Guide by prefecture
Foreign driver's license conversion in your prefecture
This page provides information on how to make reservations at driver's license centers, their locations, fees, and driving schools where you can practice for skills assessment, organized by prefecture. The procedure for converting to a foreign driver's license is carried out at the driver's license center in the prefecture where you are registered as a resident.
Even if your prefecture is not listed here, the procedure is the same. Please see "What is Foreign License Conversion (Overall Flow)". For consultations regarding practice for skills verification, please contact ZIPLUS.
Hokkaido and Tohoku
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[2026 Latest] Foreign License Conversion in Hokkaido | Sapporo Driver's License Examination Center: Phone Reservations, Number of Visits, Required Documents, and Driving Schools Where You Can Practice
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[2026 Latest] Foreign License Conversion in Miyagi Prefecture | Sendai and Izumi Driver's License Centers: Telephone Reservations, Required Documents, and Procedure
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[2026 Latest] Foreign License Conversion in Fukushima | Fukushima/Koriyama Driver's License Center, Telephone Reservations, Required Documents and Fees
Kanto
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[2026 Latest] Foreign License Conversion in Tokyo | Practice Locations for Skill Confirmation (Courses Open in Fuchu and Samezu, and Driving Schools)
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[2026 Latest] Foreign License Conversion in Kanagawa | Reservation, Reception Hours, Required Documents, and Driving Schools Where You Can Practice at the Futamatagawa Driver's License Center
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[2026 Latest] Foreign License Conversion at Chiba Driver's License Center | Reception Hours, Reservations, Required Documents, and Driving Schools Where You Can Practice
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[2026 Latest] Foreign License Conversion in Saitama | Konosu Driver's License Center: Online Reservation for Document Review and Knowledge Check, Required Documents
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[Ibaraki Edition] Foreign Driver's License Conversion: The Secret to Passing the Driving Exam (Skill Test) on the First Try Revealed!
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[2026 Latest] Foreign License Conversion in Tochigi | Kanuma Driver's License Center, Phone Reservations from 3 PM on Weekdays, Required Documents and Fees
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[2026 Latest] Foreign License Conversion in Gunma (Maebashi General Traffic Center) | Monthly Online Reservation and Required Documents
Chubu
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[2026 Latest] Foreign License Conversion in Niigata | Niigata Prefectural Driver's License Center: All by Appointment Only, Validity Period of Knowledge Check, Required Documents
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[2026 Latest] Foreign License Conversion in Toyama | Toyama Prefectural Driver Education Center, Phone Reservations (Weekdays 14:00-17:00) and Required Documents
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[2026 Latest] Foreign License Conversion in Nagano | Driver's License Centers in Northern and Central Nagano, Telephone Reservations, Required Documents and Fees
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[2026 Update] Foreign License Conversion in Gifu | Pre-screening Reservation at Driver's License Examination Center, Approximately 5-Month Waiting List, Required Documents and Fees
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[2026 Update] Foreign License Conversion in Shizuoka | Explanation and Required Documents at Eastern, Central, and Western Driver's License Centers, Every Wednesday at 9:30 AM
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[2026 Latest] Foreign Driver's License Conversion in Aichi (Hirabari/Higashi-Mikawa) | Online Reservation, Required Documents, and Knowledge Check by Day of the Week
Kinki
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[2026 Latest] Foreign License Conversion in Osaka | Phone Reservations, Reception Hours, Required Documents, and Driving Schools in Kadoma and Komyoike where you can practice
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[2026 Latest] Foreign License Conversion in Kyoto | Fushimi Driver's License Examination Center, Phone Reservations from 3 PM on Weekdays, Required Documents and Fees
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[2026 Latest] Foreign License Conversion in Hyogo | Akashi Driver's License Examination Center Reservation (A/B slots), Proof of Residence, Required Documents, and Driving Schools Where You Can Practice
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[2026 Latest] Foreign License Conversion in Shiga Prefecture | Moriyama Driver's License Center: Phone Reservations and Required Documents (with Translation Documents Prepared)
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[2026 Latest] Foreign License Conversion in Mie Prefecture | Tsu Driver's License Center, Online Reservation for Document Screening and Required Documents
Chugoku/Shikoku
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[2026 Latest] Foreign License Conversion at Okayama (Mitsu Driver's License Center) | Reservations by Phone or In Person, Required Documents and Procedure
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[2026 Latest] Foreign License Conversion in Hiroshima | Hiroshima Eastern Driver's License Center, Phone Reservations (Weekdays 2pm-4pm) and Required Documents
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[2026 Latest] Foreign License Conversion in Ehime | Matsuyama Driver's License Center: Reservations required by the day before, necessary documents and fees.
Kyushu-Okinawa
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[2026 Latest] Foreign License Conversion in Fukuoka | Skills Test in Chikuhō/Chikugo. How to Determine the Designated Date for Document Review and Required Documents
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[2026 Latest] Foreign License Conversion at Kumamoto (Kikuyo Driver's License Center) | Telephone Reservations, Required Documents, and Fees are Cash Only
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[2026 Latest] Foreign License Conversion in Kagoshima | Aira Driver's License Examination Center, Pre-screening by Mailing Document Copies and Required Documents
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[2026 Latest] Foreign License Conversion in Okinawa | Tomigusuku Driver's License Center, Reservations accepted approximately 4 months in advance, Required documents and prefectural stamps.
