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Even on rainy days, I want to enjoy going out. Admiring art at a museum or refreshing yourself at a hot spring facility are perfect leisure activities on a rainy day. Therefore, we would like to introduce the popular ranking of ``leisure facilities that can be enjoyed on rainy days'' across the country by ``Tabiiro'' readers.
Updated every Monday: Calculated based on number of views over 30 days
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飛騨高山まちの体験交流館
Gifu
Gifu
飛騨高山まちの体験交流館
Just a 14-minute walk from JR Takayama Station, the "Hida Takayama Town Experience Exchange Center" invites visitors into a beautifully preserved historic building. Inside, artisans demonstrate traditional crafts, and guests can try hands-on workshops inspired by the culture of Takayama, Gifu. Its convenient location makes it an easy stop during a stroll around town. With a wide variety of activities—many open to walk-in participants—it’s a fun way for both adults and children to experience Hida’s living traditions and create lasting memories.
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Animal Café 百奇夜行
Ishikawa
Ishikawa
Animal Café 百奇夜行
"Animal Café Hyakki Yakō", located near the Higashi Chaya District in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa , is a café where you can meet 70 animals representing about 40 different species. You can encounter animals such as dogs, cats, sloths, red-spotted genets, and Sundas slow lorises, and enjoy a relaxing time seeing and interacting with them. The café offers a wide variety of food and drinks, with its original dorayaki being a must-try for lunch. At night, you can savor meat dishes made from crocodile and kangaroo along with a selection of alcoholic beverages, making it a unique experience for those seeking something different in Kanazawa.
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夢幻庵 備前焼工房
Okayama
Okayama
夢幻庵 備前焼工房
A facility where you can freely use the extensive pottery equipment in a rich environment surrounded by nature, and enjoy everything from hand-weaving for beginners to full-fledged Bizen ware creation. After the experience, go to the attached Cafe MUGENAN+ and enjoy coffee and sweets served in Bizen ware bowls. It can be used for small groups to groups of up to 250 people, so it can be used in any situation.
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THE NOTE BAR 表参道店
Tokyo
Tokyo
THE NOTE BAR 表参道店
nside the stylish blue-gray interior illuminated by atmospheric lighting, THE NOTE BAR Omotesando offers a custom fragrance experience shaped by professional perfumers who design recipes and blend each perfume on-site. Preferred scents are selected from fresh, high-quality fragrances derived primarily from natural botanicals, creating a one-of-a-kind composition over the course of approximately 60 minutes. The finished perfume is completed with an original label bearing the fragrance name, adding a personal touch suited for commemorative gifts or a thoughtful keepsake.
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沼津港深海水族館 シーラカンス・ミュージアム
Shizuoka
Shizuoka
沼津港深海水族館 シーラカンス・ミュージアム
"Numazu Deep Sea Aquarium" is located approximately 10 minutes by car from Numazu Station, in a port town overlooking Mt. Fuji. Taking advantage of its position along "Suruga Bay"—Japan’s deepest bay at 2,500 meters—the facility exhibits more than 100 species of deep-sea creatures that live below 200 meters. Highlights include the Suruga Bay Large Tank, which features species collected from the bay, and the Deep Sea Planetarium, where a school of 150 bright red lanterneye fish glows in the dark. It is also the only place in the world where both frozen and mounted specimens of the coelacanth, known as a "living fossil," are on display. The aquarium offers a rare opportunity to encounter the mysteries of the deep sea.
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SUZUSAN Lab
Aichi
Aichi
SUZUSAN Lab
"SUZUSAN Lab," a renovated traditional townhouse set within streets dating back to the Edo period, offers four hands-on programs to explore the beauty and craftsmanship of Arimatsu-Narumi shibori, a traditional Nagoya textile. Original pieces created during the experience can be taken home the same day, and shibori products are also available at the directly operated shops "suzusan" and "TETOF 1608."
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大宝堂藤巻印房ーTAIHODOー
Tokyo
Tokyo
大宝堂藤巻印房ーTAIHODOー
"Daihodō Fujimaki Inbō," located approximately 2 minutes from Tokyo Station, is a long-established seal shop with a history of about 80 years. Alongside producing hand-carved seals, now rare even within Tokyo, the shop promotes traditional Japanese seal culture through hands-on workshops. With careful guidance from a "First-Class Seal Engraving Technician", participants create an original seal incorporating preferred designs and personal ideas. The experience is available by reservation.
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箱根小涌園ユネッサン
Kanagawa
Kanagawa
箱根小涌園ユネッサン
This hot spring theme park brings together a colorful array of experiences, from swimming pools and hot springs to outdoor activities, dining, and shopping. "Yunessun," the hot spring area where swimsuits are worn, features a lazy river and unique baths, including the "Wine Bath." "Mori no Yu," an authentic day-use hot spring, offers open-air baths with scenic views as well as private baths, providing a relaxing setting for soaking in a variety of hot springs.
9
有馬街道温泉すずらんの湯
Hyogo
Hyogo
有馬街道温泉すずらんの湯
Located a 15-minute walk from Kita-Suzurandai Station on the Kobe Electric Railway, this hot spring offers a garden open-air bath where you can enjoy the four seasons on a day trip. The two types of spring water they boast are natural hot spring water that springs from about 1,100 meters underground, and "Miyamizu", which is rich in minerals and is essential for the sake brewing of "Nada", and has been selected as one of Japan's 100 famous waters. After relaxing in the hot spring, you can also enjoy creative cuisine, including a kaiseki banquet.
10
ドッグテイル
Osaka
Osaka
ドッグテイル
Located approximately a 5-minute walk from Osaka Metro Namba Station, this dog café occupies the fourth floor of a city building and features an open, free-roaming space. Toy Poodles, Chihuahuas, Maltese, Shih Tzus, and other popular small breeds spend their time here, creating a relaxed setting where treats can be offered, toys used for play, or simply quiet moments enjoyed while watching pups sleep. A gentle break from the pace of everyday life awaits, surrounded by the comforting presence of friendly dogs.
11
ほのかの湯 北広島
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
ほのかの湯 北広島
Opened in April 2025 in Kitahiroshima Town, surrounded by the rich natural setting of Hiroshima's Geihoku area, this day-use natural private hot spring facility has 15 rooms. Located approximately 5 minutes by car from the Chiyoda IC on the Chugoku Expressway, it is also visited by drivers and riders taking a break from the road. Options include "Standard" and "Semi-Premium" rooms with an indoor bath, open-air bath, and changing room with rest space, as well as "Premium" rooms equipped with a sauna, cold bath, and massage chair. In a private setting, couples, families, and friends can relax at a leisurely pace while soaking in cloudy, skin-friendly water rich in iron.
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香源 上野店
Tokyo
Tokyo
香源 上野店
As the seasons change or you embark on a new chapter in life, we recommend adding a touch of serenity with "living with incense." For those seeking a truly authentic fragrance experience, the best choice is a specialty store where knowledgeable staff can guide you with care. The "Kohgen, Ueno" shares the beauty of Japan’s fragrance culture and history while showcasing its timeless appeal. Inside, you can explore a wide variety of scents, with an incense concierge on hand to recommend fragrances tailored to your preferences. Don’t miss the shop on the first floor, or the "World's Smallest Incense Tool Museum" on the second floor, where rare incense implements and exquisite crafts - seldom seen elsewhere - are on display.
13
くらま温泉
Kyoto
Kyoto
くらま温泉
Located about 50 minutes by car from the center of Kyoto City, this natural hot spring facility is surrounded by nature in Kurama, Kyoto's inner sanctum. The spring water, which the facility boasts, is rich in iron and is known for its moisturizing effects on the skin, promoting blood circulation, and detoxifying properties. From the open-air bath, you can enjoy the view of the lush nature that changes with the seasons. A new barbecue facility has also been completed, and a value plan that combines the open-air bath and barbecue is also available. In addition to day trips, the facility also offers accommodation with a total of five rooms, and its kaiseki cuisine, which is only available to guests, is also popular. Original items, including waterproof pouches featuring a Tengu motif, are also available and make charming souvenirs.
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竜ヶ岩洞
Shizuoka
Shizuoka
竜ヶ岩洞
Ryugashido, located on Mt. Ryugashi in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, is a large limestone cave with a total length of approximately 1,000 m, which was formed in a limestone area of geological formations that are approximately 250 million years old. Public. The average annual temperature is approximately 18℃, making it cool in the summer and warm in the winter, where you can enjoy cave exploration. The 30m-high waterfall is an impressive sight, and you can experience the power of the mysterious underground world born from eternity.
15
金箔屋さくだ 本店
Ishikawa
Ishikawa
金箔屋さくだ 本店
At the long-established "Gold Leaf Sakuda Main Store," located approximately a 3-minute walk from Higashi Chaya County, one of Kanazawa’s representative cultural sightseeing areas, a gold leaf application experience is available. Participants select from nine items, such as chopsticks, round plates, compact mirrors, and hand mirrors, and complete a gold leaf craft in about 60 minutes. The finished piece can be taken home immediately. Sessions are held four times daily and require advance reservation.
16
MYBEAR STUDIO KOBE
Hyogo
Hyogo
MYBEAR STUDIO KOBE
"MYBEAR STUDIO KOBE", located approximately a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Railway Kobe-Sannomiya Station, is an art studio where you can enjoy the experience of making figurines. To make your own original figurine that expresses your own unique worldview, choose your favorite doll from a wide variety of figurines and paint it as you like. It is recommended as it can be enjoyed casually by both children and adults.
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コニカミノルタプラネタリアTOKYO
Tokyo
Tokyo
コニカミノルタプラネタリアTOKYO
Located inside the landmark Yurakucho Marion in central Tokyo, this planetarium offers relaxation and entertainment for mature guests. It features two domes: "DOME1," a multipurpose digital dome for immersive visual experiences, and "DOME2," a planetarium dome that projects an exquisitely lifelike night sky. Programs range from artist collaborations to soothing aromatherapy-based shows. A café and shop inspired by the stars and the cosmos are also available.
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studio iiro
Shizuoka
Shizuoka
studio iiro
Located along National Route 135 in Atami City, Shizuoka, this glass workshop places great importance on "creating things" that are "beautiful, cute, and wonderful." It exhibits and sells works by glass artists Kenta Daito and Hanako Takahashi. In addition to works that have been exhibited at past exhibitions and solo shows, there are also works made to order. Glassblowing experiences are also offered.
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島ヶ原温泉 やぶっちゃの湯
Mie
Mie
島ヶ原温泉 やぶっちゃの湯
"Shimagahara Onsen Yabucha no Yu" is a day-trip hot spring facility in Iga City, Mie Prefecture. In addition to a bath with natural hot spring water rich in minerals, an open-air panoramic bath overlooking the countryside, and a large bath that is known for leaving your skin smooth, there is also a sauna, a reclining bath, and more. There is also a free rest area and a souvenir shop with Iga's specialty products. In addition to the hot springs, there is a campsite with sites with power outlets that even beginners can enjoy, where you can relax while feeling the rich nature of the Kizugawa River. There are also plenty of activities that the whole family can enjoy, such as putt-putt golf and battery cars. Don't miss the restaurants that use local ingredients.
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津軽こけし館
Aomori
Aomori
津軽こけし館
This facility brings together 11 types of traditional kokeshi dolls, which have been made mainly in the Tohoku region since the late Edo period. It is said that kokeshi dolls were first created when woodworkers who made bowls and other items began making wooden dolls with painted faces and patterns as souvenirs for children to sell to visitors to hot springs. The charm of kokeshi dolls, infused with new life into inherited designs, continues to captivate visitors.
