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9 Tokyo Rainy-Day Attractions｜A Complete Guide to Indoor Spots You Can Enjoy Even During the Rainy Season

2026.07.02

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9 Rainy-Day Sightseeing Spots in TokyoComplete Guide to Indoor Spots You Can Enjoy Even During the Rainy Season

Museums, planetariums, digital art, traditional culture, and indoor activities. We introduce carefully selected indoor spots in Tokyo that aren’t affected by the weather.

Even if it rains during your trip to Tokyo, there’s no need to give up on sightseeing. Tokyo has many indoor attractions you can enjoy regardless of the weather. From science museums and planetariums to digital art museums, traditional craft experience facilities, and indoor sports venues, the range is wide, and many places can keep you entertained all day.

In this feature, we introduce nine indoor spots especially recommended for rainy-day sightseeing in Tokyo. We’ve carefully selected spots that work in various situations—tourists, couples on dates, groups of friends, and solo travelers. Please use this as a reference for outings during the rainy season or on sudden rainy days.

POINT 01

All Spots Are Fully Indoors

We feature only facilities where you won’t get wet and can take your time enjoying yourself without worrying about the weather.

POINT 02

Experiences Unique to Tokyo

Focusing on spots you can experience only in Tokyo, such as digital art, Edo culture, and cutting-edge science museums.

POINT 03

Suitable for Various Occasions

We’ve picked spots that are easy to use for a wide range of situations, including solo trips, dates for couples, groups of friends, and families.

9 Recommended Indoor Spots in Tokyo

Science MuseumOdaiba/Aomi

National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation

An interactive science museum themed around space, life, and information technology. Its permanent exhibits let you experience the latest information on changes in the Earth’s environment and space exploration through videos, models, and interactive displays. There’s enough to enjoy for half a day or more, making it a very popular rainy-day sightseeing spot in Tokyo. Another highlight is the convenient access, which makes it easy to combine with sightseeing in the Odaiba area.

Address

東京都江東区青海2-3-6

Access

Yurikamome 'Telecom Center Station', about 4 minutes on foot

Hours

10:00–17:00 (last entry 16:30)

Closed

Tuesdays (following weekday if Tuesday is a holiday)

Admission

Adults ¥630; 18 and under free

Reservations

Not required (some exhibits require advance reservation)

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PlanetariumYurakucho

Konica Minolta Planetaria TOKYO

An urban planetarium located on the 9th floor of Yurakucho Marion. The star-filled sky reproduced with the latest projection technology offers an extraordinary experience even on rainy days. It pairs well with sightseeing around the Ginza and Hibiya areas and is great for dates or outings with friends. Multiple programs are screened; it’s recommended to check the details on the official website before your visit.

Address

Yurakucho Marion 9F, 2-5-1 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

Access

About 1 minute on foot from JR Yurakucho Station (Central Exit)

Hours

11:00–21:00 (varies by the start time of the last showing)

Closed

According to the facility schedule

Fees

Varies by program (see official website)

Reservations

Advance reservations recommended

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Digital ArtAzabudai

Mori Building Digital Art Museum：Epson teamLab Borderless

An immersive digital art museum by teamLab, newly relocated and reopened at Azabudai Hills. Borderless artworks extend beyond spaces, offering a different experience with every visit. It’s one of Tokyo’s signature indoor attractions and can be enjoyed for long hours even on rainy days. Admission tickets must be purchased in advance, so be sure to book on the official website.

Address

Garden Plaza B, Azabudai Hills, 1-2-4 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Access

About 5 minutes on foot from Kamiyacho Station (Hibiya Line, Tokyo Metro)

Hours

10:00–22:00 (last admission 21:00)

Closed days

Irregular holidays

Admission

Adults ¥3,200 and up (varies by season)

Reservation

Advance ticket purchase required

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Culture & MuseumSumida City・Asakusabashi

Tokyo Origami Museum

A museum dedicated to origami where you can enjoy exhibitions, sales, and hands-on experiences all in one place. It displays origami works from around the world and traditional Japanese origami, and in the hands-on area you can actually enjoy making origami. It pairs well with sightseeing in the Asakusabashi area and is recommended for those who wish to experience traditional Japanese culture. Affordable admission makes it easy to drop by.

Address

東京都墨田区本所1-31-5

Access

JR Sobu Line "Asakusabashi Station" West Exit: about 10 minutes on foot / Toei Asakusa Line "Asakusabashi Station" Exit A1: about 10 minutes on foot

Hours

9:30〜18:00

Closed days

Monday (if a holiday, the following weekday)

Admission

Adults ¥300

Reservation

Not required

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Craft & MuseumSumida City・Oshiage

すみだ和ガラス館

A museum where you can explore exhibits and take part in hands-on experiences of Japanese glass crafts, including Edo kiriko. In addition to viewing delicate artisan-made pieces up close, there are plenty of hands-on programs. It pairs well with sightseeing in the Tokyo Skytree area and is an ideal spot for shitamachi sightseeing on rainy days. Edo kiriko pieces are also available as souvenirs.

Address

東京都墨田区吾妻橋1-19-8

Access

Tobu Skytree Line / Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, “Oshiage Station,” Exit A1, about 3 minutes on foot

Hours

10:00–18:00

Closed days

Tuesday and Wednesday

Admission

Free (fees apply for experiences)

Reservations

Advance reservations recommended for experiences

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Culture & Experience市谷

市谷の杜本と活字館

An exhibition and hands-on facility where you can experience the history and culture of printing and letterpress. The building, once used as a printing company’s factory, has been repurposed; live letterpress demonstrations and hands-on workshops are popular. It’s suitable not only for those interested in books, printing, and making things, but also for anyone who wants to enjoy the atmosphere of a historic building. Visits are by reservation, so please check the official website in advance.

Address

東京都新宿区市谷加賀町1-1-1

Access

JR Chuo–Sobu Line, “Ichigaya Station,” about 10 minutes on foot

Hours

10:00–18:00 (last admission 17:30)

Closed days

Mondays and Tuesdays (if a national holiday, the following weekday)

Admission

Free

Reservation

Advance reservation required (via the official website)

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Character Museum南町田グランベリーパーク

SNOOPY MUSEUM TOKYO

Japan’s only official museum where you can immerse yourself in the world of Snoopy. With plentiful original art, 3D exhibits, and photo spots, it’s enjoyable not only for Snoopy fans but also for first-time visitors. Located within Minami-machida Grandberry Park, it’s ideal for a full day out combined with shopping and dining. Even on rainy days, you can spend the whole day inside the facility.

Address

東京都町田市鶴間3-1-1 南町田グランベリーパーク内

Access

Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line “Minami-machida Grandberry Park Station”, about 3 minutes on foot

Hours

10:00〜18:00 (last entry 17:30)

Closed

Tuesdays (if a national holiday, the following weekday)

Admission

Adults ¥2,000 and up (varies by exhibition)

Reservation

Advance reservation recommended

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Nature Museum高尾山口

TAKAO 599 MUSEUM

A free museum themed around the nature and ecosystem of Mt. Takao. It features extensive exhibits of specimens and video displays of the flora and fauna that inhabit Mt. Takao, letting you enjoy its nature even on rainy days when hiking is difficult. A cafe is also attached, providing a relaxing space. Just a 2-minute walk from Takaosanguchi Station, it offers easy access and can serve as a starting point for sightseeing on Mt. Takao.

Address

東京都八王子市高尾町2435-3

Access

About a 2-minute walk from Keio Line "Takaosanguchi Station"

Hours

8:00–17:00 (Apr–Nov) / 8:00–16:00 (Dec–Mar)

Closed

Open year-round

Admission

Free

Reservation

Not required

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Indoor ActivityOdaiba

HADO ARENA

A facility where you can experience the indoor sport "HADO" using AR technology. Put on a head-mounted display and enjoy team battles — a new kind of activity. Great for groups and families, as you can stay active and have fun even on rainy days. Located inside DiverCity Tokyo Plaza in Odaiba, making it easy to combine with nearby sightseeing.

Address

東京都江東区青海1-1-10 ダイバーシティ東京プラザ2F

Access

About a 3-minute walk from Yurikamome "Tokyo Teleport Station"

Hours

10:00〜21:00

Closed

No fixed holidays (subject to the facility's schedule)

Fees

1 game 500 yen and up (set plans available)

Reservation

Not required (wait times during busy periods)

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Enjoy Tokyo sightseeing even on rainy days

The 9 places introduced here are all fully indoor facilities that can be enjoyed comfortably even on rainy days. Tokyo’s indoor spots are plentiful and varied—museums, hands-on facilities, and activities—so you can choose according to your time and purpose. Please use this as a reference for visiting Tokyo during the rainy season or on sudden rainy days. For the latest information, opening hours, and fees for each spot, check the store pages on ぐるっと東京.

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