Tokyo, Japan is an incredible experience for travellers. If you’re visiting the city for the first time, you would definitely not want to miss out on the best attractions the place offers. teamLab Borderless is one such tourist spot that you must visit while in Japan. Expect it to be a one-of-a-kind immersive adventure.
Being the world’s first Digital Art Museum, teamLab Borderless Tokyo offers you an experience you may have never anticipated. First inaugurated in Odaiba in June 2018, the space exhibits artworks that challenge all your senses, including sight, hearing, smell, and taste. While the Odaiba location was closed in August 2022, the museum shifted to a permanent location in the Azabudai Hills, where it reopened for visitors in February 2024. Whether it is the Crystal World, En Tea House, or the Bubble Universe, these exhibits are sure to leave a lasting impression on your mind.
So don’t miss out, as I list down everything—from where it is located, how to book tickets, what is the best time to visit, and more, so that you can come back to this guide when planning your next trip to Tokyo, Japan.
If you’re up for a visual treat of teamLab Borderless (and do not mind some spoilers), do check out my YouTube video below, where I give you a sneak peak of the venue, as well as some of the exhibits I loved.
Where is teamLab Borderless and How to Get There?
Finding the exhibition centre is simple; it is on the basement floor of the MORI Building. Here are the address and timings:
Location: Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B B1, 1-2-4 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Opening Hours: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM JST, Mon-Sun
Next, to reach there, public transportation is the best option, as the venue does not have parking facility. The location is closest to Kamiyacho Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line. Once you arrive at the station, find Exit 1, from which teamLab Borderless is roughly an 8-minute walk.
You can also click on the link below to locate teamLab Borderless on Google Maps, in case you’re going by other means of transport.
Tickets for teamLab Borderless Tokyo — How to Book, Prices, Opening Hours
teamLab Borderless tickets are available on their official website, on Klook, as well as at their ticketing counters. Ticket slots are opened two months prior to the date of visit, so if you want to avoid the hassle of last-minute booking, I’d recommend you book early. Also, once booked, you cannot change the date for your tickets. That option is only available for tickets purchased in their counter. Below is a detailed list of ticket prices:
Category | Price |
Adult (18 and above) | ~USD 28 |
Between ages 13 to 17 | ~USD 20 |
Between ages 4 to 12 | ~USD 11 |
3 and below | Free entry |
Visitors with Disabilities (Can be accompanied by one person. One ticket per person upon entry) | ~USD 14 |
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But you might be thinking, what is the best time to go? There is no restriction on the entry time, and you can take as much time as you need once you’re inside. But if you want to explore in a crowd-free environment, I’d suggest going at around 6:00 PM JST, as it might take between 2 to 3 hours to explore all the rooms within the venue.
Prep-Up — What to Carry, What Not To, Prerequisites
Before you go, make sure you are well-prepared, and have the necessary items with you, so that you can enjoy a seamless experience. Here’s what to keep in mind:
- Smartphones and cameras are allowed throughout the entire exhibition. However, you cannot carry tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, or other auxiliary equipment. Flash photography is also prohibited.
- You can carry a small bag with your essentials, but you will need to check it into a locker before entering. The locker rooms are near the exit, so it is convenient to retrieve them at the end of your trip.
- No food is allowed at entry, and there are no food options available inside the museum. Make sure you eat something before entering.
- Wear light and comfortable clothing and shoes that are easy on your feet, as you will be spending the next 2 to 3 hours walking and exploring all around the 10,000 m2 exhibition.
- Baby carriers are not allowed.
- No animals except service dogs are allowed inside.
What to Expect at teamLab Borderless Tokyo
teamLab Borderless is a once-in-a-lifetime experience that takes you into an all-immersive digital adventure.
- Sensory Adventure: With over 50 exhibits, the artworks transcend the borders of visitors’ sensory abilities. Each corner is unique, with the items constantly changing forms such that no two people have the same experience. Visitors are allowed to touch all the artworks, and the art depends on the visitor’s interactions to change and evolve. In certain sections, visual art is accompanied by musical symphony and fragrances, seemingly coming out of nowhere.
- Borderless Artwork: The artworks seamlessly move around walls, floors, and basically any surface throughout the rooms. You may also notice animals or patterns from one room appearing in another room, which I feel is really fascinating.
- Make your Own Journey: The lack of signage or guides makes it a pick-your-own-adventure type of format. The exhibits are spread across five main sections, namely Borderless World, Athletics Forest, Future Park, Forest of Lamps, and the En Tea House, each containing its own adventure.
In the next section, I’ll highlight some of my most loved exhibits that are unmissable in my opinion.
Highlights of teamLab Borderless Tokyo
Crystal World
The Crystal World is perhaps one of the most famous exhibits of teamLab Borderless all over social media. This interactive installation utilises light points to produce a three-dimensional effect, which is also influenced by the presence of people.
Sketch Aquarium
Be sure to check this art space in Future Park that I found incredibly creative. You can draw and colour fish on a paper provided, after which the picture will come to life and swim across the virtual aquarium. You may also make a souvenir t-shirt out of your drawing at the counter.
En Tea House
You do not want to miss out on this one. Imagine drinking tea from a cup, inside which flowers bloom indefinitely until there’s no more tea. Intriguing, right? That’s what you will experience in the En Tea House. Choose a tea and sip it while enjoying the blooming flowers in a dark room.
Bubble Universe
A forest of light bubbles suspended in empty space is something that may astound you in this part of the museum. Countless bubbles float within the exhibit, with light moving inside the spheres. The bubbles closest to the visitors shine the brightest with a resonating sound.
Head over to my YouTube video to get a glimpse of how these artworks interact with the viewers and check out more unmissable exhibits in Borderless.
Endnote
To sum it up, if Tokyo, Japan is on your list of must-visit places, then teamLab Borderless should definitely be one of the attractions you visit while here. The experience is unmatched, and you will immerse yourself while becoming one with its artworks.
If you’re looking for more things to do across Tokyo, you may also come across teamLab Planets. You can check out this article, where I compare both teamLab art museums, so that you can decide which one you want to go to.
teamLab Borderless FAQs
teamLab Borderless tickets are available on their official website, on Klook, as well as at their ticketing counters. Ticket slots are opened 2 months prior to the date of visit. To avoid last-minute bookings and losing out on slots, it is suggested to book in advance.
teamLab Borderless is open every day from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM JST.
Yes, teamLab Borderless is a good place to visit with families, elders, and children.
There are no regulations on clothing in teamLab Borderless. However, it is recommended to wear light clothing and comfortable shoes to explore the museum.
Ticket prices range anywhere between USD 11 to 28. For more details on category-wise ticket prices, check the Tickets— How to Book, Prices, Opening Hours section above.
The teamLab Borderless Digital Art Museum consists of several immersive, interactive artworks across 10,000 m2 of carpet space. Bubble Universe, En Tea House, Crystal World, and Sketch Aquarium are just some of the 50 interactive exhibits that visitors can explore.
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