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Tsuruga Driving School is a gasshuku (residential) driving school in Tsuruga, Fukui Prefecture.
Quick answer: Tsuruga Driving School may suit students who want a low off-season price and lodging close to the school. Before applying, check high peak-season prices and lodging far from the school. Lowest listed AT price: ¥236,500 (tax incl.); fastest AT course: 14 days.
Basic information
| School | Tsuruga Driving School (敦賀自動車学校) |
|---|---|
| Address | 〒914-0814 福井県敦賀市木崎54-23 — Tsuruga, Fukui |
| Access | Free school bus from Tsuruga Station; nearest station: Tsuruga Station |
| Shortest course | AT from 14 days / MT from 17 days |
| Meals | Some plans give a meal allowance instead of meals, so you arrange those yourself. Self-catering plans are available. |
| Official website | Not found during research |
| Booking page (Drivers License) | Check price & availability → |
Pros
- Low off-season price: from ¥236,500 (tax incl.)
- Lodging within 4 minutes of the school
- Highway lessons on real roads (not a simulator)
- Free bicycle rental
- Perks such as gifts, tickets or coupons
- Self-catering plans (lower cost)
- Hotel plans available
Cons and things to check
- Peak-season prices rise to about ¥379,500
- Some lodgings are up to 15 minutes from the school by bus
- 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 | Self-catering Twin | Self-catering Single | Hotel Single C (no meals) | Hotel Twin ／Twin (men) | Hotel Single A／Single (men) | Hotel Single B |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1–Nov 30 | ¥236,500 | ¥242,000 | ¥264,000 | ¥269,500 | ¥280,500 | ¥297,000 |
| Dec 1–Jan 5, Apr 3–May 31 | ¥253,000 | ¥258,500 | ¥269,500 | ¥275,000 | ¥286,000 | ¥302,500 |
| Jan 6–Jan 17, Mar 23–Apr 2 | ¥338,800 | ¥352,000 | ¥363,000 | ¥374,000 | ¥385,000 | ¥401,500 |
| Jan 18–Jan 31, Mar 15–Mar 22 | ¥360,800 | ¥374,000 | ¥385,000 | ¥396,000 | ¥407,000 | ¥423,500 |
| Feb 1–Mar 14 | ¥379,500 | ¥390,500 | ¥401,500 | ¥412,500 | ¥423,500 | ¥440,000 |
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.
- Transport reimbursement is capped (up to about ¥7,500 round trip, depending on origin).
- Reimbursement requires graduation; reserved seats and green-car fees are excluded.
Lodging and meals
Typical lodging options (names are the facilities' Japanese names):
- レオパレス中央 – apartment, mixed, 5 min by school bus
- ビジネスホテルシュトローム – hotel, mixed, 5 min by school bus, curfew 24:00
- ホテルルートイン敦賀駅前 – hotel, mixed, 15 min by school bus, curfew 24:00
- 東横イン敦賀駅前 – hotel, mixed, 15 min by school bus, curfew 24:00
- 竹野旅館 – ryokan (Japanese inn), men only, 4 min by school bus, curfew 24:00
Meals
Some plans give a meal allowance instead of meals, so you arrange those yourself. Self-catering plans are available.
Who can enter
- Applicants whose registered address (juminhyo / resident record) or family home is in these areas cannot enter the gasshuku program: Tsuruga, Mihama and Wakasa (Fukui); parts of Nagahama and Takashima (Shiga).
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.
- We could not identify an official website for this school, 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 a low off-season price, lodging close to the school, and real-road highway lessons.
Less suitable if you mind high peak-season prices, lodging far from the school, and arranging some meals yourself.
Summary
Tsuruga Driving School offers a low off-season price, lodging close to the school, and real-road highway lessons. Keep in mind high peak-season prices and lodging far from the school. The lowest listed AT price is ¥236,500 (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 Tsuruga Driving School?
A. The fastest AT course is about 14 days and the MT course about 17 days. The exact graduation date depends on your entry date.
Q. How much does Tsuruga Driving School cost?
A. The lowest listed AT price is ¥236,500 (tax incl.). Prices rise in peak seasons (see the price table) and vary by room type.
Q. Can I enter if I live in Fukui?
A. Applicants living in or having a family home in these areas cannot enter: Tsuruga, Mihama and Wakasa (Fukui); parts of Nagahama and Takashima (Shiga).
Q. Does Tsuruga 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.