If you are thinking about taking Driving Camp in Shizuoka Prefecture, you have good taste.
When it comes to Driving Camp many people worry about how to fill their free time outside of lessons, but Shizuoka Prefecture is home to famous tourist destinations such as Atami and Izu, is rich in nature including the sea, mountains, and rivers, and has delicious food, making it the perfect place for making your two-week training camp experience a wonderful memory.
In this article, we will introduce driving schools in Shizuoka Prefecture by category, so by the time you finish reading, you will be able to narrow down the school you want to go to!
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[1] Two reasons why Shizuoka Prefecture's Driving Camp are popular
1. Good access from urban areas
Is Shizuoka in Western Japan or Eastern Japan?
Many people may not realize this, but if you take a look at the map, you'll see that it's in a great location with easy access from the urban areas of Tokyo, Osaka, and Nagoya!
For example, it takes about two hours by Shinkansen from Osaka Station to Shizuoka Station.
It's only an hour by Shinkansen from Tokyo Station to Shizuoka Station! Looking at it this way, it does seem close.
Transportation expenses are not widely known
"The Shinkansen is a bit expensive, and there's also the cost of the driving lessons, so it's going to be a bit of an expense..."
Some people may think so, but there are actually driving schools that will reimburse you for your travel expenses! (Up to a round trip limit)
For example, Suruga Driving School 's Transportation Expenses Provided is as follows:
For those enrolling from Tokyo: Up to 10,000 yen round trip fare will be provided.
This alone may not seem like much, but from Tokyo Station to Okitsu Station (the meeting station for Suruga Driving School),
The round trip fare is 9,680 yen, so if you are enrolling in Suruga from Tokyo, you won't have to pay any transportation costs!
As such, transportation costs may be effectively zero, so it is important to check the transportation costs for each school.
2. Plenty of sightseeing and gourmet food
sightseeing
When you think of Shizuoka, there are plenty of tourist spots that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from young people to the elderly, such as Mt. Fuji, Atami, Izu, and more!
Schools in Shizuoka Prefecture are located within easy reach of various tourist spots by train or bus, so you can relax in hot springs, have fun at leisure facilities, or even just gaze out at the ocean by yourself... Whether you participate alone or with a group, this is sure to be a fun training camp♪
Atami fireworks festival. It's close to Maggio Driver's School Atami Campus and is held in all seasons, so you're highly likely to see the spectacular view of the ocean.
"Hotel Sun Hatoya" is close to Ito Driving School. This is a popular hotel that was introduced in Matsuko's Unknown World, and you can also enjoy a "fish bath" with an aquarium where sea turtles and sea bream swim in on a day trip!
It is characterized by a rich natural environment including mountains, rivers, and the sea, and a mild climate, making it comfortable to spend time throughout the year.
Gourmet
It is also popular in terms of food, and seafood dishes such as sakura shrimp from Yui, which faces Suruga Bay, whitebait from Mochimune Fishing Port, and tuna from Shimizu Port, are representative gourmet foods of Shizuoka. It would be great to take advantage of Self Cook and enjoy Shizuoka's authentic seafood!
Other Shizuoka gourmet dishes include Shizuoka oden, which has a black broth (because it is made by adding dark soy sauce to the soup made from giblets and beef tendons), eel, and Kaizoku-yaki, which is characterized by black noodles made by kneading squid ink. There is no end to the list.
These kinds of ingredients may also be used in the meals served at the dormitory during training camp, so you'll be looking forward to meal time every day!
[2] 6 recommended driving schools in each region!
The best part of a driving school is that you can enjoy sightseeing and gourmet food during your free time.
Shizuoka Prefecture is long from east to west and is made up of the three provinces of Izu, Suruga, and Totomi (Enshu), and each region has its own unique cuisine and tourist attractions.
Shizuoka Prefecture is a popular place for license training camps, and there are many driving schools in the area, but we have carefully selected the best ones for each region!
eastern
Atami and Izu are well-known tourist destinations that are popular for many things, including hot springs, the sea, and gourmet food. At driving schools around here, you can have plenty of fun in your time other than training!
Fuji and Gotemba are also located in the eastern part, and there are endless sightseeing spots such as Mt. Fuji, Fuji-Q Highland, Safari Park, and Gotemba Outlet.
western
The area around Lake Hamana is a popular tourist spot in the area centered around Hamamatsu City. There are many unique leisure activities unique to Shizuoka, such as Lake Hamana Palpal (amusement park), Hamamatsu City Zoo, Eel Pie Factory, and Lake Hamana sightseeing boat, so you can enjoy sightseeing as much as in the eastern part of Shizuoka. If you are going to spend two weeks in Shizuoka, let's make memories that can only be made in Shizuoka!
Chubu
In the area centered around Shizuoka City, you can enjoy the Shizuoka specialty "Sawayaka" hamburger steak that everyone has heard of at least once, as well as seafood caught at Yaizu Port and Shimizu Port! It is also home to one of Japan's leading tea producing areas, "Makinohara Plateau," so it is a region that is highly recommended for gourmets.
Shizuoka City is also a city with many skyscrapers and is a popular playground for young people, so you can get away from the sea and mountains and have fun in the city!
This is recommended not only for those who want to eat as much delicious food as they can during their driver's license training camp, but also for those who feel they might get bored if they only stay in nature.
Recommended schools in the eastern region
"A resort training camp in the popular tourist destination of Atami!"
Magio Driving School Atami Branch (Atami City)
A two-week driving license training camp in the well-known and famous tourist spot, Atami! During the training, you can drive through the spectacular seaside scenery, and after the training, you can go swimming in the sea and stroll around the town of Atami... Atami Sun Beach, located in front of the women-only accommodation, is lit up at night, allowing you to enjoy a fantastic view. If you stay here, you can see Japan's first beach illumination, designed by world-renowned lighting designer Mikiko Ishii, every day! What's more, Atami has fireworks festivals in all seasons!
Even though it's a license training camp, you can enjoy sightseeing to this extent, which is unique to Atami Camp. If you participate with friends, these two weeks are sure to be a great memory!
"An outdoor training camp by a beautiful lake!"
Ito Driving School (Ito City)
This is a driving school where you can experience the great outdoors, including Lake Ippeki, also known as the "Eye of Izu," the Izu Highlands that stretch from the foot of Mt. Omuroyama to Jogasaki Coast, Orange Beach with its tropical atmosphere, and Cactus Park.
Accommodations include a hotel on the shores of Lake Ippeki and an inn with an open-air bath in Izu Kogen. You can forget the hustle and bustle of the city and refresh your mind and body by spending time surrounded by clean air and nature after lessons.
You can bring your own fishing rod and fish in the lake, and you can also play golf and tennis, so this is a school that I would definitely recommend to outdoor enthusiasts!
"Let's have fun at the foot of Mt. Fuji! This is the place to go with your friends!"
Smart Driver School Mt. Fuji (Susono City)
As the name suggests, you can take lessons in the refreshing air at a school located at the foot of Mt. Fuji. It's like having a school in a tourist spot, and there are many leisure facilities nearby, such as Gotemba Outlet Mall, Fuji Safari Park, Fuji-Q Highland, Fuji Speedway, and Bijin no Yu, so you won't be able to enjoy them all in the two weeks of the training camp. It's fulfilling ♪ I want to play all the time other than lessons! This is the perfect school for people like me.
Recommended schools in the west
"Enjoy marine sports, sightseeing boats, the magnificent nature around Lake Hamana, gourmet strolls in the hot spring town, and more."
Hama IN Driving School (Kosai City)
It's 15 minutes from Toyohashi and 20 minutes from Hamamatsu. It's just under 2 hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen and local train! Lake Hamana in Shizuoka Prefecture is so close that it can be seen from the driving school.
It boasts an unparalleled spacious layout with an area equivalent to 130 tennis courts.
All accommodations are company-owned and all rooms are single rooms with bathrooms and toilets, so you can concentrate on your studies.
There are many restaurants in the surrounding area, so you will never have trouble finding something to eat.
Breakfast is served in the form of a bento box designed by a registered dietitian, which also helps you manage your health.
Recommended schools in Chubu
"Even karaoke and an indoor pool?! If you're looking for accommodation, this is the place to go!"
Hainan Driving School (Makinohara City)
Our top recommendation is a plan for a luxurious resort hotel just a minute's walk from Shizunami Beach, where you can enjoy ball games such as tennis, karaoke, and even an indoor pool. It's a once-in-a-lifetime two-week driving license training camp, so why not splurge a little and spend it in a luxurious hotel?
Even in the most affordable accommodation, there is a convenience store within a minute's walk, you can play billiards and darts, and the lounge is equipped with sofas and a wide selection of manga, so you can live a comfortable life♪
"A driving school that puts a smile on your face! Located in a mild climate surrounded by the sea and mountains."
Suruga Driving School (Shizuoka City)
Just under two hours from Nagoya or Shin-Yokohama, Shimizu Ward, Shizuoka City, where the driving school is located, is located almost in the center of Japan and is characterized by a mild climate surrounded by the sea and mountains.
Within walking distance, there are many convenient shops to enjoy during your off-time, such as ramen shops, motsuyaki restaurants, Japanese cafes, bakeries, pastry shops, health spas, and more.
With the aim of becoming a "driving school that makes you smile," we offer lessons that encourage and praise you! Through your time Driving School, you will feel a "sense of growth (if you try, you can do it)."
[3] Summary
What did you think?
Shizuoka is a great place with great food, sightseeing, and accessibility, so it's sure to be a great memory that will not only help you get your license, but will also be a great experience!
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