Kagoshima-Chuo Station offers a Park & Ride system, allowing travelers to drive to the station and switch to the Shinkansen. If you are using the Shinkansen, you can receive a discount on parking fees—a great benefit for travelers!
 

 

The payment system for Amu Plaza parking has changed to a license plate recognition system. Previously, a parking ticket needed a validation stamp, but now, the process is different.

Below are the steps for receiving parking discounts under the new system. Make sure to check these details before your trip!

 

 

 

 

The following parking lots are eligible for the Park & Ride service:
 

Amu Plaza Kagoshima Parking (East 1, East 2, West 1, West 2)

・Operating Hours: 24 hours
・Height Limit: 2.1m
・Parking Fees: 200 yen per 30 minutes (regular rate)
  *Night Discount (19:00-9:00): Maximum 1,500 yen
・Total Spaces: 2,047

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If you use the Shinkansen, you can receive a discount on parking fees. The process is simple:
 

1. Obtain a Service Ticket
 
・Find the service ticket machine inside the Shinkansen ticket gates.
　　 The machine is located right in front of the entrance, near the Satsuma-age (fried fish cake) shop (marked in red in the provided image).
 

 

・Press the button on the machine to issue a service ticket.

・Tips:
　The button may require a firm press to work. If “Processing…” does not appear, press again.
　If you’re in a hurry, you can also take a service ticket from the box next to the machine.
 

 

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2. Paying for Parking
 

・When returning, go to the parking lot’s pre-payment machine.
・Enter your car’s license plate number.
・Before inserting money, scan the QR code on your service ticket.
・The discount will be applied automatically!
 

 

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The Amu Plaza Kagoshima parking lot offers three types of pricing: a regular rate, a night discount, and Park & Ride discount fees.
 

1. Regular Rate
 
¥200 per 30 minutes
 

2. Night Discount
 
Up to ¥1,500 (from 7:00 PM to 9:00 AM)
 

3. Park & Ride Discount Fees
 
Up to 24 hours: ¥800
Up to 48 hours: ¥1,600
Up to 72 hours: ¥2,400
＊Regular rates apply after 72 hours
 

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・You can obtain the service ticket before or after your Shinkansen trip, but remember that the machine is inside the ticket gates. Do not exit before getting your ticket.
・Parking fees and discount details may change, so check the latest updates on official websites or station information desks.
・Parking availability can be checked on the JR Kagoshima City official website.
・Parking Management Office Contact: 099-213-0643 (24-hour support)

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Using the Park & Ride system at Kagoshima-Chuo Station makes travel easier by combining driving and train travel. Whether for business or leisure, take advantage of this service for a hassle-free journey!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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