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What is your purpose for getting a boat license?
I have 2’nd class.I want to advance to Class 1.
2’nd class Boat license
(5N.M. from shore or within smooth water area)
PWC license
2-miles from shore and up to 15 miles on either side parallel to the shore
You can take the written exam in English under the regular exam schedule with Japnease.
Do you study the content on your own?
The Class 1 course includes general subjects(Class2 content) and advanced subjects. Advanced subjects include learning using nautical charts.We recommend taking advanced courses with an instructor.
Exams are held several times a year at designated venues(Osaka).
Do you study the content on your own?
The Class 1 course includes general subjects(Class2 content) and advanced subjects. Advanced subjects include learning using nautical charts.We recommend taking advanced courses with an instructor.
You can take the written exam in English under the regular exam schedule with Japnease.
Do you study the content on your own?
Exams are held several times a year at designated venues(Osaka).
Do you study the content on your own?
You can take the written exam in English under the regular exam schedule with Japnease.
Do you study the content on your own?
Exams are held several times a year at designated venues(Marina Rivre in Shiga).
Do you study the content on your own?
- Day 1 Theoretical(General) / You can choose the venue.
- Day 2 Theoretical(Advanced) / You can choose the venue.
- Day 3 Practical / You can choose the venue.
- Day 4 Examination(Physical,Written and practical) / You can choose the venue.
Cost
| Lesson fee | Physical examination | Written examination | Practical examination | Application fee | Total with tax |
| 79,550yen | 4,250yen | 10,000yen | 21,200yen | 5,000yen | 120,000yen |
- Day 1 Theoretical(General) / Ibaraki-city in Osaka
- Day 2 Theoretical(Advanced) / Ibaraki-city in Osaka
- Day 3 Practical / Osaka(Tifune)
- Day 4 Examination(Physical,Written and practical) / Osaka(Tenmabahi/Tifune)
Examination dates are set 5 times a year.
Cost
| Lesson fee | Physical examination | Written examination | Practical examination | Application fee | Total with tax |
| 79,550yen | 4,250yen | 10,000yen | 21,200yen | 5,000yen | 120,000yen |
- Day 1 Theoretical(Advanced subject) / You can choose the venue.
- Day 2 Practical / You can choose the venue.
- Day 3 Examination(Physical,Written and practical) / You can choose the venue.
Cost
| Lesson fee | Physical examination | Written examination | Practical examination | Application fee | Total with tax |
| 69,550yen | 4,250yen | 10,000yen | 21,200yen | 5,000yen | 110,000yen |
- Day 1 Theoretical(Advanced subject) / Ibaraki-city in Osaka
- Day 2 Practical / Osaka(Tifune)
- Day 3 Examination(Physical,Written and practical) / Osaka(Tenmabahi/Tifune)
Examination dates are set 5 times a year.
Cost
| Lesson fee | Physical examination | Written examination | Practical examination | Application fee | Total with tax |
| 69,550yen | 4,250yen | 10,000yen | 21,200yen | 5,000yen | 110,000yen |
- Day 1 Practical / Osaka(Tifune)
- Day 2 Examination(Physical,Written and practical) / Osaka(Tenmabahi/Tifune)
Examination dates are set 5 times a year.
Cost
| Lesson fee | Physical examination | Written examination | Practical examination | Application fee | Total with tax |
| 44,550yen | 4,250yen | 10,000yen | 21,200yen | 5,000yen | 85,000yen |
3-Days Course
- Day 1 Theoretical(General) / You can choose the venue.
- Day 2 Practical / You can choose the venue.
- Day 3 Examination(Physical,Written and practical) / You can choose the venue.
2-Days Course
- Day 1 Theoretical(General) / You can choose the venue.
- Day 2 Practical and Examination(Physical,Written and practical) / You can choose the venue.
The practical training session will be held in the morning, and the national exam will be conducted in the afternoon.
Cost
| Lesson fee | Physical examination | Written examination | Practical examination | Application fee | Total with tax |
| 61,900yen | 4,250yen | 4,850yen | 21,200yen | 4,800yen | 97,000yen |
3-Days Course
- Day 1 Theoretical(General) / Ibaraki-city in Osaka
- Day 2 Practical / Osaka(Tifune)
- Day 3 Examination(Physical,Written and practical) / Osaka(Tenmabahi/Tifune)
Examination dates are set 5 times a year.
Cost
| Lesson fee | Physical examination | Written examination | Practical examination | Application fee | Total with tax |
| 61,900yen | 4,250yen | 4,850yen | 21,200yen | 4,800yen | 97,000yen |
2-Days Course
- Day 1 Practical / You can choose the venue.
- Day 2 Examination(Physical,Written and practical) / You can choose the venue.
1-Day Course
- Day 1 Practical and Examination(Physical,Written and practical) / You can choose the venue.
The practical training session will be held in the morning, and the national exam will be conducted in the afternoon.
Cost
| Lesson fee | Physical examination | Written examination | Practical examination | Application fee | Total with tax |
| 45,900yen | 4,250yen | 4,850yen | 21,200yen | 4,800yen | 81,000yen |
2-Days Course
- Day 1 Practical / Osaka(Tifune)
- Day 2 Practical and Examination(Physical,Written and practical) / You can choose the venue.
The practical training session will be held in the morning, and the national exam will be conducted in the afternoon.
Cost
| Lesson fee | Physical examination | Written examination | Practical examination | Application fee | Total with tax |
| 45,900yen | 4,250yen | 4,850yen | 21,200yen | 4,800yen | 81,000yen |
- Day 1 Theoretical & Practical / Otsu Shiga(Marina Rivre)
- Day 2 Examination(Physical,Written and practical) / Otsu Shiga(Marina Rivre)
Examination dates are set 5 times a year.
Cost
| Lesson fee | Physical examination | Written examination | Practical examination | Application fee | Total with tax |
| 29,850yen | 4,250yen | 4,400yen | 19,000yen | 4,500yen | 62,000yen |
- Day 1 Practical and Examination(Physical,Written and practical) / You can choose the venue.
The practical training session will be held in the morning, and the national exam will be conducted in the afternoon.
Cost
| Lesson fee | Physical examination | Written examination | Practical examination | Application fee | Total with tax |
| 24,850yen | 4,250yen | 4,400yen | 19,000yen | 4,500yen | 57,000yen |







1’st class Boat license
(No limitation on navigation areas)