teamLab Biovortex to open in Kyoto this October!
- Published on : 27/08/2025
- by : Ph.L
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A digital museum in Kansai? We've been dreaming of it! The permanent teamLab Biovortex Kyoto museum will open its doors on October 7. What can we expect? Japan Experience takes a look.
PRACTICAL INFO
ADDRESS: 〒600-8008 Kyoto, Shimogyo-ku, Shijo-dori, Kawaramachi-higashi
ROUTE:
- From Kyoto Station:
By subway: Take the Karasuma line to Shijo station (approx. 15 minutes), then walk 5 minutes to Kawaramachi.
By bus: Several bus lines serve the Shijo-Kawaramachi area (approx. 20-25 minutes). - From Osaka (Umeda):
By JR Special Rapid Service train to Kyoto (approx. 30 minutes), then by metro or bus as above.
OPENING HOURS: Daily, 9am to 9pm
OFFICIAL SITE: https://www.teamlab.art/e/kyoto/
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Japan's largest teamLab museum
It's the latest thing; you won't want to miss this autumn! Presented as a large-scale museum covering more than 10,000 square meters, teamLab Biovortex Kyoto will be the largest teamLab museum in Japan. While the concept has yet to be defined, the studio intends to " transcend conventional notions of material substances"—an artistic direction that should change the way visitors interact with the works.
The project is the fruit of an interdisciplinary collaboration involving several Kansai companies. It is part of a wider vision for the city of Kyoto, aimed at encouraging creative urban development focused on art, culture and the engagement of younger generations.
What can we expect?
The museum will feature several digital works. The studio has already revealed a preview of some of them:
- Massless Amorphous Sculpture : Presented as an immense floating sculpture, this sea of bubbles transcends our concept of mass. It doesn't touch the floor or ceiling, but floats in the middle of the space, reacting to visitors' movements, transforming into a fluid, ephemeral form as they explore. Comparable to an "ocean vortex", it plunges the viewer into an enchanted world, where art manifests itself through energy and the environment.
- The Forest of Lamps: Similar to the installations in Odaiba's first teamLab (2018-2022), this piece highlights colorful lamps reflected in the surrounding mirrors, to give the impression of wandering through a luminous forest.
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- The Morphing Continuum: This is one of the most eagerly awaited installations. Luminous spheres float together to create a living entity in constant evolution. It symbolizes the fluidity of time and space, and offers an immersive sensory experience.
- The Traces of Life: With each step, visitors leave luminous traces that gradually dissipate, illustrating the ephemeral impact of our actions and the connection between individuals.
How do I buy tickets?
Tickets are available over a two-month period, 60 days in advance. Currently, tickets are on sale for dates from October 7 to November 30, 2025. Tickets for December and January go on sale on October 1. The only place to get them is the official teamLab website. Stay tuned, as tickets are going fast!
TeamLab Kyoto
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TeamLab Kyoto
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Visit teamLab Biovortex Kyoto
Located within the Kyoto City Botanical Garden, the installation visualizes the unseen flows of wind, water, and life; a living digital ecosystem where art, technology, and nature intertwine. Your movements influence the luminous swirls around you, creating ever-changing patterns of light and motion. Each visit becomes a dialogue between the human body and the natural world, constantly regenerating in real time.
teamLab Kyoto
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Address, timetable & access
teamLab Biovortex Kyoto
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Timetable
Every day, from 9 AM to 9 PMAccess
By train: Take the Karasuma line to Shijo station (approx. 15 minutes), then walk 5 minutes to Kawaramachi.
By bus: Several bus lines serve the Shijo-Kawaramachi area (approx. 20-25 minutes).Website
https://www.teamlab.art/e/kyoto/
