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Machida町田市
Skip as a base; use Machida as a half-day stop on the Odakyu line from Shinjuku (29–35 min, ¥360) for parks, print art and Grandberry Park.
Machida is the third most populous city in Tokyo Prefecture, on the Odakyu line 29–35 minutes from Shinjuku and on the JR Yokohama line between Yokohama and Hachioji. The station front is department stores and shopping streets; away from it are parks, a print museum and the Snoopy Museum at Minami-Machida. Most travellers see it as a half day or a rainy-day stop, not a place to sleep.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- JPY
- Best months
- Mar–May, Oct–Nov
- avoid Jun (rainy season), Jul–Aug (hot and humid), late Apr–early May (Golden Week)
- Airports
- HND · NRT
- Nights
- 0–1
Rules in force · 5
- East Asia ↗Every border in East Asia is a full international border, Hong Kong and Macau included: an entry permission for one never covers the next.
- East Asia ↗Ferries between Korea, Japan and China cancel in rough seas and typhoons; keep a flight or a spare day behind every sea leg.
- Japan ↗IC cards (ICOCA/Suica) are topped up with cash at station machines.
- Japan ↗Smoking while walking is banned in most city centres; use designated areas.
- Japan ↗Shinkansen bags 160–250 cm (L+W+H) need a seat reserved with the oversized-baggage area.
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Machida110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Machida, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Cities are increasingly cashless; temples, small restaurants and some lodging taxes still want cash.Japan-wide
- SIM or eSIMData-only eSIMs are the easy route: buy before you fly; voice SIMs need a residence card.Japan-wide
- Tap waterSafe from the tap everywhere; stations and parks have fountains.Japan-wide
- TippingRestaurants and bars: No tip; staff will chase you to return money left on the table.Japan-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 100 V: UK and AU 230 V-only devices need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Japan-wide
- SafetyVery safe, including at night around the station.
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- RestroomsFree, clean public toilets in stations, parks and konbini; paper goes in the toilet.Japan-wide
- Emergency numbers110 police · 119 fire and ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMuseums close on Mondays (Tuesday when Monday is a holiday); many family restaurants close one weekday, often Tuesday or Wednesday…Japan-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckHND Haneda (Kanachu and Keio buses run daily to Machida; one service a day, operator depends on the time — check).
- Getting aroundTrains run along the prefectural border, so buses do the work inside the city.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee¥400–700 (≈ US$3–5)
- Street or quick mealNoodle soup or a set lunch¥800–1,300 (≈ US$6–9)
- Beerdraught in an izakaya / can at a convenience store¥500–750 (≈ US$4–6)¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3)
- SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a week¥2,000–4,000 (≈ US$14–30)
- Budget bedHostel or capsule bed, a night, per person¥3,000 (≈ US$25)
- Mid-range bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥13,000 (≈ US$90)
- High-end bedBusiness-hotel double room, a night, per room¥25,000 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ¥6,000 (≈ US$45) · Mid ¥11,000 (≈ US$75) · High ¥20,000 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- HND Haneda (Kanachu and Keio buses run daily to Machida; one service a day, operator depends on the time — check) · NRT Narita (Same joint Kanachu/Keio bus service; check the timetable before you rely on it)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Feb
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
Best
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Care*
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Care*
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Mar, Oct–Nov. Mixed: Apr–May. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Aug (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C) low), wettest Jun (13 rain days), driest Jan (5). Averages, not a forecast.
* only part of the month (early, mid or late).
Weather and climate
Machida: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
5 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
6 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
10 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
10 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
11 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
13 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
9 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
12 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
9 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
7 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Trains run along the prefectural border, so buses do the work inside the city. Odakyu, JR Yokohama and Tokyu Denentoshi lines meet the centre; use a Suica or other smart card on buses and trains. The three sight clusters — Machida station, Minami-Machida and Yakushiike — are each walkable once you arrive.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 30–35 min
Odakyu Rapid Express or Express from Machida, every 10 min or less
The default move: Machida works as a stop on a Tokyo day, not a separate trip.
Hachioji
goDoor to door: 20–30 min
JR Yokohama line from Machida
¥290; pairs well with Machida on one JR Yokohama line day.
Door to door: 30–40 min
JR Yokohama line from Machida, or from Higashi-Kanagawa for more frequent trains
¥380; the line also links to Shin-Yokohama for the Tokaido Shinkansen (15–20 min, ¥290).
Kichijoji
cautionDoor to door: About 1 h
Odakyu to Shinjuku, then the JR Chuo line
Two changes; only worth it if Inokashira Park is the goal.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Machida Station area
Odakyu and JR exits, department stores and the Nakamise shopping street; business hotels within a few minutes' walk.
Minami-Machida / Grandberry Park
Redeveloped around the Tokyu Denentoshi line station; shops, a cinema and a park, quieter at night.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ¥6,000–10,000 (≈ US$45–70) excl. bed
- Mid
- ¥10,000–17,000 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- High
- ¥17,000 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Business-hotel double room1 × 3 nights × ¥13,000 | ¥39,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × ¥11,000 | ¥66,000 |
| Odakyu Shinjuku ↔ Machida, both ways2 × ¥720 · check | ¥1,440 |
| JR Yokohama line Machida ↔ Yokohama, both ways2 × ¥760 · check | ¥1,520 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × ¥2,500 | ¥5,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ¥11,300 |
| Trip total≈ ¥20,710 per person per day, bed included | ¥124,260≈ US$850 |
2026 estimate in yen; flights and rail passes excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee | ¥400–700 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Noodle soup or a set lunch | ¥800–1,300 (≈ US$6–9) |
| Beer: draught in an izakaya / can at a convenience store | ¥500–750 (≈ US$4–6) / ¥250–350 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Odakyu Shinjuku → Machida (Rapid Express)Limited Express adds a ¥400 seat surcharge. | ¥360 (≈ US$3) |
| JR Yokohama line Machida → Hachioji / Yokohama | ¥290 (≈ US$2) / ¥380 (≈ US$3) |
| Museum entry (Graphic Arts varies by show; Snoopy Museum, Taigan)check current shows and prices | ¥500–1,500 (≈ US$4–11) |
| Machida Squirrel GardenSquirrel feed ¥100 | ¥400 (≈ US$3) adults, ¥200 (≈ US$2) children 3–12 |
| eSIM or data SIM, about a week | ¥2,000–4,000 (≈ US$14–30) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Machida is a commuter city: hotel rates and train crowding peak on weekday mornings and evenings.
- Summer brings sudden heavy showers; carry a folding umbrella in Jul–Aug.
- Winter can snow enough to settle for a day or two; check train status before a day trip.
- Some small shops and older establishments still take cash only.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Fire and ambulance
- 119
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Machida町田市
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My bed tonight
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ここまでお願いしますTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police110
- Fire and ambulance119
Embassy
No embassies in Machida; most are in Tokyo. The US embassy is in Minato, Tokyo — check the address and hours before you go.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Shinjuku → Machida, Odakyu Rapid Express: ¥360 (≈ US$3), 29–35 min
- Machida → Yokohama, JR Yokohama line: ¥380 (≈ US$3), 30–40 min
- Machida → Hachioji, JR Yokohama line: ¥290 (≈ US$2), 20–30 min
- Taxi, short hop around the station: ¥1,000–1,500 (≈ US$7–11) (check)
Say or show
- すみません — Excuse me / Sorry (sumimasen)
- ありがとうございます — Thank you (arigatō gozaimasu)
- これをください — This one, please (kore o kudasai)
- いくらですか？ — How much is it? (ikura desu ka)
- カードで払えますか？ — Can I pay by card? (kādo de haraemasu ka)
- トイレはどこですか？ — Where is the toilet? (toire wa doko desu ka)
Machida is a Tokyo Prefecture city, not a ward: rail passes and Tokyo metro tickets do not all cover it. Check your pass before boarding.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Machida. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Oct–Nov · avoid Jun (rainy season), Jul–Aug (hot and humid), late Apr–early May (Golden Week) · month by month →
- 2 airports and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Airport-to-bed contract for HND and NRT: confirm the joint Kanachu/Keio bus times, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
- Three walking clusters with rescue anchors: Machida station, Minami-Machida and Grandberry Park, Yakushiike and the Shikisai no Mori gardens.
- Place pages with verified opening days (Graphic Arts museum, Snoopy Museum, Squirrel Garden, Buaisō) and eat pages with last orders.
- Seasonal fixtures for the peony, calanthe and dahlia gardens so the pay-to-enter windows can go green.