Tokyo has plenty of indoor activities to offer on a rainy day. Here are some recommendations from various sources:
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Visit a museum or art gallery: Tokyo has numerous art and culture museums, such as the National Art Center Tokyo, Tokyo National Museum, and Mori Art Museum. You can also check out some of the coolest museums and art galleries on the planet.
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Go shopping: Tokyo is a shoppers paradise, with many local boutiques and shopping malls to visit on rainy days, such as Lalaport, Sunshine City, and Shibuya109.
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Relax in an onsen: There are plenty of hot springs and public baths where you can soak for ¥1,000 or less.
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Visit a library: Tokyos Daikanyama T-Site is a unique bookstore that won an award at the World Architecture Festival.
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Go to an indoor theme park: Joypolis, Legoland Discovery Center, and KidZania are some of the indoor amusement parks you can visit with your kids.
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Watch a movie: You can catch a movie at one of Tokyos many cinemas.
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Try indoor sports: You can play some sports at an indoor athletic complex.
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Go bowling: Bowling alleys are another option for indoor entertainment.
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Visit a depachika: These are the basement food halls in department stores where you can find a wide range of delicacies.
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Go for sushi: Someone once said that the best way to pass time on a rainy day is to go out for sushi. Tokyo has many classy sushi spots where you can have a posh lunch.
Remember to gear up with an umbrella or poncho before heading out.
