What should I wear to teamLab Planets?
Updated October 27, 2026
Quick answer
Wear shorts or trousers that roll up above the knee, because you walk barefoot through water that can reach knee height for adults, and avoid skirts, since some floors are mirrored. If you arrive in the wrong clothes, the museum lends shorts free of charge in sizes XS to 6L (official notes, checked 27 October 2026).
Shoes, socks and tights all come off in the locker area before the first artwork. Anything that drags, flares or cannot be rolled up will get wet, and the museum will not let you into the next artwork in wet clothes: staff ask you to change, and towels are available at the exit of the water works.
Why clothing matters here
teamLab Planets is, in teamLab's own words, "a museum where you walk through water". You enter barefoot, and in some works the water rises to knee height even for adults. The water is treated with sodium hypochlorite, so think of it like a pool. Other rooms have mirrored floors, one has a soft floor that sinks under your feet, and some are dark. Clothing that is easy to roll up and dries fast makes the whole visit simpler.
Shorts and roll-up trousers
Shorts are the easiest choice. Trousers work if they roll up well above the knee and stay there: slim, stretchy fabric does this better than wide legs or heavy denim. The GetYourGuide listing gives the same advice: wear trousers that can be rolled up. Leggings that cannot be rolled high enough are a common reason to borrow the free shorts.
Skirts and the mirrored floors
The official help page warns that, because some areas use mirrored materials on the floor, underwear may be visible if you wear a mini-skirt, a skirt or wide-hemmed trousers. If that is what you have on, ask for the free rental shorts or a wrap at the start; the notes say both are provided. Long skirts are a problem in the water rooms too, as the hem gets soaked.
The free shorts rental
Free rental shorts are available inside the museum: ask a member of staff, and return them on your way out. The official notes list sizes from XS to 6L, a Japanese size that runs well above XL. There is no deposit and no fee. Sandals without heel support and high heels are a separate issue: some artworks cannot be walked in them, and the museum offers complimentary rental shoes for those parts.
Lockers and what to leave behind
Free lockers sit just after the entrance gate, and personal belongings are not allowed in the artwork spaces at all. Each locker is 23 cm wide, 34 cm deep and 37 cm high, so a day bag fits but a suitcase does not; larger luggage is wire-locked in the stroller area. Take your phone if you want photos or the teamLab app works, and leave everything else. For bringing small children, pack a change of clothes: the museum recommends it. More on the locker rules is on our rules and lockers page.
Frequently asked questions
Do you get wet at teamLab Planets?
Your legs do. You walk barefoot through water that can reach knee height for adults. Clothes that get wet must be dried or changed before the next artwork.
Can I wear a dress or skirt to teamLab Planets?
You can, but some floors are mirrored and the water reaches the knee. The museum lends free shorts or a wrap; ask staff at the start.
Do I need to bring a towel?
No. Towels are provided at the exit of the water artworks, and the museum says they are cleaned and sanitized.
Should I wear socks?
Wear what you like to get there: socks, stockings and tights all come off in the locker area with your shoes.
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