Map of Machida Station Tokyo – Train Lines, Exits & Transfer Guide
Machida Station is a major railway, bus, shopping and commercial interchange serving Machida City in western Tokyo. The station district connects the JR East Yokohama Line with the Odakyu Odawara Line.
JR Machida and Odakyu Machida are separate stations positioned a short walk apart. Pedestrian decks, shopping centres and station-front passages connect the two complexes through the centre of the Machida commercial district.
This map of Machida Station Tokyo provides a location guide to the JR and Odakyu stations, major exits, transfer routes, bus terminals, shopping centres and nearby attractions.
## Quick Answer
Machida Station is located in Machida City in western Tokyo. Use the central pedestrian-deck route for transfers between JR and Odakyu, the JR North Exit for Odakyu Machida and the main shopping district, or the JR Terminal side for the southern bus terminal and streets around Haramachida.
## Map of Machida Station Tokyo
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
## Where Is Machida Station Located?
Machida Station is located in central Machida City in the western part of Tokyo Metropolis, close to the boundary with Sagamihara in Kanagawa Prefecture.
JR Machida Station is positioned southeast of the Odakyu station and serves the Yokohama Line.
Odakyu Machida Station stands northwest of the JR station and serves the Odawara Line.
A pedestrian deck and busy commercial streets connect the two station buildings.
The surrounding district contains department stores, shopping centres, restaurants, hotels, entertainment venues and several bus terminals.
The map marker identifies the JR North Exit and pedestrian-deck area between the JR and Odakyu stations.
## Train Services
## JR East
JR East operates Yokohama Line services through Machida Station.
### Yokohama Line
The Yokohama Line connects Machida with Yokohama, Shin-Yokohama, eastern Kanagawa and Hachiōji.
Southbound and eastbound destinations include Naruse, Nagatsuta, Nakayama, Kamoi, Shin-Yokohama, Kikuna and Higashi-Kanagawa.
Northbound and westbound destinations include Kobuchi, Fuchinobe, Sagamihara, Hashimoto, Aihara, Hachiōji-Minamino, Katakura and Hachiōji.
Local and rapid services have different stopping patterns.
### Shin-Yokohama
The Yokohama Line provides direct services between Machida and Shin-Yokohama.
Shin-Yokohama provides access to the Tokaido Shinkansen and additional local railway and subway services.
Passengers continuing to a Shinkansen should allow sufficient time to move between the Yokohama Line and bullet-train platforms.
### Yokohama
Some Yokohama Line trains continue beyond Higashi-Kanagawa towards Yokohama Station.
Other services terminate at Higashi-Kanagawa, where passengers can transfer to the Keihin-Tōhoku Line for Yokohama.
Check the destination display before boarding.
### Hachiōji
Northbound Yokohama Line services connect Machida directly with Hachiōji.
Hachiōji provides transfers to the Chūō, Hachikō and other JR routes.
### Rapid Services
Rapid trains skip selected stations between Hachiōji, Machida and eastern Kanagawa.
Stopping patterns and operating times vary, so passengers should check the platform display.
### Local Services
Local Yokohama Line trains stop at every station along their operating section.
They are useful for destinations not served by rapid trains.
## Odakyu Odawara Line
Odakyu Machida Station is served by the Odakyu Odawara Line.
### Towards Shinjuku
Eastbound destinations include Tamagawa-Gakuen-mae, Tsurukawa, Shin-Yurigaoka, Mukōgaoka-Yūen, Noborito, Seijōgakuen-mae, Shimo-Kitazawa, Yoyogi-Uehara and Shinjuku.
Rapid Express, Express, Semi-Express and Local trains have different stopping patterns.
Passengers should check the train category before boarding.
### Towards Sagami-Ōno and Odawara
Westbound destinations include Sagami-Ōno, Ebina, Hon-Atsugi, Isehara, Hadano, Shin-Matsuda and Odawara.
Some trains terminate before reaching Odawara.
The destination display should be checked carefully, particularly during evening and late-night travel.
### Odakyu Enoshima Line
At Sagami-Ōno, selected services continue onto the Odakyu Enoshima Line.
Destinations may include Chūō-Rinkan, Yamato, Shōnandai, Fujisawa and Katase-Enoshima.
Some trains provide direct service from Machida, while other journeys require a transfer at Sagami-Ōno.
### Hakone Connections
Odakyu services provide access towards Odawara and the Hakone region.
Passengers travelling to Hakone-Yumoto may use an eligible direct service or transfer at Odawara.
Limited Express Romancecar services require an additional limited-express ticket and reserved seating.
### Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line Connections
Selected Odakyu trains operate through Yoyogi-Uehara onto the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line.
Through destinations may include Omote-sandō, Kasumigaseki, Hibiya, Ōtemachi, Kita-senju and stations farther along connecting routes.
Not every eastbound train enters the subway network, so passengers should check whether the destination is Shinjuku or a Chiyoda Line station.
### Limited Express Romancecar
Selected Romancecar services stop at Machida.
These trains provide reserved-seat journeys towards Shinjuku, Odawara, Hakone and other destinations according to the timetable.
A limited-express ticket is required in addition to the basic fare.
## Station Areas
### JR North Exit
The JR North Exit faces the pedestrian-deck route towards Odakyu Machida Station.
It is convenient for Lumine Machida, Marui, Modi, Odakyu Department Store and the central shopping district.
The map marker identifies this general entrance area.
### JR Central Gate
The Central Gate is the principal JR ticket-gate area.
It provides access to the North and South sides, station facilities, shopping centres and the main transfer route towards Odakyu.
### JR South Side
The southern side of JR Machida serves streets and commercial areas around Haramachida.
It is useful for selected bus stops, hotels and destinations south of the railway.
### JR Terminal Gate
The Terminal Gate provides access to the terminal-building and bus-terminal side of the station.
It may be convenient for passengers using facilities within or around the Machida Terminal Plaza area.
### Odakyu West Exit
The Odakyu West Exit serves the western side of Odakyu Machida Station.
It is convenient for major bus terminals, Machida City Hall routes and commercial streets west of the railway.
### Odakyu East Exit
The Odakyu East Exit serves the eastern and southeastern side of the station.
It provides a useful route towards the pedestrian deck, JR Machida Station and central shopping streets.
### Odakyu South Exit
The Odakyu South Exit is convenient for the transfer route towards JR Machida and streets between the two station complexes.
### Odakyu North Gate
The North Gate serves the northern side of the Odakyu station and department-store complex.
It provides access towards local bus stops and streets north of the railway.
### Odakyu Department Store
Odakyu Department Store is integrated with the Odakyu station building.
Some internal station routes and entrances may follow the department store’s operating hours.
### Pedestrian Deck
An elevated pedestrian deck connects the JR station area with commercial buildings and routes towards Odakyu Machida.
The deck is one of the principal transfer routes between the two railway companies.
Elevators, escalators and stairways connect the deck with street level.
### Central Shopping District
The streets between JR and Odakyu contain shopping centres, cafés, restaurants and entertainment facilities.
Pedestrian traffic can be heavy during commuter periods, evenings and weekends.
## Station Facilities
• JR East ticket machines and staffed gates
• Odakyu ticket machines and staffed gates
• Reserved-seat ticket machines
• Romancecar ticketing facilities
• Passenger information displays
• Elevators, escalators and stairways
• Accessible routes through designated station areas
• Waiting and seating areas
• Toilets and accessible toilets
• Baby-care facilities
• Coin lockers
• Luggage services nearby
• Convenience stores
• Cafés and restaurants
• Department stores and shopping centres
• Tourist and passenger information
• Local and regional bus terminals
• Highway and airport bus services
• Taxi and private-hire pickup areas
• Bicycle parking nearby
• Public Wi-Fi in selected areas
JR Machida and Odakyu Machida are separately operated stations. Elevator locations and step-free transfer routes vary between the two complexes.
## Transfers Between Lines
### JR Yokohama Line to Odakyu Line
Use the JR North Exit and follow signs or the pedestrian deck towards Odakyu Machida Station.
The transfer requires leaving the JR ticketed area and entering the separate Odakyu station.
Allow approximately five to ten minutes when familiar with the route and longer during busy periods.
### Odakyu Line to JR Yokohama Line
Use the Odakyu East or South side and follow signs towards JR Machida Station.
Continue along the pedestrian deck or adjoining commercial passages.
Passengers must pass through separate Odakyu and JR ticket gates.
### JR Platform to Odakyu Platform
Allow at least ten minutes for an unfamiliar platform-to-platform transfer.
Additional time is advisable when carrying luggage, using elevators or travelling during weekday commuter periods.
### JR North Side to Terminal Side
Use the station concourse or surrounding public passages to move between the central and terminal areas.
Commercial-building routes may have different opening hours.
### Odakyu Express to Local Services
Passengers may transfer between express and local Odakyu services at Machida when appropriate.
Check the platform display and final destination because train categories have different stopping patterns.
### Yokohama Line Local to Rapid Services
Passengers may change between local and rapid trains according to the timetable.
Confirm that the faster service stops at the required destination before boarding.
## Transport Connections
### Shinjuku
Odakyu provides direct services between Machida and Shinjuku.
Rapid Express and Express services are generally faster than Local trains because they make fewer stops.
### Shin-Yokohama
The JR Yokohama Line provides direct services between Machida and Shin-Yokohama.
This is the principal route for transferring from Machida to the Tokaido Shinkansen.
### Yokohama
Use the JR Yokohama Line towards Higashi-Kanagawa and Yokohama.
Some trains continue directly to Yokohama, while others require a transfer at Higashi-Kanagawa.
### Hachiōji
The Yokohama Line provides direct services between Machida and Hachiōji.
### Odawara and Hakone
Odakyu services connect Machida with Odawara.
Passengers continuing to Hakone may transfer at Odawara or use an eligible through service.
### Enoshima and Fujisawa
Use an Odakyu service towards Sagami-Ōno and the Enoshima Line.
Some journeys operate directly, while others require a transfer at Sagami-Ōno.
### Haneda Airport
Airport limousine buses may operate from designated terminals around Machida Station.
Rail journeys commonly involve travelling through Yokohama, Shin-Yokohama, Keikyu connections or central Tokyo.
Check the departure terminal and current timetable before travelling.
### Narita Airport
Airport buses may provide services between the Machida district and Narita Airport according to the timetable.
Rail options generally require travelling through Shinjuku, Tokyo, Yokohama or another major interchange.
### Local Buses
Numerous local buses operate from terminals around the JR and Odakyu stations.
Routes serve neighbourhoods throughout Machida, Sagamihara and surrounding areas.
Passengers should confirm the operator, stop number, destination and station side before boarding.
### Highway Buses
Highway and long-distance buses use designated stops around the station district.
The boarding location depends on the operator and destination.
### Taxis
Taxi ranks and designated pickup areas are available around both station complexes.
Choose the station side closest to your destination before entering a taxi queue.
### Walking
Lumine Machida, Marui, Machida Modi, Odakyu Department Store and the principal shopping streets are immediately around the stations.
Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts and Machida Shibahiro are within walking distance.
## Nearby Attractions
• Lumine Machida
• Odakyu Department Store Machida
• Machida Marui
• Machida Modi
• Machida Tokyu Twins
• Machida Nakamise Shopping Street
• Machida City Museum of Graphic Arts
• Machida Shibahiro
• Serigaya Park
• Machida Museum of Literature
• Haramachida shopping district
• Machida Tenmangū Shrine
• Sagami-Ōno shopping district
• Yakushi-Ike Park bus connections
## Visitor Tips
Confirm whether you need JR Machida Station or Odakyu Machida Station before entering a ticketed area.
Use JR for Shin-Yokohama, Yokohama, Hashimoto and Hachiōji.
Use Odakyu for Shinjuku, Shimo-Kitazawa, Odawara, Hakone and Fujisawa connections.
Use the JR North Exit and pedestrian deck for the most direct general route towards Odakyu Machida.
Allow at least ten minutes for an unfamiliar transfer between the two railway stations.
Allow additional time during weekday commuter periods, weekends and when carrying luggage.
Check whether a Yokohama Line train is Local or Rapid.
Confirm whether an eastbound Yokohama Line train continues directly to Yokohama or terminates at Higashi-Kanagawa.
Check whether an Odakyu service is Local, Semi-Express, Express, Rapid Express or Romancecar.
Confirm whether an Odakyu train travels to Shinjuku, enters the Chiyoda Line or follows a branch towards Enoshima.
Follow railway-company logos, line colours and destination displays rather than relying only on the name Machida.
Keep your ticket or transport card available because JR and Odakyu have separate ticket gates.
Confirm the correct bus terminal because departures are distributed around several station-front areas.
Use a staffed gate when travelling with oversized luggage, a stroller or a wheelchair.
Do not confuse Machida Station with Minami-machida Grandberry Park Station, which is a separate Tokyu station.
## Frequently Asked Questions
### Where is Machida Station?
Machida Station is located in central Machida City in the western part of Tokyo Metropolis.
### Which railway companies serve Machida Station?
Machida is served by JR East and Odakyu Electric Railway.
### Which JR line serves Machida Station?
JR Machida Station is served by the Yokohama Line.
### Which Odakyu line serves Machida Station?
Odakyu Machida Station is served by the Odawara Line.
### Are JR Machida and Odakyu Machida the same station?
No. They are separate stations connected by pedestrian decks, shopping areas and public passages.
### Which exit should passengers use to transfer from JR to Odakyu?
Use the JR North Exit and follow the pedestrian-deck route towards Odakyu Machida Station.
### How long does the JR-to-Odakyu transfer take?
The walk generally takes several minutes, but passengers should allow at least ten minutes for an unfamiliar platform-to-platform transfer.
### Can passengers travel directly to Shinjuku?
Yes. Odakyu operates direct services between Machida and Shinjuku.
### Can passengers travel directly to Shin-Yokohama?
Yes. The JR Yokohama Line provides direct services between Machida and Shin-Yokohama.
### Can passengers travel directly to Yokohama?
Some Yokohama Line trains continue directly to Yokohama. Other journeys require a transfer at Higashi-Kanagawa.
### Can passengers travel directly to Hachiōji?
Yes. The Yokohama Line provides direct services between Machida and Hachiōji.
### Can passengers travel directly to Odawara?
Yes. Eligible Odakyu services connect Machida with Odawara.
### Can passengers travel directly to Fujisawa?
Some Odakyu services provide direct journeys towards Fujisawa, while others require a transfer at Sagami-Ōno.
### Do Shinkansen trains stop at Machida?
No. Take the JR Yokohama Line to Shin-Yokohama for Tokaido Shinkansen services.
### Is Minami-machida Grandberry Park the same station?
No. Minami-machida Grandberry Park is a separate station on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line.
### Is Machida Station accessible?
Accessible routes and elevators are available, but arrangements differ between JR East and Odakyu station areas. Check the official operator map for the specific platform, gate and exit before travelling.
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Disclaimer: This map is provided as a general location and orientation guide. Station gates, entrances, pedestrian decks, commercial-building passages, elevator availability, platform access, railway services, transfer routes, bus terminals and airport connections may change because of construction, maintenance or operational requirements. JR Machida and Odakyu Machida are separately operated stations. Check the official map and current information for the specific operator, station and line before travelling.