Thorough explanation of access to Machida/Sagamihara! Introducing tourist spots and FU-ZOKU town

2024-06-28
We introduce access from major stations and popular sightseeing spots for Machida and Sagamihara, which are rich in natural sightseeing spots. It also explains the characteristics of FU-ZOKU town near Machida and Sagamihara, so it is a must-see for those visiting for sightseeing.
2024-06-28

Machida and Sagamihara are two cities located in the western part of Tokyo and Kanagawa prefecture.

In addition to being easily accessible from the city center, this area is also popular among foreign tourists visiting Japan, where you can enjoy the downtown area around the station and the rich natural environment.

This time, we will introduce the characteristics of the area around Machida and Sagamihara, access from major stations, popular tourist spots, and FU-ZOKU town near Machida and Sagamihara.

If you are planning to visit Machida or Sagamihara during your visit to Japan, please read this article to the end.

Characteristics of Machida/Sagamihara

Machida is located at the southernmost tip of Tokyo, and is characterized by its shape like a peninsula that juts out into Kanagawa Prefecture.

In addition, Sagamihara is an area of ​​Kanagawa Prefecture adjacent to Machida, and is an ordinance-designated city with a population of approximately 720,000 people.
Machida and Sagamihara have well-developed railways and expressways such as the JR line and Odakyu line, and are easily accessible from central Tokyo and Yokohama.

In addition, while the area around the station is full of commercial facilities, there are also plenty of tourist spots in the suburbs where you can enjoy nature.

Access to Machida/Sagamihara

From here, we will introduce access to Machida/Sagamihara from major stations.

To get to Sagamihara from Machida, take the JR Yokohama Line for about 10 minutes and 180 yen, or take a taxi for about 27 minutes and 3,900 yen.

Access from Tokyo Station to Machida/Sagamihara

Access from Tokyo Station to Machida/Sagamihara is as follows.

TransportationRoute/time requiredFee
Train・JR Chuo Line ~ [Transfer to Shinjuku] Odakyu Odawara Line 9 stations approximately 50 minutes600yen
Subway
Taxi・Approx. 47km, approx. 51 minutesApproximately
21,050 yen
Bus

The most convenient way to get from Tokyo Station to Machida/Sagamihara is to transfer from the JR Chuo Line to the Odakyu Odawara Line.

Access from Shibuya Station to Machida/Sagamihara

Access from Shibuya Station to Machida/Sagamihara is as follows.

TransportationRoute/time requiredFee
Train・Keio Inokashira Line ~ [Transfer to Shimokitazawa] Odakyu Odawara Line 4 stations, approximately 31 minutes500yen
Subway
Taxi・About 35km, about 40 minutesApproximately
14,970 yen
Bus

The most convenient way to get from Shibuya Station to Machida/Sagamihara is to transfer from the Keio Inokashira Line to the Odakyu Odawara Line.

Access from Shinjuku Station to Machida/Sagamihara

Access from Shinjuku Station to Machida/Sagamihara is as follows.

TransportationRoute/time requiredFee
Train・Odakyu Odawara Line 5 stations, approximately 30 minutes
・Odakyu Romance Car 2 stations, approximately 27 minutes
390 yen
890 yen
Subway
Taxi・About 41km, about 50 minutesApproximately
18,850 yen
Bus

The Odakyu Romance Car is the most convenient way to get from Shinjuku Station to Machida/Sagamihara

Access from Kawasaki Station to Machida/Sagamihara

Access from Kawasaki Station to Machida/Sagamihara is as follows.

TransportationRoute/time requiredFee
Train・JR Tokaido Main Line ~ [Transfer to Yokohama] JR Yokohama Line 12 stations approximately 45 minutes580 yen
Subway
Taxi・Approx. 33km, approx. 54 minutesApproximately
14,920 yen
Bus

The most convenient way to get from Kawasaki Station to Machida/Sagamihara is to transfer from the JR Tokaido Main Line to the JR Yokohama Line.

Access from Yokohama Station to Machida/Sagamihara

Access from Yokohama Station to Machida/Sagamihara is as follows.

TransportationRoute/time requiredFee
Train・JR Yokohama Line 7 stations, approximately 28 minutes
・Tokyu Toyoko Line ~ [Transfer to Kikuna] JR Yokohama Line 6 stations, approximately 29 minutes
410yen
500yen
Subway
Taxi・Approx. 24km, approx. 36 minutesApproximately
9,420 yen
Bus

The JR Yokohama Line is the most convenient way to get from Yokohama Station to Machida/Sagamihara

Access from Shin-Yokohama Station to Machida/Sagamihara

Access from Shin-Yokohama Station to Machida/Sagamihara is as follows.

TransportationRoute/time requiredFee
Train・JR Yokohama Line 7 stations approximately 21 minutes320yen
Subway
Taxi・Approx. 24km, approx. 36 minutesApproximately
9,900 yen
Bus

The most convenient way to get from Shin-Yokohama Station to Machida/Sagamihara is on the JR Yokohama Line.

Tourist spots in Machida/Sagamihara

Machida/Sagamihara is popular among foreign tourists visiting Japan as it has many tourist spots rich in nature and is easily accessible from the city center.

Here we will introduce three tourist spots in Machida/Sagamihara. Be sure to check it out when you visit Machida/Sagamihara

Lake Sagami, a spot where you can relax and enjoy nature

Sagami Lake, located within walking distance from JR Sagami Lake Station, is an artificial lake created by damming the nearby Sagami River with a dam.

You can enjoy a relaxing time in nature by taking a tour boat around the lake, a motor boat that you can drive without a license, and fishing for black bass.

There are also plenty of stops around Lake Sagami, including Fujino Art House, where you can experience pottery and glass crafts, Fujino Gardening Land, where you can experience agricultural harvesting, and Fujino Art Village, where artists’ workshops and galleries gather. is.

Minamimachida Granberry Park, a commercial complex that looks like a city

Minami-Machida Granberry Park, located approximately 15 minutes by car from Machida Station, is the largest commercial complex in Tokyo.

The approximately 220,000 square meter area centered around Minami-Machida Granberry Park Station is dotted with commercial facilities, museums, parks, and more.

You can enjoy gourmet food and shopping at the Central Court, which has approximately 240 tenant shops, and the Gathering Market, which has many restaurants. Facilities that children can enjoy together, such as Ukima Park and character shops, are also attractive.

“Sagami Lake Resort Pleasure Forest” is a leisure area that can be enjoyed by both children and adults.

Sagami Lake Resort Pleasure Forest in Sagamihara City is a leisure area where you can enjoy the magnificent nature.

It has an amusement park area, camping area, hot spring facilities, and more, so everyone from children to adults can enjoy it.

In the amusement park area, thrilling attractions such as the giant athletic Muscle Monster 2” and the 370m high suspension bridgeFuten” are popular.

You can also enjoy family gatherings at the Wild Cooking Garden where you can enjoy BBQ and the hot spring resort Ururi.

FU-ZOKU town near Machida/Sagamihara

Although Machida/Sagamihara is located far from the city center, there is also a FU-ZOKU town where foreign travelers visiting Japan can have fun.

Here we will introduce two FU-ZOKU towns near Machida/Sagamihara. When you visit Machida/Sagamihara, why not try having fun with the local women?

FU-ZOKU town “Machida”, also called the Kabukicho of the west

Machida is the second largest city in Tokyo with a population of approximately 430,000, and is a commuter town on the JR Yokohama Line and Odakyu Odawara Line.

The north exit of Machida Station is a lively downtown area lined with commercial facilities and shopping malls.

On the other hand, the FU-ZOKU district stretches out to the south, and is also known as the “Kabukicho of the West”.

There are also FU-ZOKU stores in Machida that offer mat service and erotic massage, but recently the number of outcall escort service stores has been increasing.It is popular because you can easily play with women.“SAKURAJOGAKUIN” “NAMETAKUTEGURU-PUKIMITOYARISUGIGAKUENMACHIDAKOU” “SANKYU-MACHIDASAGAMIHARATEN”There are outcall escort services that foreign travelers visiting Japan can enjoy, and there are also several love hotels scattered around the south exit of Machida Station, so you can enjoy your stay with peace of mind.

FU-ZOKU town “Honatsugi” located along the Odakyu Line

Hon-Atsugi is located approximately 15 minutes from Odakyu Sagamihara Station and is the largest town in Atsugi City, on which the Odakyu Odawara Line runs.

Hon-Atsugi Station is the closest station to the Tokyo University of Agriculture campus, and is used by more than 100,000 people every day.

The north exit side of the station is lined with commercial facilities and restaurants, centered around Atsugi Ichibangai.

There are almost no store-type FU-ZOKUs in Hon-Atsugi, and Outcall escort service is the most popular.

Please note that the love hotel is about 15 minutes walk from the station, so if you want to have fun with a woman using Outcall escort service, you may want to take a taxi.

There is a wide variety of outcall escort services available to foreign tourists visiting Japan, such as “Feeling in ATSUGI”,“TSUMANOHONNE”, and “SANKYU-ATSUGITEN”, so you are sure to find the woman of your choice.

Summary

In this article, we introduced access to Machida/Sagamihara from major stations, popular tourist spots, and the surrounding FU-ZOKU town.

Machida/Sagamihara is an area adjacent to Tokyo and Kanagawa prefectures, with good access from the city center, and there is also a FU-ZOKU district where foreign travelers visiting Japan can enjoy with peace of mind.

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【Q&A】
Q.What are the popular sightseeing spots in Machida and Sagamihara?

A. Speaking of sightseeing spots in Machida and Sagamihara, Lake Sagami, where you can relax and enjoy nature, is a popular spot. Tourists also enjoy shopping at Minami-Machida Granberry Park, which is home to outlets and restaurants. The whole family can enjoy athletics at Sagami Lake Resort Pleasure Forest.

Q. Is there a FU-ZOKU town near Machida or Sagamihara?

A. Around Machida and Sagamihara, there are FU-ZOKU towns such as Machida, also known as the Kabukicho of the West, and Honatsugi along the Odakyu Odawara Line. Both have multiple FU-ZOKU shops where foreign travelers visiting Japan can play, so don’t worry.