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Sanin Chuo Driving School is a gasshuku (residential) driving school in Yonago, Tottori Prefecture.
Quick answer: Sanin Chuo Driving School may suit students who want a low off-season price and an on-campus dorm. Before applying, check high peak-season prices and lodging far from the school. Lowest listed AT price: ¥242,000 (tax incl.); fastest AT course: 14 days.
Basic information
| School | Sanin Chuo Driving School (山陰中央自動車学校) |
|---|---|
| Address | 〒683-0853 鳥取県米子市両三柳3027-5 — Yonago, Tottori |
| Access | Free school bus from Yonago Station; nearest station: Yonago Station (20 min by car) |
| Shortest course | AT from 14 days / MT from 16 days |
| Meals | Meals are served in a school/dorm cafeteria. Meals differ by lodging; check your plan. |
| Official website | Not found during research |
| Booking page (Drivers License) | Check price & availability → |
Pros
- Low off-season price: from ¥242,000 (tax incl.)
- 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
- Free laundry
- Scenic surroundings
Cons and things to check
- Peak-season prices rise to about ¥368,500
- Some lodgings are up to 15 minutes from the school by bus
- Highway lessons use a simulator
- MT surcharge is large (¥55,000)
- 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.
- Lowest listed AT price: from ¥242,000 (tax incl.).
- Peak season (cheapest plan): from about ¥368,500.
- The listing's price columns could not be matched reliably to plan names, so only the lowest and peak prices are shown. See the booking page for each plan.
- MT (manual) costs ¥55,000 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 ¥30,000).
- Reimbursement requires graduation; reserved seats and green-car fees are excluded.
- Age rules: Age 31+: not accepted Jan 11–Apr 4; age 51+: inquiry required.
Lodging and meals
Typical lodging options (names are the facilities' Japanese names):
- 専用宿舎 – dormitory, men only, inside the school grounds, curfew 22:30
- ホテルアジェンダ本館 – hotel, men only, 15 min by school bus, curfew 24:00
- ホテルアクシス – hotel, women only, 15 min by school bus, curfew 24:00
- GOOD BLESS GARDEN – dormitory, women only, 15 min by school bus, curfew 24:00
Meals
Meals are served in a school/dorm cafeteria. 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: All of Tottori; Matsue (former Mihonoseki/Yatsuka) and Yasugi (Shimane).
- Age rules: Age 31+: not accepted Jan 11–Apr 4; age 51+: inquiry required.
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, an on-campus dorm, and three meals a day.
Less suitable if you mind high peak-season prices, lodging far from the school, and simulator-based highway lessons.
Summary
Sanin Chuo Driving School offers a low off-season price, an on-campus dorm, and three meals a day. Keep in mind high peak-season prices and lodging far from the school. The lowest listed AT price is ¥242,000 (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 Sanin Chuo 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 Sanin Chuo Driving School cost?
A. The lowest listed AT price is ¥242,000 (tax incl.). Prices rise in peak seasons (see the price table) and vary by room type.
Q. Can I enter if I live in Tottori?
A. Applicants living in or having a family home in these areas cannot enter: All of Tottori; Matsue (former Mihonoseki/Yatsuka) and Yasugi (Shimane).
Q. Does Sanin Chuo 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.