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Quick answer: 52 gasshuku schools across Japan compared by lowest listed AT price and fastest AT course. Rank reflects numbers only, not quality.
Compare by region
Cheapest 10 (all Japan)
| Rank | School | Lowest (tax incl.) | AT from | Age/gender | Transport support | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kanonji Driving School EAST Kagawa |
¥209,000+ | 14 | 51+ not accepted | None listed (check) | Review Book → |
| 2 | Kanonji Driving School WEST Kagawa |
¥209,000+ | 14 | 51+ not accepted | None listed (check) | Review Book → |
| 3 | Kyoritsu Driving School Hino Nagasaki |
¥220,000+ | 14 | — | Capped | Review Book → |
| 4 | Sukumo Driving School Kochi |
¥220,000+ | 16 | 50+ not accepted | Full for some origins | Review Book → |
| 5 | Kyoritsu Driving School Emukae Nagasaki |
¥220,000+ | 17 | — | Capped | Review Book → |
| 6 | Kyoritsu Driving School Ono Nagasaki |
¥220,000+ | 17 | — | Capped | Review Book → |
| 7 | Matsuki Driving School Akayu Yamagata |
¥225,000+ | 14 | — | None listed (check) | Review Book → |
| 8 | Yumoto Driving School Fukushima |
¥231,000+ | 14 | 30+ not accepted | Full for some origins | Review Book → |
| 9 | Higashi-Niigata Driving School Niigata |
¥231,000+ | 14 | — | Capped | Review Book → |
| 10 | Binan Driving School Hiroshima |
¥231,000+ | 14 | 51+ not accepted | Capped | Review Book → |
Lowest listed price is the cheapest plan on the cheapest dates. Peak seasons cost much more.
Fastest AT course, top 10 (all Japan)
| Rank | School | Lowest (tax incl.) | AT from | Age/gender | Transport support | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tottori Tobu Driving School Tottori |
¥247,500+ | 13 | 61+ not accepted | Full for some origins | Review Book → |
| 2 | Kanonji Driving School EAST Kagawa |
¥209,000+ | 14 | 51+ not accepted | None listed (check) | Review Book → |
| 3 | Kanonji Driving School WEST Kagawa |
¥209,000+ | 14 | 51+ not accepted | None listed (check) | Review Book → |
| 4 | Kyoritsu Driving School Hino Nagasaki |
¥220,000+ | 14 | — | Capped | Review Book → |
| 5 | Matsuki Driving School Akayu Yamagata |
¥225,000+ | 14 | — | None listed (check) | Review Book → |
| 6 | Yumoto Driving School Fukushima |
¥231,000+ | 14 | 30+ not accepted | Full for some origins | Review Book → |
| 7 | Higashi-Niigata Driving School Niigata |
¥231,000+ | 14 | — | Capped | Review Book → |
| 8 | Binan Driving School Hiroshima |
¥231,000+ | 14 | 51+ not accepted | Capped | Review Book → |
| 9 | Matsue-Shimane Driving School Shimane |
¥233,200+ | 14 | 31+ not accepted in some months | Full for some origins | Review Book → |
| 10 | Tsuruga Driving School Fukui |
¥236,500+ | 14 | — | Capped | Review Book → |
Things to know
- The cheapest plan may mean self-catering, no meals or shared rooms.
- Residents of the school's area cannot enter; check the entry rules on each review.
- Age and gender rules apply at some schools (see the table).
- Compare total cost including transport support.