Fun-filled indoor spots for enjoyment – staying dry even on rainy days

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Many spots along Toei transportation lines can be enjoyed even during the rainy season. They range from leisure facilities involving physical exercise to museums for encounters with history, as well as spots for rest and relaxation. Have a great time at the locations of your choice!

TOKYO DOME
ROLLER×SKATE ARENA

Loads of fun roller-skating

One of the largest indoor rinks in Tokyo features a main arena about 100 meters in circumference, a mini rink safe for children, and a dance space equipped with a large mirror. Rental shoes come in a range of sizes. Quick lessons are offered for free.

Access
I-11
4-min.walk from Suidobashi Station on the Toei Mita Line.
I-12
10-min.walk from Kasuga Station on the Toei Mita Line.
E-07
10-min.walk from Kasuga Station on the Toei Oedo Line.
Address Yellow Building 4F, 1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo-ku
Hours Weekdays 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. / Saturdays 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. / Sundays and holidays 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Holidays No closing days
Charges Admission (2 hrs): Adults 1,200 yen (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 1,500 yen); Students 1,000 yen (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 1,200 yen); Children (elementary school students and younger) 800 yen (Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 1,000 yen) Extension (per 30 min.): 300 yen Observation only: 500 yen
Inquiries 03-3817-6196

BOOK AND BED
TOKYO ASAKUSA

Relaxing with a good book

Relax on a bed or sofa and indulge in a good book at this “accommodation bookshop.” Photo books, novels, travel guides, and more—choose a favorite from 1,500 select volumes and read away while sipping coffee or a cocktail (drinks charged separately).

Access
A-18
5-min.walk from Asakusa Station on the Toei Asakusa Line.
Address Pagoda Asakusa 6F, 2-16-9 Kaminarimon, Taito-ku
Charges Daytime (1:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.) 540 yen/hr; Free time (1:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.) 1,620 yen Accommodation (4:00 p.m.–11:00 a.m.) 4,104 yen and up ●No cash accepted. Payment by credit card or transportation IC card (daytime only)
Inquiries 03-6231-6893

J-WORLD TOKYO

Fun experiencing the world of Jump comics

From One Piece to Dragon Ball, experience the universe of manga comics serialized in Jump magazine in theme park attractions. Also with foods and goods modeled after the characters, the destination is packed with tricks for enjoying the manga worldview.

Access
SA-25
4-min.walk from Higashi-ikebukuro-yonchome Station on the Tokyo Sakura Tram(Toden Arakawa Line)
Address Sunshine City World Import Mart Bldg. 3F, 3 Higashi Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku
Hours 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. (last admission 9:00 p.m.)
Holidays Open year round
Charges Admission ticket: Adults (high school students and older) 800 yen; Children (age 4–middle school students) 600 yen
Passport (admission + unlimited attractions): Adults 2,600 yen; Children 2,400 yen
Ages 3 and younger admission free (charges required separately for attractions)
Inquiries Customer Center050-5835-2263(9:30~18:00)

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EDO-TOKYO MUSEUM

Time-travel from the Edo period to the early Showa era

The building modeled after an elevated-floor warehouse showcases the streetscape and lifestyle of premodern Edo and modernized Tokyo. The permanent exhibition comprises artifacts and replicas illustrating the history and culture of Edo-Tokyo. Restaurants and shops have been renovated following the renewal open this April.

Access
E-12
1-min.walk from Ryogoku Station on the Toei Oedo Line.
Address 1-4-1 Yokoami, Sumida-ku
Hours 9:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (Saturdays to 7:30 p.m.)
Last admission 30 min. before closing
Holidays Closed Mondays
Charges Admission: Adults 600 yen; University and vocational school students 480 yen; High school and middle school students (outside Tokyo), and ages 65 and older 300 yen; Middle school students (commuting to or living in Tokyo), elementary school students, and preschool children free
Inquiries 03-3626-9974

TOKYO MYSTERY CIRCUS

The challenge of problem-solving activities

The indoor theme park features Real Escape Games, where you solve a series of puzzles and break out of a locked room, and other interactive games and events. Immerse yourself in a variety of storylines as if you had really become a detective, spy, or witch.

Access
E-01
7-min.walk from Shinjuku-nishiguchi Station on the Toei Oedo Line.
E-27
10-min.walk from Shinjuku Station on the Toei Oedo Line
S-01
10-min.walk from Shinjuku Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line.
Address APM Bldg., 1-27-5 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku
Hours Weekdays 11:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 9:30 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Holidays Irregular closing days
Charges Admission: Free Game participation fee: 800 yen and up (varies by game)
Inquiries 03-6273-8641
Weekdays 11:30 a.m.–7:00 p.m. / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 9:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

Rhino and Bird

Try your hand at full-on bouldering

The bouldering gym offers the experience of indoor wall climbing. Apart from some of Tokyo’s most difficult walls for experienced climbers, there is also a 3-meter-tall wall safe for beginners.

Access
NT-01
7-min.walk from Nippori Station on the Nippori-toneri Liner.
NT-02
7-min.walk from Nishi-nippori Station on the Nippori-toneri Liner.
Address 2-56-3 Nishi Nippori, Arakawa-ku
Hours Weekdays 2:00 p.m.–11:00 p.m. / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 10:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Holidays Irregular closing days
Charges Registration fee: 1,620 yen (inc. first-time rental) Admission: Adults 1,944 yen (after 7:00 p.m. 1,620 yen; Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 2,160 yen); University students 1,620 yen; High school students and younger 1,080 yen
Inquiries 03-6228-0135
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