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Kyoritsu Driving School Ono is a gasshuku (residential) driving school in Sasebo, Nagasaki Prefecture.
Quick answer: Kyoritsu Driving School Ono may suit students who want a low off-season price and an on-campus dorm. Before applying, check high peak-season prices and simulator-based highway lessons. Lowest listed AT price: ¥220,000 (tax incl.); fastest AT course: 17 days.
Basic information
| School | Kyoritsu Driving School Ono (共立自動車学校・大野) |
|---|---|
| Address | 〒857-0134 長崎県佐世保市瀬戸越4-5-19 — Sasebo, Nagasaki |
| Access | Free school bus from Nagasaki Airport (bus lot) or Sasebo Station (east exit) |
| Shortest course | AT from 17 days / MT from 19 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 ¥220,000 (tax incl.)
- Dormitory inside the school grounds
- Women-only dormitory or floor
- Free laundry
- Perks such as gifts, tickets or coupons
- Sunday closures leave time for local sightseeing
- Shops and amenities nearby
Cons and things to check
- Peak-season prices rise to about ¥385,000
- Highway lessons use a simulator
- No meals or lessons on Sundays or closed days
- Longer minimum course (17 days for AT)
- 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 ¥220,000 (tax incl.).
- Peak season (cheapest plan): from about ¥385,000.
- 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 ¥22,000–¥33,000 more (the listing shows both amounts).
- Holders of a motorcycle license get ¥22,000 off.
- Transport reimbursement is capped (up to about ¥15,000 round trip, depending on origin).
- Reimbursement requires graduation; reserved seats and green-car fees are excluded.
- Age rules: Age 40+: inquiry required.
Lodging and meals
Typical lodging options (names are the facilities' Japanese names):
- パークアベニュー大野 – dormitory, women only, inside the school grounds, curfew 23:00
- パークアベニュー四条橋 – dormitory, men only, 3 min walk, curfew 23:00
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: Sasebo and Kitamatsuura District.
- Age rules: Age 40+: inquiry required.
Student reviews
On i-drive.jp (an English-language driving-camp portal) we found 12 reviews in October 2026, averaging 4.6/5 (rooms 4.5, meals 4.6, instructors 4.9, atmosphere 4.6). The reviewer's nationality is not shown, so these are not specific to foreign students.
Often praised: kind, patient instructors, tasty, filling meals, and clean, comfortable 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 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 a women-only dorm.
Less suitable if you mind high peak-season prices, simulator-based highway lessons, and Sunday closures.
Summary
Kyoritsu Driving School Ono offers a low off-season price, an on-campus dorm, and a women-only dorm. Keep in mind high peak-season prices and simulator-based highway lessons. The lowest listed AT price is ¥220,000 (tax incl.), and the fastest AT course is 17 days. Check the latest prices and your entry dates before applying.
FAQ
Q. How many days does the AT course take at Kyoritsu Driving School Ono?
A. The fastest AT course is about 17 days and the MT course about 19 days. The exact graduation date depends on your entry date.
Q. How much does Kyoritsu Driving School Ono cost?
A. The lowest listed AT price is ¥220,000 (tax incl.). Prices rise in peak seasons (see the price table) and vary by room type.
Q. Can I enter if I live in Nagasaki?
A. Applicants living in or having a family home in these areas cannot enter: Sasebo and Kitamatsuura District.
Q. Does Kyoritsu Driving School Ono 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.