If you’re driving to Tokushima Airport (Tokushima Awaodori Airport), you probably want to know how much it will cost, whether you can park even when it’s busy, and what to do if the lot is full.

In short, Tokushima Airport’s parking lot is affordable: free for the first hour, with a maximum of ¥600 per 24 hours, and it’s open 24 hours a day. However, during busy periods such as Obon and long holiday weekends, the lot can fill up and entering may take a while. There is also a private parking lot about a 3-minute walk from the airport.

*This article reflects information as of October 2026. Rates and hours are subject to change, so please check the official Tokushima Airport parking website for the latest information.

Tokushima Airport Parking Basics: 24-Hour Access, Capacity, and Drop-Off Notes

Tokushima Airport’s parking is a single surface lot spread out in front of the terminal building.

• Operator: Airport Promotion and Environment Improvement Support Organization (phone 088-699-4169)
• Hours: Open 24 hours, every day of the year (staffed 7:00–21:45)
• Capacity: 758 spaces (including 10 spaces for people with physical disabilities)
• Address: 16-2 Asahino, Toyohisa, Matsushige-cho, Itano-gun, Tokushima

If you’re dropping off or picking up passengers, pay attention to where you stop. The area in front of the terminal building is reserved for limousine buses and tour buses, and parking is prohibited. Briefly stop at the “drop-off area,” the red-ocher paved space near the center of the parking lot, to let passengers get in and out. Long-term parking is not allowed there.

How Rates Work and Cost Simulations by Number of Days

The first hour after entry is free. After that, charges are added every hour until they reach the maximum per 24 hours. There is no distinction between weekdays and weekends or holidays.

Category	Up to 1 hour from entry	Each additional hour	Maximum per 24 hours
Standard car	Free	¥100	¥600
Large vehicle (6 m to 9 m)	Free	¥200	¥1,200
Motorcycle (including mopeds)	Free	¥50	¥300

The rates were revised on April 1, 2025. Some older articles list “¥300 for up to 2 hours, then ¥150 per hour,” but those are the rates from before the revision.

For short stays in a standard car, expect ¥100 for 2 hours, ¥200 for 3 hours, ¥500 for 6 hours, and ¥600 for 7 hours or more. If you’re dropping off or picking up someone and leave within 1 hour, it’s free.

The maximum charges by number of days are as follows.

Approximate parking duration	Maximum charge (standard car)
Within 24 hours	¥600
1 night, 2 days (within 48 hours)	¥1,200
2 nights, 3 days (within 72 hours)	¥1,800
3 nights, 4 days (within 96 hours)	¥2,400
5 nights, 6 days (within 144 hours)	¥3,600
1 week (within 168 hours)	¥4,200
9 nights, 10 days (within 240 hours)	¥6,000

If you go slightly over 24 hours, the charge is ¥700 for 25 hours and ¥1,200 for 30 hours (¥1,200 up to 48 hours). For exact amounts, use the rate chart and rate simulator on the official website.

You can pay with internationally branded credit cards (including debit and prepaid cards). For amounts under ¥30,000, you can exit smoothly without a signature.

Checking Crowding and Availability

Availability Information and Crowding Forecast Calendar

The official website publishes the lot’s current availability and a monthly crowding forecast calendar (PDF). Check which days are busy before you leave.

Busy Periods and Times of Day

The official website says the lot is very crowded on weekends and during peak periods (three-day weekends, Golden Week, Obon, the New Year holidays, and so on).

An airport notice (August 8, 2026) says the following.

• Crowding is no longer limited to weekends; recently it has become more common even on weekdays
• From late morning to evening, arriving-flight pickups overlap with departing flights, and the lot is often full
• When the lot is full, it can take a considerable amount of time to enter

Visitors are urged to allow plenty of time before their flight departs and to use public transportation. The official website does not mention parking reservations, so spaces are first come, first served.

Options When the Lot Is Full: Nearby Private Parking

The airport’s official website notes that there are private parking lots about a 3-minute walk away. They’re an option if the lot is full and you’d otherwise have to wait to enter.

Parking lot	Spaces	Rates	Contact
Minute Park 24H Awaodori Airport	271	¥100 per 60 minutes, ¥300 per 24 hours from entry	088-636-1211
Day Park	―	Check the official website	088-655-5681 (Sundays/holidays at night: 088-636-1211)

These lots are run by different companies from the airport lot, so please check availability and rates with each company before using them. Minute Park’s 24-hour maximum is ¥300, which is cheaper than the airport lot’s ¥600.

Discounts and Terms of Use

Item	Details
Disability discount	Half price when you show your certificate. Accessible spaces: 2 areas, 10 spaces in total. You must ask at the management office between 7:00 and 21:30, when staff are present
Payment methods	Internationally branded credit cards (including debit and prepaid)
Large vehicles	Height up to 3.8 m, width up to 2.5 m, length up to 9.0 m. There are no dedicated spaces, and during busy periods you may be asked to wait or be refused entry
Motorcycles	Free for up to 1 hour, then ¥50 per hour, maximum ¥300 per 24 hours
Long-term parking	Up to 30 consecutive days. A notification is required if you exceed this

Certificates accepted for the disability discount include the Physical Disability Certificate, the Rehabilitation Certificate (Ryoiku Techo), and the Mental Disability Health and Welfare Certificate. Staff are not present from 21:30 to 7:00, so the discount procedure is not available then. If you exit when staff are absent, you can settle the payment at a later date.

You can park for up to 30 consecutive days from entry. If you exceed 30 days, you must submit a notification through the form on the official website. If the vehicle is left unclaimed without notification, it will be disposed of 90 days after a warning.

Recommendations by Purpose

If you’re dropping off or picking up someone

It’s free if you exit within 1 hour. Parking is prohibited in front of the terminal building, so stop at the drop-off area inside the lot to let passengers get in and out.

If you’re on a trip or business trip lasting a few days

The maximum charge is ¥600 per 24 hours. Expect up to ¥1,200 for 1 night, 2 days and up to ¥1,800 for 2 nights, 3 days.

If you’re traveling during Obon, long weekends, or the New Year holidays

Check the official crowding forecast calendar for busy days and allow extra time. If the lot is full, options include nearby private lots, public transportation, and shuttle services you can reserve in advance.

If you’re parking for a week or longer

One week costs up to ¥4,200. If you exceed 30 consecutive days, a notification is required.

If you’re using a large vehicle or motorcycle

Large vehicles have no dedicated spaces and may be refused entry when it’s busy. Motorcycles are free for up to 1 hour, with a maximum of ¥300 per 24 hours.

If you’re traveling from outside Tokushima City, such as Anan or Komatsushima

If you’d like to avoid driving and parking congestion, NearMe is an option. It takes you to the airport without transfers from Komatsushima City, Anan City, Katsuura Town, and Sanagochi Village.

We Also Recommend NearMe for Getting to and from Tokushima Airport!

*The photo is for illustration purposes. Actual vehicles vary by area.

During busy periods such as Obon and long holiday weekends, Tokushima Airport’s parking lot can fill up and entering may take a while. If you’d like to avoid that worry, consider NearMe’s fixed-fare taxi to Tokushima Airport.

Why You Can Avoid Parking Congestion Worries

• No worries about a full lot or waiting to enter: Reservations are made in advance, and your pickup time and vehicle are confirmed by 6:00 PM the day before. You don’t need to worry about parking availability or wait in an entry line.
• No driving or searching for parking: Travel door to door from your home or hotel to the airport.
• Comparable fares: From Tokushima Station to the airport, NearMe is about ¥980 (about 20 minutes or more), and the limousine bus is about ¥800 (about 30 minutes or more).
• Peace of mind if your flight is delayed: There is no cancellation fee if your flight is delayed or canceled.

Overview

NearMe is a fixed-fare transfer service that picks you up directly from wherever you like, such as your home or hotel, and takes you to the airport. It has surpassed 1.5 million cumulative passengers booked (October 2019 to September 2026) and has a ride satisfaction rating of 4.6 out of 5.0. Tokushima Airport service operates within Tokushima Prefecture (excluding some areas).

Per-person fares for shared rides are as follows.

Pickup/drop-off area	Fare
Tokushima City, Naruto City, Aizumi Town, Kitajima Town, Matsushige Town	from ¥980
Komatsushima City, Anan City, Katsuura Town, Sanagochi Village	from ¥2,980
Kamikatsu Town, Kamiyama Town	from ¥3,980

How to Use

1. Enter your preferred date, time, and conditions to make a provisional reservation.
2. You’ll receive a response on whether the reservation is possible within a few hours.
3. By 6:00 PM the day before your ride, your departure and arrival times, vehicle, and route are confirmed.
4. On the day, simply board the vehicle at the designated location.

As a general rule, new reservations are accepted until 6:00 PM the day before your ride, so please book early.

How to Save Even More

• Early-bird discount: Book at least 14 days before your ride for a discounted fare
• Share discount: Get a discounted fare when you have a travel companion or when your conditions (date, time, route) make it easy to find one
• Group discount: The per-person fare drops as the group gets larger
• Children are half the adult fare, and infants are free
• One suitcase is free, and oversized luggage is +¥500 per item
• Shared rides earn miles with ANA, JAL, Starflyer, UA, and EVA

NearMe Is Recommended for People Who

• Worry about the lot being full during Obon, long weekends, and the New Year holidays
• Are heading to the airport during the busy late-morning-to-evening hours
• Want to skip the hassle of driving and finding parking
• Are traveling to the airport from outside Tokushima City, such as Anan or Komatsushima
• Are heading to the airport with family or friends

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. Is parking at Tokushima Airport free?

A. It’s free if you exit within 1 hour of entry. After that, it’s charged: ¥100 per hour for standard cars, with a maximum of ¥600 per 24 hours.

Q. How much is parking at Tokushima Airport per day?

A. For standard cars, the maximum for up to 24 hours is ¥600. Expect up to ¥1,200 for 1 night, 2 days and up to ¥4,200 for 1 week.

Q. Did the rates change in April 2025?

A. Yes, they were revised on April 1, 2025. The current rates are free for up to 1 hour, then ¥100 per hour. Information saying “¥300 for up to 2 hours” reflects the rates from before the revision.

Q. Can I use the Tokushima Airport parking lot 24 hours a day?

A. Yes. It’s open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. It is staffed from 7:00 to 21:45.

Q. Can I reserve parking at Tokushima Airport?

A. The official website does not mention reservations, so spaces are first come, first served. You can check crowding using the availability information and crowding forecast calendar on the official website.

Q. What should I do if the lot is full?

A. There are private lots such as Minute Park and Day Park about a 3-minute walk from the airport. Public transportation and shuttle services with advance reservations are also options.

Q. Where should I stop when picking someone up?

A. Parking is prohibited in front of the terminal building. Stop briefly at the “drop-off area” (the red-ocher paved space) inside the lot. It’s free if you exit within 1 hour of entry.

Q. How many days can I park?

A. Up to 30 consecutive days. If you exceed 30 days, submit a notification through the form on the official website.

Q. Which is more reliable for getting to Tokushima Airport: parking or NearMe?

A. Parking is first come, first served, so during busy periods the lot can fill up and entering may take a while. With NearMe, your pickup time is confirmed through advance reservation, so you don’t need to worry about a full lot or waiting to enter. It’s especially recommended for Obon and long holiday weekends.

Summary

Tokushima Airport’s parking lot is affordable, with the first hour free and a maximum of ¥600 per 24 hours, and it’s open 24 hours a day. The rates were revised in April 2025, so beware of outdated information. During Obon and long holiday weekends, the lot can fill up, especially from late morning to evening, and entering may take a while. Check the official crowding forecast calendar, and keep nearby private lots in mind as an option when the lot is full.

If you’d like to avoid worrying about a full lot or waiting to enter, please also consider NearMe, where your pickup time is confirmed through advance reservation. Fares start from ¥980 one way from within Tokushima City, and it’s also a good option for travel from outside Tokushima City, such as Anan. Please give it a try on your next trip through Tokushima Airport.