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Machida Squirrel Garden
Attraction
4.2 (3256 reviews)
Hundreds of squirrels live in this whimsical, colorful garden that also has guinea pigs & rabbits.
1-chōme-733-1 Yakushidai, Machida, Tokyo 195-0073, Japan
+81 42-734-1001
Did You Know?
Squirrel Population
Machida Squirrel Garden is home to over 200 Taiwanese squirrels (Formosan squirrels), allowing visitors to interact closely with these charming creatures.
Interactive Feeding
Visitors have the unique opportunity to hand-feed the squirrels with sunflower seeds, creating a memorable and up-close wildlife experience.
Location in Tokyo
While part of Tokyo, Machida City, where the garden is located, offers a more suburban and green escape from the bustling city center, providing a natural setting for the squirrels.
Opening Year
Machida Squirrel Garden first opened its doors in 1988, making it a long-standing and beloved attraction for animal lovers in the Tokyo area.
Highlights from Reviews
• interactive squirrel feeding
Visitors can feed hundreds of friendly squirrels by hand, providing a unique and engaging experience for all ages.
• affordable entry and food
The park has a low admission fee (around 400-500 yen) and animal feed bags are cheap (100 yen), making it an accessible activity.
• support for disabled employees
The garden actively employs disabled and neuro-divergent adults, fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment.
• other animal interactions
Beyond squirrels, visitors can feed rabbits and guinea pigs, and observe a large tortoise and other small animals.
• charming atmosphere
The park is often described as cute, fun, and a wonderful, fairytale-like place, especially for children.
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