This may be out of the blue, but did you know that there are no driving schools in Osaka or Nara prefectures that offer "Driving Camp"? In addition, there are only about 6 schools in Wakayama, Shiga, and Kyoto prefectures that offer Driving Camp. Therefore, we recommend training camps in the Chugoku region such as Okayama,Tottori, and Shimane prefectures. Here we will introduce recommended training camps departing from Osaka selected by Kansai residents. Once you have finished reading, you will not be confused when choosing Driving Camp from Kansai. A once-in-a-lifetime training Driving Camp Driving Camp, why not make it the best and most memorable one?
目次
[1] The reality of Driving Camp in the Kansai area!
1. That's all! Schools offering Driving Camp in Kansai
Driving schools offering Driving Camp in the Kansai area
Osaka Prefecture | 0 schools |
Nara Prefecture | 0 schools |
Wakayama Prefecture | 1 school |
Shiga Prefecture | 1 school |
Kyoto | 4 schools |
Hyogo Prefecture | 6 schools |
There is only that.
In Osaka and Nara prefectures, Driving Camp are prohibited in the first place, and there is not even a single driving school that offers them! This is surprising, isn't it?
Now, let's take a look at all the schools in the Kansai area that handle Driving Camp.
Wakayama Prefecture
Driving School Kainan (Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture)
・70 minutes from Osaka Station
Shiga Prefecture
Smart Driver School Biwako Seta (Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture)
・45 minutes from Osaka Station
Kyoto
Smart Driver School Kyoto Uzumasa (Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture)
・50 minutes from Osaka Station
Iwataki Driving School (Yosa-gun, Kyoto Prefecture)
・2 hours and 30 minutes by express bus from Hankyu Umeda
Amino Driving School (Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture)
・3 hours and 30 minutes by train and bus from Osaka Station
Kyoto Prefecture Mineyama Driving School (Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture)
・3 hours 30 minutes from Osaka Station
Hyogo Prefecture
Smart Driver School Kobe (Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture)
・25 minutes from Osaka Station
Smart Driver School Kobe Nishi (Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture)
・25 minutes from Osaka Station
Smart Driver School Nishiwaki (Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture)
・110 minutes from Osaka Station
Taiyo Inagawa Driving School (Kawabe District, Hyogo Prefecture)
・60 minutes from Osaka Station
Kitaban Driving School (Tamba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture)
・2 hours 40 minutes from Osaka Station
Sasayama Driving School (Tamba Sasayama City, Hyogo Prefecture)
・90 minutes from Osaka Station
2. People from Kansai go here!
So which prefectures do people from the Kansai region often go to? Actually, I often go to the Chugoku region. It may be rude to say the Chugoku region, but I think some people may have a dull impression of it. However, in the driving school industry, schools with top-class achievements are gathered!
3.Big presence in the Chugoku region
Many driving schools in the Chugoku region have introduced training camps. Among them, Tottori, Okayama, and Shimane have many competitors for Driving Camp, and there is fierce competition in terms of fees, services, etc.
Just an example
- A driving school that issues its own currency that is circulated only within the driving school.
- Driving schools that pay for baggage shipping and enroll empty-handed
- There is a hot spring in the dormitory, and there is a hot spring every day during the training camp period.
- Driving school with foreign instructors
- Driving schools that offer free amenities, etc.
- Driving schools where you can also obtain a drone license qualification at the same time during the training camp period, etc.
It has a good reputation for its various unique services, and its training fees are low. There are many schools with such a track record that we can recommend them with confidence. Please try broadening your horizons!
[2] Current state of commuting fees and acquisition period in Osaka Prefecture!
1. So expensive! School fees in Osaka Prefecture
![Regular Automatic price comparison](https://ziplus.jp/do-live/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/comparison.png)
In fact, the tuition fee in Osaka Prefecture is one of the highest in the whole country. Compared to the training camp fee in the Chugoku region, Regular Automatic, the average school lesson fee for commuting in Osaka Prefecture is 288,566 yen (Hachinohe Nori Driving School, Hanwaho Driving School, Sekime Driving School, Osaka Minato Driving School), while the Regular Automatic lesson fee in Driving Camp in the Chugoku region is It is 286,480 yen (spring vacation), 266,480 yen (summer vacation), and 226,875 yen (winter vacation). (Binan Driving School, Tottori Kurayoshi Driving School, Masuda Driving School, Shoei Driving School average)
2. So different! Period for obtaining Driving Camp and commuting license
For Driving Camp, the training will proceed according to the schedule determined by the driving school in advance, such as from the date of enrollment to the scheduled graduation date, but for commuting, students will make reservations for each training session according to their own convenience. However, the reality is that it is difficult to make reservations for such lessons, and it is difficult to determine the expected graduation date. The reason for this is that in January, February, March, August, and September, driving schools are busy with high school and university students seeking licenses, making it difficult to make reservations. In addition, reservations are often crowded on Saturdays and Sundays. Also, because schools have holidays such as regular holidays, Obon holidays, and year-end and New Year holidays, it takes about 1 to 2 months for those who are unable to do so, and 3 to 5 months for most people.
3. My experience
I myself started going to a driving school as soon as I graduated from high school, but as soon as I entered university, I was forced to devote myself to clubs and part-time jobs, so I started going to the driving school less and less often. In the end, it took me the full 9 months of training to get my license. In comparison, you won't be unable to make a reservation for training at a training camp, so you can get your license in about 14 days on average if you Regular Automatic! This acquisition period is definitely used for training camp.
So, from here
[3] Introducing recommended driving schools based in Kansai!
1. Choose these two schools based on school size and track record!
Smart Driver School Shoei (Okayama Prefecture)
![Shoei Driving School](https://ziplus.jp/do-live/wp/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/katsuei01.jpg)
![Shoei Driving School](https://ziplus.jp/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/katsuei02-400x250.jpg)
We will meet you at Shin-Osaka Station. Approximately 2 hours on the driving school's free shuttle bus!
We have a vast course that is suitable for all types of cars, so even those who are worried about driving can feel at ease.
There are many sightseeing and leisure spots nearby, such as Yunogo Onsenkyo, a library, and tennis courts! Don't forget to try the local specialty, horumon yaki udon. The new dormitory, which was completed in 2019, is also popular.
Masuda Drying School (Shimane Prefecture)
This school is a little far from Shimane Prefecture, but if you are from Kansai, we will provide you with a round trip transportation fee of 18,000 yen!
Masuda Driving School, commonly known as M-Land, has one of the highest numbers of graduates in Japan, but it is a very mysterious driving school. A representative example of this is the so-called "M-money," which can only be used on the premises of the driving school. Rumor has it that you can get it for cleaning. This M money can be used at various places such as beauty salons and bakeries! Sounds like fun already!
How about getting your once-in-a-lifetime Driving Camp at M-Land?
2. If you want to make memories with your friends, choose these two schools!
Kurayoshi Driving School (Tottori Prefecture)
![Kurayoshi Driving School](https://ziplus.jp/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/kurayoshi01-400x250.jpg)
![Kurayoshi Driving School](https://ziplus.jp/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/kurayoshi02-400x250.jpg)
Transportation expenses will be covered in full if you follow the specified route!
In addition to a popular cafeteria with a menu that changes daily and a stylish wooden terrace, the school also has a theater room with movie theater-like acoustics, a karaoke facility, a table tennis corner, and a room with about 3,000 manga books. Where else can you find such a fulfilling place?
There is no doubt that you will be able to live a fulfilling life even in your off time!
Hokuban Driving School (Hyogo Prefecture)
Hokuban Driving School is easily accessible from Osaka and Kobe in 1 hour and 30 minutes by train! Transportation expenses will be provided up to 8,000 yen!
It is fully equipped with facilities such as tennis courts and futsal grounds, and rental of badminton and volleyball is free. There are many environments to play in! You'll be missing out if you don't go to a place like this with friends!
What's more, you can also use the reservation-based shuttle convenience car to pick up and drop off for small shopping trips for free!
3.If you want to choose based on the level of facilities, choose these two schools!
Smart Driver School Kyoto Uzumasa (Kyoto Prefecture)
![Kyoto Uzumasa Driving School](https://ziplus.jp/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/uzumasa01-400x250.jpg)
![Kyoto Uzumasa Driving School](https://ziplus.jp/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/uzumasa02-400x250.jpg)
Only 10 minutes from Kyoto Station! Transportation expenses will also be provided up to 5,000 yen.
At Kyoto Uzumasa Driving School, you can go sightseeing in Kyoto every day during the training camp period. Driving Camp that allows you to experience Japan's unique cityscapes and culture, such as Kiyomizu-dera, Kinkaku-ji, Togetsukyo, and Gion, is completely different! The training camp is divided into a male-only dormitory and a female-only dormitory, both of which have intercoms with TV monitors. For women, it is a designer apartment, and security is perfect with automatic locks! Although the price is a little high, it is a driving school that must be fully booked.
Smart Driver School Lake Biwa Seta (Shiga Prefecture)
![ZEZE Driving School](https://ziplus.jp/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/zeze02-400x250.png)
![ZEZE Driving School](https://ziplus.jp/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/zeze10-400x250.jpg)
Great location, just 15 minutes by rapid train from Kyoto Station! Transportation expenses will also be provided up to 10,000 yen. Lake Biwa, a popular tourist destination, is so close that it can be seen from the driving school. In the summer, we recommend swimming in the lake, fishing, and taking a cruise around Lake Biwa. We have accommodations with full facilities such as Wi-Fi, washer and dryer, etc. so that you can spend a comfortable two week stay. Furthermore, some accommodations are fully equipped with frying pans, knives, pots, plates, etc., and support Self Cook where you can cook your own meals without having to bring anything. Additionally, you will receive an amenity set (toothbrush set, towel, slippers, etc.). There is no doubt that you will have a comfortable life!
4.If you choose these two schools based on the quality of the single plan!
Smart Driver School Kobe Nishi (Hyogo Prefecture)
![ZEZE Driving School](https://ziplus.jp/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/kobenishi01-400x250.jpg)
![ZEZE Driving School](https://ziplus.jp/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/kobenishi02-400x250.jpg)
The on-site training at the comprehensive Driving School which has a super-large training course in Kobe city, is spectacular.
This is a popular driving school with many well-equipped single rooms for both men and women.
The areas surrounding the men's dormitory, West House, and the women's dormitory, Bach Residence, are located near Academy City, making it convenient for shopping. In particular, the Bach Residence for women has been renovated, so you can stay with peace of mind in terms of comfort and security. As for sightseeing spots, there are many, including "Padlock", one of Japan's three major Chinatowns, "Meriken Park", the symbol of Kobe in the bay area, "Ikuta Shrine", the god of matchmaking, and the famous hot spring "Arima Onsen"!
Smart Driver School Kobe (Hyogo Prefecture)
![Kobe Driving School](https://ziplus.jp/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/kobe01-400x250.jpg)
![Kobe Driving School](https://ziplus.jp/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/kobe02-400x250.jpg)
Free shuttle bus from Kobe Sannomiya. A popular driving school that is especially friendly to women.
Rokkosan, where you can enjoy the atmospheric Kitano Ijinkan, Chinatown, and the 10 million dollar night view. The bay area is home to Kobe's symbol ``Kobe Port Tower'' and the famous hot spring ``Arima Onsen.'' I can't say enough about the highlights!
A spacious loft type that women will love, a safe intercom with a TV monitor, and a convenient bathroom dryer. In the graduation survey, over 90% of the students answered ``very good'' or ``good''.
This is a driving school that must be fully booked. Please make your reservation early.
5. If you are looking for a couple plan, choose this school!
Driving School Kainan (Wakayama Prefecture)
It is located in a very convenient location from Keihanshin, just 50 minutes from Osaka. Those coming from Osaka will receive a flat rate of 5,000 yen.
All of the accommodations on our courses were completed in 2007 and are clean and comfortable! Shinjukusha Dream was completed in 2010, and couples can now stay in the same room!
In your free time, couples can enjoy marine leisure or go on a date to Wakayama Marina City! If you are going as a couple, we recommend Driving School Kainan!
summary
What did you think? Were you able to learn more about Driving Camp in Kansai? The important thing is to consider not only the Kansai area, but also the Chugoku region, which is one step ahead.
Please find the school that suits you and have a fulfilling Driving Camp!
I hope this article will be of help to you.