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teamLab: Hama-rikyu Gardens
Hama-rikyu Gardens is a representative example of a daimyo garden—a garden belonging to a feudal lord—from the Edo period (1603 - 1868). Its tidal pond, Shioiri-no-ike, draws seawater from Tokyo Bay, its scenery changing with the ebb and flow of the tides. The site was originally a coastal marshland covered with reeds, where the Tokugawa shoguns hunted waterfowl with hawks. Land reclamation began around 1654, and a residence known as “Kofu Hama-yashiki” was subsequently built here. During the reign of the sixth shogun (1709 - 1712), it became known as “Hama-goten” and served the shogun family for approximately 160 years. With the beginning of the Meiji era, it became an imperial detached palace. Although many of its buildings were lost to earthquakes and war, the gardens opened to the public in 1946 as a gift from the Imperial Family.

For approximately 400 years, this site has remained in use, its role evolving from a falconry ground to a retreat for the shogun family, then an imperial detached palace, and finally a garden for the public. In this exhibition, the garden, with its long continuity of time, becomes an art space. Influenced by the wind and rain, as well as by the ever-changing forest, this art space is transformed by the existence of the people of today.

As we wander through the garden’s forest, walking where layers of time and the present intersect, nature and people, the long continuity of time and the present, all form a continuity without boundaries.

Artworks

Pillars of Constant Flux

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.

Autonomous Resonating Life

Each Ovoid, when pushed by a person, shines brightly, sounds a tone, and rises back up on its own. The surrounding Ovoids then resonate one after another, continuously transmitting the same light and tone.
The light and color of the ovoids continues to resonate out to the surrounding artwork, Resonating Trees. The artwork space is transformed by people’s actions, making people and the environment part of the artwork.

Resonating Microcosms - Solidified Light

When each ovoid is pushed over by a person, it shines brightly and emits a sound tone as it rights itself. The surrounding ovoids also respond one after another, and the same light color and tone continues to resonate out. The artwork space is transformed by people's actions, making people and the environment part of the artwork.
The patterns of color that appear within the ovoid exist as infinite possibilities until they are seen, and only at the moment it is viewed from a certain perspective is a single appearance fixed. They continue to transform in response to the viewer's moving body, the fluctuations of the sculpture itself, and the surrounding environment.

Resonating Trees

Each tree shines brightly and resonates a tone when people or wild animals approach it. The surrounding trees respond one after another, continuously transmitting the light and tone.
The trees also resonate with the surrounding artwork, Autonomous Resonating Life, creating a continuous flow of light and tone with each other. If a wave of light approaches from the depths of the trees, it signifies the presence of people or wild animals there. The artwork space is transformed by the body, the behavior of others and wild animals, as well as the surrounding artworks, making the people and the environment a part of the work.

Spherical Crystallized Light

What are you looking at? And does it exist?
A sphere of light exists in the center of a transparent sphere. However, this sphere of light does not exist.There is no material, such as glass, on the surface of the sphere of light; this sphere is made only of light. However, in the physical world, light does not solidify, and light does not become a spherical mass. In other words, this sphere of light does not exist.This sphere does not exist in the physical world, but is a Cognitive Sculpture that exists in the world of perception. Its materials are light, body, and perception. A sculpture that is shaped by the dynamic body and perception of the person experiencing it, and that only appears and exists in the world of perception of the person experiencing it. When it exists in perception, it exists.The artwork questions perception and existence, and opens up the possibility of new existence that is different from material existence.

About teamLab

teamLab (f. 2001) is an international art collective that seeks to navigate the confluence of art, science, technology, and the natural world. Through art, the interdisciplinary group of specialists, including artists, programmers, engineers, CG animators, mathematicians, and architects, aims to explore the relationship between the self and the world, and new forms of perception.

In order to understand the world around them, people separate it into independent entities with perceived boundaries between them. teamLab seeks to transcend these boundaries in our perceptions of the world, of the relationship between the self and the world, and of the continuity of time. Everything exists in a long, fragile yet miraculous, borderless continuity.

teamLab’s works are in the permanent collection of the National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne; Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney; Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide; National Gallery of Australia, Canberra;  Amos Rex, Helsinki; Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles; Asian Art Museum, San Francisco; Borusan Contemporary Art Collection, Istanbul; and Asia Society Museum, New York, among others.

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BEFORE YOU VISIT
* Certain artworks may not be available due to weather conditions.
* The venue is dark and has many rough roads. Wear comfortable shoes such as sneakers.
* This is an outdoor nighttime art exhibition. Please dress warmly.

General Information

teamLab: Hama-rikyu Gardens

Term

Nov 25 - Dec 24, 2026

Hours

18:00 - 21:15
* Last Entry 20:30
* Opening hours may be adjusted to ensure the best conditions for viewing the artworks.

Access

Address

Hama-rikyu Gardens
1-1 Hama Rikyu-teien, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Address in local language:

浜離宮恩賜庭園
東京都中央区浜離宮庭園1-1

FAQ

About Ticket

Will tickets be available on the day？

If tickets have not yet sold out, you can purchase same-day tickets from the official ticketing website.
Tickets are not sold at the venue.

Where can I buy tickets?

Via “the official ticketing website”
Credit cards are accepted.
Tickets purchased through the official ticketing website allow cancellations and up to three date/time changes.
* Changes can be made before the scheduled entry time.
* 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.

Can I change or cancel the date of my ticket?

Tickets can be canceled.
The date/time can be changed for tickets.
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.

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Ticketing & Visitor Support

For inquiries regarding tickets, your visit, event status, or any other matters related to this event, please contact us using the details below.
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Tickets

Admission

Tickets on Sale from October 23 at 3 PM (JST)

*Advance date and time reservations are required.
*No tickets will be available on-site.
*If not sold out, same-day tickets can be purchased on the official ticket website.

Adults

JPY 2,500

Middle & High School Students

JPY 1,500

Elementary Students

JPY 900

Preschool Children

Free

Visitors with Disabilities

Tickets for visitors with disabilities are available for holders of a disability certificate and up to one accompanying person. One ticket per person is required for admission.

JPY 1,250

Notes

Regarding ticket purchase

- Tickets are date- and time-specific and may sell out.

- Tickets are not sold at the venue.

- If tickets are not sold out, they can still be purchased through “the official ticketing website” on the day of your visit.

- Tickets can be canceled.

The date/time can be changed for tickets.

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.

- Visitors with a disability certificate:

Discounted tickets are available for holders of a disability certificate, along with one accompanying person.

(Children's tickets cannot be further discounted, however, the accompanying adult is eligible for a discounted ticket if the child holds a disability certificate.)

The disability certificate will be requested at the entrance gate, so please make sure that the accompanying person enters at the same time.

The disability certificate can be issued by any country.

- 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.

- 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.

- 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.

Organizers

Tokyo Metropolitan Government / Executive Committee for the Tokyo International Festival of Arts and Culture

Producer

Ou Sugiyama (SHINRYOIKI, Inc.)

Supported by

apan Cultural Expo – FY2026 Subsidy Program for Creating Region-Specific Cultural Content

ARTE TOKYO Official Website

https://artetokyo.jp/

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