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[No more hesitation] 5 points for choosing Driving Camp in Yamagata Prefecture and 12 carefully selected schools!

Have you ever felt that a lot of people around you got their driver's licenses in Yamagata Prefecture?
In fact, about 60% of Driving Camp for university students in the Tokyo metropolitan area are in Yamagata Prefecture! That's how popular a driving Driving Camp location Yamagata Prefecture is.
So, you're thinking about going to a driver's license training camp in Yamagata Prefecture, but it can be difficult to decide which driving school is right for you from the many available options.
However, by following the five points introduced in this article, anyone can easily choose the driving school they really want to go to!
Here we introduce five points you should consider when choosing Driving Camp in Yamagata Prefecture, as well as 12 recommended schools that specifically line up with the five points.
If you finish reading this, you will not be confused about Driving Camp to choose. This is a once in a lifetime Driving Camp, so why not make Driving Camp?

[1] Three reasons to choose Yamagata Prefecture!

1. The reason why about 60% of university students in the metropolitan area go to Yamagata Prefecture!

Nowadays, Driving Camp are held all over Japan, but it is said that Yamagata Prefecture is actually the birthplace of Driving Camp!
The prefecture has been offering Driving Camp for a long time, and offers warm hospitality to students, delicious local cuisine, and a wide variety of accommodation to choose from. Word of mouth and reputation has spread from graduates of driving camps in Yamagata to their friends and juniors, and Yamagata now accounts for more than half of university students in the Tokyo metropolitan area, approximately 60%, of all students.

2. We have a rich track record and high word-of-mouth ratings!

One of the biggest advantages of Yamagata Prefecture is that it is home to Matsuki Driving School.
Matsuki Driving School is one of the largest driving school groups in Japan, with nine schools in Yamagata Prefecture. Approximately 30,000 people (more information here) get their driver's license at the Matsuki Group every year. Many people go to the Matsuki Group because of its track record, word of mouth, and reputation!
In addition to Matsuki Driving School, there are many other excellent driving schools in Yamagata Prefecture. We guarantee that you will be able to find a driving school that suits you with a wide variety of plans and accommodations!

3. Summer is a summer resort, winter is a winter sport! Excellent access from Tokyo!

Some people may think that Yamagata Prefecture is too far away to go. But that's not true! For example, if you take the Yamagata Shinkansen from Tokyo Station, you can get to Yamagata Prefecture in about 2 hours. In fact, you can go to Yamagata Prefecture while waiting for Pooh's Hunny Hunt!
Furthermore, Yamagata Prefecture is a great place to escape the heat in the summer and enjoy winter sports such as skiing and snowboarding in the winter. And above all, you can enjoy hot springs all year round! Yamagata Prefecture is the only prefecture in Japan that has all of these things!

[2] Don't hesitate anymore! just 5 points

1. This kind of choice is no good!

To be frank, you won't find the driving school that really suits you if you just look for a driving school! This is because each driving school has its own characteristics and strengths, and unless you know what you want to prioritize and what you are attracted to, you will not be able to find the driving school that suits you..

2. What are the five points?

Here, we will introduce five important points when choosing a training camp driving school. If you keep these five points in mind, you will make a big difference in choosing a driving school in the future!

(1) Scale and track record

Even among driving schools that offer training camps Driving Camp, the number of graduates and instructors varies greatly from school to school.
Choosing a school based on size and track record gives you peace of mind! We guarantee that you will receive a fulfilling Driving Camp.
Here we recommend three schools that are large in scale and have a good track record!

  1. Matsuki Driving School Yamagata Chuo School
  2. Yonezawa Driving School
  3. Matsuki Driving School Murayama School

(2) Making memories with friends

In fact, during the student season in spring and summer vacation, roughly 70% of training camps are attended by two or more people, and participants are often multiple-person groups or clubs or other organizations.
We will introduce you to the best driving schools to create once-in-a-lifetime memories!

  1. Tsuruoka Driving Academy
  2. Matsuki Driving School Nagai Campus
  3. Matsuki Driving School Taiyo School

(3) Completeness of equipment

Recently, many people are choosing single rooms.
For this reason, our driving school is renovating the facilities and equipment in single rooms and taking various other measures to ensure that you can live a comfortable life!

  1. Dewa Driving School
  2. Yamagata Mogami Driving School

(4) Fulfillment level of being alone (single)

Up until now, even family trips and school trips have only lasted a maximum of a week, right?
However, Driving Camp requires a stay of at least two weeks.
The best part about Driving Camp is the dormitory life after the lessons. Therefore, please be especially careful when choosing your accommodation and find one that suits you.

  1. Matsuki Driving School Akayu School
  2. Matsuki Driving School Sakuranbo School

(5) Couple plan

In fact, couple plans, in which opposite-sex men and women share the same room during the training camp, have suddenly become popular in recent years.
Although you will need your parents' consent in advance, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity Driving Camp. How about a couple's plan with your beloved boyfriend or girlfriend?

  1. Matsuki Driving School Yonezawa Matsumisaki School
  2. Tendo Driving School

3. Decide what to prioritize!

Now that you know these five points, it's time to decide what you want to prioritize!
You may be being greedy and think, "No, it doesn't matter what I prioritize, I have to have everything!"
Don't worry. From here on, we will introduce driving schools based on five points, but for example, in the case of a driving school that is introduced based on the "fullness of facilities", the most recommended point of that driving school is the "fullness of facilities", but of course we can confidently recommend it in other points as well!
So, with that in mind, let's take a look at some recommended schools.

[3] Carefully selected! 12 recommended schools based on key points

1. Choose these three schools based on the size and track record of the driving school!

Matsuki Driving School Yamagata Chuo School

Matsuki Driving School Yamagata Chuo SchoolMatsuki Driving School Yamagata Chuo SchoolMatsuki Driving School Yamagata Chuo SchoolMatsuki Driving School Yamagata Chuo School

Every year, more than 4,500 students obtain their driver's license at Yamagata Chuo School. It is a very large school, so you can feel at ease!
The biggest attraction is the number of events! There are welcome parties, fruit picking such as grapes, peaches, and cherries, and shaved ice and watermelon that are great for the hot summer. You're sure to be satisfied with Yamagata gourmet food! In addition, we boast the No. 1 track record in Tohoku.
Why not try getting Driving Camp at Yamagata Chuo School, which is large in scale and has a lot of events?
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Yonezawa Driving School

Yonezawa Driving SchoolYonezawa Driving School

More than 4,000 people obtain their driver's license at Yonezawa Driving School every year.
There are tennis courts, table tennis courts, basketball goals and more on the premises, so you're sure to be able to make the most of your off time!
In addition, the incredibly reasonable prices are an attractive feature.
In addition, the meals are also carefully prepared, and a chef who works exclusively with the camp students will prepare a menu that you will never tire of. Free bicycle rentals are available, so you can explore Yonezawa city!
Can't choose between cheapness and fun? This is the place for you!
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Matsuki Driving School Murayama School

Matsuki Driving School Murayama SchoolMatsuki Driving School Murayama School

Every year, approximately 4,000 people get their driver's license at Murayama School, and among them, approximately 2,000 university students take lessons each year. This is a driving school that boasts low prices!
We also have a wide variety of plans available! You can choose Self Cook to cook with friends, or a hotel plan to spend two weeks in luxury. Choose the plan that suits you best.
Murayama School is a very attractive driving school that we can confidently recommend!
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2. If you want to make memories with your friends, choose these 3 schools!

Tsuruoka Driving Academy

Tsuruoka Driving AcademyTsuruoka Driving Academy

Tsuruoka is one of the prefecture's leading hot spring areas, with foot baths and day-trip hot springs! Facing the Sea of Japan, you can enjoy swimming in the sea in the summer! After your lessons, refresh yourself in the Sea of Japan! You can also enjoy marine sports such as surfing, jet skiing, and windsurfing. In the winter, you can snowboard, so this is a driving school you can enjoy all year round!
Furthermore, Tsuruoka is famous as a castle town, so it might be nice to go for a walk during your off time.
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Matsuki Driving School Nagai School

Matsuki Driving School Nagai CampusMatsuki Driving School Nagai Campus

You won't get bored even during your free time!
The free music studio is very popular among students! It's a great idea to join with friends from your university club or club and practice as a band while getting your license.
We also have darts, table tennis, a theater room, and manga, so please enjoy your free time!
In addition, the winner of the Janken tournament will receive a Yonezawa beef gift! There are also other events such as a potato stew party, a watermelon and shaved ice day every Saturday, and the Mogami River fireworks festival. You are sure to make lots of memories!
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Matsuki Driving School Taiyo School

Matsuki Driving School Taiyo SchoolMatsuki Driving School Taiyo School

2 hours and 40 minutes by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station! There is a tennis court on the premises that you can use for free♪
We have a variety of accommodations available, including the Tendo Grand Hotel Maizuruso in Tendo Onsen, which has an open-air bath, souvenir shop and breakfast and dinner in the hotel's restaurant, Hotel Century Yamagata, which has about 3,000 manga books available for free rental, and the brand new Hotel Yell, which opened in front of Yamagata Station in August 2017.
In front of Yamagata Station, there are fast food restaurants, family restaurants, restaurants, movie theaters, karaoke, and more, making it a very convenient place! Why not go with your close friends?
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3.If you want to choose based on the level of facilities, choose these two schools!

Dewa Driving School

Dewa Driving SchoolDewa Driving School

Great for students! Fully equipped driving school facilities
The waiting room is equipped with manga and internet facilities, and for women, there are dormitories for women only and very popular nail supplies. You don't have to worry about killing time! It's like traveling.
There are also free bicycle rentals available so you don't have to worry about getting around when sightseeing.
"Hotel Inn Sakata" has a large public bath with sauna, where you can instantly blow away the fatigue of the day. This is a popular plan, so please make your reservation early! Please come and visit us!
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Yamagata Mogami Driving School

Yamagata Mogami Driving SchoolYamagata Mogami Driving School

It takes 3 hours from Tokyo Station by Yamagata Shinkansen! The accommodation is adjacent to the school building, so you can use your time productively with zero travel time. The shared rooms at "Seisui-kan" are equipped with Wi-Fi, TV, and refrigerators. What's more, the washing machine and dryer are free! There is a wide variety of food on the menu. A manager is on-site 24 hours a day, so you can take a break in your free time! The staff highly recommends living at this accommodation♪
The swimming pool is available all year round at the sports club. Don't forget your swimsuit. When you're tired from lessons, refresh yourself by exercising! Or relax in the bath.
This is recommended for students who want to have a fun training camp together. Please come along.
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4. If you choose these two schools based on the level of fulfillment for singles!

Matsuki Driving School Akayu School

Matsuki Driving School Akayu SchoolMatsuki Driving School Akayu School

It takes about 2.5 hours by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station! In 2016, the practice course and school building were renovated and reopened! We have also introduced new cars and have been reborn!
In 2016, the Shinjuku branch "A-Village" opened on the grounds of the driving school! It's a great deal, with 3 Meals Provided, Wi-Fi, and a convenience store just a 5-minute walk away! We also offer lodging where you can enjoy the famous Akayu Onsen and meals at a traditional Japanese inn!
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Matsuki Driving School Sakuranbo School

Matsuki Driving School Sakuranbo SchoolMatsuki Driving School Sakuranbo School

We have a wide variety of accommodation plans to choose from, including accommodation with a large hot spring bath, a self-catering women-only apartment with an auto-lock, and a luxurious hotel near the station. It's also safe for women traveling alone!
Free bicycle rentals are available from spring to autumn, and you can also experience horseback riding at Horse Garden Murayama, located near the driving school, so you can enjoy your free time as if you were on a trip.
There are lots of events so you're sure to make friends!
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5. If you are looking for a couple plan, choose these two schools!

Matsuki Driving School Yonezawa Matsumisaki School

Matsuki Driving School Yonezawa Matsumisaki SchoolMatsuki Driving School Yonezawa Matsumisaki School

We offer a wide range of facilities, including accommodation with washing machines and dryers​ ​and bicycle rentals!
If you use the free rental bicycles, you can get souvenirs at Uesugi Castle History Garden, or enjoy Yonezawa beef, local cuisine, and a Japanese garden at the Uesugi Count's Residence, both about 20 minutes from the driving school!
At the school, we offer free rental of shogi, go, playing cards, Othello, etc.! There is also a bowling alley, so you can spend your free time with your boyfriend or girlfriend without getting bored.
These facilities are sure to enrich your free time!
Please come to Matsuki Driving School Yonezawa Matsusaki Branch!
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Tendo Driving School

Tendo Driving SchoolTendo Driving School

Tendo Driving School is located in a convenient location, almost in the center of Yamagata Prefecture, with good transportation access and surrounded by nature. You can get to Tendo from Tokyo in just one Shinkansen train.
And our ever-popular couple plan is perfect for couples, as well as siblings and spouses.
Tendo is also famous as a hot spring town. You can relax in Tendo Hot Springs, which has more than 100 years of history!
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[4] Summary

What did you think?
Please use the five points introduced in this article as a reference to find Driving Camp that suits you!
We sincerely hope that this Driving Camp camp will be a lifelong memory for you.

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