Matsuki Driving School Shirataka School | Driving Camp in the naturally rich Yamagata Prefecture|合宿免許ならアイディ
Matsuki Driving School Shirataka School
About 2 hours by Shinkansen from Tokyo! In spring, there are cherry trees over 500 years old, in summer there are beautiful safflowers, in autumn there are delicious sweetfish, and in winter there are buckwheat noodles. Shirataka Town is a tranquil town that changes its appearance with each season. No matter what time of year you participate, your training camp here will be a great memory.
■A wide range of plans are available
If you want something cheap, choose Self Cook. If you want to relax in a hot spring, choose the hot spring plan. This is the only place that offers so many different stay plans! You're sure to find a plan that suits your needs.
■Abundant nearby spots
Shirataka Town is a town of sweetfish. At "Ayu Chaya" you can enjoy grilled sweetfish and miso-flavored sweetfish. There is a sports park just a two-minute walk from the school, where you can refresh yourself after a day of lessons.
Recommended for those who want to keep costs down! Please come and visit us!
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T.Gさん(18 years old)
5.0Regular Automatic(March)★★★★★★★★★★Thank you for your help with the training camp. In the end, I'm glad I enrolled in Driving School! The reason I chose Matsuki Driving School Shirataka was because there weren't many negative reviews, which are common in reviews of other schools, and there weren't too many reviews that were overly praising. Driving School reviews often contain excessive praise (which seems to be self-generated) from people who have just registered with Google and have only one other review, or conversely, negative one-star reviews that identify instructors they dislike. I made the decision without taking any of that into consideration. I was nervous about enrolling at this school because I had read reviews of other schools saying things like "I was yelled at while driving" and "There were instructors who criticized people's character." There were no such instructors at Shirataka school. There were some instructors who would "laugh at small mistakes," but teachers are human too, so I told myself to just bear with it for two weeks and let it go. (If you just can't get along with an instructor or if you're feeling down mentally, you can talk to the receptionist. Apparently they'll remove me from their position.) On the Matsuki Driving School's homepage, there is an explanation that says, "The first day of the camp is orientation, and lessons start on the second day." When I arrived, I was surprised to find that the schedule included getting to ride an actual vehicle from the first day of the camp. For those who have never been interested in cars or who never had a car at home Before joining the camp, I learned all about the accelerator and brake positions, how to attach the turn signals and wipers, how to lower the chair, and the names of the gears and shift levers. It's a good idea to practice using your family's or friends' cars beforehand. I think you won't have to worry when you get on! Problems in the written test for provisional licenses, trick questions on signs, etc. It will be a little easier if you quickly review it on YouTube before attending the training camp. On a night when I was tired from traveling to Yamagata and driving for the first time, I tried to learn the academic questions from scratch. I think my head would explode... After that, in your free time, you can take the "Effectiveness Test" (something like a mock test for a provisional license) [many times] on your own and memorize the questions you got wrong repeatedly. I think I'll be able to pass the written test for a provisional license with ease. Theoretical lessons can make you sleepy, but it's better to drink coffee or a caffeinated drink to concentrate. It's for my future self. Due to the camp schedule, the items taught in the course may be out of order. (It does not necessarily start with ①, such as ⑩→②→⑦→①.) When I got in the car, I couldn't turn the curves very well, and then a few days later I had to learn how to turn the curves in the classroom. Even though it is only a few hours after on-road training that we are still learning theory, we still find ourselves asking questions like, "What does a yellow traffic light mean?" I guess I have to accept that it's because of the training camp. I stayed at a dormitory called S Village, about a 3-minute walk from the Shirataka campus. There are only a Family Mart, a drug store, and a ramen shop within walking distance. I think this is a good environment for people who want to concentrate only on getting their license for two weeks. (There was a poster in the accommodation encouraging people to shop at Benibirds, but 2 liters of water cost 270 yen, so I only went there once.) The advantages of S Village are that you can sleep until the last minute before your lesson, you can go back to your room during your free time, and you can take a short nap after lunch. Taking a walk in the morning or evening can help you get to know the roads a little better. The caretaker and cafeteria staff are kind and gentle. The downside is that the walls are thin so the sound of the TV and music can be annoying. It's hard to concentrate on my studies when the other students are making a lot of noise. If the food doesn't suit me, I have no choice but to buy it at Family Mart. If you are sensitive or particular about your food, we recommend choosing a self-catering accommodation or hotel. I've written a lot, but the two weeks were a very valuable experience. I plan to recommend Matsuki Shirataka School to my friends and acquaintances when they get their driver's licenses. I'm grateful to the instructors, staff, and fellow students. thank you very much. -
Aさん(28 years old)
4.8Regular Automatic(February)★★★★★★★★★★It was so much fun! I was a little worried at first because I chose Self Cook, but preparing meals with my fellow camp friends became one of the things I enjoyed. The instructor was very kind. I was a bit worried whether I would be able to drive properly with such gentle instruction, but as the lessons continued, I soon got used to driving. It was really good. The overall atmosphere of the school was good. The staff were very welcoming from the very beginning, and I am very grateful that I was able to spend a very comfortable time here. Originally, I just wanted to get my license, but it turned out to be a fun experience.
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| School's name | Matsuki Driving School Shirataka School |
|---|---|
| Location | 〒992-0771 山形県西置賜郡白鷹町大字鮎貝2198 |
| Those who are refused admission | Those who live, have an address, or have a parent's home in Yamagata Prefecture cannot apply. |
| Vehicle types | Regular Automatic Regular Manual Class 1 Large Vehicle Heavy Special Vehicle Trailer |
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