Yonago Driving School support
obtaining license with foreign language.
We wholeheartedly support your desire to drive in Japan. For companies, we are committed to developing drivers who can immediately contribute in the workplace. For individuals, we offer the joy of greater freedom and expanded opportunities in daily life across Japan. At our school, international staff are here to support your training every step of the way. We help you build the skills needed to drive safely in Japan, so you can begin with confidence as a member of the traffic community. Why not turn your uncertainty into confidence and take the first step toward a new stage?
We eliminate concerns such as “the enrollment process seems complicated” or “I’m worried about understanding the instructor’s guidance.” From administrative procedures at reception to daily consultations about your training, our multilingual staff provide attentive and personalized support. For companies as well, training progresses smoothly without the stress of language barriers, allowing you to entrust the process us with confidence.
To help you fully understand Japan’s traffic rules, we provide theory textbooks in three languages. In addition, theory classes can be taken online, with subtitles available in your native language. You can study anytime, anywhere, and as many time as needed, learning difficult technical terms in a language you understand. This significantly improves both learning speed and knowledge retention. By addressing each individual’s “I don’t understand,” we help develop safe drivers who can follow traffic rules—meeting the expectations of companies as well.
During on-course and on-road training, an interpreter can accompany you in the back seat when needed. They will accurately convey the instructor’s detailed advice and real-time instructions on the spot. By removing language barriers, you can develop safer and more precise driving skills. This support helps prevent delays in skill acquisition and ensures steady progress step by step.
The provisional license written test is the first major challenge in obtaining a driver’s license. At our school, we provide thorough preparation in Vietnamese, English and Indonesia. We create an environment where you can fully demonstrate your knowledge and abilities without being limited by language barriers. Whether you want to get your license as quickly as possible or prefer to take a more gradual approach, you can take the exam with confidence and peace of mind.
Please omit the Individual Number (My Number) and Resident Record code. *Not required for those who already hold a driver’s license. Please bring your license instead. *Non-Japanese residents, please bring your Residence Card and a copy of your residence record (Juminhyo).
[My Number Card / Passport / Student ID] If you are unable to provide any of these documents, please contact us for assistance.
For detailed information, please refer to the respective training fee tables. The payment may be made by cash, credit card, bank transfer, or training loan. Installment payments are not available.
Vision standards vary depending on the vehicle type. Please check the admission requirements and prepare appropiate glasses or contact lenses.
Some items may be required depending on the training. For the exam, a red ballpoint pen and other stationery will be required. Please bring your own writing tools.
Sandals or high-heeled shoes may increase the risk of accidents and interfere with safe driving. For this reason, lessons cannot be taken while wearing them.
You can consult with our foreign staff in advance.
First, please select the type of license you wish to obtain. The minimum age varies depending on the license type. In some cases, you may not be eligible to apply unless you already hold another type of license. Please check the requirements in advance.
First, please prepare the required documents. If you have poor eyesight, please bring glasses or contact lenses. A vision test will be conducted at the time of enrollment. If you plan to pay by loan, please complete the loan screening process in advance.
Please visit the school in person. Submit your documents and pay the required fees. Next, you will undergo an aptitude test (vision, hearing, and physical ability). If there are no issues, you will be able to enroll.
Your new school life begins here. Lessons will be conducted according to the schedule. Do your best to obtain your driver’s license. We will fully support you until you obtain it.
| Vehicle type | License | Theory Lesson Hour | Skill Training Hour | Daytime session | Night session［17：40〜］ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total lesson fee (tax included) | Total (tax included) | Total lesson fee (tax included) | Total (tax included) | ||||
| Regular AT limited | None | 26 | 31 | JPY 337,920 | JPY 340,820 | JPY 355,960 | JPY 358,860 |
| Regular AT limited safety pack | 26 | 31 | JPY 347,820 | JPY 350,720 | JPY 365,860 | JPY 368,760 | |
| License | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Theory Lesson Hour | 26 | Skill Training Hour | 31 |
| Daytime session | Total lesson fee (tax included) | JPY 337,920 |
|---|---|---|
| Total (tax included) | JPY 340,820 | |
| Night session［17：40〜］ | Total lesson fee (tax included) | JPY 355,960 |
| Total (tax included) | JPY 358,860 |
| License | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Theory Lesson Hour | 26 | Skill Training Hour | 31 |
| Daytime session | Total lesson fee (tax included) | JPY 347,820 |
|---|---|---|
| Total (tax included) | JPY 350,720 | |
| Night session［17：40〜］ | Total lesson fee (tax included) | JPY 365,860 |
| Total (tax included) | JPY 368,760 |
※The total fee includes the provisional license application fee of JPY 2,900 (tax free). (Only for vehicle types that require a provisional license). ※In case of mid-course cancellation, a refund will be issued after deducting the enrollment fee and course fees from the amount paid. (The regular AT “Safety Pack” follows the same fee structure as the standard course.) ※If you apply for a training guarantee plan and have a physical disability, please contact us in advance. ※Except for the Regular Vehicle Safety Pack, if the prescribed training hours are exceeded, an additional fee JPY 5,610 (tax included) will be charged per lesson. (Highway driving lessons are generally conducted as in-vehicle training, except for night classes. Highway tolls must be paid separately. Fees vary depending on the route; please ask your instructor for details.) ※Safety Pack: No additional lesson fees will be charged even if training hours exceed the standard requirement. Fees for the provisional license written exam and night lesson are charged separately. ※If a scheduled lesson is cancelled without notice, a cancellation fee JPY 3,300 may apply. Please be aware in advance. ※If tuition fees are revised, payment will be based on the updated rates.
Please contact us for information regarding other license acquisition costs.
First, you will take the Stage 1 aptitude test and begin your lessons.
After completing Stage 1 lesson, you must pass the practical completion test and the provisional license written test. You will then be eligible to proceed to Stage 2 (on-road driving lessons.)
After graduation, you will take the written test at the driver’s license examination center in the area where you are registered as a resident. If you pass, your driver’s license will be issued.
If you hold a valid driver’s license issued outside Japan and wish to obtain a Japanese driver’s license, you must apply for a license conversion at the Driver’s License Examination Center. A skill test is required for this process. Yonago Driving School offers driving lessons to support applicants undergoing Foreign license Conversion. Driving lessons are provided under our Paper Driver Course.
| Hour | Training Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | JPY 5,100 (JPY 5,610 tax included) | JPY 8,100 (JPY 8,910 tax included) |
| 2 | JPY 13,200 (JPY 14,250 tax included) | |
| 3 | JPY 18,300 (JPY 20,130 tax included) | |
| 4 | JPY 23,400 (JPY 25,740 tax included) | |
| 5 | JPY 28,500 (JPY 31,350 tax included) | |
| 6 | JPY 33,600 (JPY 36,960 tax included) | |
| 7 | JPY 38,700 (JPY 42,570 tax included) | |
| 8 | JPY 43,800 (JPY 48,180 tax included) | |
| 9 | JPY 48,900 (JPY 53,790 tax included) | |
| 10 | JPY 54,000 (JPY 59,400 tax included) |
| Hour | Training Fee | Total Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | JPY 26,500 (JPY 29,150 tax included) | |
| 2 | ||
| 3 | ||
| 4 | ||
| 5 | ||
| 6 | JPY 5,100 (JPY 5,610 tax included) | JPY 31,600 (JPY 34,760 tax included) |
| 7 | JPY 36,700 (JPY 40,370 tax included) | |
| 8 | JPY 41,800 (JPY 45,980 tax included) | |
| 9 | JPY 46,900 (JPY 51,590 tax included) | |
| 10 | JPY 52,000 (JPY 57,200 tax included) | |
Please note that all license conversion procedures must be confirmed directly with the Driver’s License Examination Center. For more details, please refer to the Tottori Prefectural Police Headquarters website.
2-15-1 Hatagasaki, Yonago City,
Tottori 683-0845, Japan
Reception Hours: 9:00-17:00
By train[Nearest station] JR Sakai Line Sambommatsu Station, 15 minutes walking
By public bus[Nearest bus stop] In front of Yonago Driving School
Free shuttle service available
All students at Yonago Driving School can use this service. With a wide range of routes available, it’s convenient for both nearby residents and those coming from farther away.
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