Did you know that many people considering taking Driving Camp in February 2026 end up regretting their decision because they were unable to apply to their preferred Driving Camp school? By following the instructions here, you can be sure to apply to the driving school of your choice. Here, we'll share four key points to keep in mind when choosing a driving Driving Camp in February, as well as a comprehensive list of 10 of the nation's leading driving schools, chosen based on size and track record. Once you've finished reading, you won't have to worry about choosing Driving Camp in February, which is especially crowded. It's a once-in-a-lifetime decision, so we hope you can make a choice you won't regret.
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[1] What is the average price for February? A thorough comparison of fees at approximately 80 schools nationwide
First, I would like to introduce the fees for the February Driving Camp!
Here we will list the plan prices for "Enrolling during February", "Regular Automatic", and "Single", which are the most popular plans. *If there is no single plan, the shared room price will be displayed.
Source:" Driving Camp Do-Live"
Tohoku area
Kanto area
Koshinetsu/Hokuriku area
| Driving school (prefecture) | Fee |
| Matsuki Driving School Niigata Nishishibata School (Niigata Prefecture) | ￥380,000(tax incl.) |
| Nanao Driving School (Ishikawa Prefecture) | ￥330,000(tax incl.) |
| Smart Driver School Shinshu Shiojiri (Nagano Prefecture) | ￥399,300(tax incl.) |
| Iida Driving School (Nagano Prefecture) | ￥415,000(tax incl.) |
| Smart Driver School Shinshu Motomachi (Nagano Prefecture) | ￥421,300(tax incl.) |
| Smart Driver School Matsumoto Tsukama (Nagano Prefecture) | ￥399,300(tax incl.) |
| Karuizawa Nishi Driving School (Nagano Prefecture) | ￥379,500(tax incl.) |
| AOI Driving School Katsuyama School (Fukui Prefecture) | ￥397,650(tax incl.) |
| AOI Driving School Fukui School (Fukui Prefecture) | ￥380,000(tax incl.) |
| AOI Driving School Tsuruga Campus (Fukui Prefecture) | ￥396,000(tax incl.) |
Tokai area
| Driving school (prefecture) | Fee |
| Gamagori Driving School (Aichi Prefecture) | ￥308,000(tax incl.) |
| Smart Driver School Nakatsugawa (Gifu Prefecture) | ￥415,800(tax incl.) |
| Hainan Driving School (Shizuoka Prefecture) | ￥379,500(tax incl.) |
| Smart Driver School Mt. Fuji (Shizuoka Prefecture) | ￥415,800(tax incl.) |
| Ito Driving School (Shizuoka Prefecture) | ￥340,000(tax incl.) |
| Shizuoka Kikugawa Driving School (Shizuoka Prefecture) | ￥368,500(tax incl.) |
| Suruga Driving School (Shizuoka Prefecture) | ￥390,500(tax incl.) |
| Maggio Drivers School Atami School (Shizuoka Prefecture) | ￥418,000(tax incl.) |
| Maggio Drivers School Fujieda School (Shizuoka Prefecture) | ￥348,700(tax incl.) |
| Uechi Driving School (Aichi Prefecture) | ￥342,100(tax incl.) |
| Nishio Driving School (Aichi Prefecture) | ￥319,000(tax incl.) |
Kansai area
| Driving school (prefecture) | Fee |
| Smart Driver School Lake Biwa Seta (Shiga Prefecture) | ￥421,300(tax incl.) |
| Smart Driver School Kyoto Uzumasa (Kyoto Prefecture) | ￥421,300(tax incl.) |
| Smart Driver School Kobe (Hyogo Prefecture) | ￥415,800(tax incl.) |
| Smart Driver School Himeji Kakogawa (Hyogo Prefecture) | ￥399,300(tax incl.) |
| Smart Driver School Nishiwaki (Hyogo Prefecture) | ￥399,300(tax incl.) |
China area
| Driving school (prefecture) | Fee |
| Tottori Prefecture Kurayoshi Driving School (Tottori Prefecture) | ￥374,000(tax incl.) |
| Smart Driver School Shoei (Okayama Prefecture) | ￥399,300(tax incl.) |
| Smart Driver School Niimi (Okayama Prefecture) | ￥399,300(tax incl.) |
| Smart Driver School Kurashiki (Okayama Prefecture) | ￥393,800(tax incl.) |
| Binan Driving School (Hiroshima Prefecture) | ￥352,000(tax incl.) |
Shikoku area
| Driving school (prefecture) | Fee |
| Aki Driving School (Kochi Prefecture) | ￥352,000(tax incl.) |
| Ichinomiya Kochi Prefectural Driving School (Kochi Prefecture) | ￥374,000(tax incl.) |
| Kuma Kogen Driving School (Kochi Prefecture) | ￥352,000(tax incl.) |
| Sukumo Driving School (Kochi Prefecture) | ￥408,500(tax incl.) |
| Ginsei Driving Academy (Kagawa Prefecture) | ￥385,000(tax incl.) |
Kyushu/Okinawa area
| Driving school (prefecture) | Fee |
| Onga Driving School (Fukuoka Prefecture) | ￥377,400(tax incl.) |
| Kyoritsu Driving School /Hino School (Nagasaki Prefecture) | ￥368,500(tax incl.) |
| Daito Driving School (Nagasaki Prefecture) | ￥350,000(tax incl.) |
| Tanegashima Driving School (Kagoshima Prefecture) | ￥440,000(tax incl.) |
Trends in training camp fees in February
The price range for single lessons in early February is approximately 380,000-420,000 yen. Some driving schools offer lessons for around 300,000 yen, but these lessons are quickly filled up after opening.
Spring is usually a full season. If you apply early, you can apply to popular driving schools. If you are considering applying in February, please apply by the end of October at the latest.
[2] Four points to note about the February Driving Camp
This is the time of the year when most students gather, and it is also the coldest time of the year. That's why it's more unique than other seasons. Here are four points to be especially careful about when obtaining Driving Camp in February.
(1) Applications for Driving Camp for students entering in February will begin in October!
See the graph above. The blue bar graph shows the percentage of remaining vacancies, and the red line graph shows the percentage of applications completed by month. First of all, the fees for Driving Camp for the spring season become available around September, six months in advance. As you can see from the red graph, about 30% of the people who will participate in February completed their application in October, and about 35% in November. Did you understand that this month's application is a speed game? By the way, the table explains that there are about 40% vacancies even in December, but when it comes to popular schools, they are flooded with applications as soon as they open, so they are almost sold out around December.
Therefore, the behavioral patterns of people who want to attend Driving Camp in February can be classified as follows:
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People from September to October
There are a lot of openings in February. There is a good chance that you will be able to attend the school you want to attend, so please complete your application once you can arrange your schedule.
People from November to December
This is the time when slots at popular schools are rapidly running out. If you decide to go in February around this time, consider multiple schools.
january person
It's fully booked nationwide. However, the slots for people who have canceled will start to increase around this time, so there are still plenty of chances to participate in February! If you're interested, please read the article below.
It's okay to apply at the last minute! How to apply even if Driving Camp is fully booked
If you are wondering what popular schools are like, check this out too.
Carefully selected from across the country! A list of popular driving schools for Driving Camp training camps!
(2) The minimum number of days may be longer than during the off-season.
If you enroll in February, the minimum number of days until graduation may be 1 to 4 days longer than in other months. (For Regular Automatic, the 13th⇒14th to 17th; for Regular Manual the 15th⇒16th to 19th) The driving school and instructors are fully mobilized in February, and they spend their days training every day. Please keep in mind that there is a limit to the number of applicants, so please keep in mind that the minimum number of days may be longer.
(3) Good news for high school students! Even if you start school in February, take advantage of the homecoming system for your graduation ceremony! !
In particular, if you are a third-year high school student who enrolled in February for Driving Camp, and are hesitant to apply due to school events such as graduation ceremonies, please make effective use of the temporary return home system.
As a general rule, Driving Camp prohibit students from returning home temporarily, but in unavoidable cases, students are allowed to return home temporarily at their own expense. However, in March there are many school events such as graduation ceremonies, and many students are unable to take the time they would like to. For such students, some schools have set up a system for returning home temporarily only for this spring season. (Some schools even cover the cost of travel for returning home temporarily.) High school students in particular should use this system to participate in this once-in-a-lifetime event without any worries.
(4) No need to worry about snow in February!
Driving Camp in February, the influence of snow is okay! February is the month with the most snowfall throughout the year. Also, the area with the most snowfall is Yamagata Prefecture, the mecca for Driving Camp. How careful should we be? In fact, the heavy snowfall areas of Hokkaido, Tohoku, Hokuriku, and San'in are well-prepared for snow removal and removal, so participants don't need to worry about it. People who want to be careful are those who are attending schools in the Tokyo metropolitan area or the Tokai area. Traffic in this area is easily affected by snow, so if there is heavy snow, lessons may be canceled or the stay may be postponed.
Even if you were thinking, ``My schedule doesn't work out,'' or ``I might be scared of snow,'' I hope you've found that the school is working hard to ensure that classes can go smoothly with a temporary return home system and snow countermeasures. If you would like to enroll in February, please contact the school or agent at least once!
[3] Top 10 super popular schools across Japan that tend to fill up quickly in February 2026
When it comes to things to look forward to in February, there are surprisingly many things to look forward to in February, such as skiing, hot springs, and winter sports. Of course, the super popular schools introduced here have all of these things to enjoy, but they also offer 2 things like ``warm food,'' ``local gourmet food in snowy countries,'' ``a wide range of indoor activities,'' and even ``the driving school and dormitory are directly connected.'' We offer services that will be helpful to monthly enrollees. These are schools that are viewed by many people, so check them out right away! !
You can enjoy the natural "Tendo Mogamigawa Onsen" every day!
Matsuki Driving School Yamagata Chuo School (Yamagata Prefecture)
3 hours by Shinkansen from Tokyo. We are a group school of the Matsuki Driving School, which is overwhelmingly popular with students. After all, the main benefit of this school is a free bathing ticket to Tendo Mogami River Onsen. (And there's a shuttle bus to the hot springs!) Especially after finishing a cold and tiring lesson in February, this natural hot spring is a great way to wash away your fatigue.
From private lodging to hot spring inns, we also have a wide range of indoor recreation facilities in the school building! A school that is strong in winter!
Matsuki Driving School Yonezawa Matsumisaki School (Yamagata Prefecture)
This is also a group school of Matsuki Driving School, but its biggest feature is the variety of accommodations. There is a wide lineup of accommodations, from reasonable private accommodations to inns in "Onogawa Onsenkyo" and hotels in the city, so you can find a place to suit your tastes.
The school also offers recreational activities not available at other schools, such as table tennis, shogi, and cards. If you join in February, it may be difficult to get outside, so this is a welcome service.
A very popular school in the Kanto area, where the homemade buffet is extremely popular.
Nasu Driving School (Tochigi Prefecture)
About 70 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen. This school is flooded with applications from people in the Kanto area due to its easy access. Recommended for those who want to eat their fill of freshly prepared rice during the cold months of February! Meals at this school are served in a three-meal buffet format, which is rare in Japan. Additionally, you can participate in an all-you-can-eat event of the famous "Utsunomiya Gyoza" during your stay, so if you love food, you should definitely check it out.
The dormitory is directly connected to the driving school! A school where you can fully enjoy the historical atmosphere of Kasama
Tomobe Driving School (Ibaraki Prefecture)
The school is located about an hour by train from Ueno. This school is directly connected to the dormitory, so you can relax in your room between lessons. Especially during the cold season of February, there are some people who find it quite tiring just to move between school and dormitory, so this will help you get rid of that fatigue quickly. (Please make sure you don't get too relaxed and be late lol)
Fully equipped with Wi-Fi, luxurious Japanese, Western, and Chinese food menu, cake buffet, and a school that realizes students' ideals.
Shinshu Ina Driving School (Nagano Prefecture)
The school is 3 and a half hours away from Shinjuku by express bus. The private accommodation boasts the quality of a resort hotel, with all rooms equipped with Wi-Fi, DVDs, washing machines, digital TVs, and kitchens. The meals are Japanese, Western, and Chinese, which change daily, so you'll never get bored. The best part is the cake buffet every Thursday. Needless to say, it's a popular school in all seasons, so be sure to check it out.
Enjoy Niigata's local gourmet food with meal coupons!
Niigata Chuo Driving School (Niigata Prefecture)
The school is 2 hours away from Tokyo by Shinkansen. The accommodation is located near Niigata Station, so there are plenty of restaurants and amusement facilities. The best option for this school is the system where you can enjoy dinner using meal coupons at partner restaurants. You can enjoy all kinds of local gourmet food, from ramen to seafood to sweets. You are sure to enjoy the taste of winter in Niigata!
This school is overwhelmingly popular due to its convenience and warm climate, which are comparable to those found in urban areas.
Kakegawa Driving School (Shizuoka Prefecture)
The school boasts excellent access, being just 90 minutes by Shinkansen from both Tokyo and Osaka. The special dormitories "K-1st" and "K-GRANDE" are located just 30 seconds from the school building. Facilities that support a long training camp life, such as a large supermarket, karaoke, set meal shop, and 100 yen shop, are all within walking distance! Furthermore, Kakegawa is a relatively warm area even in February, so you can have a comfortable training camp!
A popular school in the Kansai area where you can go sightseeing in Kobe and Osaka on your days off.
Hokuban Driving School (Hyogo Prefecture)
This school is located about 2 hours from Osaka. Due to its easy access, many people choose to visit Kobe or Osaka on holidays. Another attraction lies in the dedicated school building. First of all, there are separate buildings for men and women, so women can participate with peace of mind. The dining room maintains the cleanliness of a hotel, and every meal is homemade. Furthermore, the school building has facilities that other schools do not have, such as a multipurpose hall and karaoke, so you can enjoy a fulfilling life even though you are mainly indoors.
A driving school is one “country”! ? A popular school in western Japan that is unparalleled anywhere in the country.
M Land Masuda Campus (Shimane Prefecture)
The school is located about 6 hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen and bus. The vast grounds include accommodations, restaurants, cafes, and even golf courses, campgrounds, and beauty salons, all of which make it hard to believe that it's a school. The most surprising system is the school's exclusive currency, "M Money." You can get this by volunteering at school or getting good grades on exams. With the M money you save, you can use the school facilities as much as you like! A playful system makes training camp life more interesting. This school is flooded with applications from all over the country, so if you are interested, please check it out early!
Enjoy a training camp at Kujukushima Pearl Resort or Huis Ten Bosch with the feeling of traveling!
Kyoritsu Driving School Hino School (Nagasaki Prefecture)
This school is located 2 hours by train from Fukuoka. The biggest feature of this school is that you can enjoy sightseeing at the same time as studying. In addition to Huis Ten Bosch, one of the most famous sights in Kyushu, you can enjoy city sightseeing in Nagasaki and Sasebo, and Kujukushima Pearl Resort. It is a privilege only here that you can taste authentic Nagasaki Champon and Sasebo Burger.
[2] Summary
How was it? February is by far the busiest month. If you are considering applying, please refer to this article and think about your plans and the school you want to attend. You should be able to find a school that satisfies you!
