Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. We are a designated driving school authorized by the Public Safety Commission. You can take the provisional license written and driving skill tests, as well as the final driving skill test, at our school. There are two types of driving schools in Japan: designated driving schools and registered driving schools. Designated driving schools meet strict Public Safety Commission standards. After graduating, students can obtain their license by taking only the written test at a driver's license center. Registered driving schools allow students to practice driving, but the driving skill test must be taken at a driver's license center. As a designated driving school, we provide an efficient and reassuring environment for students working toward their license.

We are currently busier than usual. Theory lessons can begin right away, but practical driving lessons are expected to start about 1 to 1.5 months later. After lessons begin, the time needed depends on how often you attend, which plan you choose, and whether you need additional lessons or make cancellations. As a general guide, many students graduate within 1 to 3 months after starting practical lessons. The training period is 9 months, and most students graduate within that period. View the Learning Process

Yes. The provisional license written test can be taken in English.

Online theory lessons are conducted in Japanese with English subtitles.

Students on the English Plan receive English study materials. If you are taking Refresher Driving Lessons or a Foreign License Conversion course, English study materials are available for purchase if needed.

We offer plans that allow us to create a schedule based on your availability, and you can take lessons on days that work for you. It is also fine if you cannot attend for a period of time, such as one month. Please keep the 9-month training period in mind. We also offer 24/7 on-demand online theory lessons, making the program easier for busy students.

Online theory lessons are available on demand, 24/7, so you can study when it is convenient for you. Of the 26 theory lesson sessions, 21 can be taken online. Lessons 1, 21, 24, 25, and 26 must be taken at the driving school. There is no additional fee for online theory lessons. They are included in the basic theory lesson fee.

Yes. Free shuttle bus service is available in some areas.

If you would like support in English, please make a reservation in advance. If Japanese support is fine, you may visit without a reservation. Enrollment hours are 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM on weekdays and 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM on weekends and public holidays. You are also welcome to visit just to ask questions or take a look around.

Yes, absolutely. Musashisakai Driving School has many adult students. We also offer the IT-VIP Plan for students who want extra support outside the lessons themselves. This flat-rate plan includes services such as instructor requests, access to a dedicated VIP room, and full reservation schedule management, helping you proceed with confidence.

Many students have that impression before starting. However, we often hear from students that our instructors are very kind. If you enroll at Musashisakai Driving School, we do not think you need to worry. Please feel free to visit and experience the atmosphere for yourself.

Yes. You can take lessons even if your registered address is outside Tokyo. After graduation, you will take the written test at the driver's license center in the prefecture where your address is registered.

This is a common question. AT cars are easier to operate, and most cars on the road today are AT, so more students choose an AT-only license each year. The advantage of an MT license is that you can drive both AT and MT cars. If you do not plan to drive an MT car in the future, we generally recommend an AT-only license. Of course, we fully support students who want to get an MT license.

That is completely normal. Before starting driving school, many people worry about whether the instructors will be strict or whether they will be able to drive well. At Musashisakai Driving School, we aim to make lessons enjoyable, reassuring, kind, and easy to understand. It is okay to make mistakes during practice. Try to relax and enjoy the experience.

Yes. Helmets and protective gear are available to borrow. Helmets can be borrowed free of charge, and disposable helmet liners are used for hygiene. If you bring your own helmet, please use a full-face or jet helmet that meets the required standards.

Yes. You can apply for a loan or pay by credit card directly at reception. We can suggest a payment plan based on your preferred number of installments and monthly payment amount.

First, please attend the enrollment orientation, aptitude test, and Introductory Theory Lesson 1. Students who already have a license are exempt from the theory lesson. These are generally held every day from 4:30 PM to 7:00 PM, so please come at that time for your first visit. If you would like support in English, please make a reservation in advance via the Contact Form. If Japanese support only is sufficient, you may visit without a reservation.

You can start taking online theory lessons after completing the enrollment orientation, aptitude test, and Introductory Theory Lesson 1. Separate member registration is also required. After registering, please wait for approval. Detailed instructions will be provided after you enroll.

Yes. These tests are held on weekdays, weekends, and public holidays. The provisional license test and graduation test are held at set times, so please ask reception for details.

For Stage 1, please pay before the completion test. For Stage 2, please pay before the graduation test. If there is an unpaid balance before the test, you will need to pay it at that time.

Emergency Braking Simulation is a simulator lesson where students experience the feeling of sudden braking. Specific Region Class include practice such as driving on narrow roads and garage parking.

For motorcycle lessons, please wear long sleeves, long pants, and shoes with heels. Sandals and high heels are not allowed. Lessons are generally held even in rainy weather, so please bring rain gear if the weather looks uncertain. Rain gear is also available for purchase at the school. Helmets are available to borrow free of charge, so you do not need to bring your own. Work gloves are also sold at reception and may be used instead of motorcycle gloves.

You must complete both theory lessons and practical lessons within the training period. After both are completed, a 3-month test period begins. Practice tests and the graduation test can be completed during this test period. Regular car students should also pay attention to the expiration date of their provisional license.

Yes. You can take the web-based practice tests as many times as you like. Please use them for preparation and review before the written test.

If you fail a regular car or large vehicle completion test, a graduation test, or a motorcycle graduation test, you will need to take a 1-hour remedial lesson before retaking the test. Please book the remedial lesson and retest at reception.