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teamLab Planets vs teamLab Borderless: Which One to Pick?

Reviewed by TheOneToGo Editorial · Updated June 8, 2026

The verdict

Planets is the stronger choice for sensation and novelty; Borderless is the stronger choice for breadth and visual range.

Both are major digital art experiences, but they are not interchangeable: Planets is more physical and immersive, while Borderless is larger, more varied, and easier to experience at your own pace.

pagoda surrounded by treesPhoto by Su San Lee on Unsplash

Tokyo now has two major teamLab choices again. teamLab Planets is in Toyosu, while teamLab Borderless reopened at Azabudai Hills in 2024. Both require advance timed tickets, so the real question is not whether to book ahead, but which kind of experience you want.

teamLab PlanetsteamLab Borderless
What you see A set route through barefoot rooms, water, mirrors, light, and flowers. It feels more physical and easier to understand. A larger maze of digital rooms where works move between spaces. Better if you want to wander and miss a few things without caring.
Cost Usually the cheaper pick. Adult tickets start from about JPY 3,600, but prices can change by date, so check before you go. Adult tickets also start from about JPY 3,600, but Borderless tends to sit at the higher end on busy dates, with date-based pricing and pricier on-site tickets, so book online.
Time needed Plan about 1.5 to 2 hours. The route keeps you moving, which helps if your Tokyo day is packed. Plan about 2.5 to 3.5 hours. There is no fixed path, so it rewards people who like to roam and backtrack.
Queues Timed entry still can mean a 30 to 60 minute wait at busy times. Go early or late if you hate standing around. Timed entry helps, but busy periods can still mean waiting outside before entry. Popular rooms may bottleneck inside.
Best for Pick Planets for the stronger first-time wow factor, photos, and a clear visit. Skip it if barefoot water rooms sound annoying. Pick Borderless for a longer museum visit, more rooms, and a central Tokyo plan. It is the better second teamLab visit.
Getting there Toyosu, near Shin-Toyosu Station on the Yurikamome. Easy from Ginza by taxi or transit, less convenient from west Tokyo. Azabudai Hills, 2 minutes from Kamiyacho Station. Much easier to pair with Roppongi, Tokyo Tower, or a central Tokyo hotel.
The verdict

Pick teamLab Planets if

  • More bodily and immersive
  • Strong sense of progression
  • Pairs well with Toyosu and Odaiba

Pick teamLab Borderless if

  • Larger and more visually varied
  • Works well for longer wandering
  • Better for visitors who want many rooms and shifting projections

FAQs

No. Borderless reopened at Azabudai Hills in 2024.

teamLab Planets is in Toyosu.

Yes, but most travelers should choose one unless digital art is a major priority.

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