When can visitors use the free Park & Ride parking lots near Nara Park during Golden Week?

The free Park & Ride parking lots operate on weekends and holidays from Saturday, April 25 through Wednesday, May 6, with service extended until 9:00 PM each day.

What are the official reception and parking operating hours for the free Park & Ride service?

Reception services are available from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM, while parking is permitted from 8:00 AM until 9:00 PM each day during the free period.

How can visitors earn points using the SHIKA no ASHIATO app during the Park & Ride promotion?

Visitors who park in a designated lot and present the SHIKA no ASHIATO app will receive bonus points on a first‑come, first‑served basis, provided they register through the app during the promotion.

What telephone number should users call for more information about the Park & Ride service?

For additional details or assistance regarding the Park & Ride parking lots, callers can reach the Nara Central City Area Public Transport Revitalization Council Secretariat at 0742‑27‑7495.

[Nara Prefecture] If You're Going to Nara Park During Golden Week, Use the Park & Ride Parking Lots!

Q: Which specific parking locations are designated as free Park & Ride options for Nara Park visitors?

The designated free Park & Ride locations are the National Route 24 Elevated Underpass Parking Lot, Nara City Hall Parking Lot, Heijo Palace Site Park & Ride Parking Lot, and the Nara Prefectural Convention Center Parking Lot.

Published Apr 23, 2026 12:02 AM ・ Updated Jul 16, 2026 11:42 AM ・ 3 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

To ease traffic during Golden Week, Nara will operate Park & Ride lots from April 25 to May 6 (weekends/holidays). The Convention Center lot will be free.

If you're driving to Nara Park, please use the Park & Ride parking lots!

During the spring tourist season, the roads and parking lots near Nara Park become extremely congested, so we will be opening Park & Ride parking lots for a limited time. Following last autumn, we are extending the opening hours until 9:00 PM! In addition, we are newly offering the 'Nara Prefectural Convention Center Parking Lot' for free and opening the 'Heijo Palace Site Park & Ride Parking Lot'! Furthermore, we will be giving away points for Nara City's official app, 'SHIKA no ASHIATO', on a first-come, first-served basis! Park at a Park & Ride lot, use the free round-trip bus ticket, and comfortably make your way to Nara Park!

Free Park & Ride Parking Lots

Opening Period: Weekends and holidays from Saturday, April 25 to Wednesday, May 6 Opening Hours: (Reception) 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM (Parking) 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Parking Lots: - National Route 24 Elevated Underpass Parking Lot - Nara City Hall Parking Lot - Heijo Palace Site Park & Ride Parking Lot - Nara Prefectural Convention Center Parking Lot

(*1) The 'SHIKA no ASHIATO' app is a local app usable in Nara City. In addition to a point function usable at participating stores in the city, it broadcasts tourist and event information. (*2) The parking lots are available 24 hours a day, but only those who use them during the above hours are eligible for the Park & Ride benefits.

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[Contact Information] Nara Central City Area Public Transport Revitalization Council Secretariat (Road Construction Division Planning Section, Land Management Department, Nara Prefecture) TEL: 0742-27-7495

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