Continuing my coverage of the modern art museum, “teamLab Planets Tokyo” in Toyosu (Koto Prefecture), I can easily say that pictures can’t justify how cool the place is.
On my last blog post, I discussed getting tickets and making reservations, but this time, I want to focus on what one can expect to see inside teamLab Planets Tokyo.
So, I was able to capture video which I featured on Facebook via streaming live (sorry, it’s not the best quality, I was just fortunate my wifi worked inside):
NOTE: The portions in the video featuring music artists are not @teamLab Planets
As mentioned, unlike teamLab Borderless, this modern art museum requires you to be barefoot because you will be walking in water and it requires you to wear shorts or have your pants rolled up to your knees. The museum does provide sweat shorts if you can’t roll your pants.
The advantages of teamLab Planets is that it’s less crowded and one can easily get in without waiting in a huge line. Also, it has water-based events and one of the coolest light/mirror locations and the light projections are quite cool to chill out and watch. There is a serene feel of being in the certain rooms
The disadvantage is that it’s really short, that’s why the time slots are 30 minutes. Granted, you can stay longer inside but Borderless offers much more, but again, Borderless is even more crowded.
But for those who are wondering, should you choose one over the other, I look at both modern museums as complimenting each other and going to both is great!
If you have to choose one, then I would select Borderless over Planets. Mainly because Borderless offers so much more.
I will say that I like the fact that it’s not far from Toyosu Fish Market and for those who are out with family and friends and are visiting the fish market in Toyosu, head to teamLab Planets.
I love the area where it’s like you are walking in a pond and fluorescent fish (light projections not actual fish) are floating around, I like the lighted/mirror section and of course, the colorful light section.
My least favorite, it would have to be the bean bag section which you sink. It’s great for kids but for older people, it may be a bit of a pain to get out of it. I felt I was sinking and wanted to lay down and sleep, but knowing I had to get out (especially since it’s at the front and more people will be coming in for the next time block), it was kind of a hassle.
Overall, teamLab Planets Tokyo is a fascinating modern museum. I felt it was worth the Y3000 and I also felt it was worth visiting. But while it’s less crowded than teamLab Borderless in Odaiba, Planets Tokyo is smaller and offers much less than its counterpart.
But if you are traveling to Tokyo, I do recommend visiting both locations!
