To everyone who is thinking about getting Driving Camp. If you're going to get your driver's license, going to a popular school is probably the best option. In fact, the reason for its popularity and reputation lies in the quality of its services other than lessons. When I talk to people who have actually attended training camps at popular schools, many say that the food and facilities were very good. Here we will introduce some popular driving schools carefully selected from all over the country based on our own research. Please use this as a reference when choosing a driving school.

1.What kind of driving school has a good reputation?

Driving schools are promoting themselves with services other than training!

The biggest deciding factor in choosing a good driving school is the ``services other than training''. The content of the lessons is the same throughout the country, so it doesn't change much no matter where you choose. Therefore, Driving Camp attract trainees from all over the country by providing more services outside of training. Services here mainly refer to meals, accommodations, peripheral facilities, and events.

What do people who are considering getting a license say?

So, what kind of services do driving schools offer that are popular? Actually Yahoo! Let's take a look at the comments received on Chiebukuro.

(1) “I want a place where the food is delicious and if possible there is a sports facility.”

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(2) “Are the dormitories etc. properly equipped?”

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(3) (Criteria for choosing a driving school) 1. Cheapness 2. Cleanliness of the room 3. Cleanliness of the driving school 4. Interest (instructor) 5. Events at the location (if any) Items 1 to 3 are particularly important.

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To summarize the opinions of people who are considering such Driving Camp, the deciding factor for a popular school is that the following three items are fulfilling.

[1] Accommodation

The dormitory is also a place where you can refresh yourself from the fatigue of lessons, so this is a point that many students place importance on. Of course, the accommodation is clean, but the following factors are also deciding factors.

• Security facilities (caretaker always present, automatic lock system available)
• Full of indoor facilities (complete with mini kitchen, private shower, DVD player)
• The facility is fully equipped (wireless LAN, fitness room, manga corner)

[2] Meal

Meals are a short-lived pleasure during a hard training schedule, and delicious food is definitely a good thing. There are schools that come up with various ways to make their students enjoy their meals.

• Buffet style (you can enjoy homemade rice from the daily menu)
• Cake buffet (all-you-can-eat cake once a week, very popular with students)
• Local gourmet food (you can enjoy locally popular dishes with Driving Camp)

[3] Surrounding area

Driving Camp that lasts about two weeks. I want to have everything I need! Having stores and facilities that you can easily go to when the time comes will make your time stress-free.

• There are convenience stores and bank ATMs within walking distance.
• The dormitory and school are adjacent (you can take a break between lessons)

In other words, the points to consider when choosing a popular school are summarized as follows.

[Point 1]Security equipment (a manager is always present, there is an auto-lock system)
[Point 2] Full of indoor facilities (mini kitchen, private shower, DVD player)
[Point 3] The facility is fully equipped (Wireless LAN, fitness room, hot spring facility)
[Point 4]Meals are buffet style (you can enjoy homemade rice from the daily menu)
[Point 5]There is a cake buffet and cafe (all-you-can-eat cake is very popular with students)
[Point 6]Enjoy local gourmet food (you can enjoy locally popular dishes with Driving Camp)
[Point 7]There are convenience stores and bank ATMs within walking distance.
[Point 8] The dormitory and school are adjacent to each other (you can take a break between lessons)

“Cheap” does not necessarily mean “popular”

Although it is often misunderstood, it cannot be said that a cheaper driving school is a popular school. The average price for Driving Camp is around 250,000 yen, but there are some cheap driving schools that offer it for less than 200,000 yen. However, if you participate at this price,

1. It is low season
2. to share a room
3. Cook your own meals

Some degree of compromise will be required. Therefore, please be aware that if you only focus on price, you may not be able to have a satisfying training camp life.

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What do reviews really mean?

[1] Reviews are just personal impressions

Reviews can be used as a reference, but they should not be taken at face value. Reviews are from people who actually attended the driving school, so you can get a more realistic picture of the situation. However, most people only visit a driving school once, so they cannot compare it with other schools, and their impressions are subjective. Also, many of the reviews are about instructors, but every school has strict and kind instructors, so it's best not to rely on these too much.

[2] Impressions about the service are helpful to some extent.

Of course, the points to pay particular attention to in reviews are the impressions regarding the lodging, meals, and surrounding environment. As mentioned at the beginning, driving schools create added value through services other than training. Especially in popular places, these services tend to receive high ratings.

“Instructor ○○ was good” “△△ is mean!” “The subject class is boring”
→These impressions about the curriculum and instructors are similar at every school, so they are not very helpful.

“The food at ○○ Driving School was very delicious!” “The accommodation at △△ was comfortable!”
→If there are many highly rated reviews regarding the training camp facilities and meals, there is a high possibility that the training school is popular.

Still, reviews are subjective, so it's best to use them as a basis for making decisions.

2. Carefully selected from all over the country! popular driving school

Now let's take a look at the popular schools. Here, we will introduce the driving schools listed in the popular rankings and recommended schools on Driving Camp site that meet the 8 points that determine the popular schools introduced above.

[1] KDS Kushiro Driving School (Hokkaido)

90 minutes by plane from Tokyo. You can enjoy lessons in a land surrounded by nature.

[Point 1] Security equipment

[Point 2] There are convenience stores and bank ATMs within walking distance.
Accommodation will be at the hotel ``Ekimae Hotel Palude Kushiro'', which is directly managed by the driving school. Since it is conveniently located in front of the station, there is no need to worry about surrounding facilities such as banks, convenience stores, and restaurants. Furthermore, all rooms in the building are equipped with Wi-Fi, making it a great environment for students. The hotel is staffed 24 hours a day, so you can spend your time with peace of mind.

[Point 3] Enjoy local gourmet food
During the participation period, you can enjoy one seafood bowl and one all-you-can-eat grilled meat meal. This is a must-see for those looking forward to Hokkaido's gourmet food. There are also other benefits to enjoy Hokkaido, so be sure to check them out if you are interested.

[2] Morioka Minami Driving School (Iwate Prefecture)

2 hours and 30 minutes from Tokyo by Shinkansen. You can also enjoy Morioka's food.

[Point 1]The facility is fully equipped with facilities.
[Point 2] There are convenience stores and bank ATMs within walking distance.

Accommodation is provided in four hotels. Among them, the hot spring hotel ``Aishinkan'' has 18 types of hot springs. All three hotels are within walking distance of Morioka Station, so you can relax at nearby facilities during your free time.

[Point 3] Enjoy local gourmet food

During the participation period, you can try each of Morioka's three major noodles, ``Wanko Soba'', ``Jajamen'', and ``Morioka Reimen'', for free. The Wanko Soba Tournament is a big hit every year. The free tour of "Koiwai Farm", which you may have heard of, is also very popular, so please give it a try.

[3] Nasu Driving School (Tochigi Prefecture)

About 1 hour from Tokyo by Shinkansen. We offer a variety of buffet dishes.

[Point 1] Full of indoor facilities
[Point 2] The dormitory and school are adjacent to each other.

　

Sky Heights III and Annex are on-campus dormitories, so you can take a break between lessons. All of our facilities are extremely clean and secure, making them very popular among women. We also rent out bicycles, so it's very convenient if you want to go out for a short distance.

[Point 3] Meals are buffet style

The biggest attraction of Nasu Driving School is the buffet. The all-you-can-eat 3-meal buffet is very popular with students and is a source of strength to overcome the training camp. All of the dishes served are homemade, nutritionally balanced, and change daily, so you'll never get bored.

[4] Shinshu Komagane Driving School (Nagano Prefecture)

About 5 hours by bus from Osaka. This driving school is very popular for its cake buffet.

[Point 1] Security equipment
[Point 2] The dormitory and school are adjacent to each other.
All dormitories used are adjacent to the driving school. Some people say that they are worried about the facilities if they are directly managed, but this accommodation is very popular because it is of the same quality as a resort hotel. Facilities such as a fitness gym, theater room, and internet cafe are perfect for relaxing. Security is ensured as all students entering the school are given an ID card key.

【Point 3】There is a cake buffet and a cafe.
Every Friday is cake and drink buffet day. The quality of the variety and taste of the cakes is truly amazing and it has a reputation among students. Every day's meals are handmade by a private chef, and the taste is perfect.

[5] Kurayoshi Driving School (Tottori Prefecture)

3 hours by train from Osaka. The cafe and restaurant are attractive.

[Point 1] Full of indoor facilities
[Point 2] The facility is fully equipped
There is a fitness room and a relaxation room, so you can relieve the fatigue of your lessons. The room is very popular among women as it is equipped with a TV, bath, Wi-Fi environment, and amenity goods.

[Point 3] There is a cake buffet and a cafe.
The school's cafeteria also has a cafe, which is rare. In addition to drinks, you can also enjoy cafe menu items such as parfaits and waffles. The restaurant's menu is extensive, and even people from the neighborhood use it.

[6] Kyoritsu Driving School Hino School (Nagasaki Prefecture)

2 hours by bus from Fukuoka. It is one of the popular schools in western Japan.

[Point 1] Security equipment
[Point 2] There are convenience stores and bank ATMs within walking distance.

The dormitory is fully secured with automatic locks and security cameras. There is a convenience store on the premises, so it is very convenient. There are a variety of lodging plans, so you can find the style that suits you, from hotel plans in downtown areas to group room plans where you can have fun with friends.

[Point 3] Enjoy local gourmet food

Sasebo, where the driving school is located, is one of Japan's leading gourmet towns. You can enjoy a wide variety of foods such as standard menus such as Sasebo Burger and Nagasaki Champon, as well as navy stew and lemon steak. School is closed on Sundays, so a full-day food tour is a must.

3.Summary

How was it? This article has introduced only a few of the places, so please keep in mind the points that determine their popularity as you search. You are sure to find the driving school you are looking for.