TeamLab Planets Receives Prestigious World Travel Award Again in 2025

Tokyo's TeamLab Planets, located in Toyosu, has once again made headlines by winning the "Asia's Leading Tourist Attraction 2025" at the World Travel Awards, a highly respected accolade often referred to as the "Academy Awards of the Travel Industry" by The Wall Street Journal. This is the second win for TeamLab Planets, following its success in 2023.

The World Travel Awards are determined through votes from industry professionals and consumers across more than 200 countries, making this recognition a significant marker in the travel and tourism sector. Competing for the Hong Kong based award were world-renowned sites like the Great Wall of China, the Taj Mahal, and Angkor Wat, further highlighting the prestige of this award.

Visitor Milestone Achieved

Since its opening, TeamLab Planets has welcomed over 10 million visitors as of October 12, 2025, a staggering accomplishment within just over seven years. Approximately 5 million of these visitors are international travelers, representing a diverse array of countries including the United States, Australia, Canada, and Germany. Notably, over 70% of these guests pre-purchase their tickets, indicating that a visit to TeamLab Planets is a primary reason for traveling to Tokyo.

Leading Tourist Attraction Trend

For the third consecutive year, TeamLab Planets topped the list in the “Inbound Popular Tourist Spot Ranking (Tokyo Edition)” conducted by Visit Japan Lab, which analyzed customer reviews from over 2,531 places in Tokyo and garnered over 13,671 comments overall. This success further validates its standing as a must-visit for travelers, surpassing renowned locations such as Senso-ji Temple and Tokyo Tower.

Outdoor Expansion and Unique Experiences

In January 2025, TeamLab Planets underwent a significant expansion that introduced new themed areas such as the “Forest to Capture and Collect” and the “Exercise Forest”. An exciting addition is the outdoor space featuring the “Floating Flower Garden” where orchids bloom and flourish in a designed environmental setting alongside the “Glass House” for tea and sake tasting and “Emptiness Table” featuring vegan ramen.

In the “Glass House”, guests can enjoy an innovative experience where the act of drinking tea or sake unveils sensory connections through the art installations. Each reminder of the balance inherent in nature is experienced through the interaction in this vibrant space.

Artistic Concepts and Self-Organization

TeamLab Planets is more than just an art museum; it embodies concepts of self-organization, where individual contributions lead to larger forms of collective order, similar to natural phenomena like fireflies coordinating their light or synchronized heartbeats. This philosophy extends to interactions within the artworks, creating an ongoing dialogue between art, visitors, and the environment,

A Broader Vision

As part of its mission, TeamLab explores deep artistic narratives, asserting that the chaotic nature of the universe can lead to new forms of beauty and order given the right contextual framework. Each installation is crafted not just to be seen, but felt—challenging traditional definitions of art by engaging visitors physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Conclusion

TeamLab Planets provides a unique, immersive experience that revolutionizes the understanding of art and its interactions with nature and society. This award underscores its importance as an artistic destination that resonates deeply with both local and global visitors, encouraging an exploration of art that transcends conventional boundaries. Visitors to Tokyo should not miss the chance to experience this extraordinary exhibition that continues to evolve and surprise its audience.

For more details, visit: TeamLab Planets Official Site

Note: TeamLab Planets is open until the end of 2027, and is currently located at 6-1-16 Toyosu, Koto City, Tokyo.