Machida Risu-en has a big enclosure with lots of grey squirrels who are not at all shy. There are also a few red squirrels, big and small tortoises, rabbits, groundhogs, guinea pigs, parrots, snakes, salamanders, and turtles. If you have kids or are an animal lover yourself, you can easily spend an hour or two feeding the squirrels and watching them play.
- 1 min read
Squirrel Park in Machida
Squirrels, tortoises, guinea pigs, rabbits and more
By Cathy Cawood
Community writer
"Did you bring food?"
Entrance to the squirrel park
The red squirrels were so cute
There are some very big old tortoises wandering around
Grass and 'woodpiles' hold hundreds of cute squirrel houses
"My house has a heart-shaped door!"
Sunbathing on a log
The squirrel will leap onto your hand in search of food. You need the mittens, because they dig their claws in when they land.
Squirrel food
The penthouse suite
The rabbits were all asleep
Grandpa was talking to the birds
Join the discussion
Radica Sooknarine
10 years ago
Haha I absolutely love these photos. #1 and #7 in particular, I can't stop looking at :)
I'm glad you enjoyed them, Radica!
2 comments in total
Book your trip
Find a nearby hotel
Explore some of the best nearby hotels and deals for the perfect place to stay in Japan.
Top Articles
-
1Shopping in Ginza: 10 Unexpected Finds at Matsuya Ginza
Tokyo - Sponsored -
2Explore Hakodate’s Gourmet Food and Markets
Hokkaido - Sponsored -
3An All-Inclusive Osaka Escape With KAMENOI HOTEL TONDABAYASHI ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT
Osaka - Sponsored -
4Izu Kogen: Japan’s Most Dog-Friendly Destination
Shizuoka - Sponsored -
5Exploring Tokyo’s Food Culture
Tokyo - Sponsored -
6Nature, Art, and Culture Along an Ancient Route
Culture - Sponsored -
7Exploring Japan Through the Seasons: Three First-Time Classic Tours
Culture -
8Ultimate Fukuoka Food Guide: Hakata Ramen, Yatai Culture & Beyond
Fukuoka - Sponsored -
9Explore Ishigaki From Town to Shore on a Two-Hotel Escape
Okinawa - Sponsored -
10Kamenoi Hotel Aso: A Grand Nature Resort in Aso
Kumamoto - Sponsored
-
1Guide to Bringing Medicines Into Japan
Planning -
2Guide to Suica Cards in Japan
Transportation -
3Akishinodera Temple
Nara -
4Tax-free Shopping in Japan: 2026 Changes
Planning -
5The Ultimate Guide to Thrifting in Tokyo
Shopping -
6Punch the Monkey: Japan's Viral Baby Macaque
Chiba -
7May Grand Sumo Tournament (Tokyo)
Tokyo -
8Your Name: Real-Life Locations in Tokyo
Tokyo -
9Ghibli Museum: How To Get Tickets (2026 Guide)
Culture -
10Japanese Urban Legends
Culture