Building a 400cc Motorcycle from Scratch
Intensive 400cc Motorcycle Course for Beginners
Do you want to get your Japanese motorcycle license even if you don't have a car license?
A UNISERV, in partnership with the Driving Strada, offers an Intensive Course for Obtaining a 400cc Motorcycle License from Scratch, held at a Japanese driving school located in Kyoto.
This program is intended for those who do not yet have a Japanese driver's license or who only have a 50cc motorcycle license.
The course condenses all the practical training into approximately 8 to 9 days, making the process faster and more convenient.
WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
- People who do not have a Japanese driver's license
- People who hold only a Japanese 50cc motorcycle license
- Minimum age: 16 years old
- Course held in Kyoto
- Duration: approximately 8 to 9 days
- Accommodations included
HOW DOES IT WORK?
To obtain a Japanese 400cc motorcycle license from scratch, the process begins with the written test, and after passing it, you move on to the Intensive Course in Kyoto.
The process works as follows:
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100-QUESTION THEORY TEST First, the student must take the 100-question written test at the Menkyo Center in the province where they live. You must pass this step to continue with the process.
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INTENSIVE COURSE REGISTRATION After passing the 100-question written test, a spot will be reserved at the Japanese driving school in Kyoto, based on available dates.
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INTENSIVE COURSE IN KYOTO On the selected date, the student travels to Kyoto and begins the Intensive Course. Over the course of approximately 8 to 9 days, practical classes and the training necessary for the exam will be held. The course also includes first aid training.
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PRACTICAL EXAM After completing the preparation, the student takes the practical test. Upon passing the test and completing the necessary steps, the student can proceed with the procedures for adding the new category to their Japanese driver's license at the Menkyo Center.
ABOUT VALUES
The price includes the intensive course held at the Japanese driving school and lodging for the duration of the course. Meals are not included.
WHAT'S INCLUDED?
- Access to the student area on our website, featuring exclusive practice tests consisting of 100 questions
- Hands-on classes
- Track Training
- Practical Exam
- First Aid Training
- Accommodations in a provided apartment
- In-person support in Portuguese on the first day
- In-person support in Portuguese on the day of the final practical exam
- For residents of Aichi Prefecture: Assistance on the day of driver's license pickup at the Toyokawa Menkyo Center
In-person support in Portuguese
Students receive in-person support in Portuguese during key stages of the course.
Standard follow-up is performed:
• On the first day, during orientation and registration at the Japanese driving school;
• On the day of the final practical exam.
During certain periods—especially during holiday weeks when there are larger groups of students—in-person supervision may be provided for additional days.
This availability varies depending on the time of year and is not part of the standard course follow-up.
DO I NEED TO KNOW JAPANESE?
You don't need to have an advanced level of Japanese.
Language is not usually the main obstacle to taking the course.
The most important thing is for the student to be dedicated during training, to follow the instructions provided, and to be able to correctly memorize the route used during classes and the practical test.
Therefore, dedication and preparation are essential to completing the process.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Accommodations are included in the 400cc Motorcycle Intensive Course for Beginners.
A shared apartment is available for students, typically occupied by up to 3 people.
The apartment is about a 10-minute walk from the station.
APARTMENT RATE
A fee of ¥15,000 is charged in advance for use of the apartment.
If the apartment is returned clean and in good condition at the end of the stay, ¥10,000 will be refunded to the student.
In the event of damage to the apartment, the person responsible must pay the amount corresponding to the damage caused.
I DON'T WANT TO LIVE IN A SHARED APARTMENT. IS THERE ANOTHER OPTION?
Yes.
If the student prefers not to use the apartment provided, he or she may arrange for other accommodations.
For example, there is an internet café near the driving school that costs about ¥3,000 and offers shower facilities and coffee.
Students may also arrange other lodging options on their own.
TRANSPORTATION DURING THE COURSE
🚶 Station → apartment
The apartment is about a 10-minute walk from the station.
🚌 Station → driving school
The Japanese driving school provides transportation between the station and the school.
⚠️ Apartment → driving school
There is no direct transportation between the apartment and the driving school.
If a student wishes to use the transportation provided by the school, they must first go to the station.
- MEALS: Meals are not included. During the Intensive Course in Kyoto, students are responsible for their own meal expenses.
IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE
If a student fails the practical exam, there will be an additional fee to continue the process.
- Additional hands-on class: ¥5,000
- New practical exam: ¥3,000
- Class + new test: ¥8,000
There is no set limit on the number of additional classes. The number needed will depend on each student's performance.
OTHER COSTS
In addition to the cost of the Intensive Course, students should take into account other potential expenses that may arise during the program.
The following are not included in the ¥265,000 price:
- Fees Charged by the Menkyo Center
- Food
- Round-trip transportation to Kyoto
- Personal expenses
- Additional hands-on classes as needed
- Retakes in Case of Failure
Support at the Menkyo Center
- The 100-question theory test and the final step of the process after completing the intensive course must be completed at the Menkyo Center.
- Residents of Aichi Prefecture: In-person assistance at the Toyokawa Menkyo Center on the day of the 100-question exam and upon completion of the process.
- Residents of other provinces: In-person support may be available depending on your province of residence. Please contact our team to check availability in your area.
NEXT STEP
Want to get your Japanese 400cc motorcycle license?
The first step is to prepare for the 100-question written test administered at the Menkyo Center in the province where you live.
After approval, we check the available dates for the Intensive Course at the Japanese driving school in Kyoto.