teamLab Planets TOKYO Art Museum can be the answer of where to go in Tokyo; this place would be a remarkable highlight of your Japan trip. An assortment of enchanting and thought-provoking art exhibits will be very pleasing to your eyes. The museum is divided into 3 main areas: water, garden, and public. In the water area, a seasonal installation, Drawing on the Water Surface Created by the Dance of Koi and People–Infinity; and others covered in this area are The Infinite Crystal Universe, Floating in the Falling Universe of Flowers, Expanding Three-Dimensional Existence in Transforming Space–Flattening 3 Colors and 9 Blurred Colors, Ephemeral Solidified Light, Waterfall of Light Particles at the Top of an Incline, and Soft Black Hole–Your Body Becomes a Space that Influences Another Body. Meanwhile, Floating Flower Garden: Flowers and I are of the Same Root, the Garden and I are One and Moss Garden of Resonating Microcosms–Solidified Light Color, Dusk to Dawn are the two installations in the garden area. The last, public area has Universe of Fire Particles Falling from the Sky and One Stroke Bench. Those art installations' names represent a harmony between humans and arts are worth witnessing, exploring, and interpreting. However, prepare to visit this hypnotic museum immediately because it only lasts until the end of 2027. Before that, check some details below:
teamLab Planets TOKYO Ticket Price 2024
If you’re planning a visit to teamLab Planets TOKYO in the near future, take a look at the price list below to match your budgets:
- [Traveloka Exclusive] Entrance Ticket (4–7 & 9–10 February 2024): starting from RM 113.85
- Admission Ticket: starting from RM 122.55
The tickets above cover 1 entrance ticket for 1 visitor and exclude personal expenses and transport. There’s a Traveloka exclusive 10% discount if you plan to visit teamLab Planets Tokyo during February 2024, so why hesitate? Make the reservation now!
teamLab Planets TOKYO Opening Hours
It is open all days, except Thursday, February 8th; Wednesday, March 6th; and Wednesday, April 10th, at 09.00-22.00. Last entry is served an hour before closing, and you may have to wait 30 to 90 minutes to be admitted to the venue.
Attractions at teamLab Planets TOKYO
There are 9 must-see art installations in teamLab Planets TOKYO, yet some of the popular ones are:
The Infinite Crystal Universe
Situated in the water area, this interactive light sculpture displays the accumulation of colorful dots to create a picture. The light points are used to create three-dimensional objects. They are affected by the people and their locations in the work, symbolizing the coexistence of people and stars in the universe.
Floating in the Falling Universe of Flowers
This digital installation involves images of seasonal flowers in a year, but more than that, this exhibit represents the cycle of life and death by displaying the flowers from their buds, blooming, then withering and dying. The pre-recorded images are never played back; it’s continuously changing, as the universe never goes backward.
Ephemeral Solidified Light
Another interactive installation in the water area is Ephemeral Solidified Light, where innumerable masses of the solid lights are displayed before your eyes. When you touch the lights, you’ll see they continue flowing without interruption. It symbolizes life that can never be interfered by anything.
Floating Flower Garden: Flowers and I are of the Same Root, the Garden and I are One
Shifting to the garden area, you’ll find an interactive kinetic installation associated with flowers, mostly orchids. An open space is automatically created as you’re wandering inside the flowers’ mass space. As a symbol of the most adaptable flower, orchids in this exhibit represent persistence in the midst of the competitive world.
Moss Garden of Resonating Microcosms–Solidified Light Color, Dusk to Dawn
This exhibit presents ovoids in the moss garden whose appearance is affected by the daytime and weather. More than 60 solidified light colors of the ovoids can change based on the sunrises and sunsets. The moss, the world's first terrestrial organism, signifies life's perseverance and adaptability.
Please visit the official website to get the latest information on the available installations before going to teamLab Planets TOKYO. Besides, there are extra cautions for people with certain medical conditions, including photosensitivity, fear of confined, high, and dark places, palpitations, physical fitness problems, or other concerns that may be triggered by the installations inside the museum.
Tips to teamLab Planets TOKYO
A place like teamLab Planets TOKYO would be too dear to miss. Hence, here are several tips for you to enjoy this place to the full:
- Allot 3 to 4 hours to explore the attractions–there are 9 art installations in the museum, so to get all those experiences, you need around 3-4 hours time allocation.
- Wear something comfortable–wearing pants you can roll up for the water exhibits is recommended. Plus, wear footwear that can easily be put off, since some exhibits require you to go barefoot.
- Familiarize yourself with the exhibits–check teamLab Planets TOKYO official web to get the info on each installation.
- Don’t bring bulky belongings–you can’t bring bulky items in the museum, so it’s a good idea to filter your belongings before planning to go, or leave them in the free lockers provided in the museum.
- Bring your cameras–you may not miss each charming artwork while in the museum, so bringing cameras is highly recommended. However, make sure to keep it safe when in the water exhibits.
Location and How to Get to teamLab Planets TOKYO
Located in Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo, teamLab Plantes TOKYO can breached by several transport methods, some of them are:
- Bus–from the Tokyo Station Marunouchi South Exit, the journey to the museum takes 20 minutes at around RM 5.13 up to 6.94.
- Train–the nearest train station from teamLab Planets TOKYO is Shin-Toyosu Station, so from Shinjuku Station, take the Shinjuku Line to Ichigaya Station. Then, switch to the Yurakucho Line and get off at Toyosu Station, with a 10-minute walk to the museum; or directly at Shin-Toyosu Station. The train’s fares vary from RM 11.93-14.18 with a 30-minute trip.
- Taxi–it takes a 4 minutes journey from Tokyo Station to teamLab Planets TOKYO, yet the fares may be higher than any other transport options, varying from RM 87.49 until 108.61.
- On Foot–this option is the cheapest way to get to the museum, but you need about an hour to reach the destination.
That’s all about teamLab Planets TOKYO. Now, open your Traveloka app and reserve your spot right away!