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Kanonji Driving School WEST is a gasshuku (residential) driving school in Kanonji, Kagawa Prefecture.
Quick answer: Kanonji Driving School WEST may suit students who want a low off-season price and onsen perks. Before applying, check high peak-season prices and no transport reimbursement. Lowest listed AT price: ¥209,000 (tax incl.); fastest AT course: 14 days.
Basic information
| School | Kanonji Driving School WEST (観音寺自動車学校WEST) |
|---|---|
| Address | 〒768-0040 香川県観音寺市柞田町乙1683 — Kanonji, Kagawa |
| Access | Free school bus from Kanonji Station; nearest station: Kanonji Station (5 min by car) |
| Shortest course | AT from 14 days / MT from 16 days |
| Meals | Self-catering plans are available. 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 ¥209,000 (tax incl.)
- Hot-spring (onsen) lodging or onsen perks
- Women-only dormitory or floor
- Highway lessons on real roads (not a simulator)
- Free bicycle rental
- Scenic surroundings
- Self-catering plans (lower cost)
Cons and things to check
- Peak-season prices rise to about ¥390,500
- Transport reimbursement is listed as none for the main origins
- 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.
- Lowest listed AT price: from ¥209,000 (tax incl.).
- Peak season (cheapest plan): from about ¥390,500.
- The listing's price columns could not be matched reliably to plan names, so only the lowest and peak prices are shown. See the booking page for each plan.
- MT (manual) costs ¥44,000 more.
- Holders of a motorcycle license get ¥11,000 off.
- The listing says transport reimbursement is none for most origins; confirm on the booking page.
- Reimbursement requires graduation; reserved seats and green-car fees are excluded.
- Age rules: Age 26+: not accepted Jan 12–Mar 29.
Lodging and meals
Typical lodging options (names are the facilities' Japanese names):
- 讃岐マンション – apartment, mixed, 6 min by school bus, curfew 24:00
- カシータ（女子寮） – dormitory, women only, 6 min by school bus, curfew 24:00
- カシータ（男子寮） – dormitory, men only, 6 min by school bus, curfew 24:00
Meals
Self-catering plans are available. 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 Kagawa Prefecture.
- Applicants aged 51 or older cannot enter.
- Age rules: Age 26+: not accepted Jan 12–Mar 29.
Student reviews
We did not find public student reviews for this school on the English-language portal we checked (i-drive.jp) or on the official site. We do not invent reviews.
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, onsen perks, and a women-only dorm.
Less suitable if you mind high peak-season prices, no transport reimbursement, and an age limit.
Summary
Kanonji Driving School WEST offers a low off-season price, onsen perks, and a women-only dorm. Keep in mind high peak-season prices and no transport reimbursement. The lowest listed AT price is ¥209,000 (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 Kanonji Driving School WEST?
A. The fastest AT course is about 14 days and the MT course about 16 days. The exact graduation date depends on your entry date.
Q. How much does Kanonji Driving School WEST cost?
A. The lowest listed AT price is ¥209,000 (tax incl.). Prices rise in peak seasons (see the price table) and vary by room type.
Q. Can I enter if I live in Kagawa?
A. Applicants living in or having a family home in these areas cannot enter: All of Kagawa Prefecture.
Q. Does Kanonji Driving School WEST 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.