Rainy Day in Nagoya: Indoor Attractions, Closing Days and Easy Plans
Last checked: November 3, 2026. The details below come from our own guides, which were checked against each attraction’s official website on the dates shown in those guides (October 11 to October 29, 2026). Hours, prices and closing days change, so please confirm on the official site before you go. This site is independent and is not affiliated with any attraction. This post may contain affiliate links; if you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.
A rainy day does not have to ruin a Nagoya trip. The city has several large indoor attractions, and most are a short subway or train ride from Nagoya Station. This guide pulls them together in one place, with the facts that matter on a wet day: what each place is, what it costs, when it is closed, and how to get there. Each section links to our full guide.
Key takeaways
- For families, the best indoor choices are the Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium, the Nagoya Science Museum and the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park.
- For culture, try the Tokugawa Art Museum. For cars and machines, try the Toyota Automobile Museum and the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology.
- Many of these are closed on Mondays. The SCMAGLEV and Railway Park is closed on Tuesdays instead.
- Check the closing days first. A wet Monday is the hardest day to plan.
At a glance
- Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium. Adults 2,030 yen. Subway to Nagoyako Station, the last stop, then 5 minutes on foot from exit 3.
- Nagoya Science Museum. Adults 800 yen with the planetarium, or 400 yen for the museum only. One subway stop from Nagoya Station to Fushimi.
- SCMAGLEV and Railway Park. Adults 1,200 yen. Aonami Line to Kinjofuto, about 24 minutes from Nagoya Station.
- Tokugawa Art Museum. Closed on Mondays. About 30 minutes from Nagoya Station by the city bus or the Me~guru bus.
- Toyota Automobile Museum. Adults 1,200 yen. Linimo to Geidai-dori, then 5 minutes on foot.
- Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology. Adults 1,000 yen. Meitetsu to Sako Station, then 3 minutes on foot.
Closing days at a glance
- Closed on Mondays. The Nagoya Science Museum (also the third Friday of each month), the Tokugawa Art Museum, the Toyota Automobile Museum (on Tuesday when Monday is a public holiday) and the Toyota Commemorative Museum.
- Closed on Tuesdays. The SCMAGLEV and Railway Park.
- Year-end. Several of these close for the New Year holiday. See each guide for the dates.
If your only free day is a Monday, the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park is not closed that day. The aquarium may also be open, but we did not check its regular closing days, so please confirm on its site.
With children
Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium
The aquarium has orcas, belugas, dolphins and penguins. Adults pay 2,030 yen, and children aged 4 and over pay 500 yen. If you show a same-day Nagoya 1-Day Ticket, 24-hour subway ticket or Weekend Eco Ticket, the adult price drops to 1,830 yen. From August 1 to November 30, 2026, the Nagoya Port Building, the Maritime Museum, the Fuji Antarctic ship and the Port House are closed, but the aquarium itself is open. Entry ends one hour before closing. See our Port of Nagoya aquarium guide.
Nagoya Science Museum
The museum has a large planetarium and hands-on exhibits such as a 9-meter tornado and a room at minus 30 degrees. It is open from 9:30 am, with last admission at 4:30 pm. It is closed on Mondays, on the third Friday of each month, and from December 29 to January 3. Adults pay 800 yen for the museum and the planetarium, or 400 yen for the museum only. Children up to junior high school age are free. The planetarium gives live explanations in Japanese only, and the museum has guides in English and several other languages. See our Nagoya Science Museum guide.
SCMAGLEV and Railway Park
The park is open from 10:00 am, with last admission 30 minutes before closing. It is closed on Tuesdays and from December 28 to January 1. Adults pay 1,200 yen, school children 500 yen, and children aged 3 and over 200 yen. The Shinkansen driving simulator costs 500 yen for 15 minutes. From Nagoya Station, the Aonami Line takes about 24 minutes to Kinjofuto Station, then about 2 minutes on foot. See our SCMAGLEV and Railway Park guide.
Art and history
Tokugawa Art Museum
The museum shows the treasures of the Owari Tokugawa family. It holds more than 10,000 items, including 9 National Treasures. It is open from 10:00 am, with last admission at 4:30 pm, closed on Mondays and from December 14, 2026 to January 4, 2027. The official site gives the average viewing time as 60 to 90 minutes. The National Treasure “Tale of Genji” picture scroll is shown for about two weeks each November, and this year it is from November 14 to 29. The official pages list two admission prices, so check the online ticket page before you buy. See our Tokugawa Art Museum guide.
Cars and machines
Toyota Automobile Museum
The Automobile Gallery shows some 150 vehicles from around the world. The museum is open from 9:30 am, with last admission at 4:30 pm, and closed on Mondays and over the year-end and New Year holidays. Adults pay 1,200 yen. A combined ticket with the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology costs 1,800 yen for adults and can be used on different days. Parking is free. See our Toyota Automobile Museum guide.
Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology
This museum has two main pavilions, one for textile machinery and one for automobiles. Adults pay 1,000 yen, junior and senior high school students 500 yen, and elementary school students 300 yen. It is open from 9:30 am, with last entry at 4:30 pm, and closed on Mondays. Sako Station on the Meitetsu Nagoya Line is a 3-minute walk, and parking is free. See our Toyota Commemorative Museum guide.
Easy plans for a wet day
These are our suggestions, not official routes. Check the closing days for your date.
- Family day. Aquarium in the morning, then the subway back toward the center for lunch. Use a day ticket if you will ride more than a few times. See our transport guide.
- Toyota day. The Toyota Commemorative Museum and the Toyota Automobile Museum, using the combined 1,800 yen ticket. Both are closed on Mondays.
- Short day in the center. The Science Museum for a few hours, because it is only one subway stop from Nagoya Station.
- Art day. The Tokugawa Art Museum, and allow 60 to 90 minutes inside.
Practical tips
- Bring a compact umbrella or a rain jacket.
- Last entry is earlier than closing time at these places. For example, the aquarium stops entry one hour before closing, and the Science Museum’s last admission is at 4:30 pm.
- If you have never used the Nagoya subway, read our Nagoya transport guide first.
Frequently asked questions
Which Nagoya attraction is best for kids on a rainy day? The Port of Nagoya Public Aquarium, the Nagoya Science Museum and the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park are the three we recommend for families.
What can I do on a Monday? Many of these museums are closed on Mondays. The aquarium and the SCMAGLEV and Railway Park are options. Confirm each one’s regular closing days first.
Is the Toyota Automobile Museum easy to reach? Take the Linimo to Geidai-dori Station and walk 5 minutes from Exit 1.
Is there a combined ticket? Yes. The Toyota Automobile Museum and the Toyota Commemorative Museum of Industry and Technology sell a combined ticket for 1,800 yen for adults.
How long should I allow at the Tokugawa Art Museum? The official site gives the average viewing time as 60 to 90 minutes.