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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
1
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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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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箱根小涌園ユネッサン
Kanagawa
Kanagawa
箱根小涌園ユネッサン
A colorful mix of experiences comes together at this hot spring theme park—swimming in pools, relaxing in natural hot springs, enjoying outdoor activities, savoring generous meals, and browsing for souvenirs. At "Yunessun", the swimwear-friendly hot spring area, visitors find not only a flowing pool but also unique baths such as the wine bath. "Mori no Yu", the authentic day-use onsen, offers scenic open-air baths and private bathing rooms, creating a serene setting for an unhurried hot spring retreat.
4
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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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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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.
7
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.
8
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.
9
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.
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有限会社石材商 太元屋
Kagawa
Kagawa
有限会社石材商 太元屋
"Taigenya Stoneworks Co., Ltd." handles everything from quarrying to processing and installation, producing a wide range of items including gravestones, building materials, and stone interior goods. The facility also offers hands-on experiences such as stone-splitting and workshops where polished stone can be crafted into original interior pieces or accessories. These activities provide an opportunity to explore the qualities of the renowned stone "Aji stone" through direct experience.
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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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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."
13
薫寿堂
Hyogo
Hyogo
薫寿堂
"Kunjudo" is an incense manufacturer located on Awaji Island in Hyogo. Since its founding in 1893, the company has continued to develop and manufacture better products that are in line with the times, based on the techniques it has cultivated over the past 130 years. At the showroom, you can purchase incense sticks, incense sticks, and scented goods such as fragrance sheets. The incense-making experience allows you to easily create your own original incense, and is fun for both children and adults
14
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.
15
MONSTAR金沢店
Ishikawa
Ishikawa
MONSTAR金沢店
At "MONSTAR Kanazawa," located in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture, you can freely paint a plain bear doll and create your own bear art. The facility also features rabbits and other charming elements, making it an enjoyable experience for both children and adults. A perfume-making experience is also available, offering a perfect opportunity to create lasting memories—whether visiting alone, as a couple, or with family.
16
鎌倉はんこ
Kanagawa
Kanagawa
鎌倉はんこ
In Kamakura, this long-established seal shop carries on the tradition of handcrafted "Auspicious seals," each carefully engraved by skilled artisans. Guided by the belief in bringing good fortune, the seals are created through shrine blessings and by appraising the stroke count and directional balance of the name. Celebrities, athletes, and business executives from across Japan visit the shop in search of these auspicious seals, with completion taking several months. The shop also works to preserve and share the beauty and significance of Japan’s "seal" culture, and offers a popular hands-on "Make Your Own Seal" workshop.
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コニカミノルタプラネタリウム天空 in 東京スカイツリータウン®
Tokyo
Tokyo
コニカミノルタプラネタリウム天空 in 東京スカイツリータウン®
"Konica Minolta Planetarium Tenku in Tokyo Skytree Town," located within the popular complex "Tokyo Skytree Town," where Tokyo Skytree®, known as the world’s tallest broadcasting tower, rises above the skyline, offers more than stargazing with a variety of programs. An immersive environment features speakers that produce realistic sound, comfortable reclining seats, and visual programs accompanied by a gentle aroma, creating carefully designed presentations that are especially popular among adult women.
18
アトア átoa
Hyogo
Hyogo
アトア átoa
"átoa," located about 3 minutes by car from the Kyobashi IC on the Hanshin Expressway, is a new type of urban aquarium that combines an aquarium and art. The zone, where a fantastic and original space spreads out, is equipped with symbolic aquariums shaped like the theme, including a glass-bottomed aquarium that makes you feel as if you are walking on water, and a spherical aquarium, among which there are mainly fish, reptiles, A variety of animals such as birds and mammals live there. Small-clawed otters and Humboldt penguins that swim gracefully in the water are popular with both children and adults. You can enjoy encounters with living creatures that make you feel as if you are stepping into a scene from a movie or stage play.
19
大宮門街
Saitama
Saitama
大宮門街
This multi-purpose complex, opened in 2022 in Omiya Ward, Saitama City, brings together commercial facilities, offices, and a civic hall. It features restaurants and shops for daily use, a clinic floor, and "RaiBoC Hall", which houses a large hall, meeting rooms, and exhibition spaces. On the first floor, Kadomachi Square occasionally hosts public events and is open for general use.
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ほのかの湯 北広島
Hiroshima
Hiroshima
ほのかの湯 北広島
Located in Kitahiroshima Town and surrounded by the lush nature of the Geihoku area in Hiroshima Prefecture, this natural hot spring facility with 15 private day-use rooms opened in April 2025. Just a five-minute drive from Chiyoda Interchange on the Chugoku Expressway, it welcomes drivers and motorcyclists looking to ease the fatigue of a long journey. Room types include "Standard" and "Semi-Premium," each with indoor and open-air baths and a combined changing and rest area, as well as "Premium," which adds a sauna, cold bath, and massage chair. The private setting allows couples, families, and friends to relax while soaking in mineral-rich cloudy water, abundant in iron and gentle on the skin.
