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Tottori Tobu Driving School is a gasshuku (residential) driving school in Tottori, Tottori Prefecture.
Quick answer: Tottori Tobu Driving School may suit students who want a women-only dorm and transport reimbursement. Before applying, check high peak-season prices and lodging far from the school. Lowest listed AT price: ¥247,500 (tax incl.); fastest AT course: 13 days.
Basic information
| School | Tottori Tobu Driving School (鳥取県東部自動車学校) |
|---|---|
| Address | 〒680-0801 鳥取県鳥取市松並町3-122 — Tottori, Tottori |
| Access | Free school bus from Tottori Station; nearest station: Tottori Station (15 min by car) |
| Shortest course | AT from 13 days / MT from 15 days |
| Meals | Meals are served in a school/dorm cafeteria. Some plans give a meal allowance instead of meals, so you arrange those yourself. |
| Official website | Not found during research |
| Booking page (Drivers License) | Check price & availability → |
Pros
- Women-only dormitory or floor
- Full round-trip transport reimbursement from some origins
- Split-stay option (two shorter visits)
- Women-only perks in some seasons
Cons and things to check
- Peak-season prices rise to about ¥382,800
- Some lodgings are up to 15 minutes from the school by bus
- Highway lessons use a simulator
- Some meals are not included (allowance or self-arranged)
- MT surcharge is large (¥55,000)
- Only hotel-type plans are offered (higher price)
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 | Hotel Twin A | Hotel Single A | Hotel Twin B (women) | Hotel Single B | Hotel Single C (women) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1–Oct 31 | ¥247,500 | ¥253,000 | ¥269,500 | ¥275,000 | ¥308,000 |
| Nov 1–Dec 31, Apr 1–May 31 | ¥247,500 | ¥258,500 | ¥269,500 | ¥280,500 | ¥308,000 |
| Jan 1–Jan 17, Mar 26–Mar 31 | ¥269,500 | ¥275,000 | ¥297,000 | ¥302,500 | ¥335,500 |
| Jan 18–Jan 24, Mar 24–Mar 25 | ¥302,500 | ¥308,000 | ¥330,000 | ¥341,000 | ¥368,500 |
| Jan 25–Jan 31, Mar 19–Mar 23 | ¥335,500 | ¥341,000 | ¥363,000 | ¥368,500 | ¥401,500 |
| Feb 1–Mar 18 | ¥382,800 | ¥388,300 | ¥410,300 | ¥415,800 | ¥445,500 |
Dash (—) = plan not listed for that period.
- MT (manual) costs ¥55,000 more.
- Holders of a motorcycle license get ¥11,000 off.
- Round-trip transport costs are fully reimbursed from some origins; others are capped (up to about ¥22,000).
- Reimbursement requires graduation; reserved seats and green-car fees are excluded.
- Age rules: Age 31+: not accepted Jan 1–Mar 31.
Lodging and meals
Typical lodging options (names are the facilities' Japanese names):
- ホテルトレスト他9軒 – hotel, mixed, 15 min by school bus, curfew 22:00
- ホテルニューオータニ鳥取 – hotel, women only, 15 min by school bus, curfew 22:00
Meals
Meals are served in a school/dorm cafeteria. Some plans give a meal allowance instead of meals, so you arrange those yourself.
Who can enter
- Applicants whose registered address (juminhyo / resident record) or family home is in these areas cannot enter the gasshuku program: All of Tottori; Kami (Muraoka) and Shin-onsen (Hyogo).
- Applicants aged 61 or older cannot enter.
- Age rules: Age 31+: not accepted Jan 1–Mar 31.
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 women-only dorm, transport reimbursement, and a split-stay option.
Less suitable if you mind high peak-season prices, lodging far from the school, and simulator-based highway lessons.
Summary
Tottori Tobu Driving School offers a women-only dorm, transport reimbursement, and a split-stay option. Keep in mind high peak-season prices and lodging far from the school. The lowest listed AT price is ¥247,500 (tax incl.), and the fastest AT course is 13 days. Check the latest prices and your entry dates before applying.
FAQ
Q. How many days does the AT course take at Tottori Tobu Driving School?
A. The fastest AT course is about 13 days and the MT course about 15 days. The exact graduation date depends on your entry date.
Q. How much does Tottori Tobu Driving School cost?
A. The lowest listed AT price is ¥247,500 (tax incl.). Prices rise in peak seasons (see the price table) and vary by room type.
Q. Can I enter if I live in Tottori?
A. Applicants living in or having a family home in these areas cannot enter: All of Tottori; Kami (Muraoka) and Shin-onsen (Hyogo).
Q. Does Tottori Tobu 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.