What to do on a Rainy Day in Tokyo?
Oh no, it’s raining in Tokyo! No one likes a rainy day while they’re on vacation and it may seem like everything you want to do in Tokyo is outdoors, but there are plenty of fun indoor options for those not-so-nice weather days! Here are three of the best things to do in Tokyo when it’s raining.
The Unko (aka Poop) Museum
Don’t worry, Tokyo’s Poop Museum is more kawaii (cute) than gross! This selfie-lovers paradise features colorful potties, rainbow-colored piles of pooh, neon signs, and more toilet-related silliness! It’s a somewhat ridiculous way to pass an hour but for around $10 you’ll stay dry and get some scroll-stopping shots to share on your feed! The Unko Museum is located inside the DiverCity Tokyo Plaza shopping mall, which is another fun way to pass the time! Be sure to check out the Unicorn Gundam outside, it changes form four times a day.
teamLab Planets
teamLab Planets is a full-body interactive museum and one of Tokyo’s most popular indoor attractions. You’ll walk through water (be sure to wear shorts or pants you can pull up to your knees and if you’re wearing a dress it’s a good idea to wear shorts underneath because there are some reflective areas), become one with growing flowers, bounce around on squishy surfaces and so much more in these unique exhibits that are changed by the presence of people. It’s typically best to purchase tickets in advance for teamLab, but I was able to score last-minute tickets on a rainy day in Tokyo with no problem!
Art Aquarium Museum
Located in Ginza, Art Aquarium Museum is not your typical aquarium! Goldfish swim through tanks in various shapes, lit with ever-changing colorful lights. It’s peaceful and meditative and the fish are the only ones that will get wet at this exhibit! Its location inside the Mitsukoshi Department store means you’ve got indoor access to a food hall and shopping as well! This was one of my favorite things to do on a rainy day in Tokyo.
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Lori Barbely
Hi, I’m Lori. But you can call me Lors. I’m a middle-aged New Jersey-born gal, currently based in Orlando, Florida. My background is in editorial travel photography and writing and I've been to more than 30 countries. I’m obsessed with tropical locales and my favorite city is Tokyo. Have camera, will travel! I’m a Disney adult, Lord of the Rings fan, certified crazy cat lady, and sushi addict! I hope this blog inspires your wanderlust. Feel free to follow me on Instagram for snippets of daily life on and off the road.
