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Kagohara Driving School is a gasshuku (residential) driving school in Kumagaya, Saitama Prefecture.
Quick answer: Kagohara Driving School may suit students who want an on-campus dorm and three meals a day. Before applying, check high peak-season prices and age-related limits. Lowest listed AT price: ¥264,000 (tax incl.); fastest AT course: 14 days.
Basic information
| School | Kagohara Driving School (かごはら自動車学校) |
|---|---|
| Address | 〒360-0846 埼玉県熊谷市拾六間726 — Kumagaya, Saitama |
| Access | Free school bus from Kagohara Station (south exit) |
| Shortest course | AT from 14 days / MT from 16 days |
| Meals | Meals are served in a school/dorm cafeteria. Some plans give a meal allowance instead of meals, so you arrange those yourself. |
| Official website | kagoji.com |
| Booking page (Drivers License) | Check price & availability → |
Pros
- Dormitory inside the school grounds
- Three meals a day at the school or dorm cafeteria
- Women-only dormitory or floor
- Full round-trip transport reimbursement from some origins
- Unlimited practice tests (per the school's site)
- About 75 minutes by train from Ueno or Shinjuku
- Early-bird discount (¥5,000 off)
Cons and things to check
- Peak-season prices rise to about ¥385,000
- Age-related limits or surcharges apply
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 | Single (men) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1–Dec 31, Apr 16–May 31 | ¥264,000 | ¥275,000 | ¥280,500 |
| Jan 1–Jan 20, Apr 1–Apr 15 | ¥275,000 | 入校不可 | 入校不可 |
| Mar 21–Mar 31 | ¥297,000 | 入校不可 | 入校不可 |
| Jan 21–Jan 31 | ¥319,000 | 入校不可 | 入校不可 |
| Mar 16–Mar 20 | ¥341,000 | 入校不可 | 入校不可 |
| Feb 1–Mar 15 | ¥385,000 | 入校不可 | 入校不可 |
Dash (—) = plan not listed for that period.
- MT (manual) costs ¥16,500 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 ¥2,000).
- Reimbursement requires graduation; reserved seats and green-car fees are excluded.
- Age rules: Age 60+: inquiry required.
Lodging and meals
Typical lodging options (names are the facilities' Japanese names):
- 新豊徳寮・豊徳寮 – dormitory, men only, inside the school grounds, curfew 22:00
- レオネクスト葉 – apartment, women only, 10 min walk
- 提携ホテル（ホテルA〜D） – hotel, mixed, 12 min by school bus
Meals
Meals are served in a school/dorm cafeteria. Some plans give a meal allowance instead of meals, so you arrange those yourself.
Who can enter
- Applicants whose registered address (juminhyo / resident record) or family home is in these areas cannot enter the gasshuku program: Kumagaya and Fukaya.
- Age rules: Age 60+: inquiry required.
Student reviews
On i-drive.jp (an English-language driving-camp portal) we found 10 reviews in October 2026, averaging 4.2/5 (rooms 4.2, meals 4.2, instructors 4.5, atmosphere 4.3). The reviewer's nationality is not shown, so these are not specific to foreign students.
Often praised: kind, patient instructors, tasty, filling meals, and graduating on schedule.
Often criticized: small or basic rooms.
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 (kagoji.com) 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, three meals a day, and a women-only dorm.
Less suitable if you mind high peak-season prices and age-related limits.
Summary
Kagohara Driving School offers an on-campus dorm, three meals a day, and a women-only dorm. Keep in mind high peak-season prices and age-related limits. The lowest listed AT price is ¥264,000 (tax incl.), and the fastest AT course is 14 days. Check the latest prices and your entry dates before applying.
FAQ
Q. How many days does the AT course take at Kagohara Driving School?
A. The fastest AT course is about 14 days and the MT course about 16 days. The exact graduation date depends on your entry date.
Q. How much does Kagohara Driving School cost?
A. The lowest listed AT price is ¥264,000 (tax incl.). Prices rise in peak seasons (see the price table) and vary by room type.
Q. Can I enter if I live in Saitama?
A. Applicants living in or having a family home in these areas cannot enter: Kumagaya and Fukaya.
Q. Does Kagohara 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.