Photo Location in Tokyo: Teamlab
Expert TeamLab Photographer for Stunning Digital Art & Immersive Experiences
TeamLab can be described as digital, interactive (TeamLab app required) art experience. It is fun for everyone and a great idea to visit, especially when the weather does not turn out well. It is highly recommended to book your ticket in advance as it is sold out quickly, especially during high tourist seasons such as Spring or the yearend.
The ideal timing to take great photos will be either the first time slot in the morning (might be sold out months in advance during peak seasons) or in the evening before the closing time. You can purchase your TeamLab Planets ticket directly from their respective homepage below. Note that due to a large increase in visitors, tickets for both TeamLabs may get sold out weeks in advance.
Currently there are two TeamLab exhibitions in Tokyo: Planets in Odaiba and Borderless in Azabudai Hills. Although they may seem quite similar in nature, the concepts are different. Planets focuses more on interactive experiences with your senses & body while Borderless immerses you with digital arts and discovery. In any cases, you cannot go wrong with either of them.
Notes:
Although the area is quite large and you can easily spend 2+ hours to explore, enjoy and experience different rooms, due to the crowded space and extreme light conditions, it would be difficult to photograph a group larger than 3-4 members.
I would recommend 2-hour session for you to take time to enjoy and for us to capture some great photos.
For TeamLab Borderless- Abazudai Hills complex is very confusing to navigate, even local people get lost. Please aim to arrive 15- 20 minutes prior to the meeting time to ensure you have an ample time to locate the TeamLab exhibition within the complex.
There will be areas with floor mirrors (both) and another one filled with water up to your knee level (only TeamLabPlanets). Be prepared to wear something appropriate.
Clothing tips: Light/ white colors work better as there will be various scenes with different patterns and colorful lights. Avoid outfits with too much visible patterns/ logos.
Bring some cash/ credit card with you for the teahouse inside TeamLab Borderless. It offers a very unique experience :)
Enjoy your experience!
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