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Some call it a museum. Some call it an art gallery. But no matter what you call it, visiting teamLab's Planets when you are in Tokyo is a must-go, must-see and must-experience attraction! Simply because you go through the entire exhibition BAREFOOT. Wait, what?
If teamLab sounds familiar, that's because they are also the folks behind the 'Future World: Where Art Meets Science' exhibition at ArtScience Musuem right here in Singapore. A worldwide art collective that blends art, science, technology, and the natural world, teamLab is famed for creating digital artworks that offer an interactive and immersive experience for visitors.
Located in Toyosu, Tokyo, teamLab Planets TOKYO houses seven multi-sensory, full-body immersive art displays that utilises almost every of one's senses - touch, sight, sound and smell. Sprinkle in a dash of creativty and what you get is an experience unlike any other.
Here's what to expect at teamLab Planets TOKYO:
*You don’t have to worry about spoilers because even if I reveal every nook and corner at teamLab Planets TOKYO, my words will not be able to fully describe how you will actually FEEL when you are immersed within the artworks.
First things first,
1. You will be barefoot for the entire experience.
Lockers are provided onsite for you to store your belongings and footwear.
2. Water levels can rise up to knee height.
That's right, you have to walk through knee-height water at certain portions. So what this means is it's better to wear shorts instead of pants/jeans to the exhibition. Else, ensure that your pants can be rolled up easily.
3. Do not wear dresses or skirts.
Certain installations are mirrored from top to bottom - where the entire floor area is also mirrored. So unless you wish for your underwear to be reflected (and turn up in other's photos and videos), it's advisable that dresses and skirts are not worn into the Planets. Else, shorts are available for free rental onsite as well.
teamLab Planets TOKYO essentially consists of TWO sections: the Water Area and Garden Area.
WATER AREA
Your first taste of the water experience begins right at the beginning, where you have to walk along a slightly inclined pathway with water cascading down.
Walk through a huge 'koi' pond
Titled 'Drawing on the Water Surface Created by the Dance of Koi and People - Infinity', this installation is probably one of the most fun of all.
Depending on how tall you are, be prepared to immerse in shin-deep or knee-deep water with swimming koi and flowers being projected onto the water.
Not only is the movement of the koi influenced by the presence of people in the water, you can touch the koi and watch it turn into flowers!
Fun fact: The projection is rendered in real time by a computer program. What this means is my interaction with the installation will never be similar to another person's!
Immerse yourself in the Infinite Crystal Universe
(yes, it's super IG-worthy too)
Experience 'Floating' in a universe of flowers
Enter the 'Floating in the Falling Universe of Flowers' and just chill.
Play with giant colourful balls
Okay, so the installation is more complex than just playing with colouful balls but I had to catch your attention. 😁
To be honest, the title of the installation is quite unsexy - 'Expanding Three-Dimensional Existence in Transforming Space - Flattening 3 Colors and 9 Blurred Colors, Free Floating'. But luckily, this room is full of riotous fun.
Download an ever-changing NFT artwork
At the 'Matter is Void - Fire' digital installation, anyone can download and own the artwork itself.
** There are 2 other smaller installations in the Water Area that I did not disclose as I feel the experience will be better if it came as a surprise. 😊
GARDEN AREA
The Garden Area may only consists of two installations but they are both visually stunning and amazing.
Revel in a Floating Flower Garden
Push shiny big rocks at the Moss Garden
In the 'Moss Garden of Resonating Microcosms - Solidified Light Color, Sunrise and Sunset, installation, huge silvery ovoids fill up the entire room.
FREE ACTIVITIES FOR ALL
Even without paying to enter teamLab Planets TOKYO, one can also enjoy some cool FREE stuff there!
Right in front of the main building sits a tall obelisk. The 'Universe of Particles Falling from the Sky' interacts with vistors, with its fire particles will reacting to your position when you stand in front of it.
Also, if you download the 'Distributed Fire' app, you can harness that flame from the art and connect it with others who have done the same thing too!
As teamLab Planets was not intended to be a permanent exhibition in the first place, it will CLOSE officially by the end of this year (2023) so if you are planning to visit Tokyo this year, be sure to include it into your travel itinerary!
Everyone in the family - from the young to the mature - will love it. Because teamLab Planets TOKYO is an awesome experience for all ages that will astound you not only visually, but also immerse your other senses as well!
USEFUL INFORMATION
teamLab Planets TOKYO
Dates: From now until end 2023
Address: Toyosu 6-1-16, Koto-ku, Tokyo [MAP]
Opening Hours: All days 9:00 - 21:00
* Extended opening hours: Saturday, April 1 - Sunday, April 2; Saturday, April 29 - Sunday, May 7 9:00 - 22:00
* Last entry 1 hour before closing time
Admission:
[TIP: Pre-book your tickets through KLOOK to secure your time slot and at a slightly cheaper price!]
WEEKDAYS:
Adults (18 Years and above) JPY 3,200 | Junior high school / High school JPY 2,000 | Children (Ages 4-12) JPY 1,000 | Under 3 years of age FREE | Disability discount JPY 1,600
WEEKENDS, PUBLIC HOLIDAYS & DATES WITH EXTENDED OPENING HOURS:
Adults (18 Years and above) JPY 3,500 | Junior high school / High school JPY 2,300 | Children (Ages 4-12) JPY 1,300 | Under 3 years of age FREE | Disability discount JPY 1,900
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