11 Places to Go in Tokyo When the Weather Won’t Cooperate

Tokyo is loved by many for its pretty nature and cultural sites, as well as it being a bustling metropolis. 🏙️ Lots of people flock here in the spring (hello cherry blossom season! 🌸) from March to May when the weather is just perfect. But honestly, we believe that Tokyo is best visited all year round! You just have to be mindful about Tokyo weather.

The summer season ⛱️ (June to August) and the rainy season ☔️ (early June to mid-July) can be a little challenging for travellers. Between the sweltering heat, humidity, and sudden downpours, it’s tricky to know what to pack and how to plan your days. Still, there are plenty of things to do in Tokyo- especially indoors. In this guide, we got you covered (quite literally!) with fun activities you can enjoy no matter what the Tokyo weather is like.

Step into a world of imagination and art during an immersive experience at teamLab Borderless. This adventure will expand your mind as you wander through each of the rooms of this vast museum. This place is perfect for all the creatives out there — you’ll be amazed by the fascinating exhibits waiting around every corner! It’s beautiful, complex, and a must-try thing to do in Tokyo.

teamLab Planets is truly an incredible experience and perfect in spite of the Tokyo weather. This immersive art exhibition will send chills down your spine and awaken your senses as you become part of the pieces on display. One highlight we truly recommend visiting at this museum is the beauty of the infinite crystal universe — it will blow your mind and provide some of the best Instagram content for your trip... which is the main reason you're there, right? 📸

Step on top of the world at the tallest building in the city: Tokyo Skytree! This is a famous landmark in town and the perfect experience for a rainy day. With two packages to choose from, you can either head up the 350m or 450m observation decks and witness unmatched 360-degree views of the entire Tokyo Metropolis that you won’t get to see anywhere else. 🔭 The views are stunning both morning and night, so this is a fun activity to pop into any time of your day.

Tokyo Joypolis — think thrilling theme park, but with the luxury of it being indoors — what a perfect combination! It's Japan’s largest indoor theme park and should be high on your list of things to do in Tokyo. Fun has no age limit, so grab the Tokyo Joypolis Passport to get unlimited access to the park and try the myriad of rides and games. Some highlight rides for us include the Resident Evil-themed BIOHAZARD and the Phoenix Wright Ace game! With the Passport, you will be able to go in and out of the park, which means you have the opportunity to explore Odaiba or go shopping. 🛍️

If you’re a Lego fan, then this activity is one to put on the books. The Legoland Discovery Center Tokyo  brings to life the amazing world of Lego. It's the perfect day for creativity, building, and adventure, especially for kids, as it keeps the restless little ones in check. That said, adults will also get a kick out of Lego City; you can take a tour of the Lego Factory and see how the bricks are made or head to the Duplo Village, which is stacks of fun... see what we did there? 😁

You probably already know, but tea is a massive part of Japanese culture. 🍵 Experiencing a traditional tea ceremony  is almost a rite of passage for any visitor. It’s a cozy activity to do especially on cool days, like those you’d get during Tokyo in February weather.

Taking a cooking class is a must do in Tokyo for foodies. There are heaps of Japanese cooking classes that you can get your hands on, we recommend the Tsukiji Fish Marktet and Sushi Workshop so you can be sure to make the freshest sushi from Tokyo’s most famous fish market! Sushi is a world-famous Japanese delicacy, and these cooking classes will equip you well to impress your friends with a traditional Japanese meal once you return home. It’s a practical yet unique thing to do throughout all kinds of Tokyo weather! 🍣

A one-of-a-kind thing to do in Tokyo is visiting the Art Aquarium Museum! This truly awe-inspiring museum is also an aquarium that showcases sealife through artistic installations. Really, you won’t find the usual round and rectangular fish tanks here! Instead, you’ll find artistic marvels like the Origamirium, a fish tank inspired by the traditional Japanese art of origami, as well as other creative installations like the Flowerarium. 🐡🐠

As the saying goes: it’s a small world. Small Worlds Tokyo heard this and said, “Why don’t we make this literal?” This miniature theme park showcases various themed zones, such as the Kansai International Airport area with its mini planes and the Global Village that takes you throughout Asia and Europe. ✈️ Anime fans will also enjoy the recreation of their fave scenes from Sailor Moon and Evangelion! Oh, and fun fact: despite Small Worlds being all things small, it’s the largest indoor miniature theme park in the world!

They’ve got robot and maid-themed cafés, and they also have micro pig cafés!  🐷 Spend a rainy day in Tokyo with the cutest little micro pigs at MiPig Cafe. Oh, and if you book on Klook, you can enjoy a drink and a special mipig designed donut. It’s the perfect way to keep warm when the Tokyo weather is colder.

Kintsugi is a Japanese art form that teaches us that broken things can be fixed and made even better! 💪🏻 With this kintsugi experience, you can piece together broken ceramics using golden or sparkling dust, and the results are stunning. To take your cultural immersion up a notch, you’ll wear the samue or craftsman uniform during the experience. 

Tokyo in the rain is one of our favorite ways to explore. Whether visiting museums or discovering indoor theme parks, Tokyo is a city made to be explored, come rain, hail, or shine. So get your feet a little wet and experience Tokyo in a whole new way!

Now that you know the best things to do in Tokyo on a rainy day, we’ve got a little tip for you. You can save up to 62% on tickets to multiple attractions in the city using the Klook Pass Tokyo! 

With this, you can access Legoland Discovery Center Tokyo, Small Worlds Tokyo, teamLab Planets TOKYO, and more with one voucher and big savings!

The rainy season in Tokyo usually happens in early June to mid-July when showers are frequent and the air feels humid. But don’t let this hinder your trip, many attractions are designed to be enjoyed whatever the Tokyo weather brings, so you’ll always find something to do.

Spring is the most popular time to visit Tokyo especially in March and April, when cherry blossoms paint the city in pink. But the truth is, the “best month” really depends on what kind of experience you’re looking for. No matter the season, there’s always something exciting to do in Tokyo.