Carstay and Michi-no-Eki Utsukushigahara Kogen (also referred to as "Migahara Kogen") in Nagano Prefecture have launched a paid overnight parking lot for cars and RVs. Reservations opened on April 7, 2026.
The dedicated area offers 11 spaces. The booking period runs from May 23 to October 31, 2026. Prices start from 3000 yen. This pilot project aims to separate the flow of regular visitors from tourists sleeping in vehicles, addressing parking shortages and unauthorized use of infrastructure.