Are you worried, "I wanted to apply for Driving Camp, but I was told that the seats were already full. What should I do when this season is my last chance?" please do not worry. There are still spaces available even at the last minute. Even if you missed the timing to apply for some reason, if you practice what I will introduce now, you will definitely find a driving school (and one that suits your selfishness). Please refer to it!
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1. Even if you apply at the last minute, there will still be spaces available!
If you aim for a cancellation slot, you can apply even at the last minute!
The earliest you can apply for Driving Camp is 3 or 4 months in advance, and the number of available slots will be much smaller 1 or 2 months before the start date. However, not everyone participates, and in fact, more than 10% of people cancel due to unavoidable reasons such as ``I got sick'' or ``I just can't afford the lesson fee.'' Therefore, even if you apply last minute (one month in advance), there may still be spaces available, so please do not give up and inquire.
Please make inquiries by phone rather than online.
If your application is last minute, please be sure to contact us directly by phone. Normally, when you make an inquiry using a web form, you will be contacted back after the inquiry is made to the school, so the response will be delayed. Also, if you make a last-minute application, even if you enter your desired driving school, you will often be told that it is full and reservations are not possible. If that happens, you will have to wait for another call to find another driving school, which will be a double hassle. Applications for Driving Camp are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, so spots will fill up during this time. If you contact us directly by phone, we will be able to check availability, make provisional reservations, and proceed with the reservation process on the spot, so you can proceed with your application more smoothly.
Three points to keep in mind when making inquiries over the phone
[1] List multiple driving schools you are considering and your expected enrollment date.
If you apply at the last minute, it is often difficult to meet your needs. Also, consider your enrollment date in advance.
(✕: February 3rd or February 7th 〇: Early February or mid-March)
[2] Don’t be too picky about the distance from your home to the driving school
Some driving schools reimburse transportation costs, so the location of the driving school isn't something to worry about too much. Not narrowing down your search by area makes it easier to find available slots.
[3] Keep the number of applicants as small as possible (1 to 2 people)
In most cases, the cancellation limit is about 1 to 2 students per enrollment day. The fewer the number of applicants, the more likely there will be spaces available.
2. Three ways to find vacant slots even if you apply at the last minute!
Driving Camp are flooded with applications every year. What should I do if my application is accidentally delayed?
[1] First, consult with a training camp site that has many affiliated schools!
The more schools we partner with, the more spots we have available. The Driving Camp agents that we will be introducing now have many affiliated schools, and staff who are familiar with Driving Camp are available to assist you. Even if you make a last-minute inquiry, we will help you find Driving School with vacant slots according to your wishes. Please consult with these agents first.
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Do-Live Driving Camp (Number of affiliated schools: 120)
URL：https://ziplus.jp/do-live/gassyuku/
Availability is updated regularly. Multilingual support is available, so foreigners can feel at ease.
| business hours | [Weekdays] 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM [Weekends and public holidays] 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Phone number | 050-1752-8093 |
WAO Driving Camp (Number of affiliated schools: 106)
URL：https://www.mentoro.jp/
On the site, you can enter the desired car model, area, and room type and check availability information.
| business hours | 9:00-21:00 (Open all year round) |
| Phone number | 0120-56-0811 |
Driving Camp Wakaba (number of affiliated schools: 90 schools)
URL：https://www.menkyo.jp/
We provide friendly support not only for regular cars, but also for obtaining licenses for medium and large vehicles, as well as providing information on available vehicles.
| business hours | [Weekdays] 9:30 AM - 9:00 PM [Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays] 9:30-18:30 |
| Phone number | 0120-44-1859 |
Driving School Camp Live (Number of partner schools: 75)
URL：https://menkyolive.net/
Application information is updated in real time. You can immediately see the latest information on popular Driving School, room types, and number of people.
| business hours | [Weekdays] 10:00-19:00 [Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays] 10:00-18:00 |
| Phone number | 0120-997-654 |
Driving Camp School ID (Number of affiliated schools: 120)
URL：https://i-drive.jp/
Compare prices, read reviews, and check popularity rankings to find the perfect plan for you. Multilingual support makes it popular with foreigners as well.
| business hours | [Weekdays] 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM [Weekends and public holidays] 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM |
| Phone number | [Japanese] 050-1752-3586 [Foreign language] 050-1752-7445 |
[2] Ask the driving school group directly (Matsuki, SDS, Nasu group are directly managed call centers)!
You can find out the latest availability by contacting the directly managed call center of the group school. If the school you are considering is a group school, please give us a call.
Matsuki Driving School Group
URL：https://www.matsuki-ds.com/
They have a total of 11 schools in Yamagata, Niigata, and Fukushima prefectures. They are a popular driving school group for Driving Camp in the Kanto region.
| Phone number | 0120-339-179 |
Sakura Nasu Driving School Group
URL：https://www.kyosyujyo.co.jp/
We have four schools in Tochigi Prefecture. We are easily accessible, about an hour by Shinkansen from central Tokyo. We handle a wide range of vehicles, from regular cars to motorcycles and professional driver licenses.
| Phone number | 0120-18-4525 |
Smart Driver School Group
URL：https://aic.driver.co.jp/
This group operates driving schools throughout Japan, from Sendai to Okayama. Their intensive driving courses, particularly those in the Tokyo metropolitan area, are highly regarded for their excellent accessibility.
| Phone number | 050-3822-0898 |
[3] Ask directly to the driving school that is considering or is large!
When you contact a driving school directly, there may be vacancies. In addition to those who apply through the site, there are also a certain number of people who contact the school directly to apply for Driving Camp, so we reserve spaces for direct applications. If there is a driving school you really want to go to, try calling the school.
Also, like training camp agents with many affiliated schools, relatively large driving schools may have multiple vacancies. If you are just thinking of enrolling, please refer to the driving schools introduced below.
[Eastern Japan] Kakegawa Driving School (Shizuoka Prefecture)
URL：https://kakeji.com/jidousya/course/camp/
This is one of the largest Driving School in Shizuoka Prefecture. It is about an hour by Shinkansen from Nagoya. This is a recommended training camp in the Chukyo area.
| Phone number | 0537-22-7251 |
[East Japan] Niigata Chuo Driving School (Niigata Prefecture)
URL：https://www.ncds.co.jp/staying/
It is one of the largest Driving School in the Shinetsu region. It is easily accessible, being located within two hours by Shinkansen from Tokyo.
| Phone number | 0120-35-8891 |
[East Japan] Nasu Driving School (Tochigi Prefecture)
URL：https://www.nasu-ds.jp/
It is one of the largest Driving School in the Kanto area. There are six types of accommodations available, so you can choose the room type that suits you best. The school cafeteria is a buffet style.
| Phone number | 0120-18-4525 |
[Western Japan] M Land Masuda Campus (Shimane Prefecture)
URL：https://mland-masuda.jp/camp/
This is one of Japan's largest residential driving schools. It boasts facilities not found at other schools, such as a cafeteria, spa, and bedrock bath, as well as extracurricular activities like events and volunteer work, which are extremely popular with students. With a round-trip transportation allowance of up to 18,000 yen, students come from all over Japan.
| Phone number | 0120-101-701 |
[Western Japan] Smart Driver School Shoei (Okayama Prefecture)
URL：https://shoei.driver.co.jp/
It is one of the largest Driving School in the Kansai region. There is a free shuttle bus from Shin-Osaka Station, so access is very good.
| Phone number | 0868-38-6655 |
[Western Japan] Kyoritsu Driving School Hino School (Nagasaki Prefecture)
URL：https://kds.co.jp/wordpress/stay_hino_plan/
It is one of the largest Driving School in Kyushu. It is located in Nagasaki Prefecture, but the round-trip transportation fee from Tokyo is 20,000 yen.
The facility is closed on Sundays, so you can enjoy sightseeing all day long.
| Phone number | 0120-504050 |
3. Summary
Each school and Driving Camp site are supporting you as you take on the challenge of obtaining a license. If you decide that you want to get your license, please refer to this article and do not hesitate to consult us at any time.
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