Shirakawa Park Parking | Rates, Hours & Nearby Cheaper Lots
Shirakawa Park is a Nagoya City urban park, but right next to it there is a paid car park, Times Shirakawa Park. Many hourly pay lots are also found around the Sakae and Fushimi areas. This page explains typical rates, opening hours and when it is likely to be full.
The car park near the park: Times Shirakawa Park
- • Capacity: 58 spaces
- • Hours: 24-hour entry/exit
- • Rates: ¥300 per 15 minutes
- • Daily maximum: about ¥1,500 on weekdays / ¥2,800 on weekends and holidays (as a guide)
- • Location: north side of the park (2-chome, Sakae, Naka Ward, Nagoya)
- • Payment: cash and major electronic payments (see the on-site sign for details)
Spaces and rates vary — please check the official 'Times Parking (Times no B)' page for the latest information.
Cheaper & hourly lots nearby
- • Several private hourly car parks are distributed around Sakae and Fushimi, typically billed per 30 minutes and often with a daily maximum (cap).
- • Weekday daytime is usually easier; weekend, public-holiday and cherry-season mornings fill up quickly.
- • When full, consider lots a little further away or those attached to commercial buildings and underground arcades.
Accessibility & wheelchair use
- • The Nagoya City Science Museum has dedicated parking for wheelchair users and others with access needs; see the museum's official page for details.
- • The park's paths are completely flat and paved, easy to use with wheelchairs and strollers.
Tips for parking affordably
- ✓ Visit early in the morning on weekends or during cherry season (late March–early April).
- ✓ Using public transport (Fushimi Station, Higashiyama & Tsurumai lines, 5 min walk) saves the trouble of finding a space.
- ✓ If combining with nearby commercial facilities, check for shopping discounts and other services.
Parking FAQ
Q. Is there parking at Shirakawa Park?
Yes. Near the park there is a paid car park, Times Shirakawa Park (58 spaces, 24-hour entry/exit). Many hourly pay lots are also found around Sakae and Fushimi.
Q. How much does it cost?
Times Shirakawa Park is about ¥300 per 15 minutes, with a daily maximum of around ¥1,500 on weekdays and ¥2,800 on weekends and holidays (these vary — please check the on-site sign).
Q. Can I park 24 hours?
Times Shirakawa Park allows 24-hour entry/exit. Some nearby private lots are also open 24 hours.
Q. Can I come with a wheelchair or stroller?
The museum has dedicated parking and the park paths are flat and barrier-free. See the museum's official page for details.