Road & Expressway Practice

Drive Safely and Confidently in Japan!

Are you living in Tokyo or Saitama, have driving experience overseas, but are driving in Japan for the first time? In this 2-hour practical driving course, you'll learn essential Japanese traffic rules, safe driving techniques, and gain real-world driving experience on city roads and expressways.

Benefits of This Course

• Quickly learn Japan’s unique traffic rules – Understand local signage and regulations for safe driving in Japan.
• Master the differences from driving in your home country – Adapt to left-side driving and unfamiliar intersection rules.
• Avoid common traffic violations – Learn how to comply with stop signs, right-of-way, and parking rules.
• Gain confidence by practicing on real roads and highways – Build comfort with Japanese traffic flow.

Course Overview

• Price: ¥37,000 (includes expressway tolls)
• Duration: 2 hours
• Language: English
• Meeting Point: JR Musashino Line “Nishi-Urawa Station”

Lesson Schedule

• 40 min - Practice on local roads: Learn road signs and rules in a quieter area.
• 10 min - Break
• 40 min - City driving: Drive in busy urban areas and practice turns at intersections.
• 10 min - Break
• 40 min - Expressway driving: Merge onto Tokyo expressways, change lanes, and exit safely.

Understand the Japanese Traffic Environment

• Not using turn signals is a violation
• Ignoring stop signs may result in fines over ¥7,000
• Illegal parking may lead to towing (at your expense)
• Foreign drivers often have higher accident rates due to rule misunderstandings

Are You Ready to Drive in Japan?

• Do you understand all Japanese road signs?
• Do you know who has the right-of-way at intersections?
• Are you confident about merging and expressway speed limits?

What You'll Gain After the Course

• Confidence driving in Japan
• Reduced risk of violations
• Comfort in both city and expressway environments
• Improved merging and lane-changing skills
• Hands-on experience—not just theory

Why This Course Works

• Hands-on training: Learn by doing, not just listening.
• Experienced instructors: Skilled in teaching foreign drivers in English.
• Multiple driving environments: Adapt to local roads, urban areas, and expressways.

How to Sign Up

• Check the reservation page
• Call us
• Choose your preferred date
• Meet the instructor at Nishi-Urawa Station on the day