What other travelers are saying about TeamLab Borderless
A unique and mesmerizing experience. We are so glad we didn't miss this.
We made the mistake to dedicate only 1 hour to this place. I could have spent more than 3 hours if I wanted to, since the art is not static in rooms and they keep changing. Even at the end of 1 hour, we were still discovering new rooms and art.
You get lost easily and I think that's a part of it. For some parts like sketch drawing and light bulbs, you also have to line up.
Also consider not wearing a skirt here, since some rooms have floor made of mirrors.
When we arrived at ~1pm we walked directly in, but when we left at ~3pm there was definitely a line waiting to get in.
The artwork was alive and will travel the walls. Even by just standing in one location, you can stay entertained for a good while. There are also many individual rooms/art exhibits to explore. (Worth going in multiple times because the colors/patterns/designs will change.) If you are bad at finding the rooms, maybe it will help to wait until the place is more crowded and just look for corners or holes-in-the-wall with lines 😆
The tea house is also a must-go. The tea itself isn't worth writing home about, but the atmosphere and special effects associated with the tea and ice cream made it worth every yen. (Recommend getting the ice cream + tea set as the special effects are different.)
We had an amazing time. I would say if you don't like crowds, or will be frustrated by everyone taking pictures/videos, then it might not be for you. But it is unlike any other museum experience I've had and I do highly recommend it.
There's a lot to explore and you can easily spend hours here considering the rooms change/interact with each other. I easily spent 3 hours here and would've stayed longer if I didn't need to go catch a flight.
Going early in the morning is best and you'll want to get your tickets in advance when possible. They have free lockers for your purse/bags, and I think an area to lock up larger luggage.
Ultimate sensory experience! So many shapes, colors, sounds and it smelled great! If you get the tea, you can even get the taste mixed in with the rest of your senses. Would HIGHLY recommend to anybody coming to Tokyo. We went a opening (9 am) and it was perfect. Not many people and we got some great photos.
Brought tickets about one month in advance. Best to book in advance. It’s a state of art crystal lighting experience. Would recommend to take your time and go through every room as can be easily missed. Prepare to spend 3 hrs plus