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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.
2
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.
3
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."
4
川奈ステンドグラス美術館
Shizuoka
Shizuoka
川奈ステンドグラス美術館
The "Kawana Stained Glass Museum", located in Izu Highlands, Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture, exhibits stained glass from the 19th century and the present day. The interior of the chapel-like museum, with sunlight filtering through the stained glass, creates a fantastical space, almost like a jewel box. Inside the building, reminiscent of an English manor house, you will be captivated by the many antique stained glass pieces.
5
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.
6
コニカミノルタプラネタリウム満天NAGOYA
Aichi
Aichi
コニカミノルタプラネタリウム満天NAGOYA
With a new approach centered on "an entertainment-focused planetarium," "Konica Minolta Planetarium Manten NAGOYA" offers relaxation and comfort to residents of Nagoya and surrounding areas. Its immersive dome-screen presentations and beautiful star-filled skies have become a popular attraction for those seeking experiences beyond the everyday. Advanced projection technology designed to enhance realism and a diverse lineup of captivating programs invite visitors to discover stories of the universe and the stars that may have previously gone unnoticed. Time spent in this setting provides a rewarding and tranquil experience.
7
香源 名古屋本店
Aichi
Aichi
香源 名古屋本店
Founded in 1937 as an incense wholesaler, Kohgen currently operates three stores in Nagoya, Ginza, and Ueno under the name "Kohgen," which means "the source of information on Japanese incense." In addition to selling incense, fragrant woods, prayer beads, and other items, and appraising rare and valuable fragrant woods, the company also offers "Handmade Incense Workshops" where you can make incense sticks and sachets, and "Incense Wood Burning Comparison Experiences," where you can burn fragrant woods and listen to their scents (as is called in the art of incense). At the Nagoya main store, where the company was founded, you can shop on the first floor and enjoy the experience on the second floor. They also offer fragrance kits inspired by Japan's greatest heroes, Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu, making it the perfect experience for sightseeing in Nagoya.
8
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.
9
飛騨大鍾乳洞＆大橋コレクション館
Gifu
Gifu
飛騨大鍾乳洞＆大橋コレクション館
Hida Great Limestone Cave, which boasts one of the highest altitudes in Japan at approximately 900 meters, is a mystery of nature that took approximately 250 million years to create. The average temperature is around 12 degrees Celsius throughout the year, and it is used as a summer resort from July to September, and in the winter from January to early March, an "Ice Valley" is held where you can see giant icicles, and you can also enjoy it with your pet. happy. It is a "lover's sacred place" and is popular for romantic photo shoots. There is a "cave low-temperature storage sake brewery," where sake is stored for long periods of time and sold at souvenir shops, so be sure to buy one to commemorate your visit.
10
ジュエリークルール
Aichi
Aichi
ジュエリークルール
This handmade jewelry workshop is located approximately a 12-minute walk from JR Toyohashi Station. In a private space reserved for just one couple, you can create rings and bangles from scratch with the support of a professional craftsman. There are also plenty of options available, such as "gem setting" and "plating," making it popular for creating one-of-a-kind jewelry. The workshop takes about 2 to 3 hours, and you can take your creation home on the same day.
11
BASE CAMP KITI
Aichi
Aichi
BASE CAMP KITI
Located approximately an 8-minute drive from JR Futagawa Station and surrounded by Iwaya Ryokuchi Park in Toyohashi City, Aichi, "BASE CAMP KITI" allows you to bring your own food and drinks and enjoy a barbecue of your choice. Optional facilities include a Finnish-style sauna, a cold bath pumped from underground, a pool, and even a bonfire, making for a relaxing holiday for adults.
12
HITOYADO SAUNA
Shizuoka
Shizuoka
HITOYADO SAUNA
Located on Hitoyadocho Ninjo Street in Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City, this private sauna with a living space accommodates one group per session. The sauna room, inspired by Finnish design, is set with temperature and humidity levels that support conversation while creating a deeply relaxing atmosphere. A self-service löyly system releases steam that fills the space, shaping a distinctive sauna experience.
