teamLab: Digitized Fukuoka Castle Ruins 2026-2027

teamLab: Digitized Fukuoka Castle Ruins

Built over a period of seven years from 1601, Fukuoka Castle is the largest castle in Kyushu. Often referred to as the Stone Castle, its center the Honmaru, Ninomaru and Sannomaru palaces were made up entirely of stone walls. The beautiful four layers of the stone walls make this vast site a magnificent national historic treasure.

This exhibition is a part of teamLab's Digitized Nature art project. The concept behind the project is that non-material digital technology can turn nature into an art space as it is, without physically altering it.

teamLab: Digitized Fukuoka Castle Ruins will transform the grounds and historic castle ruins of Fukuoka into an art space that transforms interactively. The artworks are influenced by the wind and rain, as well as by the behavior of people, making nature and the people become a part of the artworks, and a part of the long continuity of time. The artworks, people, and nature; the self and others; the past and the present; all form a continuity without boundaries.

الأعمال الفنية

Pillars of Constant Flux

All life exists within the flow of matter and energy, and the flow itself creates and maintains its structure.This differs fundamentally from objects that possess an independent, static, and stable structure, such as stones, iron, or the artifacts humans have historically created.
The artwork does not stand by trapping air inside and relying on its internal pressure. The inlet and outlet are the same size, and air continuously flows through the inside. By that very flow, the artwork stands, maintaining its structure and existence. If the flow stops, the material remains, but the artwork ceases to exist.
Here, the object is not being moved by the flow. The flow itself creates the structure and gives rise to existence.
The artwork is strongly influenced by the environment, such as wind, rain, and humidity, significantly changing its movement and height. As long as the environment that gives rise to existence is maintained and the flow continues, the artwork’s existence is maintained even whilst it constantly changes shape.
It is continually moving, flexible, soft, and fragile.
Pillar of Constant Flux is an attempt to expand sculpture from a fixed object into an existence whose structure continues to be generated by a continuous flow within an open environment. Rather than the artist directly creating the shape, the artist creates an environment in which existence is born. Here, the condition for the existence of sculpture shifts from matter to the order created by flow.

Resonating Trees

The light of the trees in this artwork responds to the continuous light from the artwork Autonomous Resonating Life, producing a tone and changing colour. That light and tone then spreads continuously, one by one, to the surrounding trees.If a wave of light comes from afar, it signifies the presence of people there. People gain a heightened sense of awareness of the existence of other people in the same space and the environment.
This artwork is part of the Digitized Nature art project. Digitized Nature is an attempt to explore how nature can become art as it is, without destroying it.
The shapes, textures, and changes of the forest trees themselves inherently contain a long period of time, the continuity of life, and relationships with the ecosystem. While a tree itself is part of an ecosystem, it also hosts life on its surface and inside, forming an ecosystem of its own. Unlike physical objects made by humans, the contours of its existence are ambiguous.
By layering non-physical materials such as sensing, networks, light, and sound onto these trees, the trees, remaining as they are, respond to each other and form a single continuous field as a collective. This is not an attempt by humans to sculpt nature as a material, but an endeavor in which the trees, shaped over a long period of time and within the ecosystem, rise up as a resonating collective sculpture just as they are.
Here, humans are not the only ones who change the artwork. The body, others, wild animals, the environment, trees, and surrounding artworks are all connected to the same ecosystem-like responsive field. Individual trees do not exist independently as a single completed entity, but continue to exist within relationships. People do not just look at the artwork; they enter into the resonance of the trees and sense the presence of others, wild animals, and the environment through the continuity of light and sound.
This structure presents nature not as an object outside of the artwork, but as an ecosystem-like field that changes together with people and the environment.

Spatial Calligraphy of Wind

* On sunny days with wind
On sunny days when the wind blows, this artwork appears in the sky. And when the wind stops, it disappears.
Materials made by humans, such as concrete, maintain a stable structure on their own much like stone.
Vortices on the other hand are created and sustained by the water that continuously flows inwards and outwards, maintaining an ordered structure within that flow. Life similarly maintains order through the continuous inward and outward flow of energy and matter through food.
This artwork does not float in the sky by trapping air inside and relying on its internal pressure. The inlet and outlet are the same size, and the wind continuously flows through the inside. By that very flow, the structure of the lines dancing in the sky is created and its existence is maintained. The artwork has no structure by itself, but rather the structure emerges from the flow; it is soft and flexible like a life form. The flow is what creates order from chaos.
The wind that raises this artwork into the sky is natural wind. Humans cannot control when it blows, or how strongly. The existence of the artwork is grounded not in human intention, but in the environment. When the wind blows, lines are drawn in the sky, and when the wind stops, the lines disappear. The form of the lines continuously drawn in the sky is the form of the wind itself.
This artwork is an attempt to expand sculpture from a fixed object into an existence whose structure continues to be generated by a continuous flow within the open environment of the natural wind.

The Materialization of Time

A type of lichen called umenokigoke— a symbiotic organism of fungi and algae—grows on the trunks of old trees. It represents the ultimate open system.
The lichen survives on sunlight and rain alone, entering a dormant state without water. It can even survive in outer space. While it enjoys a near-eternal lifespan in an open system with sunlight and rain, it quickly dies if the air is even slightly polluted, such as from exhaust fumes.
Growing at a slow pace of only 1mm to 5mm per year, umenokigoke is an existence for which modern internet searches only return methods on how to remove it. However, people of the Edo period called the unique texture of this lichen koshoku (antique color) or "weathered by time," and regarded it as possessing the highest virtue—a presence of long time that they could never create themselves.
Umenokigoke is perhaps The Materialization of Time.
In the past, masters such as Kanō Eitoku, Maruyama Ōkyo, and Itō Jakuchū painted countless blue-green dots on the trunks of old trees in their paintings. Those dots were proof that the trees had lived for a thousand years, a sign that determined the prestige of the painting.
Naturally, some types of umenokigoke emit yellow and blue light in the presence of ultraviolet light, but this is not visible during the day due to the strong light from other sources.
Under ultraviolet light, the vivid glow of these lichen flickers in the dark, capturing the trail of life that the forest has painted over a long span of time.It is a Time Painting, where the luminescence, materialized over long periods of time, emerges.
حول تيم لاب
"تيم لاب" هو عبارة عن مجموعة فنيّة عالمية (تأسست عام 2001)، يتم التعاون فيها بهدف التعمّق في نقاط الالتقاء بين الفن والعلوم والتكنولوجيا والعالم الطبيعي. فعبر الأعمال الفنيّة، تهدف مجموعة من الخبراء ذوي الاختصاصات المختلفة، بمن فيهم فنانين ومبرمجين ومهندسين، وأخصائي رسوم متحركة، وعلماء رياضيات ومهندسين معماريين، إلى استكشاف العلاقة بين الذات والعالم وأشكال جديدة من الإدراك. وفي محاولة إلى فهم العالم حولهم، يسعى الناس إلى فصله إلى وحدات مستقلة يتصوّرون حدودًا في ما بينها. ولكن "تيم لاب" يسعى إلى تجاوز هذه الحدود التي تحدّ رؤيتنا ونظرتنا إلى العالم وإلى العلاقة بين الذات والعالم واستمرارية الزمن. فكل شيء قائم في استمرارية بلا حدود، في استمرارية مستدامة وهشّة وخارقة في آن واحد. تتواجد أعمال "تيم لاب" من ضمن المجموعة الدائمة لمعرض فكتوريا الوطني في ملبورن، ومعرض الفنون نيو ساوث ويلز في سيدني، ومعرض فنون جنوب أستراليا في أديلايد، ومعرض أستراليا الوطني في كانبيرا، ومتحف الفنون آموس ريكس في هلسنكي، ومتحف الفن المعاصر في لوس أنجلوس، ومتحف الفن الآسيوي في سان فرانسيسكو، ومتحف مجموعة بوروسان للفن المعاصر في إسطنبول، وجمعية متحف آسيا في نيويورك، وغيرها.

Sketch Factory

Sketch Factory
Turn your own drawing into a gift to take home with you.
The historical figures you draw in Sketch Kuroda Kanbei will be made into a tin badge.

دليل الزوار

معلومات عامة

teamLab: Digitized Fukuoka Castle Ruins 2026-2027

الفترة

‎2027.1.11(Mon) - ‎2026.10.30(Fri)

الوقت

Oct 30 - Nov 6, 2026
18:30 - 22:00

Nov 7 - Dec 31, 2026
18:15 - 22:00

Jan 1 - Jan 11, 2027
18:30 - 22:00

* Last Entry 21:30
* Opening hours may be adjusted to ensure the best conditions for viewing the artworks.
* Certain artworks may not be available due to weather conditions.

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وسائل المواصلات

العنوان

Maizuru Park, Fukuoka Castle Ruins
Jonai, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
By Public transportation
By Fukuoka City Subway 8min walk from "Akasaka Station" or "Ohorikoen Station." By Nishitetsu Bus 5-8 min walk from "Fukuokajō-Kōrokan-mae", "Fukuokashi Bijutsukan Higashiguchi" or "Otemon & Heiwadai Rikujo Kyogijo-iriguchi" stop. 10 min walk from "Akasaka 3-chome" stop.
الأسئلة الشائعة

About Ticket

Will tickets be available on the day?
If tickets have not yet sold out, you can purchase same-day tickets from ARTNE TICKET ONLINE or Ticket PIA・7-Eleven. Tickets are sometimes available for purchase at the venue, but those ticket prices may differ and they may be sold out.
Where can I buy tickets?
1. Via “ARTNE TICKET ONLINE” Credit cards are accepted. Only tickets purchased through ARTNE TICKET ONLINE allow up to three date/time changes. * Changes can be made before the scheduled entry time. * Tickets purchased through channels other than ARTNE TICKET ONLINE cannot be changed after purchase. * The latest information, such as cancellations due to weather conditions, etc., will be sent to the e-mail address provided at the time of purchase. 2. Via “Ticket PIA・7-Eleven” ・When purchasing through the “Ticket PIA・7-Eleven” website You can choose from the following payment methods. Credit card: Your payment will be processed immediately at the time of purchase. Payment at 7-Eleven: Payments can be made 24 hours a day at 7-Eleven stores nationwide. After completing the purchase process, please bring your 13-digit payment slip number to a store and make your payment by the payment deadline. ・When purchasing directly at a 7-Eleven store Tickets can be purchased using multifunction copiers at 7-Eleven stores. Cash and credit cards are accepted. Weekdays (excluding Dec. 29 - 31) — P code: 996-303 Weekends, Public holidays, and Dec. 29 - 31 — P code: 662-414 * For instructions on how to purchase tickets, click here. ・Ticket collection Please collect your paper tickets at a 7-Eleven store nationwide before coming to the venue. * A ticket issuance fee applies. 3. Buy on site On-site sales are for the day of the event only and may sell out. Also, prices vary. Tickets purchased on-site can only be paid by credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, and Diners Club.
Can I change or cancel the date of my ticket?
In general, tickets cannot be canceled once purchased. However, the date/time can be changed for tickets purchased directly from ARTNE TICKET ONLINE. The date/time of the ticket may be changed up to 3 times. To do so, select 'Modify ticket date' displayed on the ticket and follow the procedure. Changes can be made before the scheduled entry time. The ticket date/time cannot be changed in the following cases:  - The date/time has already been changed 3 times  - Changing to a different type of ticket  - Changing to date/time that has sold out or has insufficient tickets left  - Changing the date/time for a portion of tickets within a multiple-ticket purchase  - Changing to multiple dates/times within a multiple-ticket purchase  - Changing to a date/time that is not yet available for purchase  - Changing to a date/time with a revised price

Regarding entry

Will the exhibition be open even if it rains?
The venue will be open. However, depending on conditions at the venue, it may be closed or temporarily closed. Please check the official social media channels for the latest updates.
Will you close/suspend the exhibition due to inclement weather?
If a storm warning, heavy rain warning, or thunder advisory is in effect, opening of the venue may be delayed, or it may be closed or temporarily closed. Please check the official social media channels for the latest updates.
Can large items such as carry-on suitcases be brought into the venue or stored on-site?
Large items such as carry-on suitcases cannot be brought into the venue. Belongings cannot be stored at the venue, so please store them elsewhere before arrival.
Regarding accessibility (persons with mobility impairment, wheelchair users, strollers, etc)
Wheelchair users and visitors with strollers may enter the venue, but some artworks may not be accessible to them for safety reasons. For safety reasons, please do not carry a stroller with a child in it. Matsunoki-zaka, the entrance and exit route on the west side of the venue for wheelchair users and visitors with strollers or other mobility aids, has a steep slope. Please take extra care when using this route. Staff do not provide assistance with moving wheelchairs. If you require assistance, please visit with someone who can assist you.
مشاهدة الكل

للاستفسار

Media Inquiries

التذاكر

أسعار التذاكر

* Children of junior high school age or younger must be accompanied by a guardian aged 18 or older. * One guardian aged 18 or older is required for every three children, including children admitted free of charge. * On-site sales are limited to same-day tickets (Adults: +JPY 200 / Middle & High School Students and Elementary School Students: +JPY 100). * Same-day tickets will not be sold on-site if advance tickets are sold out. * Same-day tickets at the venue can only be purchased by credit card.
Weekdays (excluding Dec. 29 - 31)
* Time-specific reservations are not required.
Adults

JPY 2,300

Middle & High School Students

JPY 1,300

Elementary Students

JPY 700

Preschool Children

مجاني

Weekday Pair Ticket (for 2)
* Sales End: October 29 at 11:59 PM (or earlier if sold out)
* Valid through: November 30

JPY 4,000

Weekends, Public holidays, and Dec. 29 - 31
* Time-specific reservations are required in advance.
Adults

JPY 2,500

Middle & High School Students

JPY 1,500

Elementary Students

JPY 900

Preschool Children

مجاني

شراء التذاكر

تنبيهات

Regarding ticket purchase

- Tickets for weekends, public holidays, and December 29–31 are date- and time-specific and may sell out.

- Tickets will be sold only on the day of the event and may sell out. Also, prices vary.

- Tickets purchased on-site can only be paid by credit card. We accept Visa, Mastercard, JCB, American Express, and Diners Club.
- If tickets are not sold out, they can still be purchased on the day of your visit through ARTNE TICKET ONLINE or Ticket PIA・7-Eleven.

- If tickets are not sold out, they can still be purchased through “ARTNE TICKET ONLINE” on the day of your visit. Please note that no same-day tickets will be sold at the venue if they are already sold out.

- In general, tickets cannot be canceled once purchased.

However, the date/time can be changed for tickets purchased directly from ARTNE TICKET ONLINE.

The date/time of the ticket may be changed up to 3 times. To do so, select 'Modify ticket date' displayed on the ticket and follow the procedure. Changes can be made before the scheduled entry time.


The ticket date/time cannot be changed in the following cases:

 - The date/time has already been changed 3 times

 - Changing to a different type of ticket

 - Changing to date/time that has sold out or has insufficient tickets left

 - Changing the date/time for a portion of tickets within a multiple-ticket purchase

 - Changing to multiple dates/times within a multiple-ticket purchase

 - Changing to a date/time that is not yet available for purchase

 - Changing to a date/time with a revised price

- Prices include tax.

- Children (middle school and below) must be accompanied by an adult who is 18 years old or above. There must be one accompanying adult for every 3 children, including children eligible for free entry.

- Preschool children may enter for free.

- The opening time of the venue may change with prior notice on the ticket purchase page.


Notice to Visitors

- The venue cannot be held liable for visitors’ injury, loss, or other problems that may occur.

- Reselling tickets is prohibited. A ticket that has been resold will not allow entry to the venue. The venue cannot be held responsible for any problems with resold tickets.

- Certain artworks may not be available due to large crowds, maintenance or weather conditions.

- Artworks or artwork specifications may vary by season.

- There are restrooms inside the exhibition area.

- The exhibition may be canceled due to circumstances of the venue.

- The exhibition may be (temporarily) canceled in case of inclement weather warnings such as severe wind, rain, and thunderstorms.

- The exhibition may be canceled in case of bad weather that puts visitors' safety at risk at the venue.

- Cancellation will be announced on the venue's official social media.

- Tickets can be refunded only if the venue has an unscheduled closure.

- Transportation costs to this venue will not be reimbursed even if the venue has an unscheduled closure.

- Please come to the entrance at the admission time indicated on the ticket and wait in line.

- There is no limit on the duration of your stay at the venue after admission.

- Re-entry is not permitted.

- During busy periods, you may be required to wait outside before entry.Please come with appropriate preparation against heat exhaustion or the cold depending on the season.

- If you would like to leave the line temporarily, please make sure that someone in your party stays behind.

Aside from assistance dogs (guide dogs, hearing dogs, and service dogs), pets are not permitted inside the venue.

*Pets are not permitted even if they are kept in a carrier.

- Only Assistance Dogs (guide dogs, hearing dogs, and service dogs) are allowed to enter. For safety reasons, entry is at your own risk.

- Wheelchair users and visitors with strollers may enter the venue, but some artworks may not be accessible to them for safety reasons. For safety reasons, please do not carry a stroller with a child in it.

- Matsunoki-zaka, the entrance and exit route on the west side of the venue for wheelchair users and visitors with strollers or other mobility aids, has a steep slope. Please take extra care when using this route. Staff do not provide assistance with moving wheelchairs. If you require assistance, please visit with someone who can assist you.

- Please look after your own personal belongings. The venue will not be liable for any stolen or lost items.

- The venue is dark with uneven and unsteady footing in many places. Be aware of your own actions as well as those around you. If you are with young children, please watch over them closely for their safety.

- There is a possibility that heavy, rain-soaked branches may fall (falling branches) or that trees may fall.

Please be aware of this and exercise caution. In the event of any falling objects, please notify a nearby staff member.

- There are many unpaved areas at the venue, so comfortable footwear such as sneakers is recommended. Please refrain from wearing clothes that expose a lot of skin to avoid insect bites.

- The artworks may produce flashing lights and loud sounds.

- For environmental conservation, please take your garbage home with you.

- Media filming may take place without prior notice. If you do not wish to be featured in the coverage, please inform our staff.

- You may be asked to provide identification upon entry.

Examples: driver's license, health insurance card, student card, passport, My Number card, any identification that provides valid proof of your name and age.


About baggage

- Prohibited Items

 Food & alcoholic beverages

 Items that exceed 50cm

 Hazardous items, items with strong smells, fresh flowers, etc.

 Drinks with no caps.

 Any other items deemed to be dangerous by staff.

- You cannot enter with large luggage such as carry-on bags. 

- For safety reasons, please do not carry a stroller with a child in it.

- We do not offer storage for belongings, including strollers.


The following is prohibited

- Visitors who are ill or drunk will not be allowed entry.

- Taking photos and videos is allowed but please be careful not to cause inconvenience to other visitors.

- Use of flash photography and drones is prohibited.

- Use of monopods, tripods, selfie sticks, etc. is prohibited.

- Filming or photography for commercial purposes is not permitted without prior consent.

- Please do not touch the projectors, sensors, lights, and other equipment for safety reasons.

- Do not bring food into the venue (including candy and gum). Only drinks are allowed.

- Fire is strictly prohibited at the venue. No smoking allowed.

- Please do not enter areas that are fenced off.

- Please do not enter areas where entry is prohibited.

- Please follow the staff's instructions. Visitors that do not follow them may be escorted out of the premises.

المنظمون

teamLab: Digitized Fukuoka Castle Ruins 2026-2027 Production Committee

الرعاة

SEVEN-ELEVEN JAPAN CO., LTD.

الداعمون

Nishi-Nippon Railroad Co., Ltd, Kyushu Railway Company, Kyushu Tourism Promotion Organization, Fukuoka International Airport Co., Ltd., Fukuoka Now Ltd.

Cooperated by

Fukuoka City