There’s no fixed path here and visitors are encouraged to explore on their own. As you move through the darkened museum, digital artworks flow across walls, floors, and even between rooms, reacting to your presence in real-time.
Lose yourself in a mesmerizing universe of digital art at teamLab Borderless. Wander through a forest of glowing lamps, chase butterflies in an endless field of digital flowers, or watch waterfalls cascade down walls and around your feet in real-time. Perfect for art lovers and explorers alike, teamLab Borderless offers a mind-bending journey where the boundaries between you and the art dissolve completely.
A towering digital waterfall cascades down a rock formation, reacting to your presence. As you walk around, the flow of water diverts, and flowers bloom along your path, making you part of the artwork's evolution.
A continuation of ‘Black Waves: Frozen Transparency,’ this room envelopes you in swirling, high-resolution waves inspired by Japanese ink paintings. The motion is endless and non-repeating, creating a calming yet powerful visual rhythm.
In this living digital garden, seasonal flowers bloom, wither, and scatter across towering structures. The artwork reacts to your movements. Stand still, and flowers flourish around you. Move too suddenly, and they fade away. The entire scene is rendered in real-time, meaning it’s never the same twice.
Step into an infinite space where glowing spheres pulse and shift like living jelly. Each orb doesn’t shine alone. Its light is shaped by the surrounding spheres, creating a constantly evolving environment. As you walk through, you’ll sense how your body and presence influence the installation.
Watch hand-drawn sea creatures come to life on a massive digital screen, swimming freely alongside those created by other visitors. Some fish even migrate across artworks and locations, connecting oceans drawn by people from around the world in a shared, interactive experience.
While both museums showcase immersive digital art, teamLab Borderless stands out for its vast, interconnected world of artworks that move, shift, and even spill into other spaces. This museum invites you to freely explore ever-changing installations where there are no maps, no set routes but only discovery through motion and curiosity.
Feature
teamLab Borderless
teamLab Planets
Price
JPY 3,800
JPY 3,800
Core theme
Exploratory and conceptual. The artworks shift and connect seamlessly between rooms
Immersive and sensory. Guests go barefoot and physically interact with each space
Timings
9 am to 9 pm
9 am to 10 pm
Location
Azabudai Hills, Minato, Tokyo (near Roppongi-Itchome Station)
Toyosu, Tokyo (5-min walk from Shin-Toyosu Station)
No. of exhibits
Includes over 50 interactive artworks spread across an open-ended exhibition space
Features 7 major indoor pieces and a garden area
Best for
Those who enjoy wandering through large-scale digital worlds at their own pace
Visitors looking for an intense, short, and deeply tactile art experience
Time needed to explore
90 to 120 mins
60 to 90 mins
Is re-entry allowed?
No
No
Footwear policy
Shoes can be worn during your visit
Shoes must be removed as barefoot entry enhances sensory engagement
Most popular exhibits
Forest of Resonating Lamps, Flowers and People, Crystal World, and En Tea House
Infinite Crystal Universe, Floating Flower Garden, and Drawing on the Water Surface Created by the Dance of Koi
The easiest way is via Tokyo Metro. Get off at Kamiyacho Station (Hibiya Line), which connects directly to Azabudai Hills. Roppongi-Itchome and Onarimon stations are also nearby.
Yes, 100%. You’ll get guaranteed access for your preferred time slot and skip the uncertainty of onsite availability.
Most visitors spend 1.5 to 2 hours, but you could easily lose track of time!
The top exhibits that you should see are Infinite Crystal World, Bubble Universe exhibits, Sketch Ocean, Black Waves exhibits, and the En Tea House.
It is perfect for children of all ages. Kids will especially love Sketch Ocean and the playful interactions.
Yes, it is. Elevators are available, and most areas are accessible for wheelchairs or strollers.
Yes, photography is allowed (and encouraged!), but no flash or tripods.
Yes, there are coin-operated lockers at the entrance. You’ll need to store large bags before entering, especially since you’ll want to move around freely.
Weekdays, especially mornings before 12 pm, are the quietest.
No food or drink is allowed inside the artwork areas. But you can enjoy a serene tea moment at the En Tea House, where digital flowers bloom in your cup!
