Exploring Japan's teamLab: A Guide to the Collective's Unmissable Installations

If you’re planning a trip to Japan, you’ve likely heard of teamLab, the innovative art collective whose immersive museum, teamLab Planets, recently set a new record as the most-visited museum by a single artist. But teamLab’s creative magic extends far beyond Tokyo’s borders.

Whether you’re securing advance tickets for Tokyo or looking to experience their stunning art elsewhere, we’ve got you covered. From a dazzling botanical garden in Osaka to a reimagined bathhouse in Saga Prefecture, here’s a guide to some of Japan's most captivating teamLab installations.

Who is teamLab?

Founded in 2001, teamLab (with a small "t") is a groundbreaking international art collective based in Japan. They bring together artists, programmers, engineers, CG animators, mathematicians, and architects to create interactive art that blends technology, nature, and creativity.

teamLab Exhibitions Across Japan

Tokyo

1. teamLab Planets Tokyo Located near Shin-Toyosu Station, teamLab Planets Tokyo invites you to immerse yourself in their signature digital art within a vast 10,000-square-meter space. The museum includes a range of installations and a newly introduced Garden Area and a vegan ramen restaurant. Originally set to close in 2023, it will now remain open until 2027.
   Where: Toyosu (Tokyo)
   Address: 6-1-16 Toyosu, Koto Ward, Tokyo 135-006

2. teamLab Borderless: MORI Building DIGITAL ART MUSEUM Situated in Azabudai Hills, teamLab Borderless offers an ever-changing “museum without a map.” The artworks flow seamlessly around visitors, creating a fluid and interconnected experience.
   Where: Azabudai Hills (Tokyo)
   Address: 1-2-4 Azabudai, Minato Ward, Tokyo

3. Galaxy & teamLab: Catching and Collecting in the Sea of Life At Galaxy Harajuku, this interactive exhibition allows you to use a Galaxy smartphone app to “catch” digital creatures, study them, and release them back into their virtual habitat. You can also team up with other visitors to capture and guide digital creatures projected on the ground.
   Where: Galaxy Harajuku (Tokyo)
   Address: 1-8-9 Jingumae, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo

   

Osaka

4. teamLab: Botanical Garden Osaka Located in Nagai Botanical Garden, this nighttime art experience transforms the garden into a glowing wonderland, highlighting the local flora with vibrant digital installations.
   Where: Nagai Botanical Garden (Osaka)
   Address: 1-23 Nagaikoen, Higashisumiyoshi Ward, Osaka City, Osaka

Kyushu

5. teamLab Forest Fukuoka In Fukuoka, teamLab Forest offers a digital landscape filled with interactive creatures. The exhibition includes an Athletics Forest with physical activities and challenges, blending art with movement.
   Where: BOSS E · ZO FUKUOKA (Fukuoka)
   Address: 2-2-6 Jigyohama, Chuo Ward, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka

6. teamLab: Ruins and Heritage Rinkan Spa & Tea Ceremony In Saga Prefecture’s Takeo Onsen, this unique exhibition within Mifuneyama Rakuen combines historical and modern elements. It features digital art installations in an abandoned bathhouse and projection mapping in the surrounding forest.
   Where: Mifuneyama Rakuten (Saga)
   Address: 4100 Takeocho Oaza Takeo, Takeo City, Saga

   

Additional Spot: Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel’s lobby also hosts a permanent teamLab installation, Forest and Spiral of Resonating Lamps, which changes colors with the seasons.
Where: Mifuneyama Rakuen Hotel (Saga)
Address: 4100 Takeocho Oaza Takeo, Takeo City, Saga

Okinawa

7. teamLab Future Park Okinawa Located in DFS Okinawa, this interactive park is designed for family fun, encouraging creative, collaborative art-making in a digital environment.
   Where: DFS Okinawa Naha City (Okinawa)
   Address: 4-1 Omoromachi, Naha City, Okinawa

Nagoya

8. Spatial Calligraphy, Infinity Circle, Nagoya At KITTE NAGOYA, teamLab’s "Spatial Calligraphy" offers a dynamic digital exploration of traditional Japanese calligraphy, capturing its depth and motion in a constantly evolving display.
   Where: KITTE NAGOYA (Aichi)
   Address: 1-1-1 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya City, Aichi

   

A Guide to the Collective's Unmissable Installations

Prepare to dive into the mesmerizing world of teamLab, Japan’s leading art collective renowned for its immersive and interactive installations. This guide will help you navigate the must-see teamLab exhibitions across Japan, offering a perfect blend of digital art and innovative experiences. From Tokyo’s cutting-edge art museums to enchanting installations in Osaka and Kyushu, teamLab showcases a unique fusion of art, technology, and nature.

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