“Looking for suggestions on what to do in Tokyo on rainy days.”

My first piece of advice: just get an umbrella and go out! Rainy days in Tokyo aren’t usually cold (especially spring/summer), and many great spots are actually less crowded in the rain. But if you want to stay dry, here are my recommendations:

Indoor Activities

Museums & Art

• teamLab Borderless/Planets — immersive digital art. Actually better on rainy days (shorter queues!)
• Mori Art Museum (Roppongi Hills) — contemporary art with city views from the 53rd floor
• National Museum (Ueno) — Japan’s oldest and largest museum. You could spend a full day here
• Ghibli Museum (Mitaka) — requires advance tickets but absolutely magical

Shopping & Food

• Depachika (department store basements) — underground food halls are a rainy day paradise. Try Isetan Shinjuku or Takashimaya Nihonbashi
• Nakano Broadway — vintage toys, anime goods, and retro shops across 4 floors
• Kappabashi Street — kitchen supplies and the famous plastic food samples
• Akihabara — electronics, anime, and arcades. Most are indoors

Unique Experiences

• Onsen / Sento — nothing beats a hot bath on a rainy day. Try Thermae-yu near Shinjuku Station or Oedo Onsen in Odaiba
• Robot Restaurant (Shinjuku) — wild and entertaining show, fully indoors
• Karaoke — rent a private room for ¥500-1,000/hour per person. Try Round 1 or Big Echo
• Game centers — crane games, rhythm games, and purikura photo booths

Spots That Are Actually Beautiful in Rain

• Meiji Shrine — the forest path looks mystical with rain mist
• Senso-ji at night — reflections on wet stone are gorgeous for photos
• Yanaka Ginza — old Tokyo neighborhood with covered shopping street

Practical Tips

• Buy a clear vinyl umbrella at any convenience store — ¥500-700. Everyone uses them
• Coin lockers at stations let you store wet bags while you explore
• Waterproof shoes or shoe covers are available at Don Quijote and 100 yen shops
• Tokyo Metro connects most major areas underground — you can stay mostly dry between spots

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