teamLab Planets & teamLab Borderless
- Cici Cao
- 5 hours ago
- 7 min read
LOCATION: Tokyo, Japan
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📝 ETR DECODER
🎭 INSTALLMENT: teamLab*Planets
📅 DATE VISITED: December 18, 2025
🎬 GENRE: Immersive Art
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: All day access
💰 PRICE:
[ ENTRANCE PASS ]
¥3,800 - ¥4,600/ pp (Adults - 18+)
¥2,800/ pp (Ages 13-17)
¥1,500/ pp (Ages 4-12)
¥1,900 - ¥2,300/ pp (Visitors w/ disabilities)
[ PREMIUM PASS ]
¥12,800/ pp (Adults/ Child)
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public
TeamLab Planets Tokyo is an innovative and interactive digital art museum situated in Tokyo. Visitors are invited to explore this space barefoot, navigating through vast, immersive artworks that feature elements such as water, flowers, and mirrors. This design fosters a sensory experience that seamlessly blends art with reality. Created by the teamLab art collective, the museum is celebrated for its unique approach, enabling visitors to become an integral part of the artwork, often wading through water and interacting with digital elements.
Get ready for an exciting adventure through the 4 incredible areas of TeamLab: Forest, Water, Garden, and Open-Air! We highly recommend diving into the Water area first. Why? Because you might get a little wet—and that's all part of the fun! Don't worry, they provide towels to keep you comfortable. Leave the Open-Air section at the end so you'll have time to dry off!
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WATER
Once you check in, the first thing you need to do is to take off your shoes. They offer free lockers where you can store all your stuff. Except for your camera or phone, everything else needs to go in the locker. In this water section, you'll have a few chances to wade through water (it might be knee-high depending on how tall you are). After each water experience, there's a drying station where you can use free towels to dry your feet before moving on with your adventure. Here are some must-see highlights of this experience:
Soft Black Hole - Balancing here is like trying to walk a tightrope after a few too many drinks, but once you get the hang of it, it's as relaxing as lounging on a giant marshmallow. It's like strolling on sand dunes, but without the gritty exfoliation.
Waterfall of Light Particles - This is the kind of place where your camera will feel like it's on a Hollywood red carpet. Don't miss your chance to snap a pic!
Ephemeral Crystallized Light - In one word: mesmerizing. In two words: jaw-droppingly mesmerizing.
Expanding Three-dimensional Existence in Transforming Space - It's like a playground for grown-ups! Giant balls to gently nudge around and another prime spot for snapping selfies.
Floating in the Falling Universe of Flowers - If spinning in circles makes you woozy, maybe don't linger too long here. But if you can handle a little dizziness, it's like being in a floral kaleidoscope.
The Infinite Crystal Universe - Download an app and become the master of light! Just remember, you're in a color-changing duel with everyone else, so patience is key while waiting for your turn.
Drawing on the Water Surface - Watching koi fish swim around you will have you channeling your inner cat, trying to catch them with your hands. Just don't fall in!
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ATHLETICS FOREST
You'll need to stash your stuff in the locker again, but this time you'll be wearing shoes. If you don't have sneakers, don't worry—they'll hook you up with a free pair that's safe for the attractions inside. Here are some highlights:
Rapidly Rotating Bouncing Spheres in the Caterpillar House - Some balls have more bounce than a hyperactive kangaroo, making them trickier to hop across. I went for the red ones because they were the firmest, making them the easiest to handle. So, don't hesitate to chat with the staff and pick the level that won't leave you bouncing off the walls!
Aerial Climbing through a Flock of Colored Birds - These glow-in-the-dark color beams are like a neon jungle gym for grown-ups! Just watch out for those sneaky lane hoppers who might decide your lane looks more fun than theirs. Keep your eyes peeled and your balance steady!
Balance Stepping Stones in the Invisible World - Bigger surfaces are like balancing on a fluffy cloud—easier to stay upright but as soft as a marshmallow. And if you do take a tumble, fear not! Only your ego will take a hit!
Waterfall Droplets, Flowing Down a Slope - What a fun slide! Must do!
Future Park (Sketch Umwelt World) - Watching our doodles spring to life was an absolute riot! This spot is also perfect for giving your feet a well-deserved break. Plus, if you download their App, you can play puppet master with your masterpiece! And if you’re head over heels for your artwork, you can even take it home by crafting a keepsake in their Sketch Factory.
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CATCHING AND COLLECTING FOREST
I could seriously camp out here for a whole day without batting an eye. If you’re a Pokémon fan, welcome to your paradise! Just download their App, and you’re all set to make some virtual critters wish they had stayed in bed. This place feels like stepping into an "Avatar" movie, minus the blue people. Once you’ve nabbed an extinct creature, you’ll unlock its bio. Catch the same one three times, and you’ll unlock the full dossier!
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GARDEN
This was the last spot we checked out. We only got to see the Floating Flower Garden since we went during the day. As you walk up to the flowers, they move up, making it look like they're alive. It's an awesome place to snap some photos. If you're interested in taking one home, swing by their Living Art store. We missed the Moss Garden this time, but it's definitely on our list for next time.
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We didn't get to check out the Glass House (they've got tea, sake, and art) or Emptiness Table (ramen, art, and a tea experience) this time around. If you're feeling hungry, there's also Cafe Uzu right by the exit.
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📝 ETR DECODER
🎭 INSTALLMENT: teamLab*Borderless
📅 DATE VISITED: December 18, 2025
🎬 GENRE: Immersive Art
🕒 LENGTH OF TIME: All day access
💰 PRICE:
[ ENTRANCE PASS ]
¥3,800 - ¥4,600/ pp (Adults - 18+)
¥2,800/ pp (Ages 13-17)
¥1,500/ pp (Ages 4-12)
¥1,900 - ¥2,300/ pp (Visitors w/ disabilities)
[ FLEXIBLE PASS ]
¥12,800/ pp (Adults/ Child)
☎️ BOOKING TYPE: Public
teamLab Borderless Tokyo is a pioneering digital art museum situated in Azabudai Hills, notable for its absence of maps. It showcases immersive artworks that fluidly transition between rooms, creating an interactive environment through the integration of light, sound, and technology. This setup enables visitors to engage with and influence art that blends with elements of nature, science, and other artworks. Acclaimed for its stunning visuals, such as the infinite Crystal World, and interactive exhibits like designing your own fish to swim in digital seas, it provides a distinctive sensory experience. This makes it a captivating and boundless journey of exploration.
You'll find teamLab Borderless in the B level of Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza. There are loads of places to shop and eat nearby, including an amazing food hall. When you arrive, you'll get free lockers to stash all your stuff, except for your phone or camera.
This experience offers an entirely fresh vibe and concept compared to teamLab Planets! There's no map or guidance here, adding to the thrill. The art pieces are dynamic, constantly moving, so when you revisit a space, it might transform into an entirely different display the second time around.
Here are some highlights from our visit:
Borderless World - We totally got lost in here. There's no map, so we're just wandering around aimlessly. Various doors or entrances would "magically" pop up here and there (if we're lucky). Since the art changes so often, sometimes we can't even tell if we've already been to a room or not. It's the unknown and the feeling of being lost in a maze that really excited us. Just a heads up, the art exhibit we saw in Dec 2025 might not be the same one you experience, as the installation can change over time.
Bubble Universe - These looked like giant lightbulbs trapped in bubbles—absolutely mind-blowing! It's a top-notch spot for snapping pics, and honestly, it's my all-time favorite exhibit!
En Tea House -We had a blast kicking back and giving our feet a break while diving into the world of tea. Every tea cup here is like a mini art show, making you feel like you've got a flower garden blooming right in your drink. The catch? This magical art only appears if you've got tea in the cup. So sip slowly!
Infinite Crystal World - This place lets you play color maestro with the crystals using an app! It's like being Picasso, but with a tech twist!
Memory of Topography -Strolling through these flower petals felt like a zen master’s dream. Just a heads-up: tiptoe like a ninja and stick to the path, because these beauties are as fragile as my grandma’s porcelain collection!
Megalith Crystal Formation - You'll feel like you've accidentally stumbled into a lava lamp, surrounded by a collection of molten marshmallows!
Future Park (Sketch Ocean) - This location features an area where you can draw your own sea creature and bring it to life. However, having already experienced this at teamLab Planet, we chose not to do it here. If you visit Sketch Factory, you can take your art home as a souvenir.
🤔 IN CONCLUSION
Which one is better, you ask? It's a tough call to make! It's all about personal preference. If you love a guided experience and enjoy the satisfaction of checking things off your list, then teamLab Planets is perfect for you! It offers a complete sensory overload that will leave you feeling fulfilled. On the other hand, teamLab Borderless is ideal for those who thrive on exploring the unknown and embracing surprises. You might feel like you missed something, as there's always more to discover, which makes you want to return again and again! Both of these incredible places are must-visits in Japan. If you can only choose one, I'd recommend teamLab Planet. No matter which you pick, I promise you won't be disappointed. So, book your teamLab experience now!
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Disclosure: We thank teamLab for comping our tickets for this game. Although complimentary admission was generously provided, it does not impact our opinion on the review whatsoever.
