To everyone who is thinking about getting Driving Camp. If you're going to get your driver's license, going to a popular school is probably the best option. In fact, the reason for its popularity and reputation lies in the quality of its services other than lessons. When I talk to people who have actually attended training camps at popular schools, many say that the food and facilities were very good. Here we will introduce some popular driving schools carefully selected from all over the country based on our own research. Please use this as a reference when choosing a driving school.
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1.What kind of driving schools have a good reputation?
Driving schools are promoting themselves with services other than training!
The biggest deciding factor in choosing a good driving school is the ``services other than training''. The content of the lessons is the same throughout the country, so it doesn't change much no matter where you choose. Therefore, Driving Camp attract trainees from all over the country by providing more services outside of training. Services here mainly refer to meals, accommodations, peripheral facilities, and events.
What do people who are considering getting a license say?
So, what kind of services do driving schools offer that are popular? Actually Yahoo! Let's take a look at the comments received on Chiebukuro.
(1) “I want a place where the food is delicious and if possible there is a sports facility.”
(2) “Are the dormitories etc. properly equipped?”
(3) (Criteria for choosing a driving school) 1. Cheapness 2. Cleanliness of the room 3. Cleanliness of the driving school 4. Interest (instructor) 5. Events at the location (if any) Items 1 to 3 are particularly important.
To summarize the opinions of people who are considering such Driving Camp, the deciding factor for a popular school is that the following three items are fulfilling.
[1] Accommodation
The dormitory is also a place where you can refresh yourself from the fatigue of lessons, so this is a point that many students place importance on. Of course, the accommodation is clean, but the following factors are also deciding factors.
- Security facilities (caretaker always present, automatic lock system available)
- Full of indoor facilities (complete with mini kitchen, private shower, DVD player)
- The facility is fully equipped (wireless LAN, fitness room, manga corner)
[2] Meal
Meals are a short-lived pleasure during a hard training schedule, and delicious food is definitely a good thing. There are schools that come up with various ways to make their students enjoy their meals.
- Buffet style (you can enjoy homemade rice from the daily menu)
- Cake buffet (all-you-can-eat cake once a week, very popular with students)
- Local gourmet food (you can enjoy locally popular dishes with Driving Camp)
[3] Surrounding area
Driving Camp that lasts about two weeks. I want to have everything I need! Having stores and facilities that you can easily go to when the time comes will make your time stress-free.
- There are convenience stores and bank ATMs within walking distance.
- The dormitory and school are adjacent (you can take a break between lessons)
In other words, the points to consider when choosing a popular school are summarized as follows.
[Point 1] Security facilities (caretaker always present, auto-lock system)
[Point 2] Fully equipped indoor facilities (kitchenette, private shower, DVD player)
[Point 3] The hotel has excellent facilities (Wi-Fi, fitness room, hot spring facilities).
[Point 4] Meals are served buffet style (you can enjoy homemade meals with a daily changing menu)
[Point 5] Cake buffet and cafe available (all-you-can-eat cake is very popular with students)
[Point 6] You can taste local gourmet food (you can enjoy popular local dishes at the Driving Camp)
[Point 7] Convenience stores and bank ATMs within walking distance
[Point 8] The dormitory and school are adjacent (you can take a break between lessons)
“Cheap” does not necessarily mean “popular”
It's a common misconception, but cheaper driving schools aren't necessarily more popular. While the average cost of Driving Camp is around 280,000 yen, some budget-friendly driving schools offer courses for under 250,000 yen. However, if you choose to participate at this price,
- It is low season
- to share a room
- Cook your own meals
Some degree of compromise will be required. Therefore, please be aware that if you only focus on price, you may not be able to have a satisfying training camp life.
What do reviews really mean?
[1] Reviews are just personal impressions
Reviews can be used as a reference, but they should not be taken at face value. Reviews are from people who actually attended the driving school, so you can get a more realistic picture of the situation. However, most people only visit a driving school once, so they cannot compare it with other schools, and their impressions are subjective. Also, many of the reviews are about instructors, but every school has strict and kind instructors, so it's best not to rely on these too much.
[2] Impressions about the service are helpful to some extent.
Of course, the points to pay particular attention to in reviews are the impressions regarding the lodging, meals, and surrounding environment. As mentioned at the beginning, driving schools create added value through services other than training. Especially in popular places, these services tend to receive high ratings.
"Instructor XX was great," "YY is mean!" "Academic classes are boring."
→Opinions about these types of lessons and instructors are pretty much the same at every school, so they're not very helpful.
"The food at XX Driving School is delicious!" "The accommodations at XX were comfortable!"
→If there are many positive reviews about the training facilities and food, it is likely to be a popular driving school.
Still, reviews are subjective, so it's best to use them as a basis for making decisions.
2. Carefully selected from all over the country! Popular driving schools
Now let's take a look at the popular schools. Here, we will introduce the driving schools listed in the popular rankings and recommended schools on Driving Camp site that meet the 8 points that determine the popular schools introduced above.
[1] KDS Kushiro Driving School (Hokkaido)
90 minutes by plane from Tokyo. You can enjoy lessons in a land surrounded by nature.
[Point 1] Security equipment
[Point 2] Convenience stores and bank ATMs within walking distance
The accommodation will be at the "Ekimae Hotel Palude Kushiro" which is managed directly by the driving school. It is conveniently located in front of the station, so there is no need to worry about nearby facilities such as banks, convenience stores, and restaurants. Furthermore, all rooms in the building are equipped with Wi-Fi, which is a great environment for students. The hotel has staff on-hand 24 hours a day, so you can stay with peace of mind.
[Point 3] Enjoy local gourmet food
During the participation period, you can enjoy one seafood bowl and one all-you-can-eat yakiniku meal each. This is great news for those who are looking forward to Hokkaido's gourmet food. There are other benefits to enjoying Hokkaido, so be sure to check them out if you're interested.
[2] Nanao Driving School (Ishikawa Prefecture)
It's about a 3-hour direct train ride from Tokyo Station on the Hokuriku Shinkansen!
Trainees are referred to as guests and receive hospitality as if they were customers, not students.
[Point 1] Dormitory adjacent to the driving school
'TADAIMA' is a single-occupancy dormitory offering panoramic views of the entire course, and boasts a high-quality space with carefully selected furnishings.
[Point 2] There is a convenience store and a bank ATM within walking distance.
For group rentals, we recommend the stylish, entire-building guest room, 'neltoko'.
Located just a 4-minute walk from JR Nanao Station, this property boasts an excellent location with convenience stores, shopping streets, and restaurants all within walking distance.
[Point 3] Enjoy local gourmet food
Ishikawa Prefecture, home to Nanao, is rich in seafood from the Sea of Japan, including blackthroat seaperch and crab.
The meals provided at the dormitory are also very luxurious and delicious.
Nanao Driving School Introduction Page
[3] Nasu Driving School (Tochigi Prefecture)
About 1 hour from Tokyo by Shinkansen. We offer a variety of buffet dishes.
[Point 1] Ample indoor facilities
[Point 2] The dormitory and school are adjacent to each other
Sky Heights III and Annex are on-campus dormitories, so you can take a break between lessons. All of our facilities are extremely clean and secure, making them very popular among women. We also rent out bicycles, so it's very convenient if you want to go out for a short distance.
[Point 3] Meals are buffet style
The biggest attraction of Nasu Driving School is the buffet. The all-you-can-eat 3-meal buffet is very popular with students and is a source of strength to overcome the training camp. All of the dishes served are homemade, nutritionally balanced, and change daily, so you'll never get bored.
Nasu Driving School Introduction Page
[4] Shinshu Komagane Driving School (Nagano Prefecture)
About 5 hours by bus from Osaka. This driving school is very popular for its cake buffet.
[Point 1] Security equipment
[Point 2] The dormitory and school are adjacent to each other
All accommodation facilities are located next to the driving school. Some people may be concerned about the quality of school-owned accommodation, but these facilities are extremely popular for their resort-hotel-level quality.
Facilities such as a fitness gym, theater room, and internet café are perfect for relaxing during your stay. For added security, every student is provided with an ID card key.
Furthermore, a new school building will be completed in June 2026. With its clean and modern atmosphere, the school is likely to become even more popular.
[Point 3] Cake buffet and cafe available
Every Friday is cake and drink buffet day. The variety and quality of the cakes is really amazing and is well-known among students. Every meal is also homemade by a dedicated chef, so the taste is impeccable.
[5] Kurayoshi Driving School (Tottori Prefecture)
3 hours by train from Osaka. The cafe and restaurant are attractive.
[Point 1] Ample indoor facilities
[Point 2] The facilities in the building are extensive
There is a fitness room and a relaxation room where you can relax after your lessons. The room is equipped with a TV, a bath, Wi-Fi and a wide range of amenities, so it is very popular with women.
[Point 3] Cake buffet and cafe available
The on-campus dining hall also features a unique café. In addition to drinks, you can enjoy café treats such as parfaits and waffles. The dining hall offers a wide variety of meals and is so popular that even local residents come to eat there.
[6] Kyoritsu Driving School Hino Campus (Nagasaki Prefecture)
2 hours by bus from Fukuoka. It is one of the popular schools in western Japan.
[Point 1] Security equipment
[Point 2] Convenience stores and bank ATMs within walking distance
The dormitory is fully secured with automatic locks and security cameras. There is a convenience store on the premises, so it is very convenient. There are a variety of lodging plans, so you can find the style that suits you, from hotel plans in downtown areas to group room plans where you can have fun with friends.
[Point 3] Enjoy local gourmet food
Sasebo, where the driving school is located, is one of Japan's leading gourmet towns. You can enjoy a wide variety of foods such as standard menus such as Sasebo Burger and Nagasaki Champon, as well as navy stew and lemon steak. School is closed on Sundays, so a full-day food tour is a must.
3. Summary
How was it? This article has introduced only a few of the places, so please keep in mind the points that determine their popularity as you search. You are sure to find the driving school you are looking for.
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