Getting a Driver's License in Nagoya (Aichi) 2026: Hirabari Test Center Complete Guide
Everything you need to know about getting a Japanese driver's license in Nagoya (Aichi). Covers Hirabari test center, booking options, foreign license conversion, multilingual written test in English, and free practice questions.
Aichi Prefecture (Nagoya) has just one driver's license test center serving the entire region: Hirabari Driver's License Test Center (平針運転免許試験場). All license-related procedures — new licenses, renewals, and foreign license conversions — are handled here.
Hirabari Driver's License Test Center
- Address: 〒468-8503 Nagoya, Tenpaku-ku, Hirabariminami 3-901
- Access: Nagoya Municipal Subway Tsuruma Line to Hirabari Station, 5 min walk
- Phone: 052-803-0110
- Languages: Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), English, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese
Hirabari is notably one of the most multilingual test centers in Japan.
Foreign License Conversion in Aichi (Nagoya)
Eligible countries (selected): China, South Korea, Taiwan, Australia, UK, Canada, Germany, France and others. Not eligible: Philippines, Vietnam, Pakistan — must complete the full licensing process.
How to Book
Both online and phone booking (052-803-0110) available. Book 2–3 weeks in advance.
Required Documents
Passport, Residence Card, foreign license + JAF translation (~¥3,000), residence certificate, 2 passport photos.
Knowledge Confirmation (10 questions)
- Pass score: 7/10 (70%)
- English translation sheet available — request at reception
- Key topics: railway crossings (always stop), no-stopping zones (30m/10m rule), overtaking restrictions, expressway minimum speed
Full License Written Test at Hirabari
- 100 points total — 90 questions (×1pt) + 5 hazard sets × 4 questions (×2pts)
- Pass score: 90/100
- Translation available: Chinese, English, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese
Prepare with English Practice Questions
JapanDL (japandl.com/en) — free English question bank for the Japanese driving license exam, covering all topics for both knowledge confirmation and full license written tests.