Serigaya Park - Machida city offical website (Japanese only)
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
Machida city museum of graphic arts - official website
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)
Yakushi-ike Park - Machida city official website (Japanese only)
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.
Machida Squirrel Garden - official website
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.
Ikuta Ryokuchi Park - official website
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 include not only 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.
Yodobashi Camera - official website (Japanese only)
A large-scale store selling electrical goods.
Access : Walking distance from Machida Station
Grandberry Mall - official website (Japanese only)
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.).
Kamakura - Kamakura city official website
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.).
Enoshima - Enoshima by Wikitravel
Enoshima Shrine and Enoshima Aquarium
Access : From Odakyu Line Machida Station,
take the Odakyu Line to Katase-Enoshima Station (approx. 45 mins.).
Hakone - HAKONE-ZENZAN : Hakone National Park official website
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.).
