FAQ Section
Frequently asked questions
What should I bring when I join the school?
Note: This is ONLY applicable for person enrolling for "Driving Lesson" from scratch or beginner. (Not applicable for Foreign License Conversion / Gaimen Kirikae)
By when should I pay the lesson fee?
Please pay before you start the first lesson either in full amount (ask for installment method) based on our available scheme.
How much does it cost to take a regular vehicle license?
Please refer to the "Course and Fees" page for the choices.
Which license do you recommend to take, Automatic (AT) license or Manual (MT) license?
Automatic transmission (AT) license is easier to take. Changing Automatic licence into Manual license will not take much time but you need to practice drive to prepare you pass the practical exam.
How do I take a practical lesson?
Once the training period has been scheduled, you and your instructor will discuss in person during the training session the best method.
Do I need to have a certain level of Japanese language skill?
There are Furigana (Hiragana) indications on every Kanji for the questions of written exam.
I'm a foreigner and not good at Japanese. Do you have textbooks written in other languages?
We have textbooks translated into English.
Is it possible to change the lesson course along the way?
Basically, it is possible but for some courses it may not.
I have a license from my own country. How can I transfer it to a Japanese one?
You can transfer your license at the driving test center closest to where you live.
I have not driven a car since I got my Japanese driver's licence. Can I go for a road practice with an instructor?
Yes. We have various courses to fulfill your needs.
Can I take a classroom-based lesson and driving practical lesson on a same day?
Yes. Starting with either lesson would be fine. Usually class-room based lesson first followed by practical lesson.
Is there any validity term of the lesson once I start the enrollment?
Yes, six (6) months, upon agreement, from your lesson's start date.
How long will it take to acquire Japanese Driver's License from scratch?
Our school is a non-designated driving school. We provide lectures both for classroom-based and drive training to prepare our customer to pass both the "written exam" and "practical exam".
What are the timings of the written and practical training lessons? How many lessons do I need to take? What are the charges per lesson?
What are the timings of the written and practical training lessons? How many lessons do I need to take? What are the charges per lesson?
How do I reserve a slot for driving practice? How do I pay for it? Where to meet on the day of the practice?
Contact us to make a reservation.
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1 session is 6,750 yen (tax included) for 50 minutes -> Convert Foreign -
2 sessions = 13,500 yen (tax included) -
For addition session, +6,750 yen (tax included) -
For Paper Driver, please refer here -> Practice Driving
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Preferred Bank is MUFJ or PayPal -
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For other Bank Institutions, please follow this link -> Payment Method -
Payment should be made within 7 days after requested for booking date. For booking less than 7 days before the training date, please transact the payment within 24 hours after you made the reservation. -
Send a copy of the receipt upon payment.
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Free service from Minami Yono Station or Musashi Urawa station to Indoor course and back.
What are the phases or stages to acquire Japan driver's license from scratch?
Please refer to the image below or follow this link -> The Process
Where is EDS International Office located?
Our offices are located in Tokyo and Saitama, Japan.
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Hasune at Itabashi-ku (2 minute walk from Hasune station via Mita line (subway))
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Kasukabe at Saitama (3 minute walk from Kasukabe station's west exit)
Where is the "Indoor" Driving Course located?
Our indoor driving course is located at Saitama. The closest station is "Minami Yono" or "Musashi Urawa".
What is the Enrollment Process?
Please refer to the following link below,
What are the requirements applying for driver's license at Driver's License Center (Only for New License Application)?
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Residence Certificate from City Hall where you live - one (1) copy. -
Residence Card. -
Other IDs such as My Number, Health Card, etc. -
Two (2) photos of 3 cm X 2.4 cm size. -
Personal Seal / Inkan (if you have). -
Application fee -
Passport (better to bring it with you). -
Training Ledger (教習原俸) from the Driving School, if you have.