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Binan Driving School is a gasshuku (residential) driving school in Fukuyama, Hiroshima Prefecture.
Quick answer: Binan Driving School may suit students who want a low off-season price and an on-campus dorm. Before applying, check high peak-season prices and an age limit. Lowest listed AT price: ¥231,000 (tax incl.); fastest AT course: 14 days.
Basic information
| School | Binan Driving School (備南自動車学校) |
|---|---|
| Address | 〒729-0115 広島県福山市南今津町153 — Fukuyama, Hiroshima |
| Access | Free school bus from Matsunaga Station |
| Shortest course | AT from 14 days / MT from 17 days |
| Meals | Meals are served in a school/dorm cafeteria. Meals differ by lodging; check your plan. |
| Official website | Not found during research |
| Booking page (Drivers License) | Check price & availability → |
Pros
- Low off-season price: from ¥231,000 (tax incl.)
- Dormitory inside the school grounds
- Highway lessons on real roads (not a simulator)
- Free bicycle rental
- Comic/manga corner
Cons and things to check
- Peak-season prices rise to about ¥335,500
- Applicants aged 51+ cannot enter
Price (tax incl., AT)
Prices below were listed on the booking page in October 2026 (yen, tax included). They change by entry date and room type, so always check the latest table before applying.
| Entry dates | Shared room | Twin | Single |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1–Dec 31, Mar 29–May 31 | — | ¥231,000 | ¥240,900 |
| Jan 1–Jan 17, Mar 22–Mar 28 | ¥245,300 | ¥248,600 | ¥264,000 |
| Jan 18–Jan 24, Mar 15–Mar 21 | ¥264,000 | ¥269,500 | ¥286,000 |
| Jan 25–Jan 31, Mar 8–Mar 14 | ¥300,300 | ¥310,200 | ¥320,090 |
| Feb 1–Mar 7 | ¥335,500 | ¥346,500 | ¥357,500 |
Dash (—) = plan not listed for that period.
- MT (manual) costs ¥27,500 more.
- Holders of a motorcycle license get ¥11,000 off.
- Transport reimbursement is capped (up to about ¥11,000 round trip, depending on origin).
- Reimbursement requires graduation; reserved seats and green-car fees are excluded.
- Age rules: Ages 26–50 pay ¥11,000 extra.
Lodging and meals
Typical lodging options (names are the facilities' Japanese names):
- アカデミーハウス – dormitory, mixed, inside the school grounds, curfew 22:00
Meals
Meals are served in a school/dorm cafeteria. Meals differ by lodging; check your plan.
Who can enter
- Applicants whose registered address (juminhyo / resident record) or family home is in these areas cannot enter the gasshuku program: All of Hiroshima Prefecture.
- Applicants aged 51 or older cannot enter.
- Age rules: Ages 26–50 pay ¥11,000 extra.
Student reviews
On i-drive.jp (an English-language driving-camp portal) we found 13 reviews in October 2026, averaging 4.1/5 (rooms 4.5, meals 4.2, instructors 3.8, atmosphere 3.9). The reviewer's nationality is not shown, so these are not specific to foreign students.
Often praised: clean, comfortable rooms, tasty, filling meals, and low price.
Often criticized: instructor quality varying, older facilities, and few amenities nearby.
Source: i-drive.jp reviews (paraphrased, not verbatim).
For international students
Foreigner-friendliness: not confirmed
- Lessons and the practical test are conducted in Japanese. An English-language portal notes this for all driving camps; English textbooks or an English written test may exist in the system, but we could not confirm them for this school.
- We could not identify an official website for this school, so foreigner support is unconfirmed.
Documents and eligibility for international students: see our gasshuku guide for international students.
Who it suits / who it does not suit
Suits students who want a low off-season price, an on-campus dorm, and real-road highway lessons.
Less suitable if you mind high peak-season prices and an age limit.
Summary
Binan Driving School offers a low off-season price, an on-campus dorm, and real-road highway lessons. Keep in mind high peak-season prices and an age limit. The lowest listed AT price is ¥231,000 (tax incl.), and the fastest AT course is 14 days. Check the latest prices and your entry dates before applying.
FAQ
Q. How many days does the AT course take at Binan Driving School?
A. The fastest AT course is about 14 days and the MT course about 17 days. The exact graduation date depends on your entry date.
Q. How much does Binan Driving School cost?
A. The lowest listed AT price is ¥231,000 (tax incl.). Prices rise in peak seasons (see the price table) and vary by room type.
Q. Can I enter if I live in Hiroshima?
A. Applicants living in or having a family home in these areas cannot enter: All of Hiroshima Prefecture.
Q. Does Binan Driving School offer English or foreign-language support?
A. We found no evidence of foreign-language support. Lessons are in Japanese. Ask the school before applying.
More schools
Sources: Drivers License booking pages, school/group websites where available, and i-drive.jp reviews (October 2026). Details change; verify before applying.