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Uenohara Driving School is a gasshuku (residential) driving school in Uenohara, Yamanashi Prefecture.
Quick answer: Uenohara Driving School may suit students who want an on-campus dorm and buffet meals. Before applying, check high peak-season prices and arranging some meals yourself. Lowest listed AT price: ¥297,000 (tax incl.); fastest AT course: 14 days.
Basic information
| School | Uenohara Driving School (上野原自動車教習所) |
|---|---|
| Address | 〒409-0112 山梨県上野原市上野原120 — Uenohara, Yamanashi |
| Access | Free school bus from Uenohara Station (north exit) |
| 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 | Not found during research |
| Booking page (Drivers License) | Check price & availability → |
Pros
- Dormitory inside the school grounds
- 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)
- Free bicycle rental
- Free laundry
- About 75 minutes by train from Shinjuku
Cons and things to check
- Peak-season prices rise to about ¥374,000
- Some meals are not included (allowance or self-arranged)
- Applicants aged 51+ cannot enter
- Higher price level than most schools (from ¥297,000)
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(men) | Triple (men) | Twin (men) | Single (men) | Hotel Single (breakfast & lunch) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1–Jan 9, Mar 23–May 31 | ¥297,000 | ¥297,000 | ¥297,000 | ¥302,500 | ¥374,000 |
| Jan 10–Jan 27, Mar 16–Mar 22 | ¥341,000 | ¥352,000 | ¥352,000 | ¥363,000 | ¥418,000 |
| Jan 28–Mar 15 | ¥374,000 | ¥385,000 | ¥385,000 | ¥396,000 | ¥451,000 |
Dash (—) = plan not listed for that period.
- MT (manual) costs ¥33,000 more.
- Holders of a motorcycle license get ¥16,500 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.
Lodging and meals
Typical lodging options (names are the facilities' Japanese names):
- 専用宿舎 – dormitory, men only, inside the school grounds, curfew 22:00
- ホテルルートイン コート上野原 – hotel, mixed, 5 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: Uenohara.
- Applicants aged 51 or older cannot enter.
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 an on-campus dorm, buffet meals, and transport reimbursement.
Less suitable if you mind high peak-season prices, arranging some meals yourself, and an age limit.
Summary
Uenohara Driving School offers an on-campus dorm, buffet meals, and transport reimbursement. Keep in mind high peak-season prices and arranging some meals yourself. The lowest listed AT price is ¥297,000 (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 Uenohara 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 Uenohara Driving School cost?
A. The lowest listed AT price is ¥297,000 (tax incl.). Prices rise in peak seasons (see the price table) and vary by room type.
Q. Can I enter if I live in Yamanashi?
A. Applicants living in or having a family home in these areas cannot enter: Uenohara.
Q. Does Uenohara 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.