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During Golden Week, camper rentals in Japan doubled year-on-year due to rising hotel costs. However, overnight parking at public lots and rest areas is prohibited.
Japan has seen a sharp rise in travelers choosing vehicles for overnight stays during Golden Week. According to CarLife Japan, the camper rental market has doubled compared to last year, driven by soaring hotel prices.
At the same time, violations of parking rules have increased. Using public parking lots and rest areas for sleeping is prohibited, and experts warn that such overnight stays may be illegal.
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Demand for motorhome rentals in Japan has doubled due to rising hotel prices, according to CarLife Japan. However, illegal overnight parking at rest a...
Demand for motorhome rentals in Japan has doubled due to rising hotel prices, according to CarLife Japan. However, illegal overnight parking at rest areas has also increased, prompting government warnings.
During Golden Week in Japan, more travelers are opting for car camping. Camper van rentals have doubled compared to last year. However, using public p...
During Golden Week in Japan, more travelers are opting for car camping. Camper van rentals have doubled compared to last year. However, using public parking areas for overnight stays is prohibited.
Japan — fuel prices
Updated: 12.09.2026
Regular
$1.05 /l
JPY165.11 · €0.92/l
34 of 167
cheaper than 80% of countries
High-octane
$1.12 /l
JPY176.55 · €0.98/l
18 of 102
cheaper than 83% of countries
Diesel
$0.99 /l
JPY155.48 · €0.86/l
21 of 166
cheaper than 88% of countries
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Car sleeping is growing in Japan, causing conflicts at roadside stations. While not illegal, it may violate station rules or local ordinances.
The popularity of motorhomes and car camping is rising, leading to increased incidents at roadside stations 'michi-no-eki'. While overnight stays in vehicles are not illegal per se, they may violate station rules or local ordinances, for instance, due to noise or extended parking. As an alternative, dedicated RV parks or paid campervan parking areas are recommended.
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Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has clarified that short rest stops in RVs at 'michi-no-eki' stations are allowed, but long-term stays are not. With RV numbers reaching 165,000 by 2024, complaints about hair washing in toilets and BBQ on parking lots have increased.
Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) does not set a nationwide time limit for resting in a vehicle at roadside stations (michi-no-eki). The ministry permits short naps for driver fatigue but advises against overnight stays in public spaces. Specific rules are left to each station's management. In July 2025, KOKO Kurobe station in Toyama Prefecture prohibited long stays and overnight use, yet by October 2025, incidents of barbecuing, overnight parking, and littering were reported, prompting complaints. The Japan RV Association urges minimal rest and discourages camping behavior. For organized stays, the number of certified RV Park facilities reached 686 nationwide as of late August 2026.
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The article lists five actions to take when choosing to evacuate by sleeping in a car. These include: identifying permitted parking locations, preparing a sleeping area, securing toilet, water and food supplies, managing temperature and ventilation, and taking security measures. The author, with over eight years of car camping experience, notes that such parking is not allowed everywhere, and that prolonged stays in a vehicle carry risks of economy class syndrome and carbon monoxide poisoning.
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