What is the Tama Islands Region?

Machida Yakushiike Park Shikisai no Mori
Machida Yakushiike Park Shikisai no Mori is the general name for the area that includes Yakushiike Park and its surrounding facilities. It is a fun place to visit at any time, where you can interact with animals and enjoy the scenery of the four seasons. Among them, the West Garden, which opened in April 50, has been well-received for its cafes, restaurants, and a direct sales store where you can buy Machida-grown vegetables, and has exceeded XNUMX visitors in the year since its opening, making it a popular spot in Machida City.

◆ Serigaya Park
Water areas and sculptures are scattered among the natural surroundings of the valley, and in one corner is the International Print Museum. There is also an adventure plaza with a large slide and various play equipment. There are six Pokemon manholes called "Poke Lids" in the park.

◆ Serigaya Adventure Playground
This is a playground that has been designed with as few restrictions as possible, so that children can freely play in the natural environment and do whatever they want to do. Children grow up through a variety of play and experiences, including small injuries and failures, using natural materials such as earth, wood, and water, as well as real tools and fire in the hearth.

Onojijuku Satoyama Exchange Center (888-1 Onojicho, Machida City)
This facility, a renovated Edo-period inn, is a base for walks in the Satoyama area where you can experience the history, nature, and culture of Onoji. You can eat Onoji udon noodles made from local flour and purchase local vegetables.

◆Minamimachida Granberry Park
It is a new town directly connected to the station, which brings together commercial facilities including an outlet mall and movie theater, Granberry Park, Tsuruma Park, the Snoopy Museum, and the town library.

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▶Climate
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It is located in the southernmost part of Tokyo and borders the cities of Yokohama, Kawasaki, Sagamihara, and Yamato in Kanagawa Prefecture.
The area is made up of the Tama Hills and the Sagamihara Plateau, and is hilly with high mountains to the north and low mountains to the south.
Most of the city is made up of the naturally rich Tama Hills, through which rivers such as the Tsurumi River and Sakai River flow.

Agriculture is carried out in various parts of the city, and commercial and residential areas are developed on the flat land.
On the other hand, there are also many rural landscapes and natural scenery, making it an attractive area where city and nature coexist.

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▶History and Culture
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Machida city's history dates back 27 years, and many Jomon period ruins have been discovered. During the Edo period, there were XNUMX villages, and there were also post towns along the Kamakura Kaido and Machida Kaido roads.
After the port of Yokohama was opened, merchants came and went, and the area became bustling with the opening of the Yokohama Railway in 1908 and the Odawara Express Railway in 1927.

After the war, the towns of Machida, Minamimura, Tsurukawacho, Tadao, and Sakai merged to form the city of Machida in 1958.
Subsequently, the railway and road networks were developed, and residential areas were developed, forming the cityscape we see today.
In the hilly region of the north, traditional rural landscapes and old roads remain, allowing you to experience nature and traditional culture.
It has also developed as a bedroom town for Tokyo and Yokohama, and the area around Machida Station is lined with commercial facilities and is a thriving downtown area.

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▶Local communities
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There are plenty of facilities, such as children's centers/clubs and adventure play areas, where children can freely move around.
https://kosodate-machida.tokyo.jp/soshiki/4/2/2/298.html

Additionally, since 2007 the city has hosted a citizen collaboration festival called "Machi Cafe!" where local NPOs, civic groups, and community groups gather to deepen their connections through presentations about their activities.
This encourages encounters with a variety of local activities and supports connections between people and between people and organizations.

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▶Sightseeing & Activities
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Machida City is dotted with a variety of spots that can be enjoyed by people of all ages, from children to adults.
There are plenty of places to play and relax, including Machida Shibahiro, the Children's Center/Club, and the Adventure Play Area.
There are also many unique facilities, such as the Machida Squirrel Park where you can interact with small animals, the Snoopy Museum which showcases the world of Snoopy, and the International Print Museum which specializes in printmaking.


At Machida Yakushiike Park Shikisai no Mori you can enjoy the scenery of every season, and the newly opened West Garden is gaining popularity for its cafe and farm shop.
At Serigaya Park and Tadao Park, you can enjoy nature to the fullest, and there are also efforts put into agricultural experiences and food education.


At the Onojijuku Satoyama Exchange Center, Onoji udon noodles made with local flour and locally grown vegetables are popular, while Minamimachida Granberry Park is a new town that brings together commercial facilities, parks, museums, and more.

Soccer is also popular here, and in 2023 the hometown team, FC Machida Zelvia, will be promoted to the J1 League for the first time. You will be able to watch JXNUMX matches at the local Machida GION Stadium, experiencing the excitement of professional sports up close.

Festival of the Times

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▶Immigration Information
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The area around Machida Station is a popular area that appears in the rankings of places people want to live every year, thanks to its developed railway network and blessed natural environment.

The area is served by two lines, the Odakyu Line and the Yokohama Line, providing good access to Shinjuku and Yokohama, and there are also many large shopping spots.

Machida City also actively promotes child-rearing support and elderly welfare policies, and has a wide range of systems in place to provide support services for child-rearing and housework, such as the dispatch of helpers, subsidies for pediatric medical expenses, and child allowances.
In addition, Machida City has its own support system, which provides courses and consultation support for pregnant women and new parents, as well as child-rearing support goods. The combination of these elements has made Machida City a city that is attracting attention as a place where it is easy to live.


▶Machida City After-School Children's Classroom "Machitomo" Project
https://kosodate-machida.tokyo.jp/soshiki/4/2/2/300.html
Implement a project to set up playgrounds for children in elementary school yards and spare spaces after school, with local residents watching over them.


▶Children's Creation Campus Hinata Village
https://kosodate-machida.tokyo.jp/soshiki/4/2/5/6767.html
Located on a lush hilltop almost in the center of Machida City, this facility for children includes a plaza in the woods, a recreation room, a carillon hall, and other rental facilities.


▶Machida City Downtown Revitalization Incentive Program
https://www.city.machida.tokyo.jp/jigyousha/shien/kigyoricchi/conference.html
An incentive system for the development of facilities that create new liveliness and interaction in the city center of Machida City

GION Stadium