Kochi Prefecture

Kochi Prefecture Driving School

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Driving school name	Kochi Prefecture Driving School
Location	〒781-8134 3-1-2 Ichinomiya-Nakamachi, Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture
Areas where admission is prohibited	◎Those who reside, have their resident registration, and have their family home in Kochi Prefecture. ◎People with tattoos.
Car models handled	Small two-wheeler AT, Small two-wheeler MT, Regular Motorcycle MT, Heavy Motorcycle MT, Regular Automatic, Regular Manual, Semi-medium-sized, Medium-sized Class 1, Large-sized Class 1, Large-sized special, Regular Class 2 AT, Regular Class 2 MT, Large-sized Class 2

Transportation information by departure point

1. Ehime, Tokushima, Kagawa, Hiroshima, Okayama

*Varies depending on vehicle model

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◎Please reserve your tickets in advance.
Reservations: JR Shikoku Bus Kochi Reservation Center: 088-866-2489
JR Shikoku Bus Matsuyama Reservation Center: 089-941-0489
JR Shikoku Bus Takamatsu Reservation Center: 087-825-1657
JR Shikoku Bus Tokushima Reservation Center: 088-602-1090
Hiroko Tourism Co., Ltd.: 082-238-3344
　　　

*Departures will be from May 1st on the day of departure.

[Example]
・From Kagawa
10:10 Departure from JR Takamatsu Station Highway Bus (Kuroshio Express)
↓
12:13 Arrive at Kochi Station North Exit

・From Ehime
10:20 Departure from JR Matsuyama Station (Nankoku Express)
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10:27 JR Matsuyama City Station
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12:58 Arrive at JR Kochi Station North Exit

・From Hiroshima
8:00 Departure from Okayama Station West Exit (Tosa Express)
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12:29 Arrive at Kochi Station North Exit

・Departing from Okayama
10:40 Departure from Okayama Station West Exit (Ryoma Express)
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13:06 Arrive at Kochi Station North Exit

■Information for Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday enrollment only
[Meeting place] Near the Kochi Station North Exit, Kochi Station bus rotary
[Meeting time] Meet at 13:30 on the day of enrollment

*Motorcycle/provisional license enrollment: 10,000 yen round trip (tax incl.)
Standard size, semi-medium, medium, large, type 2: 15,000 yen round trip (tax incl.)
Towing/Large special: 5,000 yen round trip (tax incl.)

※2025/1～
Those who have medium, large, Class 2, towing, or special large vehicle licenses will not be provided with transportation allowances.

2. Aichi, Mie, and Fukuoka areas

*Varies depending on vehicle model

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<Night bus>
21:45 Depart from Canal City Hakata Bus Parking Lot (Kotobus Express)
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23:00 Kokura Station Shinkansen Exit Bus Terminal
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7:50 Arrive at JR Kochi Station North Exit

22:30 Departure from Nagoya Station West Exit (Kotobus Express)
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23:40 Kinki Yokkaichi City History Station West
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8:30 Arrive at JR Kochi Station North Exit

◎Please reserve your tickets in advance.
Reservations: Kotobus Express: 050-3537-5678
*The flights, departure and arrival times, and reservation contact information (including telephone numbers) are only examples, so please be sure to check the flight you are using.

■ Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday enrollment
[Meeting place]
Kochi Station North Exit Near Kochi Station Bus Rotary
[Meeting time] Meet at 8:30 AM on the first day of school

■ Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday enrollment
[Meeting place] Near the Kochi Station North Exit, Kochi Station bus rotary
[Meeting time] Meet at 13:30 on the day of enrollment

*Motorcycle/provisional license enrollment: 10,000 yen round trip (tax incl.)
Standard size, semi-medium, medium, large, type 2: 15,000 yen round trip (tax incl.)
Towing/Large special: 5,000 yen round trip (tax incl.)

※2025/1～
Those who have medium, large, Class 2, towing, or special large vehicle licenses will not be provided with transportation allowances.

3. Tokyo area

*Varies depending on vehicle model

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[Example]
<Night bus>
20:40 Departure from Tokyo Station Kajibashi Parking Lot (Kotobus Express)
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21:15 Departure from Shinjuku Bus Terminal (Kotobus Express)
↓
8:30 Arrive at JR Kochi Station North Exit

◎Please reserve your tickets in advance.
Reservations: Kotobus Express: 050-3537-5678
*The flights, departure and arrival times, and reservation contact information (including telephone numbers) are only examples, so please be sure to check the flight you are using.

4. Kyoto, Osaka, and Hyogo

*Varies depending on vehicle model

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[Example]
21:20 Departure from Kyoto Station Karasuma Exit (JR Shikoku Bus)
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22:40 Depart from JR Osaka Station (JR Shikoku Bus)
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23:44 Departure from Sannomiya BT (JR Shikoku Bus)
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5:59 Arrive JR Kochi Station North Exit

[Example] For those enrolling from May 1st (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday)
7:50 Depart from JR Osaka Station (JR Shikoku Bus)
↓
8:54 Departure from Sannomiya BT (JR Shikoku Bus)
↓
13:16 Arrive at JR Kochi Station North Exit

◎Please reserve your tickets in advance.
Reservations: JR Shikoku Bus: 088-866-2489
*The flights, departure and arrival times, and reservation contact information (including telephone numbers) are only examples, so please be sure to check the flight you are using.

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[Notes]
*Please be sure to keep your receipt until you graduate.
*Transportation subsidy does not guarantee full payment.
*You will be asked to pay for the trip there in advance and will be settled upon graduation.
*Please purchase your bus ticket etc. for your outbound journey first.
*Please note that this applies to unreserved seats on Shinkansen and limited express trains.
*If you travel on JR and use a reserved seat (excluding Nozomi) or Green seat, you will be responsible for the difference in fare.
*Please purchase your return ticket yourself after consulting with our school when you know you will be graduating. (Please be sure to get a receipt.)
*Screenshots of emails or payment screens are also acceptable.

direct admission

■ Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday enrollment
[Meeting place] Kochi Prefectural Driving School reception desk
[Meeting time] Meet at 9:00 AM on the day of admission

■ Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday enrollment
[Meeting place] Kochi Prefectural Driving School reception desk
[Meeting time] Meet at 14:00 PM on the first day of school

Traffic precautions

*The allowance will not be paid if you transfer or drop out of school, or return home temporarily.
*Transportation to the meeting point must be arranged by the customer.
*Transportation expenses will not be reimbursed under any circumstances for those departing from Kochi Prefecture, those returning to Kochi Prefecture, or those traveling within Kochi Prefecture (Kochi Station⇔Ryoma Airport, etc.).