MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM: EPSON teamLab Borderless, Azabudai Hills, Tokyo © teamLab
teamLab, a perennial favorite among international tourists visiting Japan, continues to captivate visitors. As of 2026, there are 10 permanent teamLab exhibitions (including long-term ones) across Japan, each with its own unique concept. From the latest Instagram-worthy spots to unique exhibitions that combine art with dining or sauna experiences, FUN! JAPAN has carefully selected the best information to help you plan your trip!
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【Table】8 Must-Visit Permanent teamLab Museums Across Japan (2026 Edition)
| Prefecture | Name | Main Features | Opening Hours | Access | Map |
| Tokyo | teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM.com | An immersive museum where you walk barefoot through water. It also offers vegan ramen and other unique dining experiences. | 8:30–22:00 | 1 min walk from Shin-Toyosu Station | MAP |
| Tokyo | MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM: EPSON teamLab Borderless | A “museum without a map” where borderless art blends together. Located inside Azabudai Hills. | 8:30–21:00 | Directly connected to Kamiyacho Station | MAP |
| Kyoto | teamLab BioVortex Kyoto | Opening October 2025. The latest and largest teamLab museum in Japan, boasting 10,000㎡, located near Kyoto Station. | 9:00–21:00 | 7 min walk from Kyoto Station | MAP |
| Osaka | teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka | An outdoor museum where nature and art harmonize in a nighttime botanical garden setting. | 18:00–21:30 *Hours may vary by season | 10–12 min walk from Nagai Station | MAP |
| Fukuoka | teamLab Forest Fukuoka – SBI SECURITIES | Popular for experiences like catching animals with your smartphone and the physically interactive “Athletic Forest.” | Weekdays 11:00–19:00 Weekends & Holidays 10:00–19:00 | 12 min walk from Tojinmachi Station | MAP |
| Ibaraki | teamLab Yūkoku Inada Ruins | A nighttime forest museum utilizing the remains of terraced rice fields in the mountains. | 17:30–21:00 *Hours may vary by season | 15 min by taxi from Isohara Station | MAP |
| Akita | Interactive Magnetic Field Theater by teamLab | An interactive digital installation that visualizes and lets you experience magnetism. Exhibited inside the TDK Museum of History and Future. | 10:00–18:00 | 10 min walk from Nikaho Station | MAP |
| Okinawa | teamLab Learn & Play! Future Park Okinawa | A family-friendly museum inside a duty-free shop, offering collaborative experiences like bringing your own drawings to life. | 10:00–20:00 | Very close to Omoromachi Station | MAP |
| Saga | teamLab Ruins and Remains: Rinkan Tea Sauna | A fusion of a historic forest sauna and art, offering the ultimate relaxation experience. | 11:00–22:00 | 5 min by taxi from Takeo Onsen Station | MAP |
What is teamLab?: An Experience Where You Become Part of the Art Itself
teamLab is an international “art collective” composed of specialists from various fields, including artists, programmers, engineers, CG animators, mathematicians, and architects.
What they create is not the traditional “art to be viewed from a distance.” On their official website, they describe their concept as follows:
teamLab seeks to explore a new relationship between the self and the world, and new perceptions through art. In order to perceive the world, people separate it into independent entities with boundaries. We aim to transcend these boundaries of perception, the boundaries between the self and the world, and the boundaries in our recognition of the continuity of time. Everything exists precariously and miraculously on the long, long continuity of time without boundaries.
What kind of experiences await you there?
As soon as you step into the museum, you enter a borderless space where you become one with the light and art itself.
- Art that “responds to touch”: For example, flowers bloom and scatter where you touch, or new life sprouts where you stop walking—one of the features is an interactive experience where your movements are linked with the artwork.
- The “presence of others” becomes beautiful: The art changes as others move or exist in the space, making everyone present a part of the co-creation process.
- Feel it with your “body”: Walk through water, be surrounded by floating, glowing spheres or bubble sculptures, and sometimes even step into nature itself. You can fully immerse yourself in the world of art using not only your sight but also your sense of touch and bodily sensations.
1. [Tokyo, Toyosu] teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM.com
As a “museum where you enter the water,” there are areas you experience barefoot. In addition to the Water Area and Garden Area, this permanent museum features works from projects such as “Catch and Collect Forest,” where you can catch and observe various extinct animals, and “Athletics Forest,” a complex, three-dimensional space for creative physical thinking.
You can enjoy a variety of experiences, such as eating vegan ramen inside the art at the “Black Emptiness Table,” or turning your own drawings into products like pin badges or T-shirts to take home at the “Sketch Factory.”
💡Tip: Since there are areas to experience barefoot, you will need to store your shoes and socks in free lockers when entering those areas. As there are also areas where you enter water, it’s recommended to wear pants that can be rolled up above the knees. Free rental half-pants are also available.
Read the on-site report here👉[Toyosu, Tokyo] Visiting teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM: A Thorough Report on Tokyo’s Hottest Art Spot!
teamLab Planets TOKYO DMM.com
- Address: 6-1-16 Toyosu, Koto-ku, Tokyo
- Access: 1-minute walk from Shin-Toyosu Station, 10 minutes walk from Toyosu Station
- Opening Hours: 8:30–22:00 (Last admission is 1 hour before closing) *Varies by day
- Closed: Irregular *Check the official website for details
- Admission: Adults (18 and over) from 3,800 yen *Varies by day
- Official URL: https://www.teamlab.art/jp/e/planets/
2. [Tokyo, Azabudai] MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM: EPSON teamLab Borderless
A “museum without a map” where there are no boundaries between artworks, allowing you to move from room to room and experience a fantastical world where works blend together. It was also selected for TIME magazine’s “World’s Greatest Places 2024.”
Located in a cutting-edge urban development area, it’s perfect for combining with shopping and gourmet experiences in the neighborhood.
💡Tip: There are many artworks, as well as highlights like the Tea House and Sketch Factory, so it’s best to visit with plenty of time to spare.
Read the on-site report here👉[Tokyo] Azabudai Hills “teamLab Borderless” Opens! Experience World Premiere Artworks
MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM: EPSON teamLab Borderless
- Address: Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B B1, 5-9 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Access: Directly connected to Kamiyacho Station, 6 minutes walk from Roppongi-itchome Station
- Opening Hours: 8:30–21:00 (Last admission is 1 hour before closing) *Varies by day
- Closed: Irregular holidays *Check the official website for details
- Admission: Adults (18 and over) from 3,600 yen *Varies by day
- Official URL: https://www.teamlab.art/jp/e/tokyo/
3. [Kyoto] teamLab Biovortex Kyoto
Opened in October 2025, this is one of the largest permanent museums in Japan, located just steps from Kyoto Station. The vast interior, with a total floor area of 10,000 square meters, is divided into four zones and features over 50 works, including some being exhibited in Japan for the first time.
With artworks that defy conventional concepts—such as “sculptures” made from soap, air, and water that have no fixed form—this museum truly showcases the essence of teamLab’s creativity.
💡Advice: Since you’ll be walking a lot inside the museum, be sure to wear comfortable sneakers.
Read the on-site report here👉[Breaking News] Featuring works debuting in Japan! Inside Report from the Pre-Opening of “teamLab BioVortex Kyoto” (October 2025)
teamLab BioVortex Kyoto
- Address: 21-5 Higashi Iwamoto-cho, Higashi Kujo, Minami-ku, Kyoto-shi, Kyoto
- Access: 7 minutes on foot from Kyoto Station
- Hours: 9:00–21:00 (last entry 19:30) *Subject to change
- Closed: Irregular holidays *Check the official website for details
- Admission: Adults (18 and over) from 3,400 yen *Varies by day
- Official URL: https://www.teamlab.art/jp/e/kyoto/
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4. [Osaka] teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka
This is a nighttime outdoor museum at Nagai Botanical Garden, which opened in 1974. The artworks not only respond to the movements of visitors, but also change in character according to the behavior of the plants, wind, and birds and other living creatures inhabiting the area. This creates an overwhelming sense of openness and scale, distinct from indoor exhibitions.
It has become a staple night spot in Osaka, and is also popular as a walking course after dinner.
💡Advice: Since this is an outdoor museum, be sure to bring insect repellent in summer and dress warmly in winter.
teamLab Botanical Garden Osaka
- Address: 1-23 Nagai Park, Higashisumiyoshi-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka (Osaka City Nagai Botanical Garden)
- Access: 10–12 minutes on foot from Nagai Station
- Hours: 18:00–21:30 (last entry 20:30) *Varies by day
- Closed: February and other irregular days *Check the official website for details
- Admission: Adults (18 and over) from 1,800 yen *Varies by day
- Official URL: https://www.teamlab.art/jp/e/botanicalgarden/
5. [Fukuoka] teamLab Forest Fukuoka – SBI Securities
The facility is composed of two areas: "Catching and Collecting Forest" and "Athletic Forest." In "Catching and Collecting Forest," you can use a dedicated smartphone app to catch and collect animals on your screen, making it especially popular with families .
Located right next to the PayPay Dome, where sports games and live events are held, this entertainment facility is easily accessible.
💡Advice: Since you will be using the app frequently, make sure your smartphone is fully charged. Also, please note that many of the exhibits cannot be experienced if you are wearing sandals or high-heeled shoes.
teamLab Forest Fukuoka - SBI SECURITIES
- Address: 5F, BOSS E・ZO FUKUOKA, 2-2-6 Jigyohama, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka-shi, Fukuoka
- Access: 12-minute walk from Tojinmachi Station
- Opening Hours: Weekdays 11:00–19:00, Weekends & Holidays 10:00–19:00 (subject to change)
- Closed: Irregular (please check the official website)
- Admission: Adults (18 and over) from 2,400 yen (varies by day)
- Official URL: https://www.teamlab.art/jp/e/forest/
6. [Ibaraki] teamLab: Yūgoku On Den Ato (Hidden Traces of Rice Terraces)
In the mountains of northern Ibaraki, this nighttime forest museum transforms the former site of terraced rice fields into an art space. The installations, which make use of the natural terrain and forest trees, offer an immersive experience as if you have wandered into another world. It is perfect for those who want to enjoy the fusion of "Japan's original landscape" and art away from the city.
Additionally, it is adjacent to "Izura Yūgoku On Den Ato Onsen," where you can enjoy a free-flowing onsen and glamping. One of the highlights is that you can bathe in an onsen integrated with the artwork or even stay overnight.
💡Advice: Since you will be walking through the forest at night to view the artworks, comfortable clothing and walking shoes are essential. You can enter just the museum, but if you have the chance, we recommend staying overnight to fully immerse yourself in the world of the artworks.
Read the on-site report here 👉 Ibaraki: Experience Art, Hot Springs, and Glamping at "teamLab: Yūgoku On Den Ato" and "Izura Yūgoku Hidden On Den Ato Onsen"
teamLab: Yūgoku Hidden Rice Terraces
- Address: 2132 Ōtsu-machi, Kitaibaraki City, Ibaraki Prefecture
- Access: 15 minutes by taxi from Isohara Station, 5 minutes by taxi from Ōtsu Port Station
- Hours: 17:30–22:00 (last entry 21:30) *May vary by season
- Closed: 1st Tuesday, and irregular days *Please check the official website for details
- Admission: Adults (18 and over) ¥2,200, with onsen ¥4,000
- Official URL: https://www.teamlab.art/jp/e/izura/
7. [Akita] Interactive Magnetic Field Theater by teamLab
This unique permanent exhibition is located inside the TDK History and Future Museum in Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture. Focusing on the theme of "magnetism," which is invisible to the naked eye, the latest technology is used to visualize this force.
As a place where science and art merge, it is a hidden gem recommended for intellectually curious travelers touring the Tohoku region.
💡Advice: The TDK Museum of History and Future itself also has extensive exhibits, making it especially recommended for science enthusiasts.
Interactive Magnetic Field Theater by teamLab
- Address: TDK History and Future Museum, 15 Hirazawa, Kakishomen, Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture
- Access: 10 minutes on foot from Nikaho Station
- Hours: 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30)
- Closed: Mondays (except holidays) *Other closures follow the TDK Museum of History and Future schedule
- Admission: Free
- Official URL: https://www.teamlab.art/jp/e/tdk_history_museum/
8. [Okinawa] teamLab Learn & Play! Future Park, Okinawa
A permanent family-friendly museum located inside the duty-free shop T Galleria Okinawa by DFS in Naha City. The exhibits are designed to stimulate children's creativity, such as letting the fish they draw swim across a screen.
Thanks to its convenient location, you can easily stop by while shopping, making it popular among families from across Asia. Another attractive point is that at the duty-free shop, anyone departing not only overseas but also outside of Okinawa Prefecture can shop at duty-free prices.
💡Tip: Since it is located inside a duty-free shop, it is efficient to plan your visit together with souvenir shopping.
teamLab Learn & Play! Future Park Okinawa
- Address: 3F, T Galleria Okinawa by DFS, 4-1 Omoromachi, Naha City, Okinawa Prefecture
- Access: A short walk from Omoromachi Station
- Opening Hours: 10:00–20:00 (Last admission 19:00) *T Galleria Okinawa is open 10:00–20:00
- Closed: 3rd Thursday of the month *Follows T Galleria Okinawa's schedule
- Admission: Adults (18 and over) 2,000 yen
- Official URL: https://www.teamlab.art/jp/e/futurepark-okinawa/
9. [Saga] teamLab Ruins and Heritage: Rinkancha no Yu
A permanent exhibition themed around "Sauna × Art" at Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel in Saga, Kyushu. Surrounded by mystical ruins and nature said to have continued for three million years, you can enjoy the history of Mifuneyama and a forest sauna experience. After the sauna, you can drink "Geccha" (moon tea) in an art space, for a deep relaxation combining art, sauna, and tea.
The autumn foliage is also spectacular here.
💡Tip: Both hotel guests and day visitors can enjoy the art experience, but advance reservations are required, so booking early is recommended.
teamLab Ruins and Heritage: Rinkan Tea Ceremony
- Address: Mifuneyama Rakuen, 4100 Takeo, Takeo-cho, Takeo City, Saga Prefecture
- Access: 5 minutes by taxi from Takeo Onsen Station
- Opening Hours: 11:00–22:00 (Last admission 21:30) *"Rakan no Yu" day-use bath is by reservation and capacity
- Closed: Please check the official website
- Admission: [Art Exhibition Only] Adults (18 and over) 700 yen [Sauna "Rakan no Yu" + Art Exhibition Set Ticket] 4,450 yen and up *Varies by day
- Official URL: https://www.teamlab.art/jp/e/mifuneyamarakuen-sauna/
💡[Important] Check Before You Go: Reservation and Dress Code Tips
① Advance Reservations for Tickets Are Essential!
As of 2026, most exhibitions require advance reservations with a specified date and time. Especially in Tokyo (Toyosu and Azabudai) and the latest venues in Kyoto, it is not uncommon for tickets to sell out several weeks in advance. Be sure to secure your tickets early through each official website or travel platforms such as kkday or Klook.
② Pay Attention to Your Clothing
Many installations feature mirrored floors. If you are wearing a skirt, it is recommended to use the free rental half-pants provided to prevent your underwear from being visible, or to visit in pants for peace of mind.
Additionally, since many exhibits involve entering water or moving your body as part of the experience, please be mindful of your clothing and footwear.
③ Estimated Time Required
On average, each exhibition takes 2 to 3 hours. If you want to enjoy taking photos, be sure to plan your schedule with plenty of time to spare.
Visit teamLab exhibitions all over Japan and immerse yourself in a variety of art experiences!
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