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teamLab Biovortex Kyoto

ChildrenArtOpen until 9pmFrom £3800Kyoto Station (JR, Hachijo East exit, 7 min walk)

A permanent digital art museum by the art collective teamLab, opened on 7 October 2025 in a residential neighbourhood south of Kyoto Station. Its theme is "Universe of Existence, Universe of Perception", and it holds around 50 installations over more than 10,000 square metres, from light sculptures such as Morphing Continuum and Massless Amorphous Sculpture to an entrance garden of living trees. There is also Athletics Forest, a climbing and jumping space, and Future Park, where visitors' drawings come to life in digital worlds. Entry is by timed ticket.

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Permanent Collections

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Getting there

21-5 Higashikujo Higashi-Iwamotocho, Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8006, Japan

Nearest station: Kyoto Station (JR, Hachijo East exit, 7 min walk), Shichijo Station (Keihan Main Line, 11 min walk)

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Hours

Mon09:00–21:00
Tue09:00–21:00
Wed09:00–21:00
Thu09:00–21:00
FriToday09:00–21:00
Sat09:00–21:00
Sun09:00–21:00

Admission

From £3800

Timed-entry Entrance Pass with variable adult pricing that depends on date and time. The official site lists adults from JPY 3,800; ages 13-17 JPY 2,800; ages 4-12 JPY 1,800; 3 and under free; visitors with disabilities (plus one companion) JPY 1,900. Flexible Pass (any time on the day) JPY 12,000. Tickets bought at the venue cost JPY 200 more, and they can sell out. Under-13s must be accompanied by an adult (one adult per three children).

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Visitor Information

How much does teamLab Biovortex Kyoto cost?
Standard adult admission to teamLab Biovortex Kyoto is £3800. Timed-entry Entrance Pass with variable adult pricing that depends on date and time. The official site lists adults from JPY 3,800; ages 13-17 JPY 2,800; ages 4-12 JPY 1,800; 3 and under free; visitors with disabilities (plus one companion) JPY 1,900. Flexible Pass (any time on the day) JPY 12,000. Tickets bought at the venue cost JPY 200 more, and they can sell out. Under-13s must be accompanied by an adult (one adult per three children).. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of teamLab Biovortex Kyoto?
teamLab Biovortex Kyoto is open Daily 9:00-21:00 (last entry 19:30); Sketch Factory 11:00-21:00. Hours may change. Closed Tue 17 Nov and Thu 19 Nov 2026. Living Crystallized Light is closed for maintenance until early November 2026.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is teamLab Biovortex Kyoto?
teamLab Biovortex Kyoto is located at 21-5 Higashikujo Higashi-Iwamotocho, Minami-ku, Kyoto 601-8006, Japan, in the Kyoto Station area of Kyoto. The nearest stations are Kyoto Station (JR, Hachijo East exit, 7 min walk), Shichijo Station (Keihan Main Line, 11 min walk).
What can I see at teamLab Biovortex Kyoto?
Japan's largest teamLab museum: some 50 immersive light artworks over 10,000 m² of dark rooms, a short walk from Kyoto Station Current highlights include Future Park, Morphing Continuum, Athletics Forest.
Do I need to book teamLab Biovortex Kyoto in advance?
Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit teamLab Biovortex Kyoto?
Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
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