A stone's throw from the city center, this park is bursting with
water and greenery, and is just perfect for cherry blossom viewing.
There is a pond and open area for playing in the water,
and there are also sculptures for you to enjoy. An international
art museum is located in one corner of the park.
Access: 10 mins. walk from Machida Station
Housing approximately 18,000 different artworks,
this sanctuary of art is truely world-class. It features an exhibition
hall, studio and hi-vision gallery, and offers local citizens a
place to display their artwork.
Access: 15 mins. walk from Machida Station (parking available)
Centered on Yakushi Pond, this park with its historic folk buildings
has a relaxed atmosphere. Depending on the season, you can enjoy
the blossoms of 250 plum trees and 2,300 Japanese iris plants while
sipping amazake (sweet sake) at Yakushi Teahouse.
Access: At Odakyu Line Machida Station North Exit, take bus 53 or
55 departing from Stop No. 21 in front of POP Building, and get
off at Yakushi-ike.
Located next to Yakushi-ike Park, this park is home to golden-backed
squirrels and Asiatic chipmunks. You can feed the squirrels sunflower
seeds from your hand and watch them eat.
Access: At Odakyu Line Machida Station North Exit, take bus 53 or
55 departing from Stop No. 21 in front of POP Building, and get
off at Yakushi-ike.
This park, renowned as the largest expanse of greenery in the city,
is located in Tama Hills and is visited by streams of people all
year round. Built in beautiful natural surroundings, the park's
main facilities not only include a public golf course, but also
the Taro Okamoto Museum of Art Kawasaki, traditional folk houses,
a Traditional Craft Center, Kawasaki Municipal Science Museum for
Youth, a Planetarium, an observation platform at the top of Mt.
Masugata, and an iris garden.
Access: From Machida Station, take the Odakyu Line to Mukogaoka-Yuen
Park and walk 15 mins.
A large-scale 100 yen store.
You will be surprised just how much 100 yen can buy - from slippers
and underwear to flowerpots.
Access: Walking distance from Machida Station
A large-scale store selling electrical goods.
Access: Walking distance from Machida Station
A giant shopping mall divided into four different areas: a shopping
area for daily necessities, an area of specialty shops for interior
and household items, cinemas and cafes, and outlet shops.
Access: From Machida Station, take the Yokohama Line to Nagatsuta
Station, then change to the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line and get off
at Minami-Machida Station (approx. 25 mins.).
Cost: 300 yen
A former capital of Japan featuring the Great Buddha of Kamakura
and various temples.
Access: From Odakyu Line Machida Station, take the Odakyu Line to
Fujisawa Station, then change to the Enoshima Dentetsu Line and
get off at Kamakura Station (approx. 60 mins.).
Cost: 590 yen
Enoshima Shrine and Enoshima Aquarium
Access: From Odakyu Line Machida Station, take the Odakyu Line to
Katase-Enoshima Station (approx. 45 mins.).
Cost: 360 yen
An area centered on Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park where there are
plenty of things to do all year round.
Access: From Machida Station, take the Odakyu Limited Express to
Hakone-Yumoto (approx. 60 mins.).
Cost: 870 yen
