Daikoku Parking Area, Rest area and parking lot in Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama, Japan.

Daikoku Parking Area spans an extensive space along the Shuto Expressway in Yokohama, providing 341 spaces for small vehicles and 59 for large vehicles with modern facilities including restaurants and shops.

Originally established as a highway rest stop, Daikoku PA gradually evolved into a legendary gathering point for Japanese car enthusiasts over several decades of informal meetups and automotive celebrations.

The site has become a symbol of Japanese car culture where owners of JDM vehicles, supercars, and modified automobiles gather to share their passion and showcase their automotive craftsmanship.

The area is accessible only by car via the Shuto Expressway, features a restaurant open from 11:00 to 21:00, a 24-hour Lawson convenience store, and an electric vehicle charging station.

Daikoku PA hosts spontaneous car gatherings on Friday and Saturday nights, transforming an ordinary highway parking lot into a theater of Japanese underground automotive culture and community spirit.

• Location: 大黒ふ頭
• Location: 鶴見区
• Address: 15 Daikokufutō, Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-0054, Japan
• Phone: [phone]
• GPS coordinates: 35.46178,139.68034
• Latest update: August 30, 2026 16:53