Our teamLab Planets Tokyo family travel story began when art, light, and imagination all seemed to blur together. Our evening at teamLab Planets Tokyo with kids felt like stepping inside a dream, reflections rippled in glowing water, flowers drifted and rose, and the boys’ laughter echoed through mirrored halls. This Tokyo digital art experience with kids revealed a world where touch, color, and sound moved in perfect rhythm, turning an ordinary night into something extraordinary. Through the kids perspective, every glowing ripple became a new discovery, and our family night at teamLab Planets Tokyo became one of our most unforgettable Japan memories.
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This post is part of our ongoing Luca & Nico’s Travel Journal series, inspired by our actual adventures, interactions, and discoveries in Japan with kids.
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To give you a real sense of what it’s like to experience our teamLab Planets Tokyo family travel story through young eyes, here’s what Luca and Nico had to say about our visit.
Luca’s Journal Entry
Dear Journal,
When we first walked into teamLab Planets, I didn’t think the water would be that high. It went almost up to my knees, and little glowing fish swam around my legs like they were curious about me. The floor felt soft and squishy, and I couldn’t stop laughing every time it wobbled. Then we went into the flower room. The petals floated above us and then drifted down again, like the whole room was breathing. I tried to stand still so I wouldn’t miss it. Later, in the room full of lights and mirrors, everything sparkled so much that I couldn’t tell where the floor ended. I wanted to lie down and look up forever I think art feels different when you’re in it.
~ Luca
Nico’s Journal Entry
Dear Journal,
First, the floor tried to eat me. It was squishy and wobbly and made funny noises when I jumped on it. Luca said, “Walk slow,” but that just made it harder not to laugh. Then we went into a water room… real water! It was up to my knees, and glowing fish were swimming around like tiny robots. I tried to catch one, but it vanished. Sneaky fish. Then came the flower room. The flowers went up and down like they were doing magic tricks, and I tried to blow them higher. My favorite part was the big room full of giant balls that changed colors. We ran, bounced, and tried to hide, but Mama always found us because we couldn’t stop giggling. It’s like a museum where you’re allowed to run, splash, and be silly. Best. Planet. Ever.
~ Nico
Luca & Nico’s Challenge
Follow the glowing fish in the water room, can you predict which direction they’ll swim next? Move slowly, and see if they circle around you.
Parent Insight
Spaces like teamLab remind us that kids don’t need perfect instructions to find meaning. Letting them splash, laugh, and move freely through unfamiliar experiences shows them that art, and life, can be both playful and profound. Giving them room to discover creates lessons no guidebook ever could.
Did You Know? Fun Facts About teamLab Planets Tokyo
- teamLab Planets Tokyo is an immersive art museum created by the international art collective teamLab, known for blending science, technology, and creativity into interactive worlds.
- The museum features four main artwork spaces and two gardens, each designed to be experienced barefoot to heighten the senses.
- In the Water Area, projections respond in real time, the glowing fish change their path when visitors move, making each moment completely unique.
- The Floating Flower Garden is made of more than 13,000 live orchids that rise and fall based on where people walk.
- The Infinite Crystal Universe, one of the most photographed rooms, uses over 10,000 LED lights controlled by algorithms to simulate stars and galaxies.
As you finalize your Tokyo plans, you might be choosing where to stay. Our Tokyo Hotel Guide highlights top-rated family options across every budget, whether you’re planning nights near Shibuya, Asakusa, Tokyo Skytree, Disneyland, Harajuku, or the Odaiba bay area. For a broader look across Japan, you can also compare options in our Ultimate Guide to Family Hotels in Japan.
Once your hotel is sorted, dive into our Best Things to Do in Tokyo with Kids guide for the city’s top attractions, from Senso-ji Temple and Ueno Zoo to DisneySea and the always popular teamLab Planets. Don’t miss our Tokyo Indoor Activities Guide for rainy or hot days, or our Best Museums in Tokyo Guide for deeper cultural play. If you’re planning your schedule, our Tokyo 3-Day Itinerary balances iconic sights with kid-friendly hidden gems.
Until Next Time…
We came to teamLab Planets expecting bright lights and cool photos, but what we found was something deeper, a night full of laughter, water, and wonder. Watching the boys chase glowing fish, lie down on mirrored floors, and gasp as flowers floated above them reminded us that magic isn’t always make-believe. Sometimes it’s real, and it glows softly beneath your feet.
Stay curious, stay adventurous, and keep dreaming!
~ The LuNi Travels Family ~
