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City in Kantō, Japan
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Machida (町田市 Machida-shi) is a city in Tokyo Prefecture, Japan. The city is west of Tokyo's 23 downtown wards, bordering on Kanagawa. Machida City has relatively more nature than any other city in Tokyo. The town has been the setting for many manga and video games.
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芹ヶ谷公園
A park with sculptures scattered in the lush greenery and water.
ポケふた -ポケモンマンホール-
Find Pokemon Manhole in the park in the city where Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri spent his childhood. The poke lid is a Pokémon Go pokestop.
町田薬師池公園 四季彩の杜
Machida Yakushiike Park is made up of several areas.
ウェルカムゲート
There is a local food market, a cafe and restaurant where you can enjoy cooking with Machida's local ingredients, a workshop where you can try your hand at making crafts, and a park where you can enjoy a BBQ and a picnic empty-handed.
薬師池公園
There is a pond called Yakushiike, where you can enjoy cherry blossoms and wisteria in the spring, irises and lotus in the summer, and autumn leaves in the fall. There is another small temple called Notuda Yakushido.There are also relocated and reconstructed late-17th-century private homes and a doctor's office and residence, giving visitors a sense of old Japan.
町田ぼたん園
The Botanic Garden is a 7-minute walk north of Yakushi Pond. The park is open for a fee according to the blooming period of peonies and peonies (usually mid-April to early May). Free of charge except when the flowers are in bloom.
町田えびね苑
The Botanic Garden is a 10-minute walk north of Yakushi Pond. The garden is pay-per-open for a limited period of time from late April to early May when the orchid Calanthe discolor are in bloom. The park is opened free of charge during the hydrangea season (usually in early to mid-June).
町田ダリア園
The garden is pay-per-open for a limited period of time from early July to early November every year when the Dahlia are in bloom. The rest stop and flower shop are open all year round. (Closed Jan 1-3.)
町田市ふるさと農具館
Various farming equipment and agricultural tools on display. People of older generations are hopeful that their younger successors will carry on their farming traditions, hence this museum was built. The museum has a nice atmosphere.
まちだリス園
A park with about 100 squirrels. Guests can get close to the squirrels, play with them, and give them food. Squirrel feed can be purchased for ¥100.
スヌーピーミュージアム
This is the world's only official satellite of the Schulz Museum of Art, the Peanuts fan's mecca in Santa Rosa, California, USA. Original drawings from "Peanuts" and a giant Snoopy sculpture are on display. There are workshops and a cafe based on the world of "Peanuts".
町田市立国際版画美術館
The only museum in Japan that focuses on prints. Weekdays 10:00-17:00 (admission is until 16:30) Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00-17:30 (admission is until 17:00) Closed every Monday and 28 Dec-4 Jan. Fees vary depending on the exhibition. The mini-exhibition (permanent exhibition room) is free.
武相荘
The former Shirasu residence. You can enjoy an old Japanese house and a beautiful garden. Inside the house is a museum.
小島資料館
The head of the family, Shikanosuke Kojima, was a close friend of Isami Kondo of the Shinsengumi, so there is a display of materials related to the Shinsengumi.
泰巖歴史美術館 Taigan Rekishi Bijutsu Kan
Japanese sword and armor of samurai from the Sengoku period are on display. There is also a life-size replica of a part of the famous Oda Nobunaga's castle.
町田市立中央図書館
It's a big library, so if you are looking for some books, you might find it here as it has a wide selection.
This is an Okinawan folk dance festival held annually. Many Eisa teams come to Machida. There are 23 pairs. The festival is very lively and fun, and various food items can be purchased from small stalls around the area.
A dining establishment with darts, card games, and board games. A nice place to have a party with friends.
ねこのみせ
A cafe with a twist — there are cats running around that you can play with. Great if you want to play with cats but not raise one long-term.
This place has a wide assortment of games, including bowling, karaoke, billiards, and many arcade games.
菅原神社
People worship the god of learning, Sugawara, at this shrine. In Heian period, Sahara was a scholar.
スポーツパークパートナーズまちだ
Holds 6,200 people. Many soccer games and university contests are held here.
Live rock music, DJ live sets and dance performances throughout the week.
Live house in Machida. Schedule can be accessed on their website. It is also a music school during weekdays.
Live music and club, depending on the day.
ビッグエコー
カラオケ館
カラオケまねきねこ 町田2号店
天然温泉 ロテン・ガーデン
This is the first genuine bicarbonate natural hot spring in Machida City, pumped up from 1,381 meters below ground.
万葉の湯 町田
A hot spring facility where you can take a day trip and stay overnight.
多摩境天然温泉 森乃彩
Surrounded by the rich natural environment of the Tama Hills and surrounded by greenery, you can enjoy an open-air bath with a flowing hot spring that has the effect of making your skin beautiful.
FC町田ゼルビア
A J-League football club team based in Machida City. Machida Gion Stadium (Machida City Athletic Stadium) is their home ground.
ペスカドーラ町田
An F-League futsal club team based in Machida City. Machida Sougo Taiikukan (Machida City General Gymnasium) is their home ground.
キヤノンイーグルス
A Top-League rugby club team based in Machida City. Canon Sports Park is their home ground.
北海道ラーメン おやじ 町田店
This is a famous and very tasty Hokkaido-style miso ramen shop. The "Oyaji Set" is notable.
町田汁場 しおらーめん進化 本店
Famous for its salt ramen.
パパパパパイン
A rare ramen made with pineapple.
辛麺 真空
Spicy ramen is the specialty of this shop.
醤油料理 天忠
This is a restaurant specializing in soy sauce dishes, a rarity.
柿島屋
Horsemeat dishes are available at affordable prices.
やきとり処 大舞 (旧名 月忠)
A yakitori restaurant. All the clerks are friendly and nice. They serve good yakitori and sake.
茶房 中野屋
A cafe where you can enjoy Japanese sweets in a relaxed atmosphere.
スイーツパラダイス
A large variety of desserts.
ＫＦＣ レストラン
All-you-can-eat Kentucky Fried Chicken. Some of the menu items are only available here.
しゃぶしゃぶ温野菜
All you can eat shabu-shabu and sukiyaki. Ninety minutes of greatness.
小陽生煎饅頭屋
Serves Chinese steamed dumplings (shoronpo).
The famous American restaurant chain, one of a few locations in the Tokyo area. This is a great place to have lunch, or some after-work happy hour drinks (half-price on weekdays between 16:00 and 19:00). Staff are friendly, and the place has a lively atmosphere.
HUB町田店
A branch of the popular chain of English pubs found all around Tokyo and other urban centers across Japan. Lively atmosphere especially on weekends. Reasonably priced drinks along with a decent selection of British pub fare, as well as darts, and TVs showing sporting events.
レンブラントホテル東京町田
This is the high-end option for hotels in the Machida station area.
ホテル新宿屋
Very affordable, good condition, and surrounded by plenty of options for shopping, dining, and drinking.
サンホテル
The cheapest hotel in the Machida Station area, and rightfully so. This business hotel's rooms are very basic and not in the best condition, but they are a cheap.
ホテルラポール千寿閣
Very well-priced rooms in good condition, although a little old and basic in terms of amenities. Perhaps the best value for your money among hotels near Machida Station.
ホテルリソル町田
A good mid-range hotel. Free internet access.
東横INN町田駅小田急線東口
Breakfast served 07:00-09:30. Free internet.
ブックオフ
Second-hand shop including comic books, CDs, games, and more. If you are studying Japanese, comic books are helpful.
ドン・キホーテ
Popular chain of discount shops found all across Japan. Great selection and wide range of merchandise from groceries to electronics to designer handbags, at really low prices.
グランベリーパーク
This is a facility with a large outlet shopping mall and a large park. You can buy clothes, shoes and so on at cheap prices. There are foreign stores, but there are also Japanese brands of clothing. There are also many restaurants and an indoor food court. You can eat Japanese Chinese, Italian and so on. The all-you-can-eat Kentucky Fried Chicken is a popular choice. The mall also has a movie theater called 109 Cinemas. On weekends, the mall is always crowded with many people and you can even see some street performers. Grandberry Park is a good place not only for shopping but also for walking. On weekends, many people come to show their pets to other people and have fun talking about pets. Some of the neighboring areas are sometimes used as filming locations for Japanese TV dramas. The Snoopy Museum is located on the grounds.
ルミネ
A big department store that includes clothes, dresses, sundries, small articles, accessories, shoes, a restaurant, a book store, a CD/DVD store, cosmetics, a hair salon and more.
ミーナ町田
There is a very large Uniqlo store if you need to pick up any cheap clothing during your travels. Also, there are cafes and knick-knack stores.
ジョルナ町田店
The store is popular amongst teenagers and stylish young women. It includes clothes, dresses, sundries, small articles, accessories, restaurants, cosmetics, a hair salon, beauty salon and more. Uniqlo's sibling brand Gu is there. Gu is a cheaper price point brand than Uniqlo.
By bus
Kanachu and Keio bus companies jointly offer daily services to Machida from Narita and Haneda airports.
By bus
You can get to Machida by bus. There is a bus service from Machida station to various places in the city. Smart cards such as Suica can be used for easy payment.
On foot
Tourist attractions are concentrated in the Machida station area, Minami-Machida area, and Yakushiike area.
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