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Updated on 11/10/2025 If you’ve been scrolling through Tokyo travel videos, you’ve probably seen the dreamlike worlds of teamLab Borderless  and teamLab Planets —two immersive digital art museums that blend light, water, and motion into something straight out of another dimension. Both are stunning, but if you’re short on time (or yen!) you might be wondering: Which one should I visit? I’ve explored both, and they’re very different experiences. This guide breaks down teamLab Borderless vs teamLab Planets —from their locations and exhibits to what kind of traveler each one is best for. I’ll also include direct links to book discounted tickets through Klook , which is how I reserved my own visits. It’s fast, secure, and often cheaper than booking at the door. Let’s dive into the digital magic and figure out which teamLab fits your  Tokyo adventure best. 🖼️ teamLab Borderless vs teamLab Planets: Quick Comparison Feature teamLab Borderless (Azabudai Hills) teamLab Planets (Toyosu) Location Azabudai Hills, near Roppongi – central Tokyo, easy to pair with sightseeing and shopping. Toyosu, a bit outside central Tokyo but near Toyosu Market (great for sushi lovers) and Odaida. Experience Style Endless “borderless” rooms that connect into a digital maze. You wander freely, discovering art that flows into other spaces. Structured path through themed rooms – water, mirrors, flowers, and light. Barefoot, immersive, more sensory. Time Needed 1.5–2 hours depending on how much you explore. Around 1 hour, longer if you take photos or just soak in the atmosphere. Best For Travelers who love exploring and surprises. Families or groups who want to take artistic photos in huge spaces. Those who want a more emotional or physical experience – couples, solo travelers, or anyone who likes surreal environments. Reopening Info Reopened in Azabudai Hills in 2024 with all-new exhibits. Still open and operating normally, currently one of Tokyo’s most booked attractions. Tickets Note: Some of the links above and below are affiliate links. If you book your teamLab tickets through them, I may earn a small commission — it helps me keep creating free Japan travel guides like this one! teamLab Borderless teamLab Borderless Azabudai Hills Bubble Universe Space Light Room 📍 Location:   Area - In Central Tokyo at Azabudai Hills within the Mori Building in Tokyo Address - Japan, 〒106-0041 Tokyo, Minato City, Toranomon, 5 Chome−９ Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B, B1 ⊞ Layout & Experience:   Various rooms Open, free flowing Traditional Walking Immersive Various Projection Rooms Infinite Crystal Universe Unique Rooms - Dissolving lights - Bubble universe 🕒 Time & Ticket Price 2 to 3 hours needed to explore properly Price - $24 and up (Varies per day and time) 👌Best Fit For Those staying in central Tokyo (Roppongi/Ginza) You want smoother floors Like the free-roam concept Want extensive photo-friendly areas Teamlab Borderless Dissolving Lights Space - Photo Opportunity ☝️🤓 FYI: Be ready for numerous unique photo opportunities. With a 7 minute walk, you can visit   Tokyo Tower on the same day. There is a tea house located within the museum which is easy to miss. There is a sketch factory just outside the museum as well. 💡 Itinerary Idea: Conveniently situated in central Tokyo, close to Tokyo Tower, you could consider visiting Ginza in the morning, spending about 2 hours at TeamLab Borderless in the early afternoon, and then heading to Tokyo Tower in the late afternoon or evening. If you don't want to get lost and miss your allotted time, check out this short video . teamLab Planets Teamlab Planets Moss Garden of Resonating Microcosms 📍 Location:   Area - Toyosu / Odaiba area in Tokyo Address - 6 Chome-1-16 Toyosu, Koto City, Tokyo 135-0061, Japan ⊞ Layout & Experience: Immersive Walking through water Barefoot experience More physical interactions with exhibits Infinite Crystal Universe Unique Rooms: - Water Entrance - 3D light spheres - Orchid and moss garden. 🕒 Time & Ticket Price 1.5 to 2 hours needed to explore properly Price - $24 and up (Varies per day and time) 👌Best Fit For Those that don’t mind going slightly off-center Tokyo If you want immersive physical experience If travelling with older kids or an adventurous group teamLab Planets Tokyo water room installation ☝️🤓 FYI: Wear loose pants that can be rolled up so they don't get wet. The  Unicorn Life-Sized Gundam  & The Gundam Base Tokyo is about 24 mins away. A vegan ramen eatery and a flower boutique are located just outside the museum. 💡 Itinerary Idea: The museum in Koto City, Tokyo, is not as centrally located as the Borderless museum. Therefore, unless you have other activities planned in Odaiba, it may seem a bit out of the way. Consider combining a visit to this museum with seeing the Unicorn Gundam at Diver City Tokyo Plaza on the same day, which I highly recommend. You could also consider visiting Tokyo Joypolis, an indoor amusement park/arcade. My Verdict We truly enjoyed both museums and never experience anything similar before. Honestly I would recommend both of them. If I had to choose, although we enjoyed taking multiple photos in teamLab Borderless, I absolutely loved teamLab Planets. The barefoot water feature is just such a cool and unique concept. I personally feel this museum is soo unique that it shouldn't be missed. I understand for some it may be too out of the way and it will mess with your itinerary, therefore I recommend teamLab Borderless in that situation. Either visit would still be a win in my book though. Whichever you pick, you should secure your timed-entry ticket beforehand, via the Klook links above or wherever you prefer best. Random but Related Tip: In Fukuoka , they have teamLab Forests and this one was more inactive with your smartphone since you capture, study and release the animals displayed. Super cool concept that really connects you with these animals! Definitely check it out if you are in that area. Watch our YouTube video for a more visual explanation! Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Are shoes required? Yes for both exhibits. Planets has lockers for your shoes and belongings and then you go barefoot. Borderless require standard shoes. How early can I book? About 3 months ahead. Please keep in mind that certain days and times, like weekends and opening time slots, sell out fast. Do they permit re-entry? No, it is not permitted. Where can I buy tickets? You can buy tickets on their official website or via Klook online. You can buy tickets in person the day of for available time slots if they are not completely sold out. Always compare prices since its dynamic pricing. Conclusion Both teamLab Borderless and teamLab Planets offer a kind of magic you won’t find anywhere else in Tokyo. If you love hands-on, immersive art, start with Planets. For a larger, ever-changing digital world, go for Borderless. Whichever you choose, I’d suggest booking your ticket ahead—they often sell out, especially on weekends. I used Klook for mine, and it made things quick and easy. Either way, prepare to get lost in the light. 🌸✨ Affiliate Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you book through them—at no extra cost to you. 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Last Updated on 11/5/2025 Looking for an exciting alternative to travel from Kyushu to Osaka or vice versa? Look no further than the amazing Sunflower overnight ferry. Get ready for an unforgettable journey! The Sunflower Ferry departs overnight from Beppu to Osaka or Osaka to Beppu. This overnight journey lasting 12 hours offers a convenient transportation option between the two points. In this article, I will outline the ferry's features, share our personal experience, and provide helpful tips and information for booking. Details about the Sunflower Ferry Ship Sunflower Ferry Dock View To begin, let's get into some information about this vessel. This ship, known as the Sunflower Kurenai or Sunflower Murasaki, is relatively new and has a capacity of 716 passengers, making it quite spacious. As it is an overnight journey, boarding will take place in the afternoon around 6 PM and you will reach your destination at approximately 6 AM the next morning. Consequently, this cruise offers a variety of accommodation options for overnight stays. The cabins include suites, deluxe and superior rooms, private bedrooms, as well as shared rooms with a capsule-like atmosphere. Certain cabin categories provide the choice between Western or Japanese design. Make sure to check out all the cabin details on their website before booking so that you are better informed about their room types. Prices are subject to variation based on the room type selected and whether it is peak or off season. Booking Reservations can be scheduled up to three months in advance of the departure date through their website booking system or by email. Reservations can be made for either a one way journey or a round trip. Passengers have the option to board on foot, or with a motorbike or car. Pets are permitted if they are kept in a cage or crate. Cancellations are accepted up to 7 days before departure for a fee of ¥200. If canceled after that, a percentage of the fare will be charged based on the cancellation date. Tip: While booking online, we encountered an issue where our names had to be written in hiragana instead of katakana. I simply searched for our names in hiragana on a google search and copied and pasted it. Finally, you need to book or reserve first, and then you will receive a separate email to complete the payment. If payment is not made within three days of the initial online reservation, it will be canceled. So make sure you follow this two-step process. To get a more thorough and visual understanding of booking and this ship, we recommend watching our video . Pricing for Overnight Stay For the two of us, we spent ¥29,220 to get on board and enjoy a semi-private room. When you take into account that a one-way trip on the shinkansen lasts about 3.5 hours and costs around ¥18,000 yen per person, and that you also get one night of accommodation, this offer seems great! If you already have the JR Pass, it will be more cost-effective to opt for the bullet train. The choice ultimately depends on your budget, available time, and personal preference. Boarding Beppu Kanko-ko Ferry Ticket Counter Area To board the ship, you need to go to the designated terminal for check-in. The ferry terminal in Beppu is known as Beppu Kanko-ko, while in Osaka it is either Sunflower Terminal or Terminal 1 in ATC ITM Building. In our situation, we checked in at the Beppu Kanko-ko terminal. The check-in process was efficient and quick. Having made our reservation online two months in advance, we simply presented our booking number and ID. Then, we received a paper with a QR code for room access, and stood in a line to board. Simple! Restrooms, charging stations, bike rentals, vending machines, lockers, a pet and smoking area, and a display area were among the features found in the waiting lobby. Boarding process starts an hour before departure. Just so you know: Beppu is renowned as one of Japan's top hot spring destinations. Because the ferry wasn't departing until 6:45 pm or 18:45, we opted to get to Beppu early and indulge in a visit to one of their onsens, Hyotan Onsen . It was truly incredible and definitely recommended! Check out this article for more details. Inside the Sunflower Ferry Get ready for an exciting experience on board! Once you step out of the elevator, you'll find yourself on the ship's main floor, the vibrant heart of the vessel situated on the 6th floor. This area doubles as a lobby and offers many amenities. The Sunflower Ferry's Main Floor: Shop: Souvenirs, gifts, snacks, toiletries, and medicine Delicious Buffet Restaurant: Dinner and early breakfast are available with free refills of soda, coffee, and tea Seating Area: Cozy large area with interactive information screens Additional Onboard Amenities on the Ferry: Spa: Enjoy the panoramic public bath until 11 pm and from 5:15 am until arrival Spa Essentials: Small towel, body shampoo, conditioner, and shampoo provided Various vending machines are available offering instant ramen, snacks, drinks, ice creams, and even beer. Additionally, refrigerated lockers are provided for storing perishable items that you wish to keep fresh. Restrooms are located on each floor. They had many vanity areas, even changing rooms. After settling into their rooms, most guests headed to the buffet to eat since it is only available for three hours. Many wanted a table by the window to watch the boat leave. Alternatively, you could choose to go outside and wave goodbye to the staff. The buffet offered a wide variety of delicious options. I suggest having dinner there; we missed breakfast, it was just too early for us. The spa was situated on the 7th floor. Our room offered a small towel along with amenities like slippers, a toothbrush, and toothpaste. The hot bath had a sea view, but since it was pitch black outside and the windows were fogged up, the view was not clear. Perhaps the early morning would provide a better view. Additionally, there were massage chairs on this floor, which I highly recommend trying after visiting the spa. Our room was situated on the 6th floor and was a semi-private room within a larger area containing four similar rooms. Access to this larger room was restricted to those with a QR code, and once inside, guests could locate their specific room. The individual rooms could only be locked from the inside, meaning they would remain open when unoccupied. To address this, lockers were provided throughout the ship for guests to store their belongings. Due to limited space in the room, large luggage could be stored in the hallways using locker straps, offering a convenient solution while still ensuring easy access throughout the ship. Conclusion Beppu and the ferry were absolutely amazing and a highlight of our trip! What an incredible way to journey to Osaka! It wasn't just a means of transportation from point A to point B - it was a unique hotel experience and an adventure we'll never forget. Totally worth it! Helpful Link: https://www.ferry-sunflower.co.jp/en/route/osaka-beppu/cabin/

Last Updated on 11/5/2025 Winter in Tokyo is cold but beautiful. We had the privilege to visit in the month of February. This huge city will keep you entertained even in the "off season" months. Here is what we experience when we went. Ume "Plum" Blossoms Bummed that you missed the chance to see the famous cherry blossoms in March? Don't fret, you can still enjoy the beauty of ume "plum" trees. These lesser-known blossoms are just as stunning and emit a delightful sweet fragrance. The image shown was captured in a charming plum tree garden at Yoyogi Park in Shibuya. We also made a trip to Hanegi Park, which is located less than a 20-minute journey from Shibuya Station, to admire the yearly blooming of its plum grove. The park is home to approximately 650 plum trees of nearly 60 different varieties. The Setagaya Plum Festival takes place each year from early February to early March. As we visited on a weekend, we were greeted by a line of vendors stretching from the station to the park entrance. Inside the park, more vendors awaited, and we were even offered complimentary tea. One awesome discovery we made was umeshu, also known as "plum wine"! This was a new experience for us, and we were pleasantly surprised by how delicious it tasted. Fun fact: Umeshu, also known as "plum wine," is not exactly a traditional wine, but rather an alcoholic beverage with added sugar and whole plums. Want to know all about Ume "Plum" season in Japan, check out this article! Ichigo "Strawberry" Season Ichigo, or strawberry, season typically runs from December to May, making February the perfect time to enjoy this delicious fruit! Whether you prefer strawberry picking, indulging in a fancy ichigo-themed buffet, attending a festival, or simply purchasing some at the grocery store, there are plenty of ways to savor this fruit. By chance, we came across the Yokohama Strawberry Festival while on our way to the Cup Noodles Museum. Positioned between the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, we noticed a large strawberry and a long line, prompting us to join in out of curiosity. To our surprise, it turned out to be a complete strawberry-themed festival with numerous food stalls, as seen in the photos above. We even tried a Hatsukoi No Kaori, known as the "white strawberry." Starbuck Japan Sakura "Cherry Blossom" Collection Annually from mid February to mid March, Starbucks releases an exclusive line of sakura "cherry blossom" themed merchandise. A unique collection of beautiful mugs, tumblers, bottles, and totes are available in various stores throughout Japan. They also have themed beverages, food, and packaging as the picture that we took at the Shibuya Crossing Starbucks shows below. Honestly we did not know when we first arrived that they had just released this product line. We saw soo many items on the shelves and paid it no mind. We focused more the themed coffee itself. Later by the end of the trip, when a friend said if we can grab her one, did we realized how exclusive and quickly the merchandise sells. So if you are a Starbucks mug collector, be ready! Also random tip, if you want an even more exclusive items and a unique experience visit the Starbucks Reserve Roastery Tokyo near Shibuya. Just an amazing place with three floors, coffee, tea, multiple options of food and cocktails. Yes! Some high class cocktails and mind blowing service as to be expected of Japan. Conclusion Of course there is soo many things to do in Japan, this is just some things we did when we were there exclusive to the month of February and in or near Tokyo.

Kyushu Japan Travel Guide –Fukuoka, beppu, & Beyond Kyushu is a land of natural beauty, rich history, and relaxing hot springs. Start planning your trip with our guides. Itineraries A Day & a Half Itinerary Attractions & Activities Teamlab Forest Canal City Life-Size RX-93ff 𝛎 Gundam Statue BOSS E · ZO FUKUOKA Fukuoka tower Hyotan Onsen Food & Drink MLB Café Fukuoka FUK Coffee Ramen from Original Tomato Ramen Sanmi 333 where to stay reviewed stays stay guide Seasonal Highlights Getting Around Kanto HAKATA STATION sunflower overnight ferry

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