Gasshuku Driving School List in Japan for International Students

Compare gasshuku driving schools by region and prefecture. This full English list is for international students and ryugakusei living in Japan.

Quick answer: Do not limit your search to the prefecture where you live. Gasshuku usually means travelling to another prefecture, staying near the school, and following an intensive lesson schedule.

Last updated: 2026

How to Compare Schools

1. Start with your dates and budget.
The lowest displayed price may change with season, room, meals, AT or MT, age condition, and available seats.
2. Compare schools outside large cities.
Regional schools can be quieter and may offer lower-cost plans than city driving schools.
3. Compare the full plan.
Check room type, meals, transport support, cancellation conditions, Japanese requirements, and the official web application flow.

Tohoku

16 driving schools

Iwate

Akita

Yamagata

Fukushima

Kanto

7 driving schools

Ibaraki

Tochigi

Saitama

Chiba

Chubu

17 driving schools

Niigata

Ishikawa

Fukui

Yamanashi

Nagano

Shizuoka

Kansai

1 driving schools

Wakayama

Chugoku

6 driving schools

Tottori

Shimane

Hiroshima

Shikoku

2 driving schools

Kagawa

Kochi

Kyushu / Okinawa

5 driving schools

Nagasaki

Kumamoto

Before You Apply

  • Confirm that the school accepts your registered address and residence status.
  • Make sure your school holiday and part-time work allow the full stay.
  • Compare price, schedule, room type, meals, and transport support.
  • Use the official web application or inquiry button instead of calling first.
  • After driving school graduation, take the final written exam and complete license issuance at the license center in your registered prefecture.

For the full process, read the Gasshuku Menkyo Guide. You can also compare Tsugaku vs Gasshuku.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Should I choose a gasshuku school in my own prefecture?

Usually, gasshuku means joining a school in another prefecture or area. Some schools also have local residence restrictions.

Are the displayed prices final?

No. Price can change by season, entry date, AT or MT, age condition, room type, meals, campaign, and availability.

Is transport support always included?

No. Some schools provide support up to a fixed limit and may require a specified route or receipts.

Can international students use installment payment?

Some payment providers offer loans or installments, but screening may be difficult because of guarantor, credit history, income, visa status, or provider rules. Keep a backup payment plan.