Spots that can be enjoyed even on rainy days “We want to make the most of the holidays even when it’s raining!” Here we present plans that fulfill this wish.

*The timing of this brochure’s publication may be adjusted depending on the situation regarding measures to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Twenty five attractions in five zones

Tokyo Dome City Attractions

Admission to this inner-city amusement park is free of charge. Here you can enjoy 25 regular attractions, including a rollercoaster that weaves between buildings and panoramic views of Tokyo’s cityscape from a huge centerless Ferris wheel rising 80 m above the ground. Approximately one-half of these attractions can also be used on rainy days.

3-min. walk from Kasuga Station on the Toei Oedo Line and the Toei Mita Line

1-min. walk from Suidobashi Station on the Toei Mita Line

Address: 1-3-61 Koraku, Bunkyo City

Opening hours: 10:00–21:00

Closed: None

Fees: Free admission (separate fees for attractions)

Inquiries: 03-3817-6001

Photograph courtesy of the Tokyo Dome Corporation

I want to relax in an “oasis in the sky.”

Sunshine Aquarium

Sitting atop a high-rise building, this aquarium was created based on the concept of “an oasis in the sky.” Featuring a variety of ingenious innovations, the tanks allow closeup views of the adorable antics of penguins and sea lions, as well as the sight of stingrays and zebra sharks swimming gracefully.

6-min. walk from Higashi-ikebukuro-yonchome Stop on the Tokyo Sakura Tram (Toden Arakawa Line)

Address: Sunshine City World Import Mart Building Rooftop, 3-1 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima City

Opening hours: [Spring/Summer] 9:30–21:00 [Autumn/Winter] 10:00–18:00
*May change depending on the season
*Entry closes one hour before the aquarium closing time.

Closed: Open all year round

Fees: High school students and above: 2,400 yen

Inquiries: 03-3989-3466

Sparking the mini-theater boom

Cine Switch Ginza

Featuring two screens, this movie theater employs an all-seats-reserved system. Selecting high-quality films appropriate for its Ginza location, the theater is also known for having sparked the mini-theater boom. The theater also provides Ladies’ Day and other services.

8-min. walk from Hibiya Station on the Toei Mita Line

Address: 4-4-5 Ginza, Chuo City

Opening hours: Differs according to what films are being screened

Closed: January 1–2

Fees: General admission: 1,800 yen

Inquiries: 03-3561-0707

An aromatic planetarium for adults

Konica Minolta Planetarium Tenku

Designed for adults, this planetarium features stereophonic sound that faithfully reproduces the sounds of nature and the scent of original aromas. Seating arranged along rows of steps allow visitors to fully enjoy the sense of being there as images appear to jump out from the screen in front.

10-min. walk from Oshiage Station on the Toei Asakusa Line

Address: 7th Floor, Tokyo Skytree East Yard, 1-1-2 Oshiage, Sumida City

Opening hours: Please check the planetarium’s official website for details.

Closed: Only closed when exhibits are being changed.

Fees: General seats: Adults (junior high school and older) 1,500 yen–

Inquiries: 03-5610-3043

Photograph courtesy of Konica Minolta Planetarium Co., Ltd.

Experience art and hone your sensibilities

ASAKURA Museum of Sculpture

The art museum building is the former studio and home of sculptor Fumio Asakura, who was active from the Meiji period to the Showa period. The building features a stunning fusion of two different architectural structures in reinforced concrete and wood. The entire property was designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty in 2008.

5-min. walk from Nippori Station on the Nippori-Toneri Liner

Address: 7-18-10 Yanaka, Taito City

Opening hours: 9:30–16:30 (Last entry at 16:00)
*Socks must be worn when entering the museum

Closed: Mondays and Thursdays (the following weekday when Monday/Thursday is a public holiday) year-end/New Year holiday, change of exhibits

Fees: General admission: 500 yen

Inquiries: 03-3821-4549

Beautifully blooming hydrangea flowers

Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden

In these gardens, you can enjoy the different scenes of nature in each season, and during the rainy season, the droplets of rain further enhance the beauty of the Hydrangea flowers. Looking at the tropical and subtropical plants growing in greenhouses, you could forget that you are in the center of Tokyo.

5-min. walk from shinjuku-sanchome Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line

Address: 11 Naito-machi, Shinjuku City

Opening hours: 9:00–17:30 (Garden closes at 18:00) *Please check the Garden’s official website regarding whether or not the Garden is open.
*Alcohol may not be brought into the Garden; toys/play equipment may not be used in the Garden

Closed: Mondays (the following weekday when Monday is a public holiday) year-end/New Year holiday

Fees: General admission: 500 yen

Inquiries: 03-3350-0151

Photograph courtesy of the Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, Management Office