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Noshiro Motor School is a gasshuku (residential) driving school in Noshiro, Akita Prefecture.
Quick answer: Noshiro Motor School may suit students who want lodging close to the school and buffet meals. Before applying, check high peak-season prices and arranging some meals yourself. Lowest listed AT price: ¥279,400 (tax incl.); fastest AT course: 14 days.
Basic information
| School | Noshiro Motor School (能代モータースクール) |
|---|---|
| Address | 〒016-0173 秋田県能代市字下古川布20-4 — Noshiro, Akita |
| Access | Free school bus from Higashi-Noshiro Station |
| Shortest course | AT from 14 days / MT from 16 days |
| Meals | Buffet-style meals are served. Some plans give a meal allowance instead of meals, so you arrange those yourself. |
| Official website | akita-hokubu.com (group website) |
| Booking page (Drivers License) | Check price & availability → |
Pros
- Lodging within 3 minutes of the school
- Buffet-style meals at the school or some lodgings
- Full round-trip transport reimbursement from some origins
- Highway lessons on real roads (not a simulator)
- Scenic surroundings
- Tohoku discount: ¥10,000 off for travelers from Aomori, Iwate, Yamagata and Miyagi
- Group discount (¥3,000 off)
Cons and things to check
- Peak-season prices rise to about ¥398,200
- Some meals are not included (allowance or self-arranged)
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 | Hotel Single A | Hotel Single B |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 1–Jan 15, Mar 28–May 31 | ¥279,400 | ¥301,400 |
| Oct 1–Dec 31 | ¥291,500 | ¥313,500 |
| Jan 16–Jan 20, Mar 21–Mar 27 | ¥330,000 | ¥352,000 |
| Jan 21–Jan 31 | ¥376,200 | ¥398,200 |
| Feb 1–Mar 20 | ¥398,200 | ¥420,200 |
Dash (—) = plan not listed for that period.
- Group discount: ¥3,000 off.
- Round-trip transport costs are fully reimbursed from some origins; others are capped (up to about ¥33,000).
- Reimbursement requires graduation; reserved seats and green-car fees are excluded.
Lodging and meals
Typical lodging options (names are the facilities' Japanese names):
- ホテルミナミ – hotel, mixed, 5 min by school bus
- ホテルニューグリーン – hotel, mixed, 7 min by school bus
- ホテルルートイン能代 – hotel, mixed, 3 min by school bus
Meals
Buffet-style meals are served. 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: Noshiro, Odate, Kazuno, Mitane, Happo, Fujisato, Kosaka, Kitaakita, Kamikoani and Ogata.
Student reviews
We did not find public student reviews for this school on the English-language portal we checked (i-drive.jp) or on the official site. We do not invent reviews.
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.
- The school's website (akita-hokubu.com) could not be opened during research, so foreigner support is unconfirmed.
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 lodging close to the school, buffet meals, and transport reimbursement.
Less suitable if you mind high peak-season prices and arranging some meals yourself.
Summary
Noshiro Motor School offers lodging close to the school, buffet meals, and transport reimbursement. Keep in mind high peak-season prices and arranging some meals yourself. The lowest listed AT price is ¥279,400 (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 Noshiro Motor 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 Noshiro Motor School cost?
A. The lowest listed AT price is ¥279,400 (tax incl.). Prices rise in peak seasons (see the price table) and vary by room type.
Q. Can I enter if I live in Akita?
A. Applicants living in or having a family home in these areas cannot enter: Noshiro, Odate, Kazuno, Mitane, Happo, Fujisato, Kosaka, Kitaakita, Kamikoani and Ogata.
Q. Does Noshiro Motor 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.