What are Driving Camps?​​ Fastest Road to a Driver's License 

What are Driving Camps?​​ 

What are Driving Camps​​  / 合宿免許?

The fastest and easiest way to obtain a license!

A Driving Camp is an intensive course where you stay at an accommodation provided by the driving school and you take classes every day. for about two weeks. This is both cheaper and faster than going to a driving school normally.
The lesson schedule is decided in advance, so students can attend lessons without going through the hassle of completing the training procedures.

A Driving Camp will work for you if you willing to:

  • ☑ spend 2 weeks out of home
  • ☑ Fast & cheap price
  • ☑ combine studies and travel

All-Inclusive Package: Best Price!

The fee for the training Driving Camp is a package that includes all fees related to training. In addition, even if you fail the test, there is no extra fee because the additional lessons are included in the package.

Driving Camp package

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Driving Camp price varies depending on the season. If you would like to enter the school during peak season, please apply early.

Season

Seasonal Price Information

You can graduate in a minimum of 2 weeks!

Example of a schedule for an Automatic car (AT) license

Schedule
Timed
Day 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Breakfast - Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals
Period 1 Move-out
  Practical skill     Practical skill Briefing Practical skill   Lectures   Practical skill    
Period 2     Practical skill Practical skill   Learner’s Permit Driving Exam Practical skill Practical skill Lectures Practical skill Practical skill Practical skill Final Driving Exam
Period 3 Practical skill Practical skill Practical skill   Practical skill   Practical skill Practical skill Practical skill    
Period 4 Practical skill     Practical skill Lectures Learner’s Permit Written Test Lectures   Practical skill   Practical skill  
Lunch Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals
Period 5 Enrollment       Lectures   Lectures Practical skill   Practical skill   Lectures Lectures Graduation Ceremony
Period 6 Aptitude test   Lectures     Lectures Lectures   Practical skill Lectures Practical skill   Lectures Wrap up
Move-out
Period 7 Lectures       Lectures   Practical skill Lectures Lectures   Lectures   Lectures
Period 8   Lectures Lectures           Lectures        
Period 9 Practical skill Lectures   Lectures     Practical skill Lectures       Lectures    
Period 10 Practical skill           Practical skill              
Dinner Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals Meals  

[Minimum days required for graduation]

  • ・ AT Car: Minimum 13 days
  • ・ MT Car: Minimum 15 days

After graduating from Driving School and returning home, go to your local driver's license center (as designated in your certificate of residence) and take the written test. Once you pass the written test, your driver's license will be issued on the same day.

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Accommodation types and room facilities vary by school.

Please choose according to your budget and number of people.

Shared room Plan
The number of people in shared rooms varies depending on driving school. In most cases, 2 students of the same gender stay in one room. This type of plan can be booked for a group or just one person. If you book by yourself, the choice of a roommate is up to the school administration! 

Twin room Plan
If you are planning to join a Driving Camp with a friend and would like to stay in the same room, please choose a Twin room option. This will guarantee that you will stay with who you want.

Single room Plan
If you need more privacy or want to relax or focus on self-study after driving lessons, we recommend choosing the Single room plan.

Hotel Plan
If you want to enjoy a high level of comfort and luxury without anyone disturbing you, please choose a Hotel plan.

Meeting new people is the best part of Driving Camp!

The real charm of Driving Camp is meeting new people. Based on a survey conducted among graduates, most students expressed gratitude and appreciation for meeting new people. People from all over Japan and abroad enroll in Driving Camps. We wish for you to experience meeting new people from very different backgrounds and share this adventure together, helping each other achieve the same goal!

New place - new opportunities!

There are Driving Camps all over the country and some of them are located near world heritage sites, cultural heritage sites, nature and other attractions! You should take advantage of this opportunity and explore the area after graduation. Don't forget that in most cases your travel expenses will be covered by the school! Also, don't forget to buy souvenirs and unique local delicacies, crafts, and ingredients while you're at the camp!

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