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[Metropolitan area ]Fun even in the rain! Weather-Proof Dating Spots

[Metropolitan area ]Fun even in the rain! Weather-Proof Dating Spots

2024-01-26

This is the season when the weather suddenly turns bad, such as typhoons and sudden guerrilla downpours.
Has it been raining on the day you plan to go on a date and all you do is go on room dates instead of going out?
It's too bad the weather is so bad, but it's a date, so we want to play as much as we can.
In this issue, we will introduce some weather-permitting date spots for couples to enjoy.
This article is not only a great way to get out of a rainy day date rut, but also for those who are considering a date for an important day that they do not want to be affected by the weather!
Please check it out.

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[Tokyo ]TeamLab Planets TOKYO

TeamLab is now such a popular facility that it has made a name for itself around the world.
Previously, Tokyo had team Lab Museums in Toyosu and Odaiba, but now it is held only in Toyosu, where it has been held since 2018.
The upcoming opening of the TEAM Lab Museum in Azabudai Hills has attracted a lot of attention, as well as the fact that Toyosu will be finished by the end of FY2023.

In addition, in Harajuku and Ginza, there are various permanent restaurants, Public Art, Solo Exhibitions, and limited time offerings that are a must-see!

At "TeamLab Planets TOKYO DMM Toyosu "in Toyosu, you can experience various artworks based on the concept of immersing yourself with others and with your body, recognizing with your body, and becoming one with the world.
In particular, there are many tricks that are recommended for couples, such as a mechanism to enter the water and a slightly darkened single path at the entrance.

It will definitely be a time for couples to get to know each other better as they experience and take pictures together!


"Facility Information "
Name: team Lab Planets TOKYO (team Lab Planets TOKYO) DMM
Address: team Lab Planets TOKYO, 6-1-16 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Duration: July 7, 2018 to the end of 2023
Time: 9:00~22:00
By train: Yurikamome Tokyo Waterfront New Transit Rinkai Line "1 minute walk from Shin Toyosu Station ", Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line "10 minute walk from Toyosu Station "
Access by cab: approx. 10 minutes from Ginza, approx. 15 minutes from Tokyo Station
URL:https://teamlabplanets.dmm.com/

[Tokyo, Kanagawa ]Konica Minolta Planetarium

The new amusement facility "Konica Minolta Planetarium "is attracting attention with the opening in 2021 of a planetarium dome theater by Japan's first LED dome system "DYNAVISION®-LED ".

New facilities have been opened in Yokohama and Nagoya, and a system that creates an unprecedented sense of presence by using self-luminous LED elements as the projection method has been introduced.

We also have branches in Yurakucho, Tokyo Skytree, and Ikebukuro as directly managed theater businesses that have adopted the projector-based projection method that is now the mainstream.

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One of the features that has made this Konica Minolta planetarium so popular is the seating specifications.
Different stores offer different images "premium seats "
The basic seats are couples seats and are set up for use by two people, but single sleeper seats are available at the Yurakucho location.

You can enjoy the romantic atmosphere together while lying on the couple's seats!
You can also kill time until the screening time at the café attached to the museum.
We hope you enjoy a wonderful date time.

"Facility Information "
Name: Planetaria YOKOHAMA
Address: Yokohama Gate Tower 2F, 1-2-5 Takashima, Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0011, Japan
Opening hours: Weekdays 10:30 - 21:00, Sundays 10:00 - 21:40
Access: 3 min. walk from Yokohama Porta Exit G, 1 min. walk from Minatomirai Line "Shin-Takashima Station "
Phone number: 045-264-4592
URL:https://planetarium.konicaminolta.jp/planetariayokohama/

[Tokyo ]Mitaka no Mori Ghibli Museum of Art

"An animation museum where visitors can experience the world of Studio Ghibli ".
In addition to exhibits that everyone has seen at least once, such as storyboards and motifs from past works, this facility is gaining popularity as a place where visitors can view short animated films that are exclusive to the museum.

Inside the museum, you can eat at the open-air cafe "straw hat "with its orange exterior walls and red windows!

It is a space where you can take your time and chew over the magical moments and experiences you have had at the museum as you talk about them.
The restaurant also offers cutlet sandwiches decorated with Totoro designs and other items that will make you feel as if you are in the world of Ghibli.

"Facility Information "
Name: Mitaka no Mori Ghibli Museum of Art
Address: 1-1-83 Shimorenjaku, Mitaka-shi, Tokyo
Access: 15 min. walk from JR Mitaka Station
Hours: 10:00 - 16:00 (closing at 18:00)
URL:https://www.ghibli-museum.jp/

RED° TOKYO TOWER

A new tourist attraction in April 2022. "Red Tokyo Tower ".
As an e-sports park, it is an amusement facility where visitors can experience a variety of games, including analog and table games, as well as digital activities and VR games that utilize AR and VR to move the body.

Each floor offers different experience attractions with different concepts.
On the first floor, there are also attractions where kids can use their bodies and play to their heart's content, as well as facilities where they can enjoy gourmet food.
On the third floor, "Inspiration Zone ", visitors can enjoy retro games, VR games, and projection mapping.
On the 4th floor, as "Attraction Zone ", you can enjoy physical e-sports such as superhero sports and drone talks that you can enjoy while moving your body.
By using bouldering, trampolines, and futuristic bikes, there are many tricks to help you get more involved in the world. You can get carried away and enjoy yourself to the fullest!
The fifth floor, "Ultimate Zone ", includes an arena equipped with state-of-the-art XR technology, a space where visitors can enjoy the two worlds of virtual e-motorsports and real motorsports, and a space where they can experience poker while surrounded by digital space.

There are also cafes and restaurants in the facility, so visitors can enjoy themselves all day long!
After having a lot of fun exercising, it would be wonderful to go up to the observation deck of Tokyo Tower to enjoy a romantic night view date.
The fact that the facility can be enjoyed all day long without getting wet in the rain is also attractive.

"Facility Information "
Name: RED° TOKYO TOWER
Address: 1F,3F-5F in TOKYO TOWER Foot Town, 4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0011
Access: 5 min. walk from "Akabanebashi Station "on Toei Oedo Line, 7 min. walk from "Kamiyacho Station "on Hibiya Line
Business hours: 10:00-22:00
Regular holiday: No mid-year break
URL:https://tokyotower.red-brand.jp/

[Tokyo ]Small Worlds TOKYO

One of the largest miniature museums in Asia with a total area of 7,000 m2, located in Ariake, Tokyo.
There are six themes in the park, divided into the following areas: "Space Center ""Kansai International Airport ""World City ""Beauty Riding Soldier Sailor Moon ""Evangelion Hangar ""Evangelion Third New Tokyo City "

From powerful rockets, airplanes, and the first Evangelion aircraft, to people checking in at the airport and young people gathering around a bonfire on the beach, every detail has truly been carefully crafted.

The effective use of sound and lighting is another attraction.
If you bring your camera in close, you can take miraculous photos that will further astonish your view of the world. You will feel as if you are also in the miniature world!

While it is fun to see and enjoy each area, there is actually another way to enjoy Small Worlds TOKYO.
It is "a figure program with residency ".
It's possible to use a 3D scanner to create a 1/80th size figure that looks exactly like you.
The product is ready to be used.

You can become a resident of Small Worlds by placing your own figure in a place that you have fond memories of or admire.
Visitors can enjoy a full day at this facility, touring the workshop where miniatures are made, experiencing the airport lounge, and enjoying a meal at the restaurant.
Perfect for an extraordinary experience on a rainy day! Please visit us!


"Facility Information "
Name: Small Worlds TOKYO
Address: Ariake Logistics Center, 1-3-33 Ariake, Koto-ku, Tokyo 135-0063, Japan
Hours: 9:00 - 20:00 (last admission 19:00) *Opening hours vary depending on the day.
Access: Yurikamome "Ariake Tennis no Mori Station ", 3 min. walk
URL:https://smallworlds.jp/

[Kanagawa ]Cupnoodles Museum

A stylish building that stands out in Minato Mirai, a very popular tourist spot in Yokohama, "Cupnoodles Museum Yokohama ".
The building is filled with exhibits and hands-on areas related to instant ramen.

In the instant ramen history area, instant ramen packages from around the world that have changed over time are on display.
From nostalgic packages to packages you have never seen before. The sight of a total of approximately 3,000 items lined up in a row is a sight to behold!

At the museum, you can make your own one-of-a-kind instant ramen.
There is "My Cup Noodle Factory "where you can choose your favorite soup and ingredients to create your own cup design and "Chicken Ramen Factory "where you can make your own chicken ramen from the flour kneading process!

Another attraction is "NOODLES BAZAAR - World Noodle Road - "where you can enjoy noodles from around the world.
In an Asian food stall atmosphere, diners can enjoy noodles from eight different countries, including Italy, Kazakhstan, Thailand, and Malaysia, as well as mini chicken ramen, mystery meat bowls, and more.
It is served in half sizes, so you can order a variety to compare.

In the souvenir store, you will find a wide variety of souvenirs, such as Chicken Ramen manju (buns) and Chicken Ramen chick-chan mini gaufres, which are only available at the museum and can be used as containers for daily use after eating.
We invite you to see, eat, and experience "and enjoy an experience that can only be had here ".

"Facility Information "
Name: Cupnoodles Museum Yokohama
Address: 2-3-4 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0001
Phone number: 045-345-0918
Hours: 10:00-18:00 (admission until 17:00)
URL:https://www.cupnoodles-museum.jp/ja/yokohama/

[Kanagawa ]Hakone Kowakuen Unessan

The "Unessan "boasts popularity as an indoor facility where you can play all day long.
This hot spring facility in Kowakuen, Hakone, has a zone for playing in swimsuits and a zone for enjoying baths, allowing both adults and children to enjoy baths and pools that are different from the usual.

Especially famous are the wine and coffee baths. They are fun just to soak in because they are highly reproducible, but they are also attractive for their rejuvenating and skin-softening effects.
The baths are also an extraordinary experience for those who wear swimsuits.
It would be even more fun for couples to enjoy the spa facilities together because they would normally be separated!

Although Yunessan has been popular for a long time, it was actually closed once.
And in 2023, it was rebuilt and reopened with an expanded swimsuit area!
We hope you will make many memories at the newly renovated Unessan!

"Facility Information "
Name: Hakone Kowakuen Unessan
Address: 1297 Ninohira, Hakone-cho, Ashigarashita-gun, Kanagawa 250-0407
Phone number: 0460-82-4126
Business hours: [Weekdays] 10:00-19:00 [Holidays] 9:00-19:00
Access: From Hakone-Yumoto Station, take the Hakone Tozan Bus or Izu Hakone Bus to "Kowakuen "bus stop, about 20 minutes, right across the road from the bus stop.
URL:https://www.yunessun.com/

summary

In this issue, we have introduced seven sightseeing spots in the Tokyo metropolitan area that are not affected by the weather.
A date on a rainy day tends to get stuck in a rut.
Don't let the gloom get the better of you. "Enjoy your "date, which is only possible on a rainy day!

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