If you travel to Japan with kids, TeamLab Planets is a must see – a riot of sensory experiences that adults and kids will love.
Review by Claire Davill
Tokyo has a huge variety of family-friendly attractions, and this one is at the top of our list. TeamLab Planets is suitable for all ages, and is thoughtfully laid out to create immersive experiences in a variety of different rooms.
Planets is definitely a sensory experience – you’ll be walking through water, stepping on soft cushions and squishing inflatable spheres and metal orbs to change their colours and make chiming sounds. You’ll wander through mirrored infinity rooms with strands of crystal beads and real orchid plants. There’s lots of interaction with the digital art.
The layout guides you from installation to installation, often with a sensory transition. You’ll walk along a corridor incline with shallow flowing water, and walk along corridors with changing floor surfaces. The route is designed to go from one room to the next, so make sure you’ve fully experienced each installation before moving on – there’s no time limit! If you do not want to, or cannot enter any rooms for any reason, there are detours available.
There are plenty of photo opportunities, so make sure you bring a camera or phone with you. You’ll be instructed to leave your other belongings in lockers before you enter, and your locker key comes with a wrist band to keep it on your person. There’s also storage for strollers in the locker room.
After any wet areas, you’ll pass through a room where towels are provided to dry off.
Since our visit in January 2025, a huge amount of new exhibits have opened at TeamLab planets, almost doubling the the amount of activities. We spent a little over an hour when we visited, allow at least two hours with the new exhibits.
Things to consider:
- Due to the mirrored floor sections of some exhibits, it’s recommended you wear shorts or pants rather than skirts. You can borrow shorts for these rooms if you are wearing a skirt.
- The water areas will reach up to mid-calf for adults and knees (or higher!) for kids – wear shorts or pants that can be easily rolled up.
- Many of the rooms are quite dark, and might be a bit overwhelming for young kids.
- You’ll need to book in advance, this can easily be done via the website. You’ll receive a QR code for entry on the day of your visit, so make sure you have a phone with data on your trip.
- We recommend booking the first session of the day if possible. The facility gets busier as the day goes on.
- All instructions and safety warnings are given in both Japanese and English, and all the staff communicate well in English if you have any issues.
- The location is easily reached by public transport, with Shin-Toyosu Station being the closest train station, right across the road.
Read more about our adventures in Japan:
Japan for Families | Handy Tips & Information
Warner Bros Studio Tour – The Making of Harry Potter | Tokyo, Japan | Review
TeamLab Borderless | Tokyo, Japan | Review
For more information and all enquiries please visit the TeamLab Planets website.
At Play & Go Adelaide we make every effort to provide accurate information to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. We recommend confirming times, dates and details directly before making any plans as details may be subject to change.
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