner, you may not know that there is an alternative – a Driving Camp / 合宿免許! Driving Camp is an average of ¥100,000 cheaper and a much faster way to get a driver's license!
But, as a foreigner, you may not know that there is an alternative – a Driving Camp / 合宿免許! Driving Camp is an average of ¥100,000 cheaper and a much faster way to get a driver's license!
What is a Driving Camp?
It is a short-term stay-in intensive Driving Course! Lessons, official exams, accommodation, meals, and most of the transportation expenses are included.
There are lessons every day, so you can get your driver’s license in the minimum possible time!
There are lessons every day, so you can get your driver’s license in the minimum possible time!
All-Inclusive Package
Driving Camp is a stay-in (boarding) training program designed to cover all you need to study how to drive and pass official driving tests smoothly.
Most schools even offer a Warranty*, so if in the unlikely event you won't pass the driving test on the first try, you won't be charged extra!
Thus, if we compare a Regular Driving School and a Driving Camp, the advantages of a Driving Camp are obvious.
※Warranty Plan coverage varies by school and student age. Please check the school page for details!
Most schools even offer a Warranty*, so if in the unlikely event you won't pass the driving test on the first try, you won't be charged extra!
Thus, if we compare a Regular Driving School and a Driving Camp, the advantages of a Driving Camp are obvious.
※Warranty Plan coverage varies by school and student age. Please check the school page for details!
Accommodation
Meals
Transportation
*English version of the textbooks for an additional fee!
The Best Price: late Spring and Autumn!
The price for a Driving Camp changes dramatically during the year.
There are 4 months when prices are super high: February, March, August, and September. It is a High Season for Driving Camps.
All other months could be considered Low Season. The price in high and low seasons differs by an average of ¥100,000!
We highly recommend joining a Driving Camp in April ~ July or October ~ January.
There are 4 months when prices are super high: February, March, August, and September. It is a High Season for Driving Camps.
All other months could be considered Low Season. The price in high and low seasons differs by an average of ¥100,000!
We highly recommend joining a Driving Camp in April ~ July or October ~ January.
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Before you enter a Driving Camp
1
Inquiries and Application
SNS (LINE, Facebook, Instagram) / e-mail /
or fill out a Temporary Reservation Form on the website.
We can assist you in English, Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese.
or fill out a Temporary Reservation Form on the website.
We can assist you in English, Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese.
2
Choosing your perfect Driving School
When do you want to get your driver's license?
If you have specific dates in mind, we can suggest available schools that fit your time frame.
If you have specific dates in mind, we can suggest available schools that fit your time frame.
Budget
Do you prefer the cheapest school, or do you prioritize comfort?
Do you prefer the cheapest school, or do you prioritize comfort?
School Location
Do you want the nearest driving school or do you prefer to use this opportunity to travel?
Do you want the nearest driving school or do you prefer to use this opportunity to travel?
Language Barrier*
Are you fluent in Japanese or do you prefer a driving school with some English assistance (written tests, textbooks, etc.)?
Are you fluent in Japanese or do you prefer a driving school with some English assistance (written tests, textbooks, etc.)?
*All Driving Camps we offer operate in Japanese! But there are some schools that are more friendly to foreigners. We conduct a Simple Japanese Level Check over the phone before finalizing the application.
3
Choosing a Payment Method
One-time Payment (Bank Transfer)
Payment with a Loan (eligibility determined by Loan Company)*
*Only those foreigners who have a full-time job can apply.
4
Checking the Documents
You will receive by mail: The Admission Guide, Reservation Content Form, Terms and Conditions, Insurance Documents, Transportation/ Meeting Details, and List of Requirements.
5
Preparation
Make sure to check the list of requirements!
Prepare and bring with you: a Certificate of Residence / ID (Residence card, Health Insurance Card, Passport, My Number card, etc.), personal seal / proof of transportation expenses (one-way ticket to the school).
6
Arrival at the Meeting Place
We hope that a once-in-a-lifetime experience at Driving Camp will become part of your precious memories!
General Flow
Only the Driving Camp schedule allows you
to get an AT Car License in 14 days!
to get an AT Car License in 14 days!
Steps 1~5 illustrate the frow inside the Driving Camp.
After graduation students have to return home and take a Final Written Test at the Local License Center.
Once the Final Written Test is passed - get your Driver's License!
After graduation students have to return home and take a Final Written Test at the Local License Center.
Once the Final Written Test is passed - get your Driver's License!
Most Efficient Schedule
The biggest advantage of Driving Camp is that you can get your driver's license in the shortest possible time!
All required lessons of the official curriculum: theory and practice are efficiently organized, so you can complete your training in just 14 days for the AT Car program.
If you choose a Regular Driving School (通学自動車学校), the same training will take you 2 up to 6 months!
All required lessons of the official curriculum: theory and practice are efficiently organized, so you can complete your training in just 14 days for the AT Car program.
If you choose a Regular Driving School (通学自動車学校), the same training will take you 2 up to 6 months!
Group Lecture1 academic hour - 50 minutes
Driving Lesson1 academic hour - 50 minutes
Meal
1
School Enrolment (schedule, locations, etc.)
2
Psychometric Tests (personality test, etc.)
3
Aptitude Tests (eye exam, hearing test, etc.)
4
Mock Test before the Official Exam
5
Learner’s Permit Official Driving Exam
6
Learner’s Permit Official Written Exam
7
Mock Test before the Official Exam
8
Final Official Driving Exam
1
Car Simulator
2
Observational Training
3
Danger Prediction Training
4
Route Planning Training
5
Highway Driving
1
First Aid Training
2
Discussion
Payment Methods
Foreigners can apply for a loan, but only people approved by the Loan Company will receive a loan.
Minimum Requirements: ① Full-time Job
② The loan period should be within an official period of stay in Japan (as stated on a Resident Card).
Do not hesitate to contact us for more details!
Minimum Requirements: ① Full-time Job
② The loan period should be within an official period of stay in Japan (as stated on a Resident Card).
Do not hesitate to contact us for more details!
One-time Payment(Bank Transfer)
or
Payment with a Loan(provided by a Loan Company)
Driver's License Centers
Foreign Languages Available for the Written Test Only (100 items)
Foreign Languages Available for the Written Test Only (100 items)
Examination Cetre（Examination place）
driving school
| prefectures (都道府県) |
Driver's License Centers Foreign Languages Available for the Written Test |
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| English | 中文简体 | 한국어 | Việt Nam | Português | タガログ語 | |
| Hokkaido | ● | ● | ● | |||
| Aomori | ● | ● | ● | |||
| Iwate | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Miyagi | ● | ● | ● | |||
| Akita | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Yamagata | ● | |||||
| Fukushima | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Ibaraki | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Tochigi | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Gumma | ● | ● | ● | |||
| Saitama | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Chiba | ● | ● | ||||
| Tokyo | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Kanagawa | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Yamanashi | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Shizuoka | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Nagano | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Niigata | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Ishikawa | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Toyama | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Gifu | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Aichi | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Mie | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Fukui | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Shiga | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Kyoto | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Nara | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Wakayama | ● | ● | ● | |||
| Osaka | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Hyogo | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Okayama | ● | ● | ● | ● | ||
| Hiroshima | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | |
| Shimane | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Tottori | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Yamaguchi | ● | ● | ● | |||
| Ehime | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Kochi | ● | ● | ● | |||
| Kagawa | ● | ● | ● | |||
| Tokushima | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Nagasaki | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Fukuoka | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Saga | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Kumamoto | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Oita | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Miyazaki | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Kagoshima | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● | ● |
| Okinawa | ● | |||||
About our Website
I-Drive.jp is not only a website where you can find the most suitable driving school but also a platform that continuously provides useful services to beginner drivers.
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- In partnership with many sponsor companies, we offer a wide range of special benefits and discounts: car rental, insurance, purchase/ restaurants/ cinema/ karaoke, and much more!
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- Lowest Price Guarantee: we offer the Best Price for driving camps!
If the price on our website is even 1 yen more than on any other site, the difference will be refunded.
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- Every Driving Camp plan includes Domestic Travel Accident Insurance so you can participate with peace of mind.