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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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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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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.
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THE NOTE BAR 表参道店
Tokyo
Tokyo
THE NOTE BAR 表参道店
"THE NOTE BAR Omotesando" presents a new approach to fragrance creation, built on the idea that scent and memory are deeply intertwined—one whiff can bring back moments long forgotten. More than 300 natural aroma materials are available, from which preferred notes are selected before a professional perfumer blends them according to a custom recipe. The process takes approximately 60 minutes and offers over 2.84 million possible combinations, resulting in a fragrance that feels uniquely personal. A chosen name can be engraved on the finished perfume, making it a meaningful keepsake, a thoughtful gift, or a memorable experience. (English-speaking staff are on hand, and hotel delivery is available.)
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Studio Suzusan
Aichi
Aichi
Studio Suzusan
Nestled within the historic streetscape of the Edo period, the traditional townhouse "Studio Suzusan" offers four hands-on courses that introduce the beauty and craftsmanship of "Arimatsu-Narumi Shibori," Nagoya’s renowned traditional textile art. Original pieces created during the workshop can be taken home on the same day, making the experience ideal for memorable travel keepsakes. The directly operated stores "suzusan" and "TETOF 1608" also offer a selection of Shibori items for purchase.
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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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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 approximately 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.
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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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湯の箱 こみち
Hokkaido
Hokkaido
湯の箱 こみち
"Yunohako Komichi" is a 24-hour super sento (large public bath complex) located in Hakodate, Hokkaido. The facility features a wide range of baths, including an open-air bath, waterfall rock bath, ultrasonic bath, high-temperature bath, and dry sauna, offering natural hot spring water that gently warms the body from within. After bathing, guests can unwind in the rest area with reclining seats, dine at the restaurant, or make use of the capsule space—ideal for a short nap before an early morning departure. With easy access to Mt. Hakodate, Goryokaku, and other city attractions, it serves as a perfect place to relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy both sightseeing and hot springs.
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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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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
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.
12
金箔屋さくだ 本店
Ishikawa
Ishikawa
金箔屋さくだ 本店
Located approximately a 3-minute walk from the iconic cultural district "Higashi Chaya-gai," the long-established "Kinpakuya Sakuda Main Store" offers gold leaf application experiences open to all. Participants can choose from nine items—such as chopsticks, round plates, compact mirrors, and hand mirrors—and complete a gold leaf piece in roughly 60 minutes. Finished works can be taken home immediately, making the activity popular across all ages. Sessions are held four times daily and require advance reservation.
13
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.
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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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大宝堂藤巻印房ーTAIHODOー
Tokyo
Tokyo
大宝堂藤巻印房ーTAIHODOー
Conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Tokyo Station, "Taihodo Fujimaki Inbo" is a long-established seal shop with a history of about 80 years. While producing some of the few hand-carved seals in Tokyo, the shop also promotes Japan's traditional seal culture through hands-on classes. With expert guidance from "a first-class seal engraving technician", you can create an original seal featuring your own design and personal touch. Why not try it after work or while sightseeing in Tokyo? (Reservations required)
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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.
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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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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
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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.
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かいづか いぶき温泉オートキャンプ場
Osaka
Osaka
かいづか いぶき温泉オートキャンプ場
"Kaizuka Ibuki Onsen Auto Campground," located approximately 10 minutes by car from the Kaizuka IC on the Hanwa Expressway, is a facility where you can enjoy a variety of experiences such as hot springs, camping, and activities in the midst of nature. At Ibuki Onsen, you can enjoy the slightly alkaline natural springs, known as the "hot springs of beauty," in an open-air bath or a private family bath, as well as a private sauna. There is a 200-square-meter auto campground that can easily accommodate two families, and plenty of indoor facilities for play even on rainy days. At "Le Clos," you can enjoy cuisine supervised by a chef who honed his skills at a three-star restaurant. Why not experience the resort feeling with your family and friends?
