[C4] A new rest facility will open on Ken-o Expressway!

~ "Bando PA (Outer Loop)" opens at 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 31, 2026 ~

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December 12, 2020
East Nippon Expressway Co., Ltd.
NEXCO East Japan Area Tract Co., Ltd.
FamilyMart Co., Ltd.

NEXCO EAST (Ken-O Road-ku, Tokyo) will open the new Bando Parking Area (hereinafter "PA") (Yumida, Bando City, Ibaraki Prefecture) on the outer loop of the C4 Ken-o Expressway (hereinafter "Ken-O Expressway") between Bando Interchange (hereinafter "IC") and Joso Interchange.
By installing a new rest facility on the outer loop of Ken-O Road between the E4 Tohoku Expressway (Kuki Shiraoka Junction (hereinafter referred to as "JCT") and the E6 Joban Expressway (Tsukuba JCT), we aim to improve customer safety and convenience.
A commercial facility (a FamilyMart convenience store) will also open in conjunction with the installation of the PA.

1. Opening date and time

Saturday, January 31, 2020, 3:00 p.m.

2. Equipment outline

location	Yumita, Bando City, Ibaraki Prefecture (C4 Ken-O Road Outer Loop (Bando IC to Joso IC)
Parking Lot	Large size: 33 units Small: 39 units Disabled: 1 unit Motorcycles: 4 Oversized vehicles: 2
toilet	Male: 9 small, 7 large Female: 16 units Barrier-free: 1 unit Family: 1 unit
Quick charger	2 ports (1 port maximum output 90kW)

3. Location map

Four. Features of the facility

Environmental consideration through energy saving + energy creation
~Nearly ZEB~

The building is expected to achieve Nearly ZEB* ^status by introducing lighting and ventilation equipment that saves energy while creating a comfortable indoor environment, as well as renewable energy through the use of solar panels.

≪Introduction of energy-saving equipment (LED lighting)≫

Image of solar panel — Nearly ZEB means a reduction of 50% or more from the standard primary energy consumption (excluding renewable energy), a reduction of 75% or more and less than 100% from the standard primary energy consumption (including renewable energy)

Producing a sense of local character through local cherry blossoms such as Benisasima

The park has been planted with local cherry trees, "Benisashima," to create a harmony with the local area. In addition, benches have been placed in various locations while ensuring personal space, creating a space where drivers can relieve fatigue and refresh their mind and body.

An image of how local cherry blossoms such as Benisasima can be used to create a sense of local character.

Family restroom safe for children

To ensure that customers with children can use the facility with peace of mind, we will install a "family restroom" that can be used by the whole family. The family restroom can also be used for changing diapers.
In collaboration with Bando City, we have placed Bando City's Apiru characters, "Negi-jii" and "Negi-baba," on the walls.

Photos of Bando City's Apiru mascots, "Negijiya" and "Negibaa"

5. Overview of the commercial facility

Opening date	Saturday, January 31, 2020, 3:00 p.m.
business hours	open 24 hours
location	Yumita, Bando City, Ibaraki Prefecture
Eat-in space	3 seats

Like its stores in the city, FamilyMart will offer coffee and frappes at FAMIMA CAFÉ, hot snacks including the classic Famichiki, and a variety of products from FamilyMart's private brand Famimaru, known for its delicious, happy, and safe flavors. As a Expressway store, it will also stock local souvenirs such as Masakado Senbei rice crackers, a specialty of Bando City.

Image is for illustrative purposes only

Highway stamps that promote the charm of the region

Highway stamps will be installed to coincide with the opening of the outer loop.
The stamp designs were selected from a competition among elementary school children (4th to 6th grade) attending elementary schools in the city, as a first for NEXCO EAST, in collaboration with Bando City, with the aim of providing a learning opportunity for children to explore the attractions of the region and to spread the word about them themselves.

Image of the outer loop of the highway stamp promoting the charm of the region — <Outside>

Image of the inner loop of the highway stamp promoting the charm of the region — <Inner loop>

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