Art & Culture
TeamLab Guide:
Planets vs Borderless
Tokyo has two major TeamLab museums. They look similar on Instagram, but the experience is completely different. Which one is for you?
Last Updated: December 12, 2024
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Table of Contents
01. TeamLab Planets (Toyosu)
Concept: "Body Immersive". You walk barefoot through water, beanbags, and crystal lights.
- Key Feature: Water area. You will get wet up to your knees.
- Structure: One-way path. You follow a set route.
- Vibe: Sensory, tactile, fun.
- Duration: 1-2 hours.
02. TeamLab Borderless (Azabudai Hills)
Concept: "Mapless Museum". Art moves between rooms. There is no map and no set path.
- Key Feature: The "Bubble Universe" and "Crystal World".
- Structure: Maze-like. You explore freely and get lost.
- Vibe: Artistic, wandering, infinite.
- Duration: 3+ hours.
03. Clothing Advice (Important)
Mirrored Floors!
Both museums have rooms with mirrored floors. If you wear a skirt or dress, people below can see up.
- Wear shorts or pants. (They offer rental shorts, but they are ugly).
- Planets: You will be barefoot. Wear pants that can roll up above your knees for the water area.
- Borderless: Wear comfortable shoes. You will walk a lot.
04. The Verdict
Choose Planets If...
- You have limited time (1-2 hours).
- You want a unique sensory experience (water).
- You are with kids (they love the water).
Choose Borderless If...
- You want to get lost in art.
- You have 3+ hours to explore.
- You prefer not to get wet.
Why not both?
If you have the time and budget, they are different enough to justify visiting both.