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Rain in Tokyo does not have to spoil your day. The city is full of museums, digital art, food halls and indoor views, and the stations connect to huge underground shopping streets. Here is what to do when it rains.
Quick answer
Best rainy-day picks: teamLab, the Tokyo National Museum in Ueno, a department store food hall, and an indoor observation floor.
Buy a cheap umbrella at any convenience store if you get caught out.
Art and museums
- teamLab Borderless and Planets: indoor digital art, perfect in bad weather. Book a time: teamLab tickets.
- Museums: see our guide to the best museums in Tokyo.
- Tokyo National Museum, Ueno: Japanese art, samurai armor and ceramics. Usually closed on Mondays. See Ueno and Akihabara.
- Roppongi museums: large art museums near Roppongi Hills and Azabudai. See Roppongi and Azabudai.
- Miraikan, Odaiba: a science museum by the bay. See our Odaiba guide.
- Ghibli Museum: if you managed to get tickets. See Ghibli Museum tickets.
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Indoor views and big complexes
- Sunshine City, Ikebukuro: an aquarium, an indoor observatory on the 60th floor and a huge Pokémon Center. See Ikebukuro.
- Tokyo Skytree: the decks are indoors, though the view depends on the clouds. See Skytree tickets.
- SHIBUYA SKY: the rooftop may close in rain, but the indoor floor stays open.
Eat and shop indoors
- Depachika: department store food halls, full of samples and bento. See our depachika guide.
- Tokyo Station: Tokyo Ramen Street and Tokyo Character Street are in the basement. See Ginza and Tokyo Station.
- Akihabara: multi-floor anime, game and electronics shops. See Ueno and Akihabara.
Relax
- Onsen and sento: a hot bath is the best cure for a cold, wet day. See how to use a Japanese bath.
- Sumo or kabuki: indoor shows if your dates match. See sumo and kabuki.
Rainy-day tips
- Convenience stores sell cheap umbrellas everywhere.
- Many shops have umbrella stands or plastic umbrella bags at the entrance. Use them before you go in.
- June and early July is the rainy season, and September and October also bring heavy rain and typhoons. See Tokyo weather by month.
For a rainy day in Ueno, see our Tokyo National Museum guide for tickets, hours and access.
FAQ
What can I do in Tokyo when it rains?
Visit teamLab, the Tokyo National Museum, a department store food hall, Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, or relax in an onsen or sento.
When is the rainy season in Tokyo?
Usually from early June to mid-July. September and October can also be very wet, with typhoons.
Is SHIBUYA SKY open in the rain?
The open-air rooftop may close in bad weather, but the indoor observation floor stays open.
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