Foreign License Switching Support

Get Your Japanese
Driver's License!

Struggling with the "Gaimen Kirikae" practical exam?
Practice at Techno Driving School in Hiroshima (Kumano) and pass with confidence!

Language Support for Non-Japanese Speakers

Techno Driving School welcomes international students!
We provide several support systems to help you obtain your license comfortably.

Driving Skills Lessons

  • Translation Devices Available

    Instructors use voice translation devices to communicate instructions clearly.

  • Interpreters Welcome

    You may bring a friend or acquaintance to accompany you as an interpreter during lessons.

About Inquiries & Support

Phone Inquiries

Currently, phone support is available in Japanese only.

LINE Support

We can communicate in English via LINE using web translation tools. Please feel free to message us!

Click here to add LINE Friend

Why is the "Gaimen Kirikae" Test So Hard?

Many experienced drivers fail the practical driving exam at the Hiroshima Driver's License Center multiple times. Why? Because the test requires specific Japanese safety confirmation procedures and precise driving techniques that are different from other countries.

Strict Checks

The examiners check for exaggerated head movements when checking mirrors and blind spots.

Crank & S-Curve

Narrow courses like the "Crank" and "S-Curve" cause many drivers to hit the curb and fail instantly.

One Try, One Fail?

Without practice, passing is very difficult. Retaking the test costs time and money.

The Solution: Practice at Techno Driving School!

Our Advantages

Why Choose Techno Driving School?

Techno Shuttle Bus
Point 01

Free Shuttle Bus
Easy Access!

We are located in Kumano, but you don't need a car to get here. We have free shuttle buses running from major stations and areas.

  • JR Yano Station (Closest JR station)
  • Kure City / Yakiyama
  • JR Saijo Station / Higashi-Hiroshima
  • JR Yasuura Station
Check Bus Routes & Schedule
Driving Course
Point 02

Wide Course &
Practical Training

Our driving course is spacious and designed to simulate real road conditions. You can practice the S-curve, Crank, and Crank turns—exactly what you'll face in the exam.

Our instructors will teach you the specific "Safety Confirmation Points" that Japanese examiners look for.

Steps to Getting Your License

1

Inquire

Contact Techno Driving School to book a practice session. (Please bring someone who speaks Japanese if you cannot speak it at all).

2

Practice

Practice driving on our course. Learn the rules, signs, and driving techniques required for the test.

3

Test

Go to the Hiroshima Driver's License Center (Ishigouchi) and take the official aptitude and driving test.

4

License!

Once you pass, your Japanese Driver's License will be issued.

*Note: We provide the training/practice. The official license issuance is done by the Hiroshima Prefectural Police at the Licensing Center.

Access & Location

Free shuttle buses available from Hiroshima, Kure, and Higashi-Hiroshima areas.

Techno Driving School

5640-1 Kumano-cho, Aki-gun, Hiroshima

Open in Google Maps
Yano St.

JR Kure Line

Kure Area

Yakiyama / Hiro

Saijo St.

Higashi-Hiroshima

Yasuura St.

Kure East

View Shuttle Bus Details (Timetable)

Link opens the official bus information page.

Start Your Engine!

Contact us today to schedule your practice session.

Contact Information

English Support Available!

Chat via LINE

Feel free to contact us in English via LINE.


Phone (Japanese Only)

0120-39-1859

Please have a Japanese speaker call if possible.


Web Inquiry

Contact Form