Summertime in Tokyo can get steamy as the mercury rises and the rainy season sets in. Follow the lead of the locals and keep your cool by heading indoors, Tokyo has just the fix. From immersive digital art to spine-chilling VR experiences, the city's attractions have plenty on offer and are the perfect indoor escapes to inspire and refresh you.

Miraikan's “Deep Space – To the Moon and Beyond”  Exhibition

From 12 July to 28 September 2025, Miraikan – The National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation is hosting a special exhibition that lets visitors get a view of the next steps in space exploration. A life-size model of Japan's new crewed lunar rover will be on public display for the first time, alongside a massive Mars tour screen and interactive tech experiences. Fifty years after the Apollo mission, this exhibition captures the exciting dawn of a new space era.

Location: Odaiba, Tokyo
More info: https://www.miraikan.jst.go.jp/en/

Tokyu Plaza hosts HOKUSAI: ANOTHER STORY in TOKYO Exhibition

Located on the 3rd floor of Tokyu Plaza Shibuya, this next-generation art experience uses light, sound and touch to bring Hokusai's Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji to life. This exhibition has wowed local and international visitors and has now been extended until 11 August 2025 due to popular demand.

Location: Tokyu Plaza Shibuya
More info: https://tokyu-plaza.com/en/shibuya/news/hokusai2025.html

RED° TOKYO TOWER- Esports Complex

Escape the weather inside a world of high-energy fun at RED° TOKYO TOWER, Japan's largest next-generation entertainment and esports complex located inside Tokyo Tower's Foot Town.

Highlights include:

• Robot Fight: Suit up in a robotic exosuit and battle it out in real-time against a friend
• Flying Cinema: Take flight in a rotating VR pod that whirls 360 degrees as you explore fantastical virtual landscapes

Location: Tokyo Tower Foot Town
More info: https://tokyotower.red-brand.jp/en/

teamLab Planets TOKYO - Immersive Digital Art Museum

Walk barefoot through water, floating flower gardens and interactive digital installations at teamLab Planets TOKYO. In January 2025, the venue expanded to include three new areas: Athletics Forest, Future Park and Catching & Collecting Forest, offering even more creative fun for visitors of all ages.

Location: Toyosu, Koto-ku
More info: https://planets.teamlab.art/tokyo/

teamLab Borderless –Immersive Digital Art Museum

Step into a world where art has no borders at teamLab Borderless, the renowned digital art museum now located at Azabudai Hills. Exhibits move, merge and transform as you explore, creating an experience that is constantly changing and endlessly captivating. It's an immersive, indoor escape that's perfect for a hot summer's day.

Location: Azabudai Hills, Minato-ku
More info: https://www.teamlab.art/e/borderlessazabudai/

Tokyo Joypolis - Amusement Park

Stay dry and dial up the fun at Tokyo Joypolis in Odaiba. This massive indoor amusement park is packed with VR rides, high-speed games and collaborations with your favourite anime and game franchises. Whether it's a rainy afternoon or a hot evening, Joypolis guarantees high-energy entertainment in a cool, air-conditioned setting.

Location: Odaiba
More info: https://tokyo-joypolis.com/language/eng.html

SMALL WORLDS Tokyo a World of Tiny Wonders

Shrink yourself into a miniature metropolis at SMALL WORLDS, one of Asia's largest indoor miniature attractions. With moving vehicles, realistic day-to-night lighting and the chance to place a miniature 3D figure in your own image inside the exhibits.

Location: Ariake, Koto-ku (near Tokyo Big Sight)
More info: https://www.smallworlds.jp/en/

To plan your next Tokyo adventure, visit the Official Guide https://www.gotokyo.org/en/

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