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Nasu Driving School is a gasshuku (residential) driving school in Nasushiobara, Tochigi Prefecture.
Quick answer: Nasu Driving School may suit students who want an on-campus dorm and buffet meals. Before applying, check high peak-season prices and an age limit. Lowest listed AT price: ¥269,500 (tax incl.); fastest AT course: 15 days.
Basic information
| School | Nasu Driving School (那須自動車学校) |
|---|---|
| Address | 〒329-2733 栃木県那須塩原市二区町352-7 — Nasushiobara, Tochigi |
| Access | Free school bus from Nasushiobara Station (west exit) |
| Shortest course | AT from 15 days / MT from 17 days |
| Meals | Buffet-style meals are served. Meals differ by lodging; check your plan. |
| Official website | sn-ms.jp (group website) |
| Booking page (Drivers License) | Check price & availability → |
Pros
- Dormitory inside the school grounds
- Buffet-style meals at the school or some lodgings
- Women-only dormitory or floor
- Full round-trip transport reimbursement from some origins
- Perks such as gifts, tickets or coupons
- Early-bird discount (¥5,000 off)
- Group discount (¥5,000 off)
Cons and things to check
- Peak-season prices rise to about ¥382,800
- Applicants aged 60+ cannot enter
Price (tax incl., AT)
Prices below were listed on the booking page in October 2026 (yen, tax included). They change by entry date and room type, so always check the latest table before applying.
| Entry dates | Shared room | Twin A | Twin B | Single |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1–Nov 30 | ¥269,500 | ¥277,750 | ¥280,500 | ¥286,000 |
| Dec 1–Jan 16, Mar 28–May 31 | ¥272,800 | ¥281,050 | ¥283,800 | ¥289,300 |
| Jan 17–Jan 23, Mar 23–Mar 27 | ¥300,300 | ¥308,550 | ¥311,300 | ¥316,800 |
| Jan 24–Jan 29, Mar 17–Mar 22 | ¥348,700 | ¥362,450 | ¥370,700 | ¥376,200 |
| Mar 9–Mar 16 | ¥368,500 | ¥382,250 | ¥390,500 | ¥396,000 |
| Jan 30–Mar 8 | ¥382,800 | ¥396,550 | ¥404,800 | ¥410,300 |
Dash (—) = plan not listed for that period.
- MT (manual) costs ¥33,000 more.
- Holders of a motorcycle license get ¥22,000 off.
- Early-bird discount: ¥5,000 off.
- Group discount: ¥5,000 off.
- Round-trip transport costs are fully reimbursed from some origins; others are capped (up to about ¥10,000).
- Reimbursement requires graduation; reserved seats and green-car fees are excluded.
Lodging and meals
Typical lodging options (names are the facilities' Japanese names):
- スカイハイツ – dormitory, mixed, inside the school grounds, curfew 22:00
- アネックス – dormitory, women only, inside the school grounds
- 乃木ヒルズ – apartment, mixed, 10 min by school bus
- 那須ホテル – hotel, men only, inside the school grounds
Meals
Buffet-style meals are served. Meals differ by lodging; check your plan.
Who can enter
- Applicants whose registered address (juminhyo / resident record) or family home is in these areas cannot enter the gasshuku program: Nasushiobara, Otawara and part of Yaita.
- Applicants aged 60 or older cannot enter.
Student reviews
On i-drive.jp (an English-language driving-camp portal) we found 14 reviews in October 2026, averaging 3.9/5 (rooms 3.6, meals 4.4, instructors 3.9, atmosphere 3.8). The reviewer's nationality is not shown, so these are not specific to foreign students.
Often praised: tasty, filling meals and making friends.
Often criticized: older facilities and instructor quality varying.
Source: i-drive.jp reviews (paraphrased, not verbatim).
For international students
Foreigner-friendliness: not confirmed
- Lessons and the practical test are conducted in Japanese. An English-language portal notes this for all driving camps; English textbooks or an English written test may exist in the system, but we could not confirm them for this school.
- We checked the official website (sn-ms.jp) and found no mention of foreign-language support, interpreters or foreigner-specific services. That does not prove none exists — ask before you book.
Documents and eligibility for international students: see our gasshuku guide for international students.
Who it suits / who it does not suit
Suits students who want an on-campus dorm, buffet meals, and a women-only dorm.
Less suitable if you mind high peak-season prices and an age limit.
Summary
Nasu Driving School offers an on-campus dorm, buffet meals, and a women-only dorm. Keep in mind high peak-season prices and an age limit. The lowest listed AT price is ¥269,500 (tax incl.), and the fastest AT course is 15 days. Check the latest prices and your entry dates before applying.
FAQ
Q. How many days does the AT course take at Nasu Driving School?
A. The fastest AT course is about 15 days and the MT course about 17 days. The exact graduation date depends on your entry date.
Q. How much does Nasu Driving School cost?
A. The lowest listed AT price is ¥269,500 (tax incl.). Prices rise in peak seasons (see the price table) and vary by room type.
Q. Can I enter if I live in Tochigi?
A. Applicants living in or having a family home in these areas cannot enter: Nasushiobara, Otawara and part of Yaita.
Q. Does Nasu Driving School offer English or foreign-language support?
A. We found no evidence of foreign-language support. Lessons are in Japanese. Ask the school before applying.
More schools
Sources: Drivers License booking pages, school/group websites where available, and i-drive.jp reviews (October 2026). Details change; verify before applying.