【Chiba Prefecture】11 recommended spots to visit on rainy days ◎ Fun for both adults and kids!?

Even on rainy days, no problem! Chiba is full of places you can enjoy regardless of the weather.

When you go out in Chiba and the weather is bad, it can be a bit disappointing, right? In this article, we’ll introduce spots you can enjoy no matter the weather for those times when you’re wondering where to go. These are all places where both adults and children can have fun, so be sure to check them out.

1. A place to learn about airplanes: “Museum of Aeronautical Sciences”

Located near Narita Airport, Japan’s gateway to the world, is the Museum of Aeronautical Sciences. Since it’s indoors, it’s a museum you’ll especially want to enjoy on a rainy day—it’s Japan’s first museum dedicated to aviation. From inside the building, you can also view Narita Airport’s runways.

The scenery of the airport on a rainy day has its own charm. It may even make you forget the negative image of rainy days. As a sightseeing spot where you can fully enjoy the appeal of airplanes even in bad weather, it is visited not only by people from outside Chiba Prefecture but also by foreign travelers using Narita Airport.

In addition to airplane-related exhibits, you can also learn about noise pollution caused by airplanes, making it both educational and entertaining. There are many displays that will capture children’s interest.

If you’re passing through Narita Airport, be sure to visit on a rainy holiday.

2. Perfect for spending a fun time at the outlet: “Shisui Premium Outlets”

Shisui Premium Outlets is a Chiba sightseeing spot recommended even on rainy days, where you can enjoy an American-style atmosphere. You can shop and enjoy events indoors. Famous stores such as “Pierre Marcolini” (Belgian chocolate) and “Marmot” (outdoor goods) are all here. There are also specialty shops for Major League baseball caps and popcorn, sure to blow away the gloom of rainy days.

Shisui Premium Outlets also features restaurants and event spaces, making it one of Chiba’s top sightseeing spots where you can enjoy yourself all day. With good access, it attracts many visitors from outside the prefecture as well. Why not visit a spot that might just make you start liking rainy days?

3. Experience art at “Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art”

It would be a waste to just spend your precious holiday indoors on a rainy day! For such days, we recommend the “Chiba Prefectural Museum of Art.” The museum exhibits works by artists connected to Chiba. Since it’s an indoor facility, you can visit regardless of the weather. In addition to permanent exhibits, the museum also regularly hosts events, attracting many visitors who come for those as well.

Especially on rainy days, the museum tends to get crowded. Not only can you view art, but you can also participate in hands-on creative activities. Short two-day courses are available in pottery, metalwork, collagraph, and silver accessories.

These workshops are very popular with families, making good use of rainy days. On bad-weather days, it’s often hard to decide where to go, but at this art museum, you can spend the whole day meaningfully. Access by car is also no problem.

4. A rainy-day social studies factory tour! “Mame Shoyu-kan (Soy Sauce Museum)”

A factory tour is a great option for rainy days. Since factories are indoors and equipped with air conditioning, you can comfortably spend the whole day. One of the top factory tours in Chiba is the “Mame Shoyu-kan (Soy Sauce Museum).”

Did you know soy sauce is a specialty product of Chiba? Inside the factory, you can see the process of making soy sauce right before your eyes, making it an excellent learning experience as well. Many families with children visit, so it’s a recommended sightseeing spot when you’re unsure where to take your kids on a rainy holiday.

After the factory tour, you can enjoy soy sauce–based ice cream or pork soup, and even buy soy sauce–themed souvenirs. The tour is free, so it’s definitely worth visiting regardless of the weather.

5. Enjoy shopping even on rainy days at “Ikspiari”

Let me introduce “Ikspiari,” a recommended sightseeing spot in Chiba for rainy days. Ikspiari is a stylish shopping mall adjacent to Tokyo Disney Resort. If your time at Disney Resort gets cut short due to rain, definitely head over to Ikspiari for some shopping.

In addition to shops, the complex also has restaurants, so you can enjoy lunch in between shopping. Some tourists even visit specifically for the high-class restaurants located here. There is also an event space within the grounds, so you can enjoy various events as well.

Be sure to stop by not only on rainy days but also after a trip to Disney.

6. On rainy days, think back to ancient times at the “National Museum of Japanese History”

The vast grounds of the “National Museum of Japanese History” allow you to learn about Chiba Prefecture’s local culture and history. Its scale is so large that you won’t get bored even if you spend an entire day there. Since it’s an indoor facility, you can enjoy a meaningful time even when the weather is bad. In addition to permanent exhibitions, special exhibitions are also held regularly.

The museum also accepts local high school students, providing a place of learning. Watching students study may even give you a boost of energy. It’s a recommended sightseeing spot on rainy days where you can share enjoyable time with many others.

7. Precisely because it’s rainy so head to a water-themed park: “Kamogawa Sea World”

Rainy days tend to feel damp and unpleasant. But with a change of perspective, you can enjoy being surrounded by water itself, which helps erase that uncomfortable feeling. One such recommended sightseeing spot in Chiba is “Kamogawa Sea World.” Sea World is widely known as one of Chiba’s representative aquariums.

Inside, there are many tanks filled with fish swimming gracefully, which is sure to soothe you. Moreover, the killer whale show, held in an outdoor space, is even more enjoyable on rainy days since you won’t mind getting a little splashed.

And the appeal of Sea World is not limited to daytime. At night, the grounds are illuminated with enchanting lights, creating a magical atmosphere. It’s a rainy-day destination that will completely wipe away any negative image of rain. Be sure to check out seasonal events too!

8. Under the sea, rain doesn’t matter! “Katsuura Undersea Park”

Katsuura Undersea Park features an observation tower where you can view the underwater world, making it a popular leisure spot where you can enjoy the sea regardless of the weather. If you’re lucky, you might even spot sharks swimming freely—truly a breathtaking sight.

Normally, to enjoy nature you have to worry about the day’s weather, but here you can fully appreciate the seascape even in the rain. Many people think ocean scenery can only be enjoyed in summer, but here you can experience it in your everyday clothes—even on a rainy day.

9. Refresh yourself with art appreciation on rainy days! “Ichikawa City Higashiyama Kaii Memorial Hall”

One of the recommended sightseeing spots in Chiba on a rainy day is the “Ichikawa City Higashiyama Kaii Memorial Hall.” Since the birthplace of Higashiyama Kaii, one of the leading painters of the 20th century, was in Chiba, this memorial hall was established. Of course, as an indoor exhibition, it can be enjoyed regardless of the weather. With a collection of captivating and remarkable works, you can spend your time meaningfully here.

Rainy days tend to bring negative feelings, but encountering the high-level art in this memorial hall will make you forget those negative thoughts. That’s why it is the perfect place for a refreshing change of mood.

It is also conveniently located near central Tokyo, so access from the city is no problem. In the museum shop, you can find original products for sale, so be sure to stop by.

10. Learn about the progress of science and technology on rainy days “Chiba Prefectural Museum of Modern Industrial Science”

Studying together as a family on a rainy day is a great way to make good use of time. A recommended spot for such studious families is the “Chiba Prefectural Museum of Modern Industrial Science.” Here, you can learn about recent scientific progress in a very easy-to-understand way, allowing both adults and children to fully enjoy its wonders.

The museum has many exhibits. Since it is an indoor facility, it is not affected by the weather. If you are wondering how to spend a rainy day, definitely bring your children here.

Events are also regularly held at this facility, so be sure to check the schedule. It can also be used as a place for independent research, making it very helpful for summer vacation homework.

11. A healing spot for rainy days “Maihama Eurasia”

“Maihama Eurasia” is an indoor hot spring bathhouse facility. While relaxing at home is nice for relieving daily fatigue, soaking in a hot spring to heal your body is even better. Since the entire facility is indoors, the weather doesn’t matter. With as many as 23 different types of bathing facilities, you may find it difficult to decide where to start. In addition to the baths, there are restaurants and relaxation areas inside, making it a healing place where you can stretch out your body and refresh yourself to the fullest.

Maihama Eurasia also offers good access from central Tokyo. Why not experience a soothing time with your family or partner?

◎ Summary

What do you think? As you’ve seen, Chiba Prefecture has many sightseeing spots where you can make good use of your time even on rainy days. These are all places so enjoyable you might actually look forward to rainy days. So don’t let the rain get you down—make the most of it and enjoy an even better holiday.

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【Chiba Prefecture】11 recommended spots to visit on rainy days ◎ Fun for both adults and kids!?