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Ibaraki Driver's License Centre
| Address | 3783-3 Nagaoka, Ibaraki-machi, Higashiibaraki-gun (311-3197) |
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| Access | From JR Mito Station north exit, bus stop 3, Kanto Railway bus for the licence centre, about 40 min |
| Booking | First-time applicants must book online (required since 1 Dec 2025; no booking at the counter). Retakers cancel by phone. Some categories (e.g. specified-skilled-worker road transport) must phone first. Booking system: https://menkyo-yoyaku.pref.ibaraki.jp/flconv |
| Days and times | Weekdays 09:00-12:00 and 13:00-16:00 (closed weekends, holidays, 29 Dec-3 Jan). If documents pass, the knowledge check is the same day; licence normally issued same day. Pre-booking enquiry line Mon-Fri 15:00-16:30. |
| Written check languages | en, ko, tl, fa, ar, km, zh, pt, id, si, ne, my, uk, es, hi, mn, ur, th, vi, ru |
| Driving test course | No course map is published online. Ask at the centre. |
| Fees | Application fee (ordinary car): ¥2,500 Application fee (large/medium/semi-medium): ¥3,900 Application fee (moped/small special): ¥1,600 Application fee (other classes): ¥2,800 Issue fee, plastic licence: ¥2,350 Issue fee, plastic + My Number: ¥2,450 Issue fee, My Number licence only: ¥1,550 |
Documents
- Residence card (or special permanent resident certificate)
- Resident record (juminhyo) with the specified items, issued within 6 months (foreign nationals: all items except My Number)
- Japanese licence if you hold or held one
- Valid foreign licence plus proof of issue date/renewals if not printed on it; bring all old licences
- Japanese translation by JAF, Zip Plus or ALADDIN (Taiwan/Germany have extra permitted issuers)
- Passport
- Proof of 90 days' stay in the issuing country after licence issue
- International permit if held
- Two photos 3 x 2.4 cm taken within 6 months
- Motorcycle applicants: helmet, gloves, long sleeves/trousers, shoes
- Bring originals
Things to know
- Since 1 Oct 2025: knowledge check is 50 questions (pass 45+), no illustrated questions; a resident record is required with limited exceptions; short-stay visas are generally not eligible.
- Applicant must have an Ibaraki address and a valid residence period; age limits apply per class.
- Eligibility: at least 3 months (90 days) in the issuing country after licence issue; 1 year or more waives beginner-driver marks.
- Not accepted without a booking. Bring an interpreter if your Japanese is limited.
- Page last updated 2026-09-10 per the fetch; exact 'handles skills' flow from the page's application flow.
Driving test: where people lose points
- Not checking the blind spot (turn your head) before moving off, changing lanes and turning.
- Left turns: not moving close to the left edge first, then turning slowly along the edge of the intersection.
- Right turns: not moving close to the centre line beforehand, or not turning just inside the centre of the intersection (wait there for oncoming traffic).
- At a stop sign (止まれ): not stopping completely at the stop line, then stopping again where you can see.
- Signalling late: signal 30 m before a turn, 3 seconds before a lane change.
- Crossings: not slowing down or not stopping for a pedestrian who may cross.
- Railway crossings: not stopping before the crossing and checking left and right with the window open.
Always check the official page before you go: times and rules change. Official page · Checked 2026-11-09