Rain in Tokyo Today? 2-Hour Indoor Ideas by Area (Asakusa, Shinjuku, Shibuya)
Near Asakusa, a 2-hour rainy-day plan can be a covered shopping street, a museum or Tokyo Skytree's indoor attractions. If you can travel about 40–50 minutes west, YOUR SAMURAI NINJA near Shinjuku is a 70-minute indoor ninja projection show (13:00 / 17:00) that fills a rainy afternoon for kids and adults.
2 hours indoors — by area
Near Asakusa
- Covered shopping streets around Senso-ji — snacks and souvenirs out of the rain.
- Tokyo Skytree and Solamachi — shops, an aquarium and indoor viewing decks.
- Museums in nearby Ueno — easy to reach by subway.
Near Shinjuku
- YOUR SAMURAI NINJA — a 70-minute indoor ninja show, about 15 minutes by taxi or 1 train stop from Shinjuku.
- Department stores and their food halls (depachika).
- Arcades and game centres.
Near Shibuya
- Shopping complexes connected to the station.
- Indoor viewing decks and cafés.
From Asakusa to the ninja show
Asakusa is on the east side of Tokyo, and the show is on the west side near Shinjuku. Allow about 40–50 minutes by train or taxi. If you are staying in Shinjuku, it is only about 15 minutes. A good rainy-day switch: Asakusa in the morning, then the 13:00 or 17:00 show in the afternoon.
YOUR SAMURAI NINJA
A 70-minute ninja show for kids & families: live ninja performance inside powerful projection mapping, plus LED magic. Create your own ninja on your phone before the show — it trains and fights a dragon on the big screen.
- Length
- 70 minutes
- Show times
- 13:00 / 17:00
- Tickets
- Adult (13+) ¥5,000 (about US$33) / Kids (4–12) ¥3,000 (about US$20) / Age 3 & under free (on lap)
- Access
- About 15 minutes by taxi or 1 train stop from Shinjuku
- Language
- No Japanese needed
Rainy day quick tips
- Convenience stores sell umbrellas everywhere.
- Many stations connect directly to shopping buildings — follow the underground passages.
- On rainy weekends, indoor activities fill quickly — check availability early in the day.
More ideas: Rainy Day in Tokyo? 8 Indoor Things to Do.
FAQ
It's raining near Asakusa — what can I do for 2 hours?
Try the covered shopping streets near Senso-ji, Tokyo Skytree and Solamachi, or museums in Ueno. For a show, YOUR SAMURAI NINJA near Shinjuku is about 40–50 minutes away.
Is there an indoor ninja show in Tokyo for a rainy day?
Yes. YOUR SAMURAI NINJA is a 70-minute indoor ninja projection show near Shinjuku, with shows at 13:00 and 17:00.
Do I need to book?
Yes, booking ahead is recommended. You can check dates and book online or ask on WhatsApp.