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Quick answer: 5 gasshuku schools in Kyushu & Okinawa, 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 (Kyushu & Okinawa)
| Rank | School | Lowest (tax incl.) | AT from | Age/gender | Transport support | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kyoritsu Driving School Hino Nagasaki |
¥220,000+ | 14 | — | Capped | Review Book → |
| 2 | Kyoritsu Driving School Emukae Nagasaki |
¥220,000+ | 17 | — | Capped | Review Book → |
| 3 | Kyoritsu Driving School Ono Nagasaki |
¥220,000+ | 17 | — | Capped | Review Book → |
| 4 | Hitoyoshi Driving School Kumamoto |
¥236,500+ | 14 | — | Capped | Review Book → |
| 5 | Nakakuma Motor School Kumamoto |
¥247,500+ | 14 | 51+ not accepted | Capped | 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).
- Kyoritsu Driving School Hino (Nagasaki, ¥220,000+, AT 14)
- Kyoritsu Driving School Emukae (Nagasaki, ¥220,000+, AT 17)
- Kyoritsu Driving School Ono (Nagasaki, ¥220,000+, AT 17)
Fastest course
Schools with the shortest AT course (14 days).
- Kyoritsu Driving School Hino (Nagasaki, ¥220,000+, AT 14)
- Hitoyoshi Driving School (Kumamoto, ¥236,500+, AT 14)
- Nakakuma Motor School (Kumamoto, ¥247,500+, AT 14)
Dorm inside the school grounds
Dorm is on the school grounds.
- Kyoritsu Driving School Hino (Nagasaki, ¥220,000+, AT 14)
- Kyoritsu Driving School Emukae (Nagasaki, ¥220,000+, AT 17)
- Kyoritsu Driving School Ono (Nagasaki, ¥220,000+, AT 17)
Women-only dorm
Schools with a women-only dormitory.
- Kyoritsu Driving School Ono (Nagasaki, ¥220,000+, AT 17)
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 Kyushu & Okinawa?
A. Kyoritsu Driving School Hino has the lowest listed AT price (¥220,000, tax incl.). Plans differ, so check each review for total cost.
Q. Which school has the fastest course in Kyushu & Okinawa?
A. Kyoritsu Driving School Hino, Hitoyoshi Driving School, Nakakuma Motor 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.