10 Best Tokyo Indoor Attractions to Escape the Heat
Exploring the capital city of Japan but want to escape the summer heat? Head over to these Tokyo indoor attractions!
We feel you. We also experienced Japan’s unforgiving summer season. The extreme heat. The hot, humid air, making you sweat so much that you’d just want to stay in your Tokyo hotel in full aircon. Good thing, there are indoor things to do in Tokyo that’ll still make your trip worthwhile.
From museums and indoor theme parks to shopping places, here’s our list of the best indoor attractions in Tokyo. Still, don’t forget to hydrate!
Museums & galleries
1. Tokyo National Museum
Tokyo National Museum is Japan’s oldest and largest national museum housing over 120,000 artefacts. These include National Treasures and Important Cultural Properties preserved in different galleries. Truly, this museum in Ueno Park is a must-visit for culture buffs.
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Address: 13-9, Ueno Park, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan, 110-8712
Nearest MRT: Ueno Station (650m; 9-min walk)
Operating hours: 9.30am to 5pm (Mon-Thu, Sun); 9.30am to 8pm (Fri-Sat, Sun if Monday is a holiday); See updated TNM schedule
Entrance fee: ¥1,000 (Adult); ¥500 (University Student)
Where to buy tickets: Klook
2. teamLab Borderless
If you love contemporary art, you should never miss teamLab Borderless, the world’s first digital art museum created by art collective teamLab. Here, you’ll be immersed in a psychedelic display of art that knows no boundaries. From the Infinite Crystal World to the Bubble Universe, this one-of-a-kind indoor space taps into your creative soul.
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Address: B1, Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B, 5 Chome−９, Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan, 106-0041
Nearest MRT: Kamiyacho Station (63m; 1-min walk)
Operating hours: 8am to 9pm daily; See updated teamLab Borderless schedule
Entrance fee: ¥3,600 (Admission Ticket); ¥12,000 (Flexi Pass)
Where to buy tickets: Klook
3. teamLab Planets
Step into a magical world of digital art where you take part in it at teamLab Planets. It’s indeed a full-body experience where you’ll walk barefoot on a reflective surface that changes lights and colors as you move. With its highly immersive and high-tech features, no wonder it is one of the most visited museums in Tokyo.
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Address: 6 Chome-1-16 Toyosu, Koto City, Tokyo, Japan, 135-0061
Nearest MRT: Shin-Toyosu Station (69m; 1-min walk)
Operating hours: 9am to 10pm daily; See updated teamLab Planets schedule
Entrance fee: ¥3,600 (Admission Ticket); ¥12,000 (Premium Pass)
Where to buy tickets: Klook; KKday; GetYourGuide
4. Art Aquarium Museum Ginza
Aquarists should definitely check out Art Aquarium Museum Ginza, which showcases different breeds of gold fish housed in uniquely designed fish tanks. Combining lights, sounds, and smells, this modern art space gives you a multisensory experience like no other!
While you’re at it, get refreshed or go shopping at the Ginza Mitsukoshi, an upscale department store where the museum is located.
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Address: 4 Chome−6−16, Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo, Japan, 104-8212
Nearest MRT: Ginza Station (210m; 5-min walk)
Operating hours: 10am to 7pm; See updated Art Aquarium schedule
Entrance fee: ¥2,700 (Adult); Free (Kids 12 and below)
Where to buy tickets: Klook; GetYourGuide
Indoor theme parks
5. Tokyo Joypolis
Tokyo Joypolis is an indoor amusement park in Odaiba featuring SEGA-themed attractions, arcade games, VR experiences, and exhilarating rides. From the Transformers VR battle to the Sonic Carnival arcades, it is a state-of-the-art playground for gamers and thrill-seekers alike!
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Address: 3F-5F, DECKS Tokyo Beach, 1 Chome−6−1, Daiba, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan, 135-0091
Nearest MRT: Odaiba-Kaihinkoen Station (350m; 6-min walk)
Operating hours: 10am to 8pm daily; See updated Tokyo Joypolis schedule
Entrance fee: ¥5,000 (1-Day Passport)
Where to buy tickets: Klook; KKday
6. Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo
At Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo, you can experience what it’s like to live in the wizarding world of Harry Potter as well as Fantastic Beasts. Set foot on the recreated movie sets, including Platform 9¾, Diagon Alley, and Hogwarts’ Great Hall, to name a few. And oh, grab the iconic broomstick and strike a pose to immortalize your Harry Potter adventure!
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Address: 1 Chome-1-7 Kasugacho, Nerima City, Tokyo, Japan, 179-0074
Nearest MRT: Toshimaen Station (98m; 1-min walk)
Operating hours: 8.30am to 10pm daily; See updated Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo schedule
Entrance fee: ¥7,000 (Adult); ¥5,800 (12-17 yrs old); ¥4,200 (4-11 yrs old)
Where to buy tickets: Klook; KKday
Observatory decks
7. Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Skytree offers an unobstructed view of Tokyo and even Mt. Fuji in the background on a clear, bright day. Proceed to the Tembo Galleria on the 450th floor to take in the beauty of Tokyo from Japan’s tallest tower.
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Address: 4 Chome-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan, 105-0011
Nearest MRT: Tokyo Skytree Station (63m; 1-min walk)
Operating hours: 10am to 10pm daily; See updated Tokyo Skytree schedule
Entrance fee: Tembo Deck: ¥2,400 (Adult); ¥1,550 (12-17 yrs old); ¥950 (6-11 yrs old)
Where to buy tickets: Klook; KKday; GetYourGuide
8. Tokyo Tower
Tokyo Tower is the second-tallest tower in Japan and one of the best places to view Mt. Fuji without going out of Tokyo. Go up its observation decks, Main Deck and Top Deck, to see a bird’s eye view of Tokyo and beyond.
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Address: 4 Chome-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan, 105-0011
Nearest MRT: Kamiyacho Station (500m; 7-min walk)
Operating hours: 9am to 11pm daily; See updated Tokyo Tower schedule
Entrance fee: Main Deck: ¥2,700 (Adult); ¥2,200 (16-18 yrs old); ¥1,400 (7-15 yrs old); ¥1,000 (4-6 yrs old)
Where to buy tickets: Klook; KKday; GetYourGuide
Shopping places
9. Don Quijote
What’s a trip to Japan without shopping for souvenirs and local goods at Don Quijote? It is Japan’s most popular discount store chain, after all. Tokyo itself has many Donki stores, with their Shibuya and Shinjuku branches open 24 hours. Literally, you can shop till you drop!
Address: Several places in Tokyo such as Shibuya and Shinjuku
Nearest MRT: Shibuya Station (140m; 2-min walk); Shinjuku Station (110m; 2-min walk)
Operating hours: Late night or 24 hours daily; See updated Don Quijote stores and schedules
Entrance fee: Free
10. Akihabara
Akihabara is not exactly an indoor attraction in Tokyo, but an “Electric Town” dotted with many shops selling anime stuff, gadgets, and all things related to electronics. You can enter some of the popular stores here including Akiba, Mandarake, and Animate. We explored Akihabara on our 10-day Japan trip, and we couldn’t help but geek out.
Address: Akihabara, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan, 110-0006
Nearest MRT: Akihabara Station (450m; 6-min walk)
Operating hours: Depends on the store, but usually open from 10am to 8pm daily
Entrance fee: Free
So, which of these Tokyo indoor attractions will you visit soon? Have fun as you get away from the sun!
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