Rainy Day in Tokyo? 8 Indoor Things to Do (Great for Families)
Rainy season, typhoons or just a grey afternoon — it happens. The good news: Tokyo has more indoor fun than you could fit into one trip.
8 indoor things to do on a rainy day in Tokyo
- Watch an indoor ninja show — projection, live action and LED magic, all under one roof. (Details below.)
- Explore an immersive digital art museum — rooms of light and colour you can walk through.
- Visit a museum — Tokyo has museums for science, history, art, trains and more.
- Go shopping in a department store — and save time for the basement food hall (depachika).
- Try an arcade or game centre — crane games, rhythm games and photo booths.
- Spend time at an aquarium — calm, indoors and good for all ages.
- Take a cooking or culture class — sushi making, tea ceremony or calligraphy.
- Relax at a café — from animal cafés to themed cafés, Tokyo has a café for every mood.
An indoor show that feels like an adventure
At YOUR SAMURAI NINJA, the walls come alive: a real ninja performer fights inside giant projections of castles, cherry blossoms and a huge dragon. Before the show you create your own ninja on your phone — and during the show, it appears on screen. After the show, kids learn ninja moves and play with the digital art. It is a full rainy-day plan in 70 minutes.
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 / Kids (4–12) ¥3,000
approx. US$32 / US$19 / Age 3 & under free (on lap) - Access
- About 15 minutes by taxi from Shinjuku
- Language
- No Japanese needed
Rainy day tips
- Convenience stores sell cheap umbrellas everywhere — no need to pack one.
- Taxis are the easiest way to move between indoor spots without getting wet.
- Popular indoor activities fill up fast on rainy weekends, so book early.
FAQ
What can I do in Tokyo when it rains?
Indoor shows, museums, digital art spaces, aquariums, arcades and department stores are all great rainy-day options.
Is there an indoor ninja show in Tokyo?
Yes. YOUR SAMURAI NINJA is an indoor 70-minute ninja projection show, about 15 minutes by taxi from Shinjuku.
Is it suitable for kids?
Yes. It is designed for children and families. Kids aged 3 and under can watch free on a parent's lap.