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Quick answer: 15 gasshuku schools in Tohoku, 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 (Tohoku)
| Rank | School | Lowest (tax incl.) | AT from | Age/gender | Transport support | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matsuki Driving School Akayu Yamagata |
¥225,000+ | 14 | — | None listed (check) | Review Book → |
| 2 | Yumoto Driving School Fukushima |
¥231,000+ | 14 | 30+ not accepted | Full for some origins | Review Book → |
| 3 | Matsuki Driving School Murayama Yamagata |
¥250,000+ | 14 | — | None listed (check) | Review Book → |
| 4 | Matsuki Driving School Yonezawa Matsumisaki Yamagata |
¥250,000+ | 14 | — | None listed (check) | Review Book → |
| 5 | Matsuki Driving School Taiyo Yamagata |
¥250,000+ | 14 | — | None listed (check) | Review Book → |
| 6 | Matsuki Driving School Nagai Yamagata |
¥250,000+ | 14 | — | None listed (check) | Review Book → |
| 7 | Nanko Driving School Fukushima |
¥258,000+ | 14 | 50+ not accepted | Capped | Review Book → |
| 8 | Rikuzentakata Driving School Iwate |
¥269,500+ | 15 | 60+ not accepted | Full for some origins | Review Book → |
| 9 | Tono Driving School Iwate |
¥269,500+ | 15 | 60+ not accepted | Full for some origins | Review Book → |
| 10 | Hiraizumi Driving School Iwate |
¥269,500+ | 15 | 60+ not accepted | Full for some origins | Review Book → |
| 11 | Yamagata Mogami Driving School Yamagata |
¥269,500+ | 15 | 60+ not accepted | Full for some origins | Review Book → |
| 12 | Matsuki Driving School Sakuranbo Yamagata |
¥270,000+ | 14 | — | None listed (check) | Review Book → |
| 13 | Noshiro Motor School Akita |
¥279,400+ | 14 | — | Full for some origins | Review Book → |
| 14 | Daini Hokubu Driving School Akita |
¥279,400+ | 14 | 66+ not accepted | Full for some origins | Review Book → |
| 15 | Akita Hokubu Driving School Akita |
¥279,400+ | 14 | 66+ 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).
- Matsuki Driving School Akayu (Yamagata, ¥225,000+, AT 14)
- Yumoto Driving School (Fukushima, ¥231,000+, AT 14)
- Matsuki Driving School Murayama (Yamagata, ¥250,000+, AT 14)
Fastest course
Schools with the shortest AT course (14 days).
- Matsuki Driving School Akayu (Yamagata, ¥225,000+, AT 14)
- Yumoto Driving School (Fukushima, ¥231,000+, AT 14)
- Matsuki Driving School Murayama (Yamagata, ¥250,000+, AT 14)
Transport reimbursement
Schools that fully reimburse round-trip transport from some origins.
- Yumoto Driving School (Fukushima, ¥231,000+, AT 14)
- Rikuzentakata Driving School (Iwate, ¥269,500+, AT 15)
- Tono Driving School (Iwate, ¥269,500+, AT 15)
Dorm inside the school grounds
Dorm is on the school grounds.
- Matsuki Driving School Akayu (Yamagata, ¥225,000+, AT 14)
- Hiraizumi Driving School (Iwate, ¥269,500+, AT 15)
- Yamagata Mogami Driving School (Yamagata, ¥269,500+, AT 15)
Onsen lodging
Lodging with a hot spring.
- Matsuki Driving School Akayu (Yamagata, ¥225,000+, AT 14)
- Yumoto Driving School (Fukushima, ¥231,000+, AT 14)
- Matsuki Driving School Murayama (Yamagata, ¥250,000+, AT 14)
Women-only dorm
Schools with a women-only dormitory.
- Matsuki Driving School Murayama (Yamagata, ¥250,000+, AT 14)
- Matsuki Driving School Taiyo (Yamagata, ¥250,000+, AT 14)
- Rikuzentakata Driving School (Iwate, ¥269,500+, 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 Tohoku?
A. Matsuki Driving School Akayu has the lowest listed AT price (¥225,000, tax incl.). Plans differ, so check each review for total cost.
Q. Which school has the fastest course in Tohoku?
A. Matsuki Driving School Akayu, Yumoto Driving School, Matsuki Driving School Murayama, Matsuki Driving School Yonezawa Matsumisaki, Matsuki Driving School Taiyo, Matsuki Driving School Nagai, Nanko Driving School, Matsuki Driving School Sakuranbo, Noshiro Motor School, Daini Hokubu Driving School, Akita Hokubu 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.