‘I was almost brought to tears’: Navigating Tokyo’s hugely popular tourist attraction

It’s not exactly a museum, it’s not exactly an art installation and it’s not exactly an amusement park. It’s a little like a combination of all three, but more.teamLAB/Pace Gallery

It’s teamLab Planets, a series of seven different visual experiences that involve you walking around and becoming part of the tactile displays with other visitors. This is full immersion stuff, made by a team of international digital artists who have combined cutting-edge technology with the natural world. It’s in place until the end of 2027.

Located on the waterfront on the man-made island of Toyosu, south-east of the city centre on Tokyo Bay, teamLab Planets is right by Shin-Toyosu Station on the Yurikamome Line, or an easy 10-minute walk from Toyosu Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line. If you’re arriving by taxi, it’s about a 25-30 minute ride from Shibuya or Shinjuku.The first thing you need to know is this – book ahead. It’s popular. Really, really popular.

It’s important to know that you will be instructed to take off your shoes when entering teamLab Planets and you will spend the entire time barefoot. At some points you will be walking around in water almost up to your knees. So keep the tight jeans that can’t be rolled up back at the hotel. They do provide shorts you can change into if you need them, but if it’s summer or spring, or a mild day, make it easy on yourself and wear shorts or a skirt that’s not below your knees.

After your visit, you’ll definitely want to debrief with your travelling companions. There’s an inviting eatery called Vegan Ramen UZU Tokyo on-site in the open-air plaza outside, offering ramen, ice cream and teas which you can enjoy amid a number of outdoor artworks.

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