If you’re planning a trip to Tokyo, chances are you’ve already come across teamLab Planets — it’s all over social media, and for good reason. When we started planning our own Tokyo trip, we felt totally overwhelmed. We had so many questions: How do you book tickets? How do you get there? What should you bring? And what’s it actually like inside?
If you’re wondering the same things, you’re in the right place. We recently visited teamLab Planets and we’re breaking down everything you need to know!
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What is teamLab Planets in Tokyo?
As a couple travelling the world together, we sometimes find experiences where one of us is more excited than the other. In this case, I (Callum) had no idea what teamLab Planets was or what to expect. But Sarah was buzzing about it — this kind of thing is definitely more her vibe.
The best way to describe teamLab Planets is as a modern, interactive art museum. It’s made up of several indoor rooms, each with its own unique atmosphere. If you’re a bit sceptical like I was, trust me — it’s worth it. Imagine walking through knee-high water, getting lost in a maze of dazzling LED lights, and wandering through a floating flower garden that looks like something out of Avatar.
It’s definitely a one-of-a-kind experience that we haven’t seen anywhere else.
Just to be clear before we dive into the details — we visited teamLab Planets, not teamLab Borderless, which is a separate exhibit.
How to book tickets & what they cost?
So now you know why you should visit teamLab Planets, let’s get into how you can actually go about it. First thing to know is that, like with a lot of attractions in Tokyo (and Japan in general), things can get really busy. teamLab Planets has blown up on social media, and if you don’t plan ahead, it’s super easy to miss your chance.
Our advice? Book your tickets in advance. We’d recommend using Klook for most things in Japan — it’s what we used, and it made everything so much easier. Plus, you can use our code TWOBRITSONTHEGO for 10% off your bookings, which is always a win.
As for the cost, tickets are around ¥3,800 (about £20 or so), but don’t forget you can use our code to make that — and other activities — a bit cheaper.
Is it worth the £20 entrance fee? Absolutely.
How to get to teamLab Planets in Tokyo?
Okay, so if you’re planning to visit teamLab Planets, how you get there really depends on where you’re staying. We stayed in the Shinjuku area and used Tokyo’s extensive train and metro system to get around. You can get to teamLab Planets by taking public transport to Shin-Toyosu station.
You could take a taxi, but we’d definitely recommend public transport — it’s super efficient and way cheaper.
One tip: set aside a morning or afternoon for the visit. teamLab Planets is quite far from a lot of other Tokyo sights, so don’t try to cram too much into the same day.
What to wear and what to bring?
We mentioned earlier that part of the teamLab Planets exhibition involves walking through water, so you’ll definitely want to be mindful of what to wear and bring. When you arrive at teamLab Planets, you’ll get a locker to store your belongings and shoes. The first part of the exhibition requires walking around barefoot.
For what to wear at teamLab Planets, we’d recommend shorts or something knee-length. If you prefer trousers, just make sure you can roll them up to your knees.
Another thing to keep in mind at teamLab Planets — there are floor and ceiling mirrors everywhere, so probably not the best idea to wear a dress or skirt. We’ll save you that embarrassment.
You’re allowed to bring cameras into all the teamLab Planets exhibitions. Just be careful with your phone during the water section, as it can get busy and you might accidentally bump into someone or drop it in the water. Definitely avoid bringing a tripod or using flash — there’s no space for tripods, and flash photography ruins the experience for others.
Klook.comSpoiler Alert: What to Expect Inside teamLab Planets
teamLAB planets is an interactive experience so we don’t feel too guilty giving spoilers letting you know what you can expect. The interactive exhibit is made up of four areas: Water, Garden, Open-Air and Forest.
The forest and open-air sections have only just been added, and unfortunately, we were about two weeks too early to check them out. So, we can really only talk about the other parts. But honestly, if we were impressed with just those two sections, I can only imagine how much better it is now with all the new installations.
Water Area
This was definitely our favourite part. It’s basically a room full of hanging LED lights and mirrors that make you feel like you’re inside an endless crystal universe. We spent ages just staring — it’s seriously mesmerising.
There’s also a spot where you stand in shallow water and koi carp are projected around your legs, moving with you. Honestly, it’s really cool.
There are a couple more installations in this area, but the crystal universe and the koi projections were hands down our favourites
Garden
This is probably the section you’ve seen the most on social media. The highlight is the floating flower garden — you lie down on the floor and look up to see real flowers hanging above you. Plus, it smells amazing!
There’s also a moss garden that changes colours depending on whether you visit during the day or at night. We saw it during the day and thought it was the least impressive part, but we’ve seen night photos and it looks awesome then!
Is teamLAB Planets worth visiting? (2025)
If you’re planning a trip to Tokyo, you probably have a million things on your list. It’s a city you could explore for years and still not see it all. So, is teamLab Planets worth fitting in?
The honest answer? Definitely. And that’s coming from me—the one who wasn’t that fussed at first. We both found it to be a unique experience, well priced, and something that suits pretty much everyone.
It’s perfect if you’re travelling as a couple like us—interactive, good value, and full of amazing photo opportunities. It’s also great for families, as kids will love the hands-on exhibits.
Want a closer look at what to expect? Check out our YouTube video where we share our full teamLab Planets experience in Tokyo below:
