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Quick answer: 16 gasshuku schools in Chubu, sorted by lowest listed AT price. Rank reflects price only, not quality. Plans differ (meals, room type), so check each review for the total cost.
Sorted by lowest listed price (Chubu)
| Rank | School | Lowest (tax incl.) | AT from | Age/gender | Transport support | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Higashi-Niigata Driving School Niigata |
¥231,000+ | 14 | — | Capped | Review Book → |
| 2 | Tsuruga Driving School Fukui |
¥236,500+ | 14 | — | Capped | Review Book → |
| 3 | Minamishinshu Tenryu Driving School Nagano |
¥236,500+ | 14 | 31+ not accepted in some months | Full for some origins | Review Book → |
| 4 | Obama Driving School Fukui |
¥236,500+ | 15 | — | Capped | Review Book → |
| 5 | Suibara Driving School Niigata |
¥243,100+ | 14 | — | Full for some origins | Review Book → |
| 6 | Matsuki Driving School Niigata Nishishibata Niigata |
¥250,000+ | 14 | — | None listed (check) | Review Book → |
| 7 | Shirone Chuo Driving School Niigata |
¥253,000+ | 14 | 56+ not accepted | Full for some origins | Review Book → |
| 8 | Kakegawa Driving School Shizuoka |
¥258,500+ | 15 | 41+ not accepted | None listed (check) | Review Book → |
| 9 | Tagami Driving School Niigata |
¥262,900+ | 15 | 61+ not accepted | Capped | Review Book → |
| 10 | Tsubame Chuo Driving School Niigata |
¥264,000+ | 15 | 30+ not accepted in some months, women only | Capped | Review Book → |
| 11 | Shizuokaken Seibu Driving School Shizuoka |
¥277,500+ | 16 | 60+ not accepted | Full for some origins | Review Book → |
| 12 | Komatsu Driving School Ishikawa |
¥285,000+ | 15 | — | Capped | Review Book → |
| 13 | Tsuru Driving School Yamanashi |
¥297,000+ | 14 | 51+ not accepted | Capped | Review Book → |
| 14 | Uenohara Driving School Yamanashi |
¥297,000+ | 14 | 51+ not accepted | Full for some origins | Review Book → |
| 15 | Susono Chuo Driving School Shizuoka |
¥316,800+ | 14 | 41+ not accepted | Capped | Review Book → |
| 16 | Niigata Sekiya Driving School Niigata |
¥319,000+ | 14 | 50+ not accepted | None listed (check) | Review Book → |
Lowest listed price is the cheapest plan on the cheapest dates. Peak seasons cost much more.
Which school for which goal
Lowest price
Sorted by lowest listed AT price. Plans differ (meals, room type).
- Higashi-Niigata Driving School (Niigata, ¥231,000+, AT 14)
- Tsuruga Driving School (Fukui, ¥236,500+, AT 14)
- Minamishinshu Tenryu Driving School (Nagano, ¥236,500+, AT 14)
Fastest course
Schools with the shortest AT course (14 days).
- Higashi-Niigata Driving School (Niigata, ¥231,000+, AT 14)
- Tsuruga Driving School (Fukui, ¥236,500+, AT 14)
- Minamishinshu Tenryu Driving School (Nagano, ¥236,500+, AT 14)
Transport reimbursement
Schools that fully reimburse round-trip transport from some origins.
- Minamishinshu Tenryu Driving School (Nagano, ¥236,500+, AT 14)
- Suibara Driving School (Niigata, ¥243,100+, AT 14)
- Shirone Chuo Driving School (Niigata, ¥253,000+, AT 14)
Dorm inside the school grounds
Dorm is on the school grounds.
- Minamishinshu Tenryu Driving School (Nagano, ¥236,500+, AT 14)
- Shirone Chuo Driving School (Niigata, ¥253,000+, AT 14)
- Kakegawa Driving School (Shizuoka, ¥258,500+, AT 15)
Women-only dorm
Schools with a women-only dormitory.
- Minamishinshu Tenryu Driving School (Nagano, ¥236,500+, AT 14)
- Suibara Driving School (Niigata, ¥243,100+, AT 14)
- Tsubame Chuo Driving School (Niigata, ¥264,000+, AT 15)
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.
FAQ
Q. Which gasshuku school is cheapest in Chubu?
A. Higashi-Niigata Driving School has the lowest listed AT price (¥231,000, tax incl.). Plans differ, so check each review for total cost.
Q. Which school has the fastest course in Chubu?
A. Higashi-Niigata Driving School, Tsuruga Driving School, Minamishinshu Tenryu Driving School, Suibara Driving School, Matsuki Driving School Niigata Nishishibata, Shirone Chuo Driving School, Tsuru Driving School, Uenohara Driving School, Susono Chuo Driving School, Niigata Sekiya Driving School (AT from 14 days). Exact dates depend on your entry day.
Q. When are prices highest?
A. Usually during school holidays and around February–March; see each review's price table.
Q. Can I enter a school near where I live?
A. Usually no. Residents of the school's area cannot enter gasshuku programs; see each review.