What is the location for the Pokémon manhole covers(Poké Lids) in Machida, Tokyo

2025/01/29

What are the Pokémon manhole covers(Poké Lids) like?

Manhole covers (Poké Lids) in Japan that have drawings of Pokémon characters are known as Pokéfuta or Poké Lids. Since 2018, The Pokémon Company has installed over 200 covers (Poké Lids) in cities across the country. They act as local points of interest, attracting tourists to lesser known destinations in Japan.

Pokefuta can be found around Tokyo in Ueno, Machida, and Yokohama. The Machida's Pokefuta is situated near a park that is full of nature, allowing you to enjoy a walk while searching for it.

Machida City is located in the southwestern part of Tokyo, in the southern part of the Tama district. It borders Hachioji City and Tama City to the north, Sagamihara City and Yamato City in Kanagawa Prefecture to the west, and Yokohama City from south to east.

From Tokyo Station, take the Chuo Line to Machida Station (about 1 hour), From Shibuya Station, take the Keio-Inokashira Line to Machida Station (approximately 47 minutes) and Take the Odakyu Line to Machida Station from Shinjuku Station (about 46 minutes).

What is the type of Pokémon manhole covers (Poké Lids) found in Machida?

The Pokémon manhole covers of Machida are located at the Serigaya Park.Let's search for these!

Poliwa (Japanese: ニョロモ Nyoromo)

Poliwag is a Pokémon that belongs to the Water-type family and was first introduced in Generation I. Poliwhirl is the result of its evolution at level 25. It can also evolve into Poliwrath or Politoed by trading with a King's Rock or being exposed to a Water Stone.

Poliwa manhole cover is located near the large slide.

Rattata (Japanese: コラッタ Koratta)

In Generation I, Rattata, a Normal-type Pokémon, was introduced. At level 20, it begins to evolve into Raticate. Rattata's regional form in Alola is divided into Dark/Normal types. Alolan Raticate can be evolved by leveling up at night, starting at level 20.

Rattata manhole cover can be found on the side of the International Print Museum near the fountain. There is a Squirrel manhole cover right next to it, so don't miss it.

Squirtle (Japanese: ゼニガメ Zenigame)

The Water-type Pokémon Squirtle was introduced in Generation I. It morphs into Wartortle at level 16, then morphs into Blastoise at level 36.

Don't forget to take pictures of Squirtle, even if you're satisfied with taking pictures of Rattata.

Charmander (Japanese: ヒトカゲ Hitokage)

In Generation I, Charmander (Japanese: Hitokage) was introduced as a Pokémon with the Fire-type ability. It evolves into Charmeleon starting at level 16, and then evolves into Charizard starting at level 36.

The Charmander manhole cover is located on the side of the Odakyu Line.

Use either the crosswalk or the tunnel to cross the road.

Bulbasaur (Japanese: フシギダネ Fushigidane)

Bulbasaur is a Pokémon that can be both Grass and Poison and was introduced in Generation I. Starting at level 16, it transforms into Ivysaur, which in turn transforms into Venusaur at level 32.

Bulbasaur's manhole cover is located in a natural area and locating it is challenging, so make sure you don't miss it.

Caterpie (Japanese: キャタピー Caterpie) , Oddish (Japanese: ナゾノクサ Nazonokusa) and Weedle (Japanese: ビードル Beedle)

Caterpie, a Pokémon of the Bug type, was introduced in Generation I. It evolves into Metapod starting at level 7, and then evolves into Butterfree starting at level 10.

Oddish is a Pokémon that falls under the dual-type Grass/Poison category and was first introduced during Generation I. At level 21, it turns into Gloom, and it can turn into either Vileplume or Bellossom when exposed to a Leaf Stone or a Sun Stone.

And,In Generation I, Weedle became a dual-type bug/poison Pokémon. At level 7, it transforms into Kakuna, which transforms into Beedrill at level 10.

The manhole cover is situated in the center of the park.

The must-visit place if you love Pokémon!

If you like Pokémon, be sure to check out the Pokémon manhole covers(Poké Lids) tour! Pokémon manhole covers(Poké Lids) in Machida is located near a park surrounded by nature, so it's also recommended for a walk.

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