Matsuki Driving School Shirataka School

Thank you for your help with the training camp. In the end, I'm glad I enrolled in Driving School!

The reason I chose Matsuki Driving School Shirataka was because there weren't many negative reviews, which are common in reviews of other schools, and there weren't too many reviews that were overly praising.

Driving School reviews often contain excessive praise (which seems to be self-generated) from people who have just registered with Google and have only one other review, or conversely, negative one-star reviews that identify instructors they dislike.

I made the decision without taking any of that into consideration.

I was nervous about enrolling at this school because I had read reviews of other schools saying things like "I was yelled at while driving" and "There were instructors who criticized people's character."
There were no such instructors at Shirataka school.

There were some instructors who would "laugh at small mistakes," but teachers are human too, so I told myself to just bear with it for two weeks and let it go.

(If you just can't get along with an instructor or if you're feeling down mentally, you can talk to the receptionist.
Apparently they'll remove me from their position.)

On the Matsuki Driving School's homepage, there is an explanation that says, "The first day of the camp is orientation, and lessons start on the second day."
When I arrived, I was surprised to find that the schedule included getting to ride an actual vehicle from the first day of the camp.

For those who have never been interested in cars or who never had a car at home
Before joining the camp, I learned all about the accelerator and brake positions, how to attach the turn signals and wipers, how to lower the chair, and the names of the gears and shift levers.
It's a good idea to practice using your family's or friends' cars beforehand.
I think you won't have to worry when you get on!

Problems in the written test for provisional licenses, trick questions on signs, etc.
It will be a little easier if you quickly review it on YouTube before attending the training camp.

On a night when I was tired from traveling to Yamagata and driving for the first time, I tried to learn the academic questions from scratch.
I think my head would explode...

After that, in your free time, you can take the "Effectiveness Test" (something like a mock test for a provisional license) [many times] on your own and memorize the questions you got wrong repeatedly.
I think I'll be able to pass the written test for a provisional license with ease.

Theoretical lessons can make you sleepy, but it's better to drink coffee or a caffeinated drink to concentrate.
It's for my future self.

Due to the camp schedule, the items taught in the course may be out of order. (It does not necessarily start with ①, such as ⑩→②→⑦→①.)
When I got in the car, I couldn't turn the curves very well, and then a few days later I had to learn how to turn the curves in the classroom.
Even though it is only a few hours after on-road training that we are still learning theory, we still find ourselves asking questions like, "What does a yellow traffic light mean?"

I guess I have to accept that it's because of the training camp.

I stayed at a dormitory called S Village, about a 3-minute walk from the Shirataka campus.

There are only a Family Mart, a drug store, and a ramen shop within walking distance.
I think this is a good environment for people who want to concentrate only on getting their license for two weeks.

(There was a poster in the accommodation encouraging people to shop at Benibirds, but 2 liters of water cost 270 yen, so I only went there once.)

The advantages of S Village are that you can sleep until the last minute before your lesson, you can go back to your room during your free time, and you can take a short nap after lunch.
Taking a walk in the morning or evening can help you get to know the roads a little better.
The caretaker and cafeteria staff are kind and gentle.

The downside is that the walls are thin so the sound of the TV and music can be annoying.
It's hard to concentrate on my studies when the other students are making a lot of noise.
If the food doesn't suit me, I have no choice but to buy it at Family Mart.

If you are sensitive or particular about your food, we recommend choosing a self-catering accommodation or hotel.

I've written a lot, but the two weeks were a very valuable experience. I plan to recommend Matsuki Shirataka School to my friends and acquaintances when they get their driver's licenses.
I'm grateful to the instructors, staff, and fellow students.
thank you very much.

I never thought I would be able to take a hot spring during the training camp! You will receive a bathing ticket, so you can enter the hot springs every day. Even though I was tired from the unfamiliar lessons, I was able to refresh myself and heal my fatigue by taking a bath in the hot springs. It may be a small thing, but it was a really nice service. Meals were self-cooked. As someone like me who is picky, I also appreciated Self Cook. The lessons were also fun. I had heard rumors that many instructors were scary, but that wasn't the case here at all. In fact, all the instructors were kind and interesting. The staff were very kind and I think it was a very good environment.

It was so much fun! I was a little worried at first because I chose Self Cook, but preparing meals with my fellow camp friends became one of the things I enjoyed.
The instructor was very kind.
I was a bit worried whether I would be able to drive properly with such gentle instruction, but as the lessons continued, I soon got used to driving.
It was really good.
The overall atmosphere of the school was good.
The staff were very welcoming from the very beginning, and I am very grateful that I was able to spend a very comfortable time here.
Originally, I just wanted to get my license, but it turned out to be a fun experience.

We used it for a training camp for large and large special vehicles.
The instructors who taught me were all very kind.
I don't know if this is true for everyone, but when I asked other students, none of them had any bad instructors.
I also encountered an instructor who has been criticized by name in the reviews here, but he was a humorous guy and would talk to me outside of lessons, so we actually became good friends.

The people who have given their names must have a terrible driving sense and poor learning ability, which is why they have repeatedly engaged in dangerous behavior.
If you do something dangerous, they will get angry.
The women in the administrative staff aren't exactly unfriendly, but they do have dead eyes and a lifeless demeanor.
Well, they did explain it clearly so I don't really have any problems.
As for dormitories, I highly recommend Park Plaza Nagai.
The food here is delicious, there is a manager on duty except at night, and there is a curfew and strict rules, so it is a quiet place.
In other places, even though there is a curfew, no one follows it, and it's like a zoo with people drinking and partying until late at night.
There are many young people taking regular driving lessons at driving schools, but they are almost like chimpanzees and are very noisy.
People like that usually fail their departments.
If you want to concentrate, don't forget your earphones.

If you have a large vehicle license, we recommend that you come by car or motorcycle (in summer).
It's not uncommon to have a three-hour gap between lessons, but the only thing nearby is a Family Mart.
Since I was riding a motorcycle, I was able to spend 10 very fulfilling days by going on tours on days when I only had a short lesson or when I had 3-4 hours free time.

If my license gets revoked and I need to get one again, I would like to come here again.

Thank you for your help with my AT Driving Camp.
It wasn't cheap, costing 350,000 yen during the spring break, but in my case, I enrolled on February 22nd, passed the final exam on March 6th without any extension, and obtained my license on March 8th, so I think the quality of the lessons is high.
Some of the department's classes are being taken online, but if the class is interrupted due to connection issues or other problems, I have to start the class again from the beginning, which can be a bit inconvenient.

I was able to have a very fulfilling time through this training and camp.
Since it was summer vacation, it was quite crowded, but I was glad that I was able to take both the practical and academic exams as scheduled.
The accommodation was well equipped and the security was perfect, so I was able to stay there with peace of mind.
Another thing that surprised me was how flexible the schedule was.
I had a lot more free time than I expected, and even had days off.
I was surprised because I thought I would be immersed in lessons every day since I could graduate in such a short period of time.
So I was able to get through each day with a lot of mental space to myself.
Another plus point was that the food was delicious.

The accommodation was like an apartment, and I cooked my own meals. As a result, I had more time to spend freely, and I also had plenty of time to spend with the friends I met at the training camp. The most important part was the training, but I enjoyed both the practical and academic classes. Of course, there were some difficult times, but thanks to the solid guidance I received, I was able to graduate on time. The staff were very welcoming from the beginning and the atmosphere was really nice. I'm really glad I chose this driving school.

I was really nervous at first because I was scared of the instructor's appearance, but people are not what they seem. He was fun and kindly taught me. Naturally, this was my first time driving, but thanks to the driver, I quickly got used to it and was able to enjoy driving. It was difficult at times because I was driving a manual transmission, but I'm glad I was able to learn how to drive properly. Also, the accommodation was comfortable. I'm usually someone who doesn't get much sleep when my environment changes, but I was able to sleep very soundly here, and of course it didn't interfere with my lessons.

My impression is that the overall atmosphere of the driving school is very good.
Although I came from quite a distance, they made me feel so welcome and made my time there almost stress-free from the start.
The instructor was also kind.
It was a busy time with a lot of students, but the training camp allowed me to receive my lessons smoothly.
I thought it was a good thing that I had held a training camp after all.
The accommodation was clean and much more spacious and comfortable than I expected.
The food was delicious and I never got bored; in fact, I actually looked forward to mealtimes.

The atmosphere was very nice. I'm glad that the staff were so welcoming from the beginning and that I was able to fit in quickly. Since I was participating alone, I really liked the homely atmosphere. Perhaps because of this atmosphere, I quickly made friends. I had a lot of free time, so I was able to deepen my friendships with the friends I made here. The accommodation was spacious and comfortable. Although it was midsummer, the air conditioner was working well so it was a comfortable stay. I think this is a driving school where you can spend your time comfortably regardless of the season.

I went there for a training camp to get a large vehicle license. All the instructors were kind and friendly, and the dormitory was within a 2-minute walk. The other dormitories are far away, but there is a shuttle bus and the dormitory provides three meals a day. There are bicycle rentals, but they are not available in winter because it is dangerous due to the snow. There are no convenience stores nearby, so if you are coming to get a large vehicle license, it may be better to come by car. The dormitories are completely separated for men and women, so women can stay there with peace of mind. There is a coin laundry in the dormitory, and detergent and dryers are free of charge for laundry.

I was helped by your help with my automatic vehicle Driving Camp.
All the instructors at the school are kind, some of them don't like to talk much, while others enjoy small talk.
I stayed at S Village, and all the ladies were very kind and the food was delicious!
There are only a convenience store and a pharmacy nearby, but I think this is a good place to study.
The nearby shrine is also beautiful.
thank you

I thought that since I could get my license in a short period of time with Driving Camp, I would have to attend training in Sparta anyway. It's true that my schedule was quite packed, but I didn't have any free time at all, and even had holidays. Thanks to that, I hardly ever felt uncomfortable during the training camp. The accommodation was a relaxing space and I was very satisfied with the food. The instructor was a little scary, but that probably helped me receive more solid training. At first, I had no trouble driving at all, but by the time I graduated, I was able to drive with almost no stress.

At first I was extremely nervous and anxious, but the staff were very kind to me from the start and the overall atmosphere was very homely, so I was able to start my lessons in a relaxed atmosphere.
The accommodation, meals, and other aspects of daily life were all very well-equipped and comfortable, so it was very easy to stay there.
Thanks to this, I had a fun and fulfilling time at the camp.

It was Driving Camp with a homely and very nice atmosphere. I felt a little scared of the instructors at first, but as I got used to the lessons, I became friends with them more and more. The accommodation was a comfortable place and I had a great time. Although there were many people and crowded days, I was able to receive thorough training, which is a privilege that only Driving Camp can provide. Thanks to that, I was able to graduate quickly and get my license, so I'm really glad I took part in the training camp. From now on, I would like to stick to what I learned at this driving school and enjoy driving safely.

The atmosphere was not great. To put it bluntly, it may be a homely atmosphere, but since I just wanted to concentrate on taking lessons, I found it a bit uncomfortable. It may not be a bad thing that the instructors are close and friendly, but there was a lot of unnecessary conversation, and it didn't suit me as I don't really like talking to people. I think it was good because I was able to secure my own space in the dormitory. The food was much better than I expected so I was satisfied. Overall, I don't think it's a bad driving school, but it may not have been a good fit for me.

It feels like an ordinary school.
The school building and dorms were just as I had imagined, and perhaps because I was of a certain age, the teachers were very kind to me.
That being said, this is as you would expect.
The food was aimed at young people and although it wasn't bad, it was quite filling and a little on the strong side, so I sometimes found myself overwhelmed.
However, I was able to graduate exactly as planned, so I have no complaints.
If I had been younger, my impression might have been different.