Tokyo has two teamLab digital-art museums, and first-time visitors mix them up constantly: teamLab Borderless in Azabudai Hills, and teamLab Planets in Toyosu. They sit in different parts of the city, offer very different experiences, and you can't count on walking into either one without booking ahead.
This guide covers which one to pick, what tickets cost, how to book a time slot, and, for Planets, what to wear so nothing catches you off guard.
Both venues sell date-and-time tickets online, and popular slots sell out. Decide your date first, book ahead, and don't count on buying at the door.
Borderless vs Planets: how to choose
The two venues are easy to confuse, so start with the differences and choose based on your itinerary and the kind of experience you want.
Borderless (Azabudai) | Planets (Toyosu) | |
|---|---|---|
Nearest station | Kamiyacho, 2-min walk | Shin-Toyosu, 1-min walk |
Same-day tickets | If not sold out (+¥200) | Book ahead |
Adult ticket | From ¥3,600 (dynamic) | From ¥3,800 (dynamic) |
The experience | Wander through mirrors and light | Barefoot, wade through water |
What to wear | Anything | Clothes you can get wet |
If your priority is a central location and exploring the art without worrying about what to wear, Borderless fits. If you want to wade through water, or you're visiting with young kids who like to move, Planets is the better match.
teamLab Borderless (Azabudai Hills)
Borderless is on the B1 floor of Garden Plaza B in Azabudai Hills, linked directly to Exit 5 of Kamiyacho Station on the Hibiya Line—about a two-minute walk. It reopened here in February 2024 after moving from Odaiba.
The concept is a world "without borders": there's no set route, and the works drift from room to room, mixing mirrors, darkness, and light. It has drawn more than 4 million visitors, roughly 70% of them from overseas.
Hours are 8:30–21:00 (last entry one hour before closing), but some days close earlier and the museum has irregular closures. Confirm your date's hours before you go.
Pricing is dynamic, changing by date and time. Adults (18+) start at ¥3,600; junior- and high-school students ¥2,800; children (4–12) ¥1,500; free for ages 3 and under; ¥1,800 with a disability discount. Buying on site, if tickets remain, adds ¥200 to the listed price.
Check teamLab Borderless tickets
teamLab Planets (Toyosu)
Planets is at 6-1-16 Toyosu, a one-minute walk from Shin-Toyosu Station on the Yurikamome Line. It expanded by roughly 50% in January 2025, adding new areas such as the Athletic Forest and more than 20 new works. It has now passed 10 million visitors.
The concept here is full-body immersion: you walk through water and are surrounded by flowers. It's a different kind of visit from wandering Borderless's mirrored rooms.
Hours are 8:30–22:00 (last entry one hour before closing) but vary by season. The museum is officially scheduled to run through the end of 2027, but the closing date has been pushed back several times, so check the latest on the official site before you go.
Pricing is dynamic. The Entrance Pass starts at ¥3,800 for adults (18+); ¥2,800 for junior- and high-school students; ¥1,500 for children (4–12); free for ages 3 and under; ¥1,900 with a disability discount.
There is also a Premium Pass (¥12,000, adults and children 4+): you still choose an entry date, but you can then enter any time within your ticket's window without joining the entry line. It doesn't skip the queues for individual artworks inside.
What to wear at Planets (barefoot, water, mirrors)
What many visitors overlook at Planets is what to wear. You go barefoot, and in some works, adults wade through knee-deep water.
Shoes and large bags go in lockers at the entrance, and you can't carry them into the artworks. Wear something you don't mind getting wet, or pants you can roll above the knee. Some floors are mirrored, so it's best to skip skirts.
If you're arriving with a large suitcase that day, it's easier to store it before you go—see how to store luggage in Tokyo.
Small details, like whether loaner shorts are available, can change. Check the notes on the official site before you set out.
Buying tickets and avoiding sell-outs
Both venues work the same way: pick a date-and-time slot and buy online in advance. Weekends, holidays, and busy seasons sell out early, so lock in your slot once your dates are set.
You can buy direct from each venue: Borderless at its official site, Planets at its official ticket store. Travel-booking sites such as Klook carry them too.
To enter, show the QR code that appears on your phone from midnight on the day of your visit.
Borderless lets you buy on site if it isn't sold out (listed price +¥200), but busy time slots often sell out, so advance purchase is the safe bet. At Planets, expect to wait 30–60 minutes to get in even with a ticket.
Making the call
Short on time and staying central? Go with Borderless (Azabudai), linked straight to Kamiyacho Station. Want to wade through water and be surrounded by flowers? Choose Planets (Toyosu)—just dress to get wet.
Either way, book your timed slot first.
This article was translated from the original Japanese with AI assistance and reviewed by our editorial team. The Japanese version is authoritative.