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# Parking Near The First Unitarian Church of San José, Japantown

Landmark Parking · Japantown, California · The First Unitarian Church of San José

Published 16 Sep 2026 · 5 min read · Reviewed by the [Parksy Editorial Team](https://www.parksy.com/editorial-guidelines)

160 North 3rd Street

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Where Can I Park for The First Unitarian Church of San José?

The First Unitarian Church of San José has no on-site or dedicated parking. Free street parking is available on 3rd Street north of St. James, half a block from the church. If those spaces are occupied, use the nearby garages and metered areas shown on the church’s parking map, or reserve a nearby Parksy space.

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<dt>Address</dt>
<dd>160 North 3rd Street</dd>

<dt>Closest listed space</dt>
<dd>Affordable Covered Lot Parking in San Jose, CA, 0.3 mi (6 min walk)</dd>

<dt>Nearest station</dt>
<dd>San Jose Diridon station, 1.0 mi (20 min walk)</dd></dl>

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## Street Parking Beside The First Unitarian Church of San José

The First Unitarian Church of San José is at 160 North 3rd Street in St. James Park, near Japantown. The church does not have on-site or dedicated parking, according to SpotAngels and MapQuest (spotangels.com; mapquest.com), so drivers should plan for a nearby street space or garage rather than expecting a church lot.

Free street parking is available on 3rd Street north of St. James, half a block from the church, according to the church’s parking page (sanjoseuu.org). This is the closest specifically identified free option and places the car within a short walk of the entrance. The church also provides a map showing nearby parking garages and metered areas (sanjoseuu.org).

## Garages and Metered Areas Around St. James Park

The church’s official parking information directs drivers to a map of parking garages and metered areas around the site (sanjoseuu.org). Those options are useful when the free spaces on 3rd Street north of St. James are occupied, particularly for visitors who prefer a designated facility to searching block by block.

The site is across from St. James Park in downtown San Jose, according to Wikipedia (wikipedia.org). James as the clearest free-street alternative (sanjoseuu.org).

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## Parksy Spaces Near the Church on North 3rd Street

Parksy lists several nearby spaces for drivers who want to reserve parking close to the site. Two spaces at Saint James Park are 90 yards away, while a secure 24/7 garage with EV charging is 148 yards away. These choices keep parking close to 160 North 3rd Street without relying on an on-site church lot.

Further Parksy options include a secure commercial garage 246 yards away, a secure garage space for rent 246 yards away, and parking at WT77 - Pacific Towers 314 yards away. The listings identify these spaces by facility type and distance, so drivers can compare proximity and choose a garage or other reserved space before arriving.

## Event Pressure and Street Rules Near 3rd Street

Parking pressure is likely to be highest when activity increases around downtown San Jose and St. James Park, because the church sits across from the park and has no dedicated parking area (wikipedia.org; mapquest.com). James, which the church identifies as half a block from the building (sanjoseuu.org).

Street parking on 3rd Street is governed by the posted restrictions for the block, while the church’s parking page distinguishes free street parking north of St. James from nearby metered areas and garages (sanjoseuu.org). Drivers using the free section should stay north of St. James and follow the signs at the space, rather than assuming that every nearby curb has the same rules.

## Walking From San Jose Diridon Station

San Jose Diridon station is the nearest station listed for the site, at 1.0 mile away and a 20-minute walk. The route provides a practical alternative for visitors who would rather avoid downtown parking, with the church at 160 North 3rd Street in St. James Park, near Japantown.

The address is 0.7 mile from Japantown center, so the church can also be reached on foot from that nearby district. Drivers combining rail travel with a short walk can use San Jose Diridon station as the main arrival point, while visitors already in Japantown have a shorter approach than the station walk.

Show street view near The First Unitarian Church of San José

## Sources

- [California Department of Transportation](https://dot.ca.gov)
- [USA.gov motor vehicle services](https://www.usa.gov/motor-vehicle-services)
- [Federal Highway Administration](https://highways.dot.gov)
- [Parking](https://sanjoseuu.org/parking/)
- [First Unitarian Church Of San Jose Parking](https://www.spotangels.com/san-jose/first-unitarian-church-of-san-jose-parking)
- [First Unitarian Church Of San Jose](https://www.mapquest.com/us/california/first-unitarian-church-of-san-jose-367610025)
- [First Unitarian Church of San Jose](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Unitarian_Church_of_San_Jose)

\* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Where Can I Park for The First Unitarian Church of San José?

The First Unitarian Church of San José has no on-site or dedicated parking. Free street parking is available on 3rd Street north of St. James, half a block from the church. If those spaces are occupied, use the nearby garages and metered areas shown on the church’s parking map, or reserve a nearby Parksy space.

### Is There Parking at The First Unitarian Church of San José?

The church does not have on-site or dedicated parking. Drivers should plan for a nearby street space or garage instead of expecting a church lot. The closest specifically identified free option is on 3rd Street north of St. James, half a block from the church entrance.

### Where Is the Closest Free Street Parking?

Free street parking is available on 3rd Street north of St. James, half a block from the church. This is the closest specifically identified free option. Drivers should stay north of St. James and follow the posted restrictions and signs for the particular space.

### What Garages or Reserved Spaces Are Near the Church?

Parksy lists two spaces at Saint James Park 90 yards away, a secure 24/7 garage with EV charging 148 yards away, and secure garage options 246 yards away. Parking at WT77 - Pacific Towers is 314 yards away. These choices let drivers compare proximity and reserve before arriving.

### What Should I Know About Parking Near St. James Park?

Parking pressure is likely to be highest when activity increases around downtown San Jose and St. James Park. Street parking on 3rd Street follows the posted restrictions for the block. The church distinguishes free street parking north of St. James from nearby metered areas and garages.

### Can I Walk to the Church From San Jose Diridon Station?

San Jose Diridon station is 1.0 mile away and a 20-minute walk from the church. The church is at 160 North 3rd Street in St. James Park, near Japantown. The address is 0.7 mile from Japantown center, offering a shorter approach for visitors already there.

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