What is Daikoku PA? Daikoku Parking Area (commonly “Daikoku PA” or “Daikokufuto”) is a highway service area inside the Metropolitan (Shuto) Expressway network in Yokohama. By day it functions like a normal expressway rest stop; by night it transforms into Japan’s most photographed informal car‑meet hub. You’ll see everything from classic JDM icons and VIP builds to modern supercars and camera crews. Because it is a working service area—not an event venue—police can thin crowds or close entrances without prior notice when safety or congestion becomes an issue. Daikoku PA Today: What to Expect on a Weeknight Today (a typical Thursday in 2025), expect lighter footfall than Friday/Saturday, with peaks around 21:00–24:00 if weather is clear. Turnout fluctuates by hour; there is no official schedule, and brief police sweeps are normal when noise or traffic spikes. If you find the main loop busy, wait 20–30 minutes—flows often cycle as groups come and go. For busier scenes, target Friday late nights; for photos and relaxed conversations, mid‑week nights are ideal. Temporary Closures & Police Sweeps Closures can be partial (one side of the loop) or complete and may toggle through the evening. If you encounter a closure, do not stop on the shoulder—continue to the next PA or alternative meet spot. Respect instructions; enforcement has tightened in 2025, especially on weekends and holiday eves. How to Access Daikoku PA (2025 Options) Because Daikoku sits inside a junction, there is no pedestrian access and ordinary trains don’t arrive directly at the PA. Your realistic options are: 1) ...
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