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Our fun and unique instructors support you in obtaining your driver’s license with the motto of “safety, security, and warmth.”
Enjoy the charm of Tono with our “Green Tourism” experience! Don’t miss out on free activities like farm stays, horseback riding, town strolls, and rag weaving – create lasting memories!
We promise you a relaxed and comfortable learning environment.
| Driving school name | Tohno Driving School |
|---|---|
| location | 37-29-7 Nukamae, Aosasa-cho, Tono City, Iwate Prefecture（Google Maps） |
| Transportation Access | Meet at Tono Station waiting room at 13:10 ⇒ School bus |
| Areas where entry is prohibited | Those who reside in Tono City or Sumita Town, Kesen District, or whose registered domicile or family home is in Tono City or Sumita Town, Kesen District. |
| Languages covered in the provisional driver's license written exam | Chinese、English |
| Language support staff | None |
| Languages covered in classroom instruction | Japanese only |
| Languages supported for practical driving lessons | Japanese only |
| Other support | Translation machine |
| Highway driving lessons | simulator |
| Accommodation | View accommodations |
| PR points | We'll give you a Genghis Khan meal voucher (valid for one meal during your enrollment), a graduation commemorative photo, and a beginner's mark as a gift! Group discount available for bookings of 3 or more people! (¥5,000 off per person) |
| Precautions | *Please inform us in advance if you have tattoos or allergies. You cannot specify your accommodation. We will reimburse you for transportation expenses up to 20,000 yen upon graduation. Please submit your receipts. (*Calculated based on the shortest route from the nearest station to your registered address to Tono Station, using unreserved seats for the Shinkansen.) |
Located just a 2-minute walk from Tono Station, it boasts an excellent location for sightseeing in the surrounding area, as well as serving as a base for leisure activities.
Our 24-hour baths will soothe your fatigue.
(Shuttle bus to the driving school takes approximately 25 minutes)
Accommodation Information| Room type | Male only / Regular (up to 4 people per room) / Single (shared toilet and bathroom) | administrator | front |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath/Shower | shared bathroom | toilet | ○ Washlet |
| Smoking room | No smoking | Wi-Fi environment | ○ |
| Nearby facilities | Supermarket, restaurants, banks, and post office (5-minute walk) Drugstore (10-minute walk) Convenience store (15-minute walk) | Bicycle rental | × |
| air conditioner | ○ | laundry | ○ Washing machine (shared, free of charge) *Detergent provided |
| dryer | ○ | tv set | ○ |
| refrigerator | ○ | microwave oven | ○ Shared |
| dryer | ○ | Electric kettle | × |
| safe | ○ Shared | Bath towel | × |
| face towel | × | toothbrush | × |
| Shampoo/Conditioner | ○ | Body soap | ○ |
| Hanger/Clothes drying rack | ○ Hanger | Cleaning/Sheet change | ○ Staff |
This inn boasts a homey atmosphere where you can unwind and relax after a long day of travel.
Please look forward to the generous portions and the owner's warm personality.
(Shuttle bus to the driving school takes approximately 20 minutes)
Accommodation Information| Room type | Male only / Regular (up to 4 people per room) / Single (shared toilet and bathroom) | administrator | Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath/Shower | shared bathroom | toilet | ○ |
| Smoking room | No smoking | Wi-Fi environment | ○ |
| Nearby facilities | Convenience store/supermarket (2-minute walk) Post office (5-minute walk) Bank (7-minute walk) Restaurants (10-minute walk) Drugstore (15-minute walk) | Bicycle rental | ○ Free |
| air conditioner | ○ | laundry | ○ Washing machine (shared) |
| dryer | × | tv set | ○ |
| refrigerator | ○ Shared | microwave oven | ○ Shared |
| dryer | ○ | Electric kettle | ○ Shared |
| safe | × | Bath towel | × |
| face towel | × | toothbrush | × |
| Shampoo/Conditioner | ○ | Body soap | ○ |
| Hanger/Clothes drying rack | ○ Hanger | Cleaning/Sheet change | ○ Staff |
This pastel-themed hotel is located in the city center, close to the Folktale Village, the Museum, and Nabekura Park, making it perfect for morning strolls.
This accommodation offers the convenience of a business hotel and the tranquility of a guesthouse.
(Shuttle bus to the driving school takes approximately 15 minutes)
Accommodation Information| Room type | Regular (up to 4 people per room) | administrator | Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath/Shower | ○ Unit bathroom | toilet | ○ Washlet |
| Smoking room | *All rooms are non-smoking. | Wi-Fi environment | ○ |
| Nearby facilities | Bank (2-minute walk) Post office, supermarket, and restaurants (3-minute walk) Convenience store/drugstore (15-minute walk) | Bicycle rental | × |
| air conditioner | ○ | laundry | ○ Washing machine |
| dryer | × | tv set | ○ |
| refrigerator | ○ | microwave oven | ○ |
| dryer | ○ | Electric kettle | ○ |
| safe | × | Bath towel | × |
| face towel | × | toothbrush | × |
| Shampoo/Conditioner | × | Body soap | × |
| Hanger/Clothes drying rack | ○ | Cleaning/Sheet change | ○ Regularly (once every 3 days) |
Established 90 years ago, this long-standing inn in Tono provides guests with a comfortable and convenient stay.
This inn has a pleasant atmosphere and is frequently used by guests from overseas.
(Shuttle bus to the driving school takes approximately 15 minutes)
Accommodation Information| Room type | Female-only / Regular (up to 4 people per room) / Single (shared toilet and bathroom) | administrator | Resident |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath/Shower | ○ Shared bathroom | toilet | ○ Joint |
| Smoking room | - | Wi-Fi environment | ○ |
| Nearby facilities | Convenience store/drugstore (15-minute walk) Supermarket and restaurants (5-minute walk) Banks and post offices (3-minute walk) | Bicycle rental | × |
| air conditioner | ○ | laundry | ○ Washing machine (charges apply) |
| dryer | ○ Dryer (charges apply) | tv set | ○ |
| refrigerator | ○ | microwave oven | ○ Shared |
| dryer | ○ Shared | Electric kettle | ○ Shared |
| safe | ○ Shared | Bath towel | × |
| face towel | × | toothbrush | × |
| Shampoo/Conditioner | ○ | Body soap | ○ |
| Hanger/Clothes drying rack | ○ Shared | Cleaning/Sheet change | ○ Regularly (replace on the 4th day) |
This long-established inn is located along an old highway. It boasts friendly hospitality and a relaxed atmosphere, typical of the countryside.
A large river flows right nearby, making it a perfect location for a stroll.
(Shuttle bus to the driving school takes approximately 40 minutes)
Accommodation Information| Room type | Male only / Regular (up to 4 people per room) / Single (shared toilet and bathroom) | administrator | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath/Shower | ○ Shared bathroom | toilet | ○ Shared |
| Smoking room | ○ Smoking area available | Wi-Fi environment | ○ |
| Nearby facilities | Convenience store, supermarket, restaurants, drugstore (10-minute walk) Post office (5-minute walk) Bank (3-minute walk) | Bicycle rental | × |
| air conditioner | ○ | laundry | ○ Washing machine (shared) |
| dryer | × | tv set | ○ |
| refrigerator | ○ Shared | microwave oven | ○ Shared |
| dryer | ○ Shared | Electric kettle | × |
| safe | × | Bath towel | ○ Paid |
| face towel | ○ Paid | toothbrush | × |
| Shampoo/Conditioner | ○ Rinse-in shampoo | Body soap | ○ |
| Hanger/Clothes drying rack | ○ Hanger | Cleaning/Sheet change | ○ Staff (every three days) |
Accommodation Information| Room type | Women only / Regular single room (shared toilet and bathroom) | administrator | - |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath/Shower | ○ Shared bathroom | toilet | ○ Shared |
| Smoking room | ○ Smoking area available | Wi-Fi environment | ○ |
| Nearby facilities | Convenience stores, supermarkets, restaurants, and drugstores (25-minute drive) Post office (10-minute walk) Bank (20-minute drive) | Bicycle rental | × |
| air conditioner | ○ | laundry | ○ Washing machine (shared) |
| dryer | × | tv set | ○ |
| refrigerator | ○ Shared | microwave oven | × |
| dryer | ○ Shared | Electric kettle | × |
| safe | × | Bath towel | × |
| face towel | × | toothbrush | × |
| Shampoo/Conditioner | ○ | Body soap | ○ |
| Hanger/Clothes drying rack | ○ Hanger | Cleaning/Sheet change | ○ Staff (once every 5 days) |
Accommodation Information| Room type | Women only / Regular single room (shared toilet and bathroom) | administrator | Residents of the adjacent building |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bath/Shower | ○ Shared bathroom | toilet | ○ Shared |
| Smoking room | × | Wi-Fi environment | ○ |
| Nearby facilities | Convenience store (10-minute walk) / Supermarket, restaurants, drugstore (10-minute drive) / Post office (5-minute walk) / Bank (20-minute drive) | Bicycle rental | × |
| air conditioner | ○ | laundry | ○ Washing machine (shared) |
| dryer | × | tv set | ○ |
| refrigerator | ○ Shared | microwave oven | ○ Shared |
| dryer | ○ Shared | Electric kettle | ○ Shared |
| safe | × | Bath towel | × |
| face towel | × | toothbrush | × |
| Shampoo/Conditioner | ○ | Body soap | ○ |
| Hanger/Clothes drying rack | ○ Hanger | Cleaning/Sheet change | ○ Staff (once every 5 days, subject to consultation with the customer) |
| Room type | Accommodation | meal | September 11th - December 19th |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shared room (Japanese-style room, 4-5 people) | [Men] Hotel Kikuyu / Tokudaya Ryokan / Hotel Nabeshiro / Takahashi Ryokan [Female] Ryokan Hirasawa-ya / Kikawada Ryokan / Minpaku Kako-chan's House | Includes 3 meals | 275,000 yen |
| Single room (shared bathroom and toilet) | [Men] Hotel Kikuyu / Tokudaya Ryokan / Takahashi Ryokan [Female] Ryokan Hirasawa-ya / Kikawada Ryokan / Minpaku Kako-chan's House | Includes 3 meals | 297,000 yen |
| [Additional charges apply] | Please pay the provisional license fee of 2,900 yen (tax-free) in cash upon enrollment. *The fee for the second and subsequent attempts at the provisional license written test is 1,800 yen (tax-free). |
|---|---|
| 【guarantee】 | Skills training: Until graduation / For those 31 and over, up to the specified + 10 periods *After the 11th period, 5,830 yen per session Skills Test: Until graduation / For those 31 and over, up to one test each *From the second time onward, 7,700 yen for the completion test, 9,900 yen for the graduation test Accommodation: Minimum +4 nights *From the 5th night onward, regular stay 5,500 yen / Single 6,600 yen |
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