The service area concierge is there to help out if you have any difficulty inside the service area. They also can give you information about sightseeing nearby.

1. If you need help

   

   The concierge is able to give you information about the service area and surrounding area. They lend out reading glasses, can help with language difficulties, and lots of other things as well.

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   The concierge staff are able to provide help to international travelers through the use of a tablet with translation software.

Driving long distances with children can be a challenging task. To take some of the stress out of family travel, NEXCO Central Japan has incorporated children-centered spaces in most of its rest areas. Most rest areas sell simple baby supplies like wet wipes and diapers, and many have rental strollers as well. Over 10 rest areas have playground equipment for kids. See the Japanese page here.

1. Baby Corner

   

   For mothers and babies, most rest areas have a special baby corner where you can nurse your baby and change your baby's diaper in private.

Suwako SA (Tokyo and Yamanashi-bound, Nagano and Aichi-bound), Expasa Taga (Osaka-bound), and Expasa Ashigara (Tokyo-bound, Osaka-bound) have baths for weary drivers to soak in. After a long drive taking a long bath is one of the best things you can do to relax before getting back on the road.

1. 1．Check-in

   Get your bath ticket at the front desk and head into the bath area.

2. 2．The changing room

   Make sure to go into the correct bath area: red for women, and blue for men. Then disrobe in the changing room before entering the actual bath area.

3. 3．Relaxing in the bath

   After washing yourself with soap and shampoo, rinse thoroughly and hop in the bath for a nice soak. The warm water will relax your muscles and make you ready to get back on the road.

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   Remember to wash and rinse off all soap before getting into the bath. And when you do get into the bath, please don't jump in; no one likes getting a face full of hot water.

4. 4．Getting ready to leave

   After you get out of the bath, grab your towel, dry off, get dressed, and feel refreshed on the way back to your car.

Because we know that after a long drive a quick shower can be incredibly refreshing, NEXCO Central Japan has added coin showers to some of their rest areas. Pop in for a quick shower before finishing up for the day.

1. 1．Change in the locker room

   Before getting into one of the showers, you will need to change out of your clothes in the locker room.

2. 2．Showering

   Put in your coins and enjoy your shower.

3. 3．Before you leave

   Dry off, change back into your clothes, and check carefully to make sure that you have everything before you exit.

1. Reservations

   We recommend that you call in advance to reserve your room.