A photographic wonderland, teamLab Planets has become a magnet for those seeking the perfect photo opportunity while exploring this vibrant city of Tokyo. (Jennessa Davey/Stars and Stripes)
An extraordinary journey awaits art enthusiasts and avid travelers alike at teamLab Planets, a modern, digital art museum in Tokyo that provides an immersive experience.
This unique and captivating adventure transcends traditional boundaries. A photographic wonderland, it’s become a magnet for those seeking the perfect photo opportunity while exploring this vibrant city.
Tickets may be purchased on site, if spontaneity is your thing, but a reservation is highly recommended. The popularity of teamLab Planets means time slots are most often available late in the day, so plan ahead to make the most of this extraordinary activity.
The Moss Garden of Resonating Microcosms room at teamLab Planets in Tokyo. (Jennessa Davey/Stars and Stripes)
Upon arrival, visitors are ushered into the locker room where shoes and jackets are left behind, with the option to part with their socks, as the immersive journey involves wading through water up to a foot high.
Embarking on the first segment of the exhibit, participants navigate through a walkway with an inch-deep flow of water. Towels are strategically placed after each watery section, allowing patrons to dry off and fully appreciate the evolving spectacle.
A photographic wonderland, teamLab Planets has become a magnet for those seeking the perfect photo opportunity while exploring this vibrant city of Tokyo. (Jennessa Davey/Stars and Stripes)
The journey then continues through rooms featuring textured walls, floors and ceilings, creating a multisensory experience that engages touch, sight and the feeling of water beneath one’s feet.
As visitors progress, they encounter fully immersive light and water art shows, including a mesmerizing maze of hanging strings of light, a 12-inch pond of water and light with captivating projections of swimming koi, and a grand finale in the form of a 4D light room showing rotating flowers that envelop the space.
Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a local looking for a unique adventure, teamLab Planets promises an unforgettable escape into a realm where art and imagination converge. (Jennessa Davey/Stars and Stripes)
The exhibit’s second section, while shorter, offers a plethora of fun photo opportunities. Mirrored rooms, floral displays in every direction and unique light rooms beckon visitors to capture moments of pure joy and creativity.
The entire teamLab Planets experience takes a little more than an hour, with the duration influenced by the time visitors spend in each captivating room.
The Infinite Crystal Universe room at teamLab Planets in Tokyo. (Jennessa Davey/Stars and Stripes)
It’s an immersive journey that transcends conventional art exhibitions, leaving participants with memories and photographs that encapsulate the enchanting allure of Tokyo’s artistic scene.
Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or a local looking for a unique adventure, teamLab Planets promises an unforgettable escape into a realm where art and imagination converge.
On the QT
Directions: A short walk from Shin-Toyosu Station on the Yurikamome Line. 6-1-16 Toyosu, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0061.
Times: Open daily, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.; last admission is one hour before closing. The exhibit runs through 2027.
Costs: 3,200 yen for adults; 2,000 yen for ages 13 to 17; 1,000 yen for ages 4 to 12; 1,600 yen with disability discount. Note: Prices will increase by 300 yen on April 1.
Food: UZU Tokyo serves vegan ramen and ice cream with a variety of teas in the teamLab Planets plaza.
Information: Online: teamlab.art/e/planets
