- Background and purpose
When people go out using car or motorcycle, should be placed parking area. If you stop outside the parking lot, police will issue a fine for parking violation. It is especially difficult when there is a business in a narrow residential area. Roads in residential areas in Japan are generally not wide as below.
The width of the road is only one car could pass.But there is also parking lot. If someone can not find out parking area, it would lost the time. Besides, the parking fee is also important.
There are large parking lots facing large roads, but also there are many small parking lots. Many people do not know the existence and location of a small parking lot. I had same experience. So, I started to register tiny parking area which did not disclose as parking lot on Google map.
- One of parking lot and price board
The followng picture is one of typically case. This parking area could be parked only 3 space. Although it is not so wide space, it is really helpfull when someone come this area. And also price is important. Everyone would like to park cost effective parking lot.
- Monthly parking
Monthly parking is also important. Most monthly parking lots are managed by local landowners in various places, and you will not know the price and size unless you actually go there. By registering the price and landowner’s phone, etc. on Google map, you can check the availability of parking lots without having to go there.
- Motorcycle parking
The land is used as a parking lot, even in a very small space. The picture below is a monthly parking lot for motorcycles. Sometimes there is no place to park motorcycle in their residence area.
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I have been helped by reviews of local guide on Google map. So I would like to support someone who find the parking lot.
Of course, reviews of nice restaurants and tourist attractions are also useful. Few people may be pleased with parking lots information including photos and reviews. But I believe those who need it. Actually I needed.
My parking registration activity as a Google Local Guide may be quiet, but I believe it will be helpful to somebody.
Thank you