Gamagori Driving School

I enrolled and graduated through Driving Camp. I will write about the facilities, the atmosphere of the reception and instructors, how the theory and Driving Lessons is taught, and other things I would like to share. It will be a long post, but please use it as a reference.
・Facility equipment, etc.
The whole place is very clean and tidy. The toilets are also clean. There are alcohol disinfectant dispensers in the classrooms and study rooms, and in the lobby where people gather, the cleaning staff disinfects the chairs and desks, so it seems that coronavirus countermeasures are being taken.

・Atmosphere of reception and instructors
The receptionist was very polite even though she seemed busy with work. The instructors were very clear and precise in their explanations of both the theory and the skills. Most of the instructors were friendly enough to have fun chatting with me, and they answered my questions properly.

・How to teach theory and Driving Lessons
The instructors also explain things using their own experiences. In the theory course, they teach the areas that often come up in the exam and important points, and in the practical course, they point out my driving habits and weaknesses. It was great to see such a caring teaching style.

・Other things you want to tell us
I enrolled in the training camp. I was not good at practical driving, so I took 4 hours of practical driving (free of charge) at the recommendation of the instructor. If you study normally, you can easily pass the theory. The study room is quiet, and although it is always ventilated as a COVID-19 measure, the air conditioning is good and it was good. During Driving Lessons on the road, we had the opportunity to drive along the sea and near the port, and the scenery was beautiful.
For lunch, you can choose between a boxed lunch (only available on business days) provided by the driving school or a 5,000 yen QUO card. I chose the QUO card. There is a Family Mart next door, so you can buy lunch and snacks during your break. Personally, I was happy that the vending machine in the lobby had many items that could be bought for 100 yen. I got the impression that there were a lot of students, high school students, and elderly people (there were also some working adults).
It was Driving Camp, but I was glad that there was a pick-up service at the accommodation. I extended my stay by two nights because I added four hours of practical training, but it was free up to three nights, so it was fine. Depending on the accommodation, Takeshima is a 20-minute walk away, and on school holidays, I could walk along the beach and have a nice change of pace.
The instructors are human, so you may or may not like them, but they were nice people. It was off-season, so I think it was quite cheap. For more information, it's best to ask on the website or by phone. Thank you for reading this far.

I came from Kanagawa Prefecture and enrolled in the Regular Automatic camp on August 4th and graduated on August 19th.
The hotel was Gamagori Hotel.

The hotel room was clean, spacious and comfortable. Cleaning staff cleans the room every day.

Driving Lessons is basically easy to understand and thorough. They will teach you until you understand.
I'm not the smartest, so I often don't understand when someone explains things to me in detail, but they were able to teach me the key points and timing clearly.
When I tried to change direction I was told "Don't think too hard about it, just do it" so I learned it with my body.

Theoretical lessons: There were teachers who explained things to me in a soothing way, using cute illustrations, teachers who read aloud like in elementary school, teachers who emphasized things like "If you don't hold it here, you'll fall!", and at least there were no teachers who were difficult to understand.

Among all the instructors, there was one teacher who was arrogant and spoke in Nagoya dialect. I couldn't accept that he was forcing his values on me on things that had nothing to do with the lessons, but he didn't seem to mean any harm, and although I didn't agree with it, there are people like that. I think that's one answer.
As a result, they teach you the content of the lessons.
I'm sure that if you really don't like an instructor, you can talk to other instructors or the receptionist and they will make sure you don't end up with them.

result
It was great!
Even though I came alone, I made a lot of friends in their teens to their 40s!
Everyone was friendly and it wasn't boring at all.
We went to eat okonomiyaki together, ate meals at the driving school and hotel, and took baths together.
The past two weeks have passed in the blink of an eye and I even feel lonely.

If you are going to go in the future, say "Good morning" or "Thank you for your hard work" to people staying at the same hotel, people you met in the smoking area, people who often have the same lessons as you, people who are taking breaks at the same time, etc. Even a basic greeting is fine! You can quickly become friends with them! Seniors can give you advice about the exam and tell you about future moves!
I overslept during Driving Test and had to walk an hour to the driving school in the pouring rain, and on an important day for my lesson I forgot my provisional license at the hotel and had to go back to get it...
I was worried at the time, but now it's a funny memory.
I believe that I was able to graduate in the shortest possible time thanks to the support of my classmates and kind teachers!

Wow, that was fun.
Maybe I'll go to a motorcycle training camp too.
Sorry for the long post. I'm not the cleverest person in the world, so it took me three hours to write this. Lol
thank you very much!!!

とてもいい自動車学校でした！先生方は皆さん非常に優しく、話しやすい方が多かったです。あまり喋らない方ももちろんいますが、それも別に悪いことではないですし、アドバイスとかは皆さんしっかりしてくださるので安心して運転できます。私は合宿免許で行きましたが、合宿生の多くの方が一人で来てるように感じたので、一人で行くのも不安に思わなくても大丈夫だと思います！先生が怒ることは全くなく、本当に優しい方ばかりです。卒業する時に、もっと先生と話したかったな、と思うほどでした😂夏は学科の授業の時にクーラー効きすぎてることがあるので少し厚めの上着とか持ってっとくといいと思います🙆‍♀️本当にオススメです☺︎☺︎

I enrolled alone at the end of July.
To be honest, I was a little nervous when I first enrolled, but after coming here I was able to make friends with the people around me and spend fulfilling days.
As for the content of the training, in the first stage you will use a simulator to receive detailed explanations and learn about the process of getting in and starting the engine and getting out of the car.
After the simulation, you will be on the actual car, so the instructor will explain anything you don't understand or have remembered incorrectly. I took the test with a manual, and a friend told me that I often stalled the car at first, but they explained things carefully so I didn't stall it much. I was able to pass the written test easily because I could study online. I passed the practical test by carefully following each step in order.
The second phase will be centered on the streets.
I was extremely nervous at first, and I still got a little nervous from the second time onwards, but the instructor was next to me explaining things to me, so I was able to pay closer attention to what he was saying.
The teaching methods for the theory vary depending on the instructor, but they give a rough explanation at the beginning and then add more explanation at key points in the video, so it felt like I was being taught by a teacher at school.
They will tell you where points are lost in the basic test and common mistakes.
Admittedly, there are some strict instructors, but I felt that if I could do it, they would praise me and help me improve. I was able to drive while keeping that in mind during the actual test, so to be honest, I learned a lot because they clearly told me what I was doing wrong and what I needed to do to pass.
There is quite a bit of free time during the first stage, so you can relax by taking a walk along the nearby roads, chatting with friends in the study room, or going into your room to rest and prepare for your evening lessons.
There are probably a lot of different opinions out there, but I personally felt that this was a very helpful driving school that ultimately helped me turn my anxiety about whether I could drive into confidence.

I graduated on the 18th. I had a lot of fun during the camp. The teachers were very enthusiastic and always taught me kindly.
Leopaes Kashima was very clean and comfortable. I could cook and there was a shuttle bus to the supermarket, convenience store, etc., so it was fun to cook in the dormitory.
At school, I made many friends not only from Japan but also from other countries, such as China.
I'm Chinese, so I was worried about getting a driver's license in Japan, but it was great after I came here. There were times when things didn't go well, but with the help of my teacher and friends at the driving school, I was able to get through them safely. I think this is a driving school you can come to with peace of mind. I recommend it. Shay Shay!!

I graduated on the 22nd!
Some of the teachers were strict and scary, but I was glad that they were able to teach me my weaknesses. There were also some friendly teachers and kind receptionists, so if you're feeling anxious or unsure about something after coming from far away, I recommend asking the receptionist for advice.
It's hard to spend your free time, so it's better to go with friends or find someone to talk to. It was my first time to travel for two weeks in my life, but it was a really meaningful experience. Thank you very much.

Participants in the training camp came from within Aichi Prefecture.

All the instructors are cheerful, kind and loving.
There are many new cars.
The shuttle driver is also friendly.
There's a convenience store right next door, which is super convenient for buying snacks and tea.

The place I stayed at was the Laguna "Henna Hotel". It was a very beautiful hotel near the sea, but there were no convenience stores nearby and no washing machines.
Also, breakfast was exactly the same every morning for two weeks, so I got tired of it after two days and gave up. I'm sorry, but I think that's tough for anyone. When I got to school in the morning, I bought some at the convenience store next door and ate it before class.

If you are going to a training camp, a hotel near Gamagori Station is definitely best.

When I finished classes early or had a day off, I went to Takeshima, the aquarium, and the Laguna shopping center. It's a really peaceful and nice place in a seaside town.

I will never forget it!

If you get a nice person, lessons are fun!
The receptionist at Hotel Minato was very friendly and it was great!
thank you very much!
I would love to visit Gamagori again!
By a person from Okayama

I used it at a training camp.
They explained everything to me in great detail.
There is a convenience store next door, and a Beisia and Don Quijote nearby, so I think you can get most of the things you need locally.
It was a triple room at Leopalace, but it was a bit cramped.