How busy is teamLab Planets?
teamLab Planets in Toyosu is one of Tokyo's most popular attractions: a walk-through digital art museum where you go barefoot through water and immersive rooms. Entry is timed, but busy slots still feel crowded in the smaller rooms, especially the mirrored Infinite Crystal Universe and the Koi water room, where everyone stops for photos.
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- Book on the official teamLab or DMM site, or Klook and GetYourGuide, which sometimes have slots when the official site is sold out.
- New dates are released about two months ahead. For the first slot on a weekend, book 1-2 months out.
- Arrive 15-20 minutes before your slot, as a queue forms.
No re-entry
You can't leave and come back, so use the toilets and eat before you go in, or plan to eat at the café inside.
What to wear and bring
- Shorts, or loose trousers that roll above the knee. The water is about shin to knee deep for adults.
- Shoes you can slip off. You go barefoot from the start.
- Skirts: some floors are mirrored, so wear shorts underneath.
- Light colours look great under the projections.
- Leave tights at home, or be ready to take them off.
- Towels are provided to dry your feet.
Shoes, bags and jackets go into free lockers at the start. Only your phone and camera come in. Tripods, selfie sticks and extra lenses aren't allowed.
Bring a small towel and a hair tie
Towels are provided, but your own small towel helps in the Forest area. Tie long hair back for the low-ceilinged rooms and the falling flowers dome.
The route: what you'll see, in order
Water area
- A dark ramp with a waterfall flowing down.
- Soft Black Hole: a room of giant soft cushions you sink into.
- The Infinite Crystal Universe: strings of lights and mirrors. The most photographed room.
- Drawing on the Water Surface (Koi): knee-deep water with digital koi.
- A room of huge balloon-like balls that change colour.
- Floating in the Falling Universe of Flowers: lie back under a dome of falling flowers.
The Water area takes about 45-60 minutes. Many visitors go round twice: you can loop back through the locker room for a second, quieter look at the water rooms, depending on staff instructions on the day.
Garden area
The Floating Flower Garden of live orchids that rise as you walk in, and the Moss Garden of glowing egg-shaped forms, best after dark.
Forest and open-air area
Interactive works in the Forest, especially popular with kids, can have queues an hour after opening. The open-air area has outdoor artworks and Café UZU, serving vegan miso ramen (about ¥2,000), with card payment only. A darker sit-down version in the Black Emptiness Table room costs about ¥3,000 with a drink. Last orders are 30 minutes before closing.
Best (and worst) times to go
- First slot on a weekday: you may have the Infinite Crystal Universe nearly to yourself for 20-30 minutes.
- About 6 pm, or 3-4 hours before closing: the second-best window.
- Worst: weekend and holiday middays, and rainy days, when indoor attractions fill up.
- Japanese school holidays (late March to early April, Golden Week, late July to August, late December) are busy every day.
Plans by visitor type
Photographers
Take the first slot, go straight to the Infinite Crystal Universe, and use the fastest lens or phone night mode you have, as the rooms are dark.
Families with children
Kids love the water and the Forest. Bring a change of clothes, as they'll get wet. Strollers can't go into the water areas.
Limited mobility
There are a few steps in the water area, and an alternative route for wheelchair users. Contact teamLab before booking.
Getting there
teamLab Planets is about 1 minute from Shin-Toyosu Station on the Yurikamome line, or a 10-minute walk from Toyosu Station on the Yūrakuchō line. A taxi from Tokyo Station takes about 15 minutes. It pairs well with Toyosu Market in the morning.
Mistakes to avoid
- Wearing skinny jeans that won't roll up.
- Booking a midday Saturday slot.
- Arriving late for your slot.
- Bringing a big bag, as lockers are sized for daypacks.
- Assuming you can come back in after leaving.
FAQs
How much are teamLab Planets tickets?
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About ¥3,600-¥5,600 for adults, depending on the date. Weekends and holidays cost more.
How far ahead should I book teamLab Planets?
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At least 2-3 weeks for weekdays, and 1-2 months for weekend first slots. Dates are released about two months ahead.
What should I wear to teamLab Planets?
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Shorts or trousers that roll above the knee, and shoes you can slip off. Wear shorts under skirts.
How deep is the water at teamLab Planets?
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About shin to knee deep for adults.
How long do you need at teamLab Planets?
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About 1.5-2 hours.
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How we research: every guide is written by the BeatTheCrowd team from official sources and recent traveller reports, cross-checked against each other, and dated so you know how fresh it is. Last checked 21 October 2026. Prices and rules change, so always confirm on the official site before you book.