Free Observatories · Machida
Machida City Hall Rooftop Observation Terrace 町田市庁舎 PH階屋上展望テラス
Free rooftop observation terrace on Machida City Hall with views over Machida and Sagamihara toward the Tanzawa mountains.
Hours8:30-16:30 on open days
ClosedSaturdays, public holidays, year-end/New Year, and Sundays other than the 2nd and 4th; may close in bad weather
PriceFree
Getting thereMachida (JR Yokohama Line / Odakyu Line)
Time needed15-20 min
Best timeClear days, late afternoon
AddressRooftop (PH floor), Machida City Hall, 2-2-22 Morino, Machida, Tokyo
About
Part of the roof of Machida City Hall is open to the public as an observation terrace. It looks out over the Tadao and Oyamada areas of Machida, Sagamihara and the Tanzawa mountain range to the west. It opens on city hall business days plus the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month, and may close during weather warnings or bad weather.
Highlights
- Free entry
- View toward the Tanzawa mountains
- Panorama over Machida and Sagamihara
- Open on some Sundays
Tips
- Use elevator No. 2 (left side) at the south entrance, or the south stairs from the 10th floor; other elevators stop at 10F.
- On open Sundays, tell the security office on the south side of 1F before going up.
- Eating and drinking are not allowed on the terrace.
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