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Nakakuma Motor School is a gasshuku (residential) driving school in Asagiri, Kumamoto Prefecture.
Quick answer: Nakakuma Motor School may suit students who want real-road highway lessons and free bicycles. Before applying, check high peak-season prices and an age limit. Lowest listed AT price: ¥247,500 (tax incl.); fastest AT course: 14 days.
Basic information
| School | Nakakuma Motor School (中球磨モータースクール) |
|---|---|
| Address | 〒868-0415 熊本県球磨郡あさぎり町免田西381 — Asagiri, Kumamoto |
| Access | Free school bus from Hitoyoshi IC |
| Shortest course | AT from 14 days / MT from 17 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
- Highway lessons on real roads (not a simulator)
- Free bicycle rental
- Free laundry
- Home-style cooking
Cons and things to check
- Peak-season prices rise to about ¥324,500
- Applicants aged 51+ cannot enter
- Early curfew (21)
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 | Triple (men) / Twin | Single |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1–Jan 15, Mar 27–May 31 | ¥247,500 | ¥264,000 | ¥269,500 |
| Jan 16–Jan 31, Mar 14–Mar 26 | ¥258,500 | ¥275,000 | ¥280,500 |
| Feb 1–Mar 13 | ¥324,500 | ¥330,000 | ¥335,500 |
Dash (—) = plan not listed for that period.
- MT (manual) costs ¥33,000 more.
- Holders of a motorcycle license get ¥22,000 off.
- Transport reimbursement is capped (up to about ¥10,000 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):
- ペンションなかくま – pension, mixed, 10 min by school bus, curfew 21:00
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: Hitoyoshi and Kuma District.
- 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 real-road highway lessons, free bicycles, and free laundry.
Less suitable if you mind high peak-season prices, an age limit, and an early curfew.
Summary
Nakakuma Motor School offers real-road highway lessons, free bicycles, and free laundry. Keep in mind high peak-season prices and an age limit. The lowest listed AT price is ¥247,500 (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 Nakakuma Motor 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 Nakakuma Motor School cost?
A. The lowest listed AT price is ¥247,500 (tax incl.). Prices rise in peak seasons (see the price table) and vary by room type.
Q. Can I enter if I live in Kumamoto?
A. Applicants living in or having a family home in these areas cannot enter: Hitoyoshi and Kuma District.
Q. Does Nakakuma 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.