Machida Squirrel Garden
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Double fun: Animal garden and park
We went by car, and it was incredibly convenient as there are plenty of affordable parking spots available. Plus, Shikisai no Mori Yakushiike Park is right across the road, allowing you to visit two places in one trip. While the garden isn't massive, it offers delightful experiences like feeding squirrels. You'll also encounter other charming animals such as tortoises, guinea pigs, and rabbits. If you have kids along, they're sure to have a blast!
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on Aug 8
Fun for kids and kids at heart
The Machida Squirrel Garden is a really fun spot to visit on the outskirts of Tokyo, and it was particularly popular with my two children. Admission prices are pretty reasonable at 500 yen for adults and 300 yen for children above three years old -- so not a bad deal for a family day out. If you're in the area I'd also recommend checking out the nearby Shikisai no Mori Yakushiike Park, which has some beautiful seasonal color depending on the time of year. Autumn is a particularly nice time! If you plan to visit, keep in mind that they're closed every Tuesday. Opening hours on the other days of the week are from 10am until 4pm.
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on Jul 10
So many squirrels.
In Machida (町田) there is a small zoo, where you can also enter a large enclosure with squirrels and feed them. The best way to get to the park from Machida station is by bus. The bus stop is located near the northern exit of Odakyu station. Take the Machi 55 bus and get off at Yakushi-ike station (薬師池). From the bus stop you can already see the entrance of the park. The park is open from 10-16 o'clock. From April to September it is open until 17:00 on Sundays and public holidays. Tuesdays are closed. A ticket costs 400 yen for adults and 200 yen for children. The park isn't very big. There are two areas, an area where different animals are kept in cages and the large outdoor enclosure for the squirrels. In the outdoor enclosure, 200 squirrels are held. For protection, you should wear gloves, which you can borrow for free in the middle of the enclosure. In addition, the squirrels may only be fed with food that is sold there. No other food is allowed. For 100 yen you can buy a small bag of sunflower seeds and try your luck. If you do it right, the squirrels will even eat right out of your hand. However, you should come early because the squirrels are full about 30 minutes after the park opens and after that, you will have a hard time finding a hungry squirrel. As the park is quite small about 2 hours should be enough to see everything and to have enough time for feeding the squirrels. On your way home you can also check the Yakushi-Ike park that is across the street from the squirrel garden. Admission is free and you can get some nice views.
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on Sep 21