TeamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM, the innovative digital art museum in Tokyo, has just opened in Azabudai Hills! Our Japan Klookers made sure to pay an early visit so you know what to expect when you go!
And hey, there are only a few dates left on the official website, so we recommend getting your tickets as early as now! Ready to explore teamLab Borderless in Azabudai Hills with us? 🥳
🧡 This article was created with the help of Emily from Klook Japan
What is teamLab Borderless in Azabudai Hills all about? 🤔
@klooktravel Wake up, a brand new attraction in Tokyo just dropped! #teamLabBorderless envelopes you in a 3D kaleidoscope to tease all of your senses. Would you be adding this to your Tokyo itinerary? 📍 Azabudai Hills in Minato, Tokyo 🎟️ Get your tickets now on Klook – the exclusive tourist ticketing platform for #teamLabBorderless! 🕒 Timed entry from 10am to 7:30pm, at 30-minute intervals #Klook #teamLab #azabudaihills #tokyo ♬ original sound - Klook Travel
TeamLab Borderless is a "Museum without a Map" type of attraction located in Minato Ward, Azabudai. It's an experiential facility where visitors immerse themselves entirely in complex three-dimensional spaces and enjoy art using all five senses. First-timers, take note! This article introduces everything you need to know before going, from how to buy tickets to tips for avoiding crowds and what to wear on the day of your visit.
teamLab, Proliferating Immense Life © teamLab
Purchase your teamLab Borderless tickets in advance! 🤗
Since teamLab Borderless is a popular attraction, some days are understandably already sold out. That said, purchasing tickets in advance is highly recommended!
Getting your tickets is quite easy with two options you can choose from — online or on-site. If you’re coming from a nearby area and just happened to decide on the same day that you want to visit teamLab Borderless, then you can definitely test your luck at their on-site ticket booth (although we can’t guarantee ticket availability throughout the entire day).
teamLab, Sea of Clouds © teamLab
But, if you want a guaranteed and smooth entry to the museum, we highly recommend booking your tickets in advance on Klook — the exclusive tourist ticketing platform for teamLab Borderless!
All you have to do is select your preferred date, time, and payment method, and you’re good to go. Note that the time slots are only for entry, so you don’t have to worry about how long you can enjoy the art installations.
With Klook, you can easily make reservations on your smartphone anytime, anywhere, 24 hours a day.
There's no need to print tickets at convenience stores, and on the day of your visit, you can enter simply by showing your online voucher (QR code). That way you won't have to worry about losing your ticket, and you can easily enter the museum on your chosen date!
TeamLab Borderless (Azabudai Hills) Ticket Information
Klook is the exclusive tourist ticketing platform for teamLab Borderless. Tickets are selling fast and we recommend that you purchase your tickets in advance to avoid being disappointed. Tickets are available daily in 30-minute entry time slots.
Type | Ticket Price on Klook |
|---|---|
Adults (18 and over) | JPY 3,800 |
Between 13-17* | JPY 2,800 |
Child (Between 4-12) | JPY 1,500 |
Under 3 years old | Free |
Disabled Person Discount | JPY 1,900 |
- *Junior high/high school students (Student ID will be checked at the entrance gate)
What to wear for the best teamLab Borderless experience 😌
You'll be walking around a lot in the museum, so we recommend wearing clothes that are easy to move in and shoes that are easy to walk in!
For those who want to take photogenic pictures, wearing white or plain-colored clothing is ideal, as it allows you to blend into the canvas of projected images and stand out even in dim lighting.
teamLab, Black Waves - Megalith Crystal Formation (work in progress) © teamLab
Wearing black clothes is also good for taking photos within brightly illuminated artworks as it will create a striking impact amidst the light.
teamLab, Bubble Universe: Physical Light, Bubbles of Light, Wobbling Light, and Environmental Light © teamLab
Some areas have floors that act as mirrors, so it's best to wear pants instead of a skirt. But even if you wear a skirt, there are clothes available for rent near the artworks that use mirrors, so feel free to ask the staff.
teamLab Borderless in Azabudai Hills Opening Hours ⏰
- 10:00-21:00 (Last admission is one hour before closing)
- Closed on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.
Is it crowded at teamLab Borderless in Azabudai Hills?
Since teamLab Borderless in Azabudai Hills just opened, we don't have definite information yet about the crowd conditions.
TeamLab Borderless in Odaiba, which closed at the end of August 2022, was relatively less crowded at the following time slots (based on information from the official website).
- Weekdays: Mornings and after 3:00 PM
- Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays: 10:00 and after 17:00
teamLab, Universe of Water Particles, Transcending Boundaries / Flowers and People, Cannot be Controlled but Live Together © teamLab
How much time will I need to explore teamLab Borderless in Azabudai Hills?
It's best to explore the museum for at least 3 hours or more!
We entered at 6pm and thought we were walking relatively quickly, but before we knew it, it was already closing time at 9pm.
Some might want to spend at least half a day there, so if you enter nearer to closing time, you might not experience the museum fully.
You will need to decide the entry time when purchasing tickets, but again, there is no time limit for staying inside the museum.
Klook Tip: We'll explain this in detail later when introducing the art installations, but there is also a 'tea room' where you can enjoy more digital and interactive artworks, so make sure to allot enough time for that as well.
TeamLab Borderless Art Installations to Expect 😍
As the name suggests, teamLab Borderless is an art space consisting of artworks without boundaries. This unique world, where various elements blend together, is made up of numerous intricate pieces, so here we will introduce a selection of highlights from among them.
1. Borderless World
In Borderless World, there are no boundaries between artworks. Each piece creates a new world while being influenced by other works. Here are some selected installations from within that realm!
"Universe of Water Particles on a Rock where People Gather" is a novel art piece. It is meticulously calculated to change the movement of water based on the shape of the rocks and the people standing there, creating a new sensory experience.
teamLab, Universe of Water Particles on a Rock where People Gather © teamLab
When you lean against the wall, the water flows away from your body. It creates such a happy atmosphere with all the flowers blooming around you.
Sometimes kanji will appear on the wall, so feel free to touch them! A video will appear that matches the text. If you choose "Bird," the bird will flap its wings, and if you choose "Firefly," you will be surrounded by the gentle light of fireflies.
The scenery continues to change according to people's movements, so you may never see the scenery that unfolds before your eyes again. Its fragility enhances the beauty of this work.
There are numerous other artworks in this area alone, such as "Flowers and People" at the Megalith Crystal Formation exhibition.
The message "Wander, Explore, Discover" is displayed at the entrance of teamLab Borderless, and that is exactly what you'll experience here.
While going around, follow your curiosity and enter various rooms!
teamLab, Flowers and People - Megalith Crystal Formation (work in progress) © teamLab
One exhibition to look out for is the 'Megalith Crystal Formation'. It's an exhibit that is sure to leave visitors in awe. This interactive installation features a series of towering, digital crystals that respond to human presence. If there's a particular piece you definitely want to see, ask the staff. They will tell you where to go!
Another must-experience artwork is 'Crystal World,' which is still in Borderless World. It's a sensory installation that expresses the terrestrial world through a collective assembly of lights.
2. Bubble Universe: Physical Light, Bubbles of Light, Wobbling Light, and Environmental Light
teamLab, Bubble Universe: Physical Light, Bubbles of Light, Wobbling Light, and Environmental Light © teamLab
The Bubble Universe is also an exclusive installation! We liked this artwork the most from teamLab Borderless. Quite impressive.
Since the number of people allowed inside is limited, you can take beautiful photos without worrying about other people being seen in it.
If you stand still near the spheres, the nearest one to you will start to shine brightly, so be sure to enjoy that moment. The light from the shining sphere will then spread to the other spheres from there.
3. Light Sculpture
teamLab, The Sculpture of Time Distortion in a Mirror © teamLab
In the Light Sculpture room, artworks change one after another. Try immersing yourself in the world right in front of you, where things change every 1 to 3 minutes.
The artworks are also impressive even when viewed from behind.
4. Microcosmoses - Wobbling Light
teamLab, Microcosmoses - Jelly (tentative title) © teamLab
Microcosmoses is also a new addition not found in the Borderless in Odaiba. We were impressed by its immense scale.
As described on the official website, "Countless wobbling lights run continuously through a space that infinitely expands, of which the depth cannot be comprehended." It's exactly as described. It feels like the ceiling stretches on forever...
It's a piece where you can leisurely enjoy the infinite world.
5. Learn! Future Park / Sketch Ocean
In Sketch Ocean, the creatures you draw become part of the artwork and come to life.
Be sure to touch the fish swimming around. They'll be surprised and swim away, just like real fishes! If you touch the food bag, you can even feed the fish.
Fun fact — this Sketch Ocean is connected to the world, and sometimes the drawings you create here might swim over to Sketch Oceans in different countries.
You might even encounter friends from other countries! So cool!
6. EN TEA HOUSE
When your senses are stimulated and you need a break, why not try relaxing in the tea rooms inside the museum?
Of course, these are not just ordinary tea rooms. As you sip your tea, seasonal flowers bloom and come to life inside the teacup.
As long as there is tea, the flowers bloom infinitely. And when you pick up the cup, the flowers spread outward, giving you a magical experience where you feel as if you are one with the work.
You can also enjoy unique drinks here that you can't find anywhere else, such as "Roasted Green Tea Chamomile Latte" and "Cold Brew Yuzu Green Tea."
They accept various cashless payment methods too such as credit cards, Suica, and PayPay.
Don't forget to check out the entrance as well!
If you use a camera to view the space at designated spots in the entrance area, the words "teamLab Borderless" will appear to float above! And if you look with the naked eye without using a camera, there's nothing there... It's a cool spot where you can feel the difference between the flattening effect of the lens and spatial perception by the naked eye.
teamLab, People don't see the world as through a camera,Entrance, teamLab Borderless, Azabudai Hills, Tokyo © teamLab
Stand on the "X" mark on the floor and align the height of your camera with the "X" mark on the wall, then try taking a photo.
Create memories to take home at the Sketch Factory
You can turn the drawings you made at the "Learn! Future Park, Sketch Ocean" into items such as can badges or T-shirts at the "Sketch Factory" and take them home! Since you've taken the time, effort, and skills to draw, it's very satisfying to be able to enjoy it as a lasting memory.
Download the app for 100 times more fun!
Since there are no maps or guide captions for the artworks inside the facility, it's recommended to download the teamLab app in advance. With the app, you can read information about each artwork while moving around.
By using the app, you can also participate in the "Crystal World" artwork.
teamLab Borderless Instagrammable Photos
Photos taken at teamLab Borderless are guaranteed to be Instagrammable! We'll introduce some great photos and highlights from our visit.
In "Borderless World," the key is to stand so that the projection can be seen from behind. Images will also look better if you wear simple (white, plain) clothing.
Another great aspect of three-dimensional artworks is that you can capture different structures and art pieces using the corners where walls meet.
Klook Tip: You can take as many photos and videos as you want, just please be mindful of the following guidelines:
✅ Allowed: Taking photos, videos, posting on your socials
🚫 Not allowed: Monopods, tripods, selfie sticks, and flash photography
If you put your hand on the mirror while taking a photo, your image will reflect in the photo, making it a magical experience captured by your camera. Silhouettes also look beautiful, and you can take stunning photos even in the dimly lit interior.
In artworks that use mirrors, try to find spots where people don't enter and where you won't be reflected.
Differences between teamLab Borderless in Azabudai Hills and teamLab Planets in Toyosu
There are two teamLab facilities in Tokyo.
There's often confusion with "teamLab Planets TOKYO" located in Toyosu, so please be careful when purchasing tickets. Both are art experience facilities where you can have an extraordinary time, but we have compared their features in the table below for your reference!
| teamLab Borderless | teamLab Planets |
|---|---|---|
Nearest Station | Kamiyacho (Hibiya Line) | Shin-Toyosu (Yurikamome Line) |
Keyword/s | Wander, Explore, and Discover | Together with Others, Immerse your Entire Body |
Concept | A museum without a map | A museum immersed in water and a garden integrated with flowers |
Features | World without boundaries | Gigantic immersive space |
Exhibition | There is no set route; you are free to walk around and enjoy the exhibits. | View nine artworks along the designated route (one-way). |
Time Required | 3-4 hours | 1-2 hours |
Period | Permanently installed | Until the end of 2027 |
teamLab Planets TOKYO (Toyosu) will be open until the end of 2027!
How to get to teamLab Borderless in Azabudai Hills
TeamLab Borderless is located on the first basement floor of Garden Plaza B, a commercial facility called Azabudai Hills. Azabudai Hills itself is directly connected to Kamiyacho Station, but it takes about 5 minutes to walk to teamLab Borderless, so make sure to arrive with plenty of time.
By train
- Directly connected to Exit 5 of Kamiyacho Station on the Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line
- 4-minute walk from Exit 2 of Roppongi-itchome Station on the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line
By bus
We took the Shibuya Route 88 bus from Shibuya Station! The bus stop is right in front of Azabudai Hills, so it's very convenient.
- Shibuya Route 88 bus bound for "Azabudai Hills"
- Shibuya Route 88 bus bound for "Toranomon 5-chome"
- Shibuya Route 86 bus bound for "Toranomon 5-chome"
- Shibuya Route 95 bus bound for "Toranomon 5-chome"
- Shibuya Route 96 bus bound for "Iikura Katamachi"
By car
Access by car is approximately 10 minutes from the Iikura Exit, Kasumigaseki Exit, Shibuya Exit, and Shiba Koen Exit of the Metropolitan Expressway, and about 15 minutes from the Gaien Exit.
The closest parking lot is Azabudai Hills. Within Azabudai Hills, there are four parking lots: P1, P2, P5, and P6.
- Hours: All day from 0:00 to 24:00
- Price: JPY 200 / 15 minutes *Various discounts available
Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B B1, 1-2-4 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0041
Click here to view on Google Maps
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a restroom inside?
Don't worry, there are two restrooms. One is near the entrance, and the other is near the EN TEA HOUSE. Diaper changing facilities are also available.
Is there a trash bin inside?
There is a trash bin near the restroom.
Are lockers available?
There are plenty of lockers near the ticket gate! They are very convenient because they don't require coins.
What should I bring?
If you plan to drop by the EN TEA HOUSE tea room mentioned earlier, there may be additional fees so be sure to bring a card or smartphone for payment.
As for other items, it's best to leave behind as many items as possible so you can enjoy the artworks fuss-free. Since there are many artworks that you can touch with your hands, it is best to carry essential items in a small pouch instead of a handbag.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning fan, the constantly changing displays and interactive elements ensure a fresh experience every time. So why wait? Step into the borderless world of teamLab and let the art be your guide!
teamLab is represented by Pace Gallery
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