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Quick answer: 5 gasshuku schools in Chugoku, sorted by lowest listed AT price. Rank reflects price only, not quality. Plans differ (meals, room type), so check each review for the total cost.
Sorted by lowest listed price (Chugoku)
| Rank | School | Lowest (tax incl.) | AT from | Age/gender | Transport support | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Binan Driving School Hiroshima |
¥231,000+ | 14 | 51+ not accepted | Capped | Review Book → |
| 2 | Matsue-Shimane Driving School Shimane |
¥233,200+ | 14 | 31+ not accepted in some months | Full for some origins | Review Book → |
| 3 | Sanin Chuo Driving School Tottori |
¥242,000+ | 14 | 31+ not accepted in some months | Full for some origins | Review Book → |
| 4 | Tottori Tobu Driving School Tottori |
¥247,500+ | 13 | 61+ not accepted | Full for some origins | Review Book → |
| 5 | Yasugi Driving School Shimane |
¥247,500+ | 14 | 31+ not accepted in some months | Full for some origins | Review Book → |
Lowest listed price is the cheapest plan on the cheapest dates. Peak seasons cost much more.
Which school for which goal
Lowest price
Sorted by lowest listed AT price. Plans differ (meals, room type).
- Binan Driving School (Hiroshima, ¥231,000+, AT 14)
- Matsue-Shimane Driving School (Shimane, ¥233,200+, AT 14)
- Sanin Chuo Driving School (Tottori, ¥242,000+, AT 14)
Fastest course
Schools with the shortest AT course (13 days).
- Tottori Tobu Driving School (Tottori, ¥247,500+, AT 13)
Transport reimbursement
Schools that fully reimburse round-trip transport from some origins.
- Matsue-Shimane Driving School (Shimane, ¥233,200+, AT 14)
- Sanin Chuo Driving School (Tottori, ¥242,000+, AT 14)
- Tottori Tobu Driving School (Tottori, ¥247,500+, AT 13)
Dorm inside the school grounds
Dorm is on the school grounds.
- Binan Driving School (Hiroshima, ¥231,000+, AT 14)
- Sanin Chuo Driving School (Tottori, ¥242,000+, AT 14)
Women-only dorm
Schools with a women-only dormitory.
- Sanin Chuo Driving School (Tottori, ¥242,000+, AT 14)
- Tottori Tobu Driving School (Tottori, ¥247,500+, AT 13)
- Yasugi Driving School (Shimane, ¥247,500+, AT 14)
Things to know
- The cheapest plan may mean self-catering, no meals or shared rooms.
- Residents of the school's area cannot enter; check the entry rules on each review.
- Age and gender rules apply at some schools (see the table).
- Compare total cost including transport support.
FAQ
Q. Which gasshuku school is cheapest in Chugoku?
A. Binan Driving School has the lowest listed AT price (¥231,000, tax incl.). Plans differ, so check each review for total cost.
Q. Which school has the fastest course in Chugoku?
A. Tottori Tobu Driving School (AT from 13 days). Exact dates depend on your entry day.
Q. When are prices highest?
A. Usually during school holidays and around February–March; see each review's price table.
Q. Can I enter a school near where I live?
A. Usually no. Residents of the school's area cannot enter gasshuku programs; see each review.