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Steps to Getting a Driver’s License in Japan

At Musashisakai Driving School, students work toward their license step by step through theory lessons and practical driving lessons. Training is divided into Stage 1 and Stage 2. After graduation, students take the final written test at a driver’s license center. This page introduces the general process from enrollment to graduation.

*Lesson content and the number of required sessions may vary depending on the license type and any licenses you currently hold.

About Enrollment

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    Complete Enrollment

    To begin your training, you will first complete the enrollment process. Please prepare the required documents. If you would like English support, please make a reservation before visiting the school. For details on required documents and enrollment conditions, please see
    How to Enroll .

  • Instructor presenting a theory lesson

    After Enrollment

    After completing enrollment, you will attend:

    • Orientation: 4:30 PM–5:00 PM
    • Aptitude Test: 5:10 PM–6:00 PM
    • Introductory Theory Lesson, Lesson 1: 6:10 PM–7:00 PM

    *English support is available by reservation.

Choose Your Route

STEP 1: Select the license type you want
STEP 2: Do you have a valid Japanese license?

*If you only have a Japanese moped license, please select "No." A moped license does not exempt you from any steps in the licensing process.

Regular Car License Process

  • Training cars on the school's driving course

    Stage 1

    Regular Car License (AT / MT)

    You will learn the fundamentals of safe driving and basic operations.

    • Theory Lessons

      AT / MT: 10 sessions

    • Practical Driving Lessons

      AT: 12 sessions

      MT: 15 sessions

    • Practice Test

      Pre-Provisional License Practice Test

    • Completion Test

      After completing Stage 1, students take the completion test for driving skills.

    • Obtain a Provisional License

      After passing the completion test and provisional license written test, students receive a provisional driver’s license.

  • Instructor driving on a public road

    Stage 2

    Regular Car License (AT / MT)

    Learn driving skills for real traffic situations.

    • Theory Lessons

      AT / MT: 16 sessions

    • Practical Driving

      Lessons AT / MT: 19 sessions

      Includes on-road lessons

    • Practice Test

      Pre-Graduation Practice Test

    • Graduation Test

      After completing Stage 2, students take the graduation test. Students who pass will graduate from the driving school.

  • A student taking a written test

    Stage 3

    Final Written Test

    • After graduating from the driving school, students take the following at a driver’s license center:

      • Final written test
      • Vision test

    • Students who pass will be issued an official driver’s license.

Online Theory Lessons: Study Anytime!

Musashisakai Driving School offers on-demand online theory lessons.

This allows students to:

  • Study from home
  • Learn at their own pace
  • Reduce the number of trips to the driving school
  • Study anytime, 24/7

Please note that online theory lessons may be unavailable during extended school closures, such as the year-end and New Year holidays, or during system maintenance.

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Ready to start your driving license journey?

Visit our contact page to learn more about our programs and how to start your application today.

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