MORI Building Digital Art Museum: Three Dimensional Light

The MORI Building Digital Art Museum: teamLab Borderless originally debuted in 2018 as a massive experimental space, but it has since evolved into a permanent cultural landmark within the Azabudai Hills complex. Spanning several massive underground levels, the museum utilizes nearly 500 individual projections to create a “borderless” world where art flows out of rooms, communicates with other works, and reacts to the physical presence of the audience. It is a world of movement and light where the boundaries between the viewer and the canvas are entirely erased.

An Evolving Digital Ecosystem

Unlike traditional galleries, the art here is not pre-recorded or played on a loop. The visuals are rendered in real-time by a complex network of computers that respond to visitor interaction. A flower might bloom on a wall when you stand still, only to wither and scatter its petals if you touch it. This ensures that no two visits to the museum are identical; the digital environment is in a constant state of flux, influenced by the number of people in a room and how they move through the space. The transition from the old site to the Azabudai Hills location allowed for even more seamless integration between the various zones, including the Borderless World, Athletics Forest, and Future Park.

One of the most iconic installations is the Forest of Lamps, a mirrored room filled with hundreds of touch-sensitive Venetian glass lamps. When a visitor stands near a lamp, it emits a color that resonates out to the nearest lamps, creating a chain reaction of light that pulses through the room. Because of its popularity, this section often requires a short wait of 15 to 30 minutes. New additions to the permanent collection include the Bubble Universe and the Megalith Crystal Formation, which utilize physical structures and mirrors to create the illusion of an infinite, shimmering landscape that transcends the physical walls of the gallery.

Immersion and Logistics

The experience concludes at the En Tea House, where digital flowers bloom inside your teacup as long as there is liquid present. When the tea is finished or the cup is moved, the artwork vanishes, reinforcing the museum’s theme of fleeting, unrepeatable moments. For the best experience, visitors are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes, as the Athletics Forest features uneven, soft, and three-dimensional terrain designed to challenge physical coordination. Large lockers are provided at the entrance for bags and coats, as the museum’s immersive nature requires guests to be unencumbered. Photography is encouraged throughout the space, though the use of flashes, tripods, or selfie sticks is strictly prohibited to avoid breaking the immersion for other guests.

Visitor Information
Address	Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B B1F, 1-2-4 Azabudai, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0041 (Google Maps)
Opening Hours	10:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Last entry 8:00 PM) Closed: First and third Tuesdays of every month
Price	Adults (18+): ¥3,800 – ¥4,800 (Dynamic pricing based on date) Junior High / High School: ¥2,800 Children (4–12): ¥1,500
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Access
Station	Line(s)	Access Details
Kamiyacho Station	Tokyo Metro Hibiya Line	Directly connected via Exit 5
Roppongi-itchome Station	Tokyo Metro Namboku Line	Exit 2 (4-minute walk)
Azabu-juban Station	Namboku Line / Oedo Line	Exit 3 or 6 (10-minute walk)