Speaking of sightseeing spots in Machida City, Tokyo, here are some great spots! Machida Squirrel Park and Machida Yakushiike Park are just some of the attractions.
We'll introduce some recommended sightseeing spots for those visiting Machida to watch a J.League match! Machida has many attractions, including gourmet spots lined with many restaurants, a squirrel park where you can feed small animals like squirrels and rabbits, and parks where beautiful flowers bloom throughout the year. Enjoy watching a soccer match and sightseeing in Machida together.
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Introducing the charm of Machida City!
What is Machida City?
Machida City is located at the southernmost tip of Tokyo (excluding the islands). When viewed on a map, it juts out towards Kanagawa Prefecture.When it comes to Machida City, many people may be wondering, “Is it in the west of Tokyo?” or “I’ve heard a lot about it, but I don’t know much about it…” So in this article, we’ll introduce the attractions of Machida City that you’ll want to visit after watching a soccer match.
We’ll introduce you to the various charms of Machida, including parks and tourist spots to visit before the match, and restaurants to eat at after the match!If you dig deeper into the good things about Machida City, which you’ve heard a lot about but don’t know much about,
it’s sure to become a favorite city that you’ll want to visit again and again!
Find out more about Machida City
Tourist spots a short walk from Machida Station
Here we will introduce some tourist spots that are just a short walk from Machida Station! There are spots where you can feed small animals like squirrels and rabbits, and parks where you can enjoy the changing atmosphere of the seasons. Be sure to take a trip out to enjoy these places after watching a soccer game!
1. Machida Squirrel Park
▲Machida Squirrel Park
▲Machida Squirrel Park
▲Machida Squirrel Park
Machida Squirrel Park is located about 20 minutes by bus from Machida Station on the Odakyu Line and a short walk from Yakushiike bus stop.
This is a rare zoo specializing in squirrels, and the attraction is that you can feed about 200 squirrels in the “Free-Roaming Squirrel Square”! It is a tourist spot representing Machida City.Machida Squirrel Park is easily accessible by just a short walk from Machida Station. With soccer matches being held at the nearby Machida GION Stadium, you can often see supporters wearing the uniforms of various teams!
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You can buy squirrel food for 100 yen (tax included). Wearing special mittens, you can hand-feed them, which is a rare experience.
The sight of them desperately munching on the food, making a crunching sound, is both cute and memorable! Squirrels are friendly and will approach anyone with food, but be careful as their claws are sharp.
▼Basic Information
| Opening hours | 10:00-16:00 Closed: Every Tuesday (*Open on public holidays, closed the following weekday) |
|---|---|
| telephone number | 042-734-1001 |
| address | 1-733-1 Yakushidai, Machida City, Tokyo 195-0073 |
| access | Approximately 20 minutes by bus from Machida Station on the Odakyu Line, a short walk from the Yakushiike bus stop |
| parking | No parking available. Please use the parking lot at the adjacent Yakushiike Park. |
*Machida Squirrel Garden is a Type B employment support facility under the Comprehensive Support for Persons with Disabilities Act, and employs people with disabilities.
Observe a wide variety of animals, including guinea pigs, rabbits, and tortoises
▲Machida Squirrel Park
▲Machida Squirrel ParkAt Machida Squirrel Park,
you can observe a variety of animals, including guinea pigs, rabbits, and tortoises, in addition to squirrels!You can feed the guinea pigs from outside the cage, so even those who are a little scared of animals or small children can easily try it.
Recommended souvenirs! Original Squirrel Garden goods
▲Machida Squirrel Park
▲Machida Squirrel ParkMachida Squirrel Garden has
a wide selection of original goods, including cute squirrel and rabbit dolls and key chains, as well as handkerchiefs and shirts embroidered with the Machida Squirrel Garden logo!Mascots of squirrels that you’ve actually fed and magnets featuring unique illustrations are also recommended as souvenirs of both Machida and the squirrel garden!
2. Machida Yakushiike Park Shikisai Shrine West Garden (Welcome Gate)
▲West Garden (Welcome Gate)
▲West Garden (Welcome Gate)Machida Yakushiike Park Shikisai no Yashiro Nishizono (Welcome Gate) is about a 25-minute bus ride from Machida Station on the Odakyu Line, and is located right at the Shikisai no Mori Nishizono-mae bus stop.Nishizono (Welcome Gate) is a charming park with a direct sales store where you can purchase vegetables and food produced in Machida, a cafe and restaurant where you can eat dishes made with ingredients from Machida, a lab and experience workshop where you can try crafts and yoga, a library lounge where anyone can read books or take a break, as well as a lawn plaza where various events are held and a farm.
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The West Garden Welcome Gate, which opened on April 17, 2020 , as the gateway to Machida Yakushiike Park’s Shikisai no Mori , won the Good Design Award (Landscape, Civil Engineering, Structures) that same year! (*) The park is bustling with visitors even on weekdays.
▼Basic Information
| Opening hours | 5:00～22:00 |
|---|---|
| telephone number | 042-851-8942 （9:00～17:00） |
| address | 3105 Honmachida, Machida City, Tokyo 194-0032 |
| access | Approximately 25 minutes by bus from Machida Station on the Odakyu Line, get off at the bus stop “Shikisai no Mori Nishienmae” |
| parking | West Parking Lot (131 spaces) |
* See
“Machida City Hall PRTIMES Official Information”
Check out the local vegetables at the direct sales store!
▲Direct sales store
▲Direct sales store
- Business hours: 9:00-17:00
The direct sales store sells fresh Machida produce, Machida city specialties, alcoholic beverages, handmade tableware, and more
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This store not only practices the “local production for local consumption” principle of producing and consuming, but also
has locally harvested agricultural and livestock products delivered by the farmers themselves, so they are delicious and fresh! Another great thing about this store is that you can enjoy seasonal agricultural products throughout the year.
Cafe and restaurant “44APARTMENT (Double Four Apartment) Yakushiike Branch”
▲44APARTMENT
▲44APARTMENT
- Business hours: Weekdays 8:00-19:00 / Saturdays, Sundays and holidays 8:00-20:00
- Telephone: 042-860-6956
44APARTMENT is a cafe and restaurant with a wonderful view.
Based on the concept of a space that refreshes and enriches the mind, it serves food and desserts made with Machidavegetables and eggs. One of the recommended menu items is the Yakushi soft serve ice cream, which is popular with people of all ages, from small children to the elderly! Be sure to give it a try!
Take-out is recommended on nice days!
On a nice day, we recommend ordering takeout and eating outside! The stylish picnic basket looks great against the beautiful scenery in the park
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In addition to dining in, 44APARTMENT Yakushiike branch also offers takeout and dining outside! There is terrace seating outside the cafe, and they also have a wide selection of takeout menu items! We
also recommend bringing a picnic basket that you can take anywhere in the park and enjoying a picnic at your favorite spot.
A quaint grove and observation plaza
▲woodland area
▲Observation Plaza
A walking path has been built in the woods that remain in the valley , and on a fine day, you can enjoy the sunlight filtering through the trees as you leisurely strollalong the banks around the fields! Flowers bloom with every season, and the path that leads from the ridge on the welcome gate side to the orchard is lined with a charming grassland woven with Japanese silver grass and Japanese sedge. Once you leave the woods, you will reach an observation plaza where events such as concerts, dance recitals, and craft markets are held.
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Part of the observation plaza has a grassy area where you can play with your dog, making it a great place to take your dog for a walk!
Click here for tourist spots that are within walking distance from Machida Station
We introduce recommended tourist spots that are within walking distance from Machida Station.
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Introducing the charm of Machida City’s shopping district!
Machida City Shopping District
In front of Machida Station, there are countless streets and many shopping districts. Each shopping district is home to restaurants, cafes, apparel shops, bookstores, general stores, and more, creating its own unique charm.The area around Machida Station, the center of Machida City, is one of Tokyo’s leading commercial districts. Nicknamed “Shibuya of the West,” it’s lined with numerous large commercial facilities. In addition to these commercial facilities, there are also many privately owned stores, giving the area more appeal than just chain stores.Another highlight is the diverse array of gourmet spots, including hundreds of restaurants serving international cuisines like Japanese, Chinese, Italian, and French, as well as cafes, sweet shops, and izakayas. The area is bustling with shoppers and tourists. If you
‘re looking for a bit of shopping in Machida after a J.League match, why not head to Machida’s shopping arcades, which will satisfy your needs?
Recommended for young people! “Machida Ichibangai”
▲Machida Ichibangai
▲Machida IchibangaiMachida Ichibangai stretches out from the east exit of Machida Station on the Odakyu Line. It has long been a popular shopping street among locals as the gateway to
With cafes with open terraces and cute apparel shops, this shopping street is a popular gathering spot for young people.Speakers installed on the streetlights along the shopping street broadcast the shopping street’s original cable broadcasting, allowing you to enjoy shopping while listening to the background music.
Machida Terminal Road Shopping Street: A diverse selection of stores popular with people of all ages and genders!
▲Machida Terminal Road Shopping Street
▲Machida Terminal Road Shopping StreetTerminal Road Shopping Street is located just a few minutes from the east exit of Machida Station on the Odakyu Line. The street is lined with a variety of restaurants and long-established stores, making it a lively and lively place. With
a wide variety of stores, from Japanese tea specialty shops and prepared foods stores that always have long lines, to real estate agents, Chinese herbal medicine pharmacies, tobacco shops and second-hand clothing stores, Terminal Road Shopping Street is a great place to visit for people of all ages and genders, and anyone, anytime!Come experience the vibrancy that comes from the diversity of the many stores lined up.
If you’re looking for a photogenic spot for social media, this is the place to go! “Machida Nakamise Shopping Street”
▲Machida Nakamise Shopping Street
▲Machida Nakamise Shopping StreetLocated about a 3-minute walk from the terminal exit of Machida Station on the JR Yokohama Line and about a 7-minute walk from Machida Station on the Odakyu Line, Machida Nakamise Shopping Street is a historic shopping street where you can feel the atmosphere of good old Japan.
The atmosphere of the arcade, the old-fashioned storefronts, and the retro atmosphere that is perfect for social media allure visitors. Theintricate, maze-like arcade is home to multiple stores, and is bustling with locals and tourists every day. Some stores offer takeout, so it’s recommended to stroll around and eat your way around!
[Q&A] Get answers to your questions about Machida’s tourist spots!
Q. What is a recommended walking course around Machida’s tourist spots?
Enjoy Machida from the morning course
9:20 |
JR Machida Station
↓ Approximately 25 minutes by walk and bus10:00 |
Machida Squirrel Park
↓ Approximately 9 minutes by walk12:00 |
[Lunch] 44APARTMENT Double Four Apartments Yakushiike
↓ Approximately 35 minutes by walk and bus13:30 |
Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts
↓ Approximately 1 minute by walk14:30 |
Serigaya Park
↓ Approximately 9 minutes by walk15:15 |
Machida Nakamise Shopping Street
↓ Approximately 2 minutes by walk16:00 |
JR Machida Station
Half-day afternoon course
12:00 |
JR Machida Station
↓ Approx. 13-minute walk12:15 |
Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts
↓ Approx. 1-minute walk13:45 |
Serigaya Park
↓ Approx. 9-minute walk14:30 |
Machida Nakamise Shopping Street
↓ Approx. 2-minute walk15:30 |
JR Machida Station*This is an example of a model course. Travel times are approximate and may vary depending on traffic conditions and weather on the day.
Q. Where can I spend some time in Machida without spending any money?
A. Below are some recommended spots in Machida City that you can use for free.
- Machida City Central Library
Features: Located just a 2-minute walk from JR Machida Station, this library is perfect for adults and children alike. - Machida City Literature Museum Kotoba Land
Features: A literary museum located in a quiet residential area. In addition to being able to browse the collection, the exhibition focusing on “words” is also a highlight. - Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts
Features: A museum that exhibits prints from Japan and abroad. Special exhibitions in the permanent exhibition room can be enjoyed free of charge (*). - Serigaya Park
Features: A lush green park dotted with sculptures. It also has playground equipment such as a Tarzan rope. - Machida Yakushiike Park, Forest of Four Seasons, Yakushiike
Features: A beautiful park with seasonal flowers such as plum blossoms, camellias, and cherry blossoms, as well as fresh greenery and autumn leaves.
* See the official website of the Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts
Soccer influencer “Shizusan” introduces the charms of Machida
▲Machida Squirrel ParkIn this article, soccer influencer Shizusan introduces the charms of Machida City. She shares the wonders of the area through Machida’s shopping streets and tourist spots!
About Shizusan
Shizu is a popular influencer who posts a variety of content about soccer! Her YouTube channel has 160,000 followers, and her Instagram account boasts 65,000 followers.
As a former soccer player herself, she uses her knowledge and passion to spread the appeal of soccer.
Check out Machida City’s gourmet food in detail!
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One of Machida City’s essential charms is its concentration of gourmet restaurants and eateries that will make you want to stop by!The area around Machida Station is packed with restaurants and bars that are perfect for a stop, giving you plenty of options. There are izakayas where you can chat about the day’s match with friends, as well as stylish cafes and bars. You can choose a place depending on your mood, so why not stop by
after the match? It’s perfect for when you want to fill your stomach in Machida before heading to the stadium, or after the match when you want to fill your stomach before heading home or to the hotel.*By law, the sale of alcoholic beverages to persons under the age of 20 is prohibited. Age verification is currently being carried out.*Drinking alcohol is permitted only to those over the age of 20. Driving while under the influence of alcohol is prohibited by law. Drink alcohol in moderation.*Drinking alcohol during pregnancy or while breastfeeding may have a negative impact on the development of the fetus or infant.
If you haven’t decided on a menu yet, check out this page for lunch and dinner options.
*Image is for illustrative purposes only
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Take a stroll around Machida! Visit the fascinating tourist spots
In this article, we introduced recommended sightseeing spots and gourmet information for Machida.Machida is full of unique destinations, including facilities where you can interact with animals, lush parks, and lively shopping streets. We also recommend enjoying gourmet food and cafe hopping.If you’re visiting Machida to watch a J.League game, be sure to use this article as a reference and enjoy a stroll around Machida.
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