If you are staying for about two weeks at a license training camp, it would be a good idea to enjoy your time at a resort. After completing the day's academic and skill training, you can enjoy sightseeing in the surrounding area and the facilities at your accommodation in your free time.

In this article, we will introduce the contents of the resort plan for license training camps, driving schools with recommended plans, and precautions when using them. It costs several hundred thousand dollars and takes about two weeks, so you can enjoy the license training camp if you choose carefully. Please refer to it and find a plan that satisfies you.

What is the resort plan for license training camp?

A license training camp is a way to intensively acquire the subjects and skills for driving that you would normally learn by attending a driving school in a short period of time. In some cases, reasonable plans include business hotels with minimal facilities and no meals. What changes when it comes to resort plans?

Here, we will introduce the elements that you can enjoy because of the resort plan. Although you can achieve your goal of obtaining a driver's license with any plan, your level of satisfaction during the training camp will vary greatly.

There is a buffet and B-class gourmet food.

If the hotel you're staying at offers buffet-style meals, you'll be able to eat until you're satisfied, so even picky eaters can enjoy the meal without worry. Some places offer different types of buffets depending on the day of the week, so you won't get bored until the last day.

Also, depending on the location of the hotel, you can easily enjoy local B-class gourmet food. Since you are staying for a long time, you can spend several days visiting the area even if you have multiple points of interest. You can enjoy just the places recommended by the driving school, or you can find famous restaurants nearby yourself.

Delicious food will give you energy every day, and eating together with other members who participated in the license training camp will also be an opportunity to deepen your friendships. If you successfully obtain your driver's license, you will be able to drive a car and visit whenever you like even after graduation.

There is a hot spring and pool

At resort plan license training camps, there are cases where the hotel you are staying at has a hot spring or pool. You may be able to use it at no additional charge, so you can relax from the daily stress and enjoy the pool with other members.

In places that are famous for their hot springs, there may be public baths not only at your accommodation, but also nearby. You can enjoy things you can't do on a short trip, such as visiting hot springs on a daily basis.

In the case of swimming pools, there are plans that allow you to use pools from the nearest sports club. It may be a good idea to use the license training camp as an opportunity to start building your physical strength. If there is a sea nearby, you can also enjoy swimming in the sea during the summer.

10 driving schools where you can enjoy resorts during your driving license training camp

The following are 10 recommended driving schools where you can enjoy resorts across the country.

• Okinawa Prefecture Kitaoka Driving School
• Hokkaido KDS Kushiro Driving School
• Fukushima Prefecture Yumoto Driving School
• Tottori Prefecture Eastern Driving School
• Shizuoka Prefecture Hainan Driving School
• Wakayama Prefecture Driving School Kainan
• Chiba Prefecture Chiba Marina Driving School
• Saga Prefecture Imari Driving School
• Iwate Prefecture Ichinoseki First Driving School
• Saitama Prefecture Kagohara Driving School

We will explain in detail what each plan is.

Okinawa Prefecture Kitaoka Driving School

Kitaoka Driving School, located in Uruma City, Okinawa Prefecture, offers a three-week training camp where you can aim to obtain your driver's license while enjoying Okinawa to the fullest. The guest house ``Kaiho'' has Western-style bedding and basic amenities such as showers and refrigerators in each room. The regular room is a quadruple room with two bunk beds, and you can also choose a twin or single room.

Every Sunday, tours of Okinawa's famous spots are scheduled, including Okinawa World and Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. Konbu Beach, a famous surfing spot, is within walking distance, and you can also try diving. By renting a bicycle, you can enjoy sightseeing freely.

Although the training camp period is long at 3 weeks, there is a free shuttle bus to convenience stores and supermarkets that are useful in daily life, so you will not feel any inconvenience during your stay.

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Hokkaido KDS Kushiro Driving School

KDS Kushiro Driving School, located in Kushiro City, Hokkaido, is a resort plan with plenty of benefits for as little as 16 days. In addition to the regular meals, you will also have the opportunity to enjoy seafood and Genghis Khan, and you will also receive a meal ticket that can be used at a nearby izakaya. If your child enrolls between April and June or October and November, you will receive sweets from Hokkaido's famous confectionery, "LaTAO."

For sightseeing, there are day trips to the natural hot springs, and next to the hot spring facilities there is a Kushiro Zoo and a place where you can try horseback riding, so you can enjoy the whole day. We will even pay for your round-trip transportation to the Hosooka-Kushiro Wetland Observation Deck, so you can be overwhelmed by the majestic scenery you won't see anywhere else.

The hotel we will be staying at is a 3-minute walk from JR Kushiro Station, and there are various commercial facilities nearby. You'll probably be able to find some tourist attractions just in the vicinity.

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Fukushima Prefecture Yumoto Driving School

Yumoto Driving School, located in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture, is a summer resort plan where you can feel like you are in Hawaii. The spa resort Hawaiians, which became famous in the movie "Hula Girl," is located in the city, and in ALOHA TOWN within the facility, you can take a stroll through Old Hawaii in the 1960s.

The hot spring ryokan "Yoshino-yakata", which is the accommodation facility, has a hot spring that flows directly from the source, so you can experience the beauty of Yumoto Onsenkyo, one of Japan's three oldest hot springs, every day. There is a wide variety of breakfast and evening meals, and lunch boxes at the driving school change daily. You won't have to worry about food, and if you pass your provisional license at a regular car training camp, you may be invited to an all-you-can-eat meal for a limited time.

There are tourist facilities and amusement parks nearby, such as Aquamarine Fukushima and Iwaki City Coal Fossil Museum, so you'll have plenty of free time to spare.

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Tottori Prefecture Eastern Driving School

Tobu Driving School, located in Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture, offers a discount license training camp plan exclusively for women. The enrollment period is limited, but you can enjoy local gourmet food, so be sure to check the latest information and apply.

There is Tottori Sand Dunes near the driving school, where you can enjoy various activities such as paragliding, camel riding, and sand dune yoga. In June, October, and November, you can experience driving an eco-car, which can be used as a reference when choosing a car after obtaining your driver's license.

As of 2022, some services are suspended due to the effects of the new coronavirus. If you haven't decided when to get your driver's license yet, think about it once all services are available.

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Shizuoka Prefecture Hainan Driving School

Hainan Driving School, located in Makinohara City, Shizuoka Prefecture, has a resort hotel plan where you can stay at Shizunami Swing Beach, where you can enjoy the scenery of the Izu Peninsula and Omaezaki. You can go to Shizunami Beach in a 1-minute walk, and if you enroll in the summer, you can feel free to refresh yourself by swimming in the sea in your free time.

Hotel facilities include a pool, tennis, golf, squash, and karaoke. Try out different things for a change of pace and deepen your friendships with other members.

If you live in Tokyo or Osaka, you can access it in about 2 hours, lowering the barrier to participation. The cost is approximately 300,000 yen, which is about the same as attending a driving school.

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Wakayama Prefecture Driving School Kainan

Driving School Kainan, located in Kainan City, Wakayama Prefecture, is a driver's license training camp that greatly changes the way you enjoy your stay at the accommodation. In addition to the driving school's accommodation, you can choose from the following three hotels.

• Kimiidera Garden Hotel Hayashi: Natural hot spring available
• Wakayama Prince Inn Kainan: 5 minutes walk from Kainan Station with plenty of surrounding facilities
• Wakayama Marina City Hotel: Adjacent to Bolt Europe

We will pick you up and drop you off at any driving school, and you will eat three meals on the premises of the driving school, so decide based on your purpose.

The driving school itself is a little far from the city center, and the surrounding area is full of nature. Instead, you can practice on a spacious course, and if you head into the city for road lessons, you can even see the ocean. If you have the time, it would be a good idea to take a trip to Kishu Kuroshio Onsen or Kuroshio Market to refresh yourself.

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Chiba Prefecture Chiba Marina Driving School

Chiba Marina Driving School, located in Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture, is a resort plan recommended for those who want to enjoy meals during the training camp period. If you use the business hotel Goi Onsen, which is directly managed by the driving school, you can enjoy three set meals made mainly from the hotel's local ingredients.

The large public bath in the hotel is a black bath that many people are surprised by its appearance. The natural hot spring water is said to be effective for people who are sensitive to cold and want to have beautiful skin. You can use it even late at night to relieve your fatigue during the day.

Although it is a little far away, if you go along the coast, you will find the Original Manufacturer Sea Fishing Park, where you can enjoy sea fishing in a comfortable environment. You can also rent fishing gear, so you can have plenty of fun even if you come empty-handed.

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Saga Prefecture Imari Driving School

Imari Driving School that provides an environment that allows you to spend your training camp comfortably. Basically, it is a hotel, but the guesthouse, which opened in 2019, has a manager on site even at night, and will take care of you if you become unwell.

Meals include breakfast at each hotel, and lunch and dinner at designated restaurants. There are over 15 restaurants within walking distance, so it's a good idea to change the restaurants every day until you graduate. Find your favorite restaurants such as Japanese, Western, Chinese, Korean, and cafes.

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Iwate Prefecture Ichinoseki First Driving School

Ichinoseki First Driving School, located in Ichinoseki City, Iwate Prefecture, is a driving school for people who want to enjoy history and scenery. Hiraizumi, a world heritage site, is nearby, and there are historical sites such as the Golden Hall of Chuson-ji Temple and the ruins of Kanjizaio-in Temple. In addition, Genbikei Gorge, where you can see the beautiful autumn leaves, and Geibikei Gorge, where you can go down the river and are included in Japan's Top 100 Scenic Spots, are sure to make you want to visit again and again.

There are three types of hotel plans to choose from, and no matter where you stay, you can have a hot meal at an external dining hall for dinner. Fully equipped with Wi-Fi, you can reduce packet consumption during the training camp, and replenish what you need at a nearby convenience store. Depending on when you start school, a certain amount of transportation expenses will be paid as part of the campaign. If you want to keep costs down, check the latest information and adjust your schedule.

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Saitama Prefecture Kagohara Driving School

Kagohara Driving School, located in Kumagaya City, Saitama Prefecture, is a driver's license training camp where your eating habits will change depending on the hotel plan you use. The three hotels in the city have the following characteristics:

• Saitama Grand Hotel Fukaya: Gorgeous hotel, no breakfast, lunch at the restaurant in the driving school, dinner on your own
• Hotel Hanayu no Mori: Close to the shopping mall, breakfast is buffet at the hotel, lunch and dinner are at the restaurant inside the driving school.
• Marroad Inn Kumagaya: The restaurant is luxurious, breakfast is buffet at the hotel, lunch is at the restaurant in the driving school, dinner is on your own.

For sightseeing, take the train to Kumagaya Station, where you will find historical buildings and parks rich in nature within walking distance. If your training camp is scheduled for late March, you can enjoy cherry blossom viewing, which has been a famous spot since the Edo period.

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Benefits of choosing a license training camp with a resort

A license training camp with a resort has the following two advantages.

• You can relax in a private room
• Clean rooms with the latest equipment

We will explain in detail why this benefit is important at the license training camp.

You can relax in a private room

If you are able to use a hotel with a resort, singles can relax and have privacy by choosing a private room plan. If you are a couple or are attending a license training camp with friends, choosing a twin will make it easier to make memories until graduation.

Normal plans include rooms for four people or shared houses for each group. It's fine if you get along with everyone, but if there are people you don't like, it can be stressful and you may not be able to get involved in the lessons. If you want to have a fun training camp, it will be less stressful to choose a private room plan.

Clean rooms with the latest equipment

Generally, when you stay at a hotel, hygiene is well maintained, and they will clean the room, change the sheets, and take out the trash while you are away. You can spend every day in a clean room and don't have to worry about cleaning it yourself.

Additionally, most hotels now have free Wi-Fi available in their rooms. Even when you don't have enough time to go out, you can still watch videos and movies. Some hotels have installed air purifiers and humidifiers in each room to prevent the new coronavirus, which can also be helpful in managing your health.

Points to note about resort-based driver's license training camps

This is a license training camp where you can get your driver's license in a shorter period of time while attending a driving school with a resort-like feel, but when applying, be sure to keep the following two points in mind. * The cost is higher than a regular license training camp * It may take time to travel

The cost is higher compared to regular license training camps.

A private room at a hotel will cost around 20,000 to 50,000 yen more than a shared room. Depending on the time of year, there may be a difference of about 100,000 yen compared to the cheapest plan at a driving school, so it is not suitable for people who are conscious of their budget.

Also, if you use the hotel's washing machine and dryer during your stay, you will need to pay for each use. One of the disadvantages is that you have to pay for shared facilities, as private dormitories at driving schools are often provided free of charge. Additionally, plans that include fancy meals can cost even more. Compare multiple resort-equipped license training camps and find a plan that fits within your expected budget.

Sometimes it takes time to move

Depending on the hotel you stay at, it may take 20 to 30 minutes by bus to get to the driving school. Even if you have free time, you cannot easily go back to your room, and if you oversleep or forget something, you will be late for class.

If you don't want to waste any time during the training camp, look for a plan that allows you to stay at a hotel within a few minutes' walk. In some cases, the driving school also operates a hotel, which is located adjacent to the hotel.

Experience the resort atmosphere at a driving license training camp

Even if the training camp goes smoothly, it will take about two weeks, and spending time in an unfamiliar place can be stressful. If you go to a resort with a hotel plan, you can enjoy meals in a comfortable environment and explore the surrounding area in your free time. Although you don't have much free time, you'll be staying for a long time, so you can enjoy things in a different way than you would on a regular trip.

Driving schools across the country offer a variety of plans, so use the points introduced in this article as a reference, decide on your budget and goals, and find the one that suits you.