Zoo
Machida Squirrel Garden
3 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Yukio
January 23, 2019
Machida Squirrel Garden is an outdoor enclosure tucked away in the quiet residential neighborhood of Machida, about half an hour south of Shinjuku by train. Populated by around 200 adorable, very energetic squirrels, here you can see the cute bushy-tailed critters up close as you stroll through their quaint neighborhood dotted with small, colorful squirrel houses. To draw the squirrels in, buy a bag of seeds from the front desk. They’re not shy, so don’t be surprised if they try to eat straight out of your hands. The garden is also home to some other adorable occupants including guinea pigs, tortoises, rabbits, chipmunks and prairie dogs.
Machida Squirrel Garden is an outdoor enclosure tucked away in the quiet residential neighborhood of Machida, about half an hour south of Shinjuku by train. Populated by around 200 adorable, very energetic squirrels, here you can see the cute bushy-tailed critters up close as you stroll through thei…
Pablo
April 16, 2018
Tiny zoo, by bus from Machida station, 21st bus stop, get down at “Yakushi-Ike”, 20 minutes
Unique things to do nearby
Location
1-chōme-733-1 Yakushidai
Machida, Tokyo