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Kyoto City and Aeon Mall Join Forces for Park-and-Ride Initiative

As part of efforts to reduce traffic congestion around popular tourist destinations, Kyoto City has launched a new initiative promoting the use of park-and-ride facilities. Collaborating with Aeon Mall Co., Ltd. and Times 24 Co., Ltd., the city aims to encourage visitors to switch from their cars to public transport during the peak autumn tourism season.

Overview of the Collaboration

This partnership focuses on utilizing unused parking spaces at three Aeon Malls: Aeon Mall Kyoto Gojo, Aeon Mall Kyoto Katsuragawa, and Aeon Mall KYOATO, transforming them into park-and-ride parking areas. Here are the two main components of the initiative:

1. Parking for Drivers: All drivers who come to Kyoto will have access to parking facilities at the aforementioned Aeon Malls, allowing them to park their vehicles and easily transfer to public transportation.

2. Information Dissemination: In addition to updates on the municipal park-and-ride website and social media platforms like X and LINE, information will also be distributed through the official websites of each Aeon Mall, the Aeon Mall app, in-mall signage, and the Times Club members’ newsletter.

For more information, please visit the official websites:

• - Kyoto City Park-and-Ride Website
• - Aeon Mall Kyoto Gojo
• - Aeon Mall Kyoto Katsuragawa
• - Aeon Mall KYOATO

Detailed Information of Park-and-Ride Parking at Each Aeon Mall

For specific details and usage conditions, please refer to their respective websites or contact them directly:

1. Aeon Mall Kyoto Gojo

• - Implementation Period: From November 1, 2022, to November 30, 2022.
• - Parking Facility Name: Times Aeon Mall Kyoto Gojo (1,700 parking spaces available).
• - Available Hours: 8:30 AM to 11:00 PM.
• - Parking Fee for Park-and-Ride Users: Free for the day (conditions apply).
• - Additional Note: In partnership with Clew Co., Ltd., electric assist bicycle sharing service "CLEW" is available for commute to nearby stations and attractions.

Special Offers: Drivers utilizing the park-and-ride service can enjoy exclusive benefits such as the first 60 minutes of their ride free or a one-day pass discounted from 1,650 JPY to just 550 JPY! More details can be found on their website.

2. Aeon Mall Kyoto Katsuragawa

• - Implementation Period: November 1, 2022, to November 30, 2022.
• - Parking Facility Name: Times Aeon Mall Kyoto Katsuragawa (3,100 parking spaces).
• - Available Hours: 7:00 AM to 1:00 AM.
• - Parking Fee for Park-and-Ride Users: Free for the day (conditions apply).
• - Contact: Aeon Mall Co., Ltd. Kyoto Katsuragawa, Tel: 075-921-6860 (Contact: Shirai, Yoshikawa).

3. Aeon Mall KYOATO

• - Implementation Period: Weekdays from November 1, 2022, to November 30, 2022.
• - Parking Facility Name: Times Aeon Mall KYOATO (1,100 parking spaces).
• - Available Hours: 7:30 AM to 12:30 AM (entry until 11:30 PM).
• - Parking Fee for Park-and-Ride Users: 500 JPY for the day (conditions apply).
• - Contact: Aeon Mall Co., Ltd. KYOATO, Tel: 075-691-1116 (Contact: Araki, Nakaishi).

This initiative is set to enhance both tourist convenience and accessibility to Kyoto's cultural attractions while reducing traffic congestion. Visitors are encouraged to take advantage of these convenient services throughout the busy autumn season, ensuring a more enjoyable experience in this historic city.