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Susono Chuo Driving School is a gasshuku (residential) driving school in Susono, Shizuoka Prefecture.
Quick answer: Susono Chuo Driving School may suit students who want buffet meals and real-road highway lessons. Before applying, check high peak-season prices and lodging far from the school. Lowest listed AT price: ¥316,800 (tax incl.); fastest AT course: 14 days.
Basic information
| School | Susono Chuo Driving School (すその中央自動車学校) |
|---|---|
| Address | 〒410-1123 静岡県裾野市伊豆島田539 — Susono, Shizuoka |
| Access | Free school bus from Mishima Station; nearest station: Mishima Station (20 min by car) |
| Shortest course | AT from 14 days / MT from 16 days |
| Meals | Buffet-style meals are served. Meals differ by lodging; check your plan. |
| Official website | Not found during research |
| Booking page (Drivers License) | Check price & availability → |
Pros
- Buffet-style meals at the school or some lodgings
- Highway lessons on real roads (not a simulator)
- Scenic surroundings
Cons and things to check
- Peak-season prices rise to about ¥377,300
- Some lodgings are up to 15 minutes from the school by bus
- Only hotel-type plans are offered (higher price)
- Applicants aged 41+ cannot enter
- Higher price level than most schools (from ¥316,800)
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 | Aplan (Hotel / meals付き) | Bplan (no meals) |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1–Dec 28, Apr 1–May 31 | ¥374,000 | ¥316,800 |
| Jan 1–Jan 18, Mar 20–Mar 31 | ¥407,000 | ¥349,800 |
| Jan 19–Mar 19 | ¥445,500 | ¥377,300 |
Dash (—) = plan not listed for that period.
- MT (manual) costs ¥20,900 more.
- Holders of a motorcycle license get ¥55,000 off.
- Transport reimbursement is capped (up to about ¥8,140 round trip, depending on origin).
- Reimbursement requires graduation; reserved seats and green-car fees are excluded.
- Age rules: Age 35+: only applicants with driving history.
Lodging and meals
Typical lodging options (names are the facilities' Japanese names):
- ホテルα-1三島 – hotel, mixed, 15 min by school bus, curfew 22:00
- ほてる寛楽三島大通り – hotel, mixed, 15 min by school bus
Meals
Buffet-style meals are served. 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: Susono, Nagaizumi and Mishima.
- Applicants aged 41 or older cannot enter.
- Age rules: Age 35+: only applicants with driving history.
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 buffet meals, real-road highway lessons, and scenic surroundings.
Less suitable if you mind high peak-season prices, lodging far from the school, and hotel-only plans.
Summary
Susono Chuo Driving School offers buffet meals, real-road highway lessons, and scenic surroundings. Keep in mind high peak-season prices and lodging far from the school. The lowest listed AT price is ¥316,800 (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 Susono Chuo Driving School?
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 Susono Chuo Driving School cost?
A. The lowest listed AT price is ¥316,800 (tax incl.). Prices rise in peak seasons (see the price table) and vary by room type.
Q. Can I enter if I live in Shizuoka?
A. Applicants living in or having a family home in these areas cannot enter: Susono, Nagaizumi and Mishima.
Q. Does Susono Chuo 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.