Part of our Things to Do with Kids in Tokyo series. Last checked: November 2026.
Where should you buy tickets for Tokyo kids’ attractions? Buy from the attraction’s official sales channel whenever you can. For the Ghibli Museum that’s Lawson Ticket only; for teamLab Borderless, its official ticketing site or Klook; for teamLab Planets, its official ticket store (also sold at Lawson Ticket, Seven Ticket and some travel agencies); and for PLAY! PARK, Asoview. Official channels let you change dates where changes are allowed, and some venues refuse resold tickets.
Here’s where each attraction sells tickets and what to watch out for. For what to do at each venue, see where to book indoor activities in Tokyo.
Ticket channels by attraction
| Attraction | Where tickets are sold | At the door? | Changes and refunds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ghibli Museum (Mitaka) | Lawson Ticket (Loppi machines and website) | No | No date changes or refunds, even if unused |
| teamLab Planets (Toyosu) | Official ticket store; Lawson Ticket; Seven Ticket; some travel agencies | No | Official-store tickets: up to 3 changes, until 2 hours before entry; no refunds |
| teamLab Borderless (Azabudai Hills) | Official ticketing website and Klook | Limited, ¥200 more | Official-site tickets: up to 3 changes, until 2 hours before entry; no cancellations |
| PLAY! PARK (Tachikawa) | Asoview, from 3 weeks before | Yes, if not sold out | Check Asoview terms |
| Life Safety Learning Centers (Ikebukuro, Honjo) | Free; reserve online (My Page) or by phone | Tours need booking | Contact the centre |
| National Museum of Nature and Science (Ueno) | Optional e-tickets; tickets at the door | Yes | — |
Ghibli Museum: how the Lawson Ticket system works
- Prices (official): adults and university students ¥1,000; high school and junior high ¥700; elementary ¥400; children 4 and over ¥100. Under 4 free, with no ticket needed.
- Timed entry: entry times are 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00; you must enter within an hour of your time.
- Release day: next month’s tickets go on sale on the 10th of each month and sell out fast for weekends and school holidays.
- No changes: tickets can’t be changed or refunded, even if you don’t use them.
- Watch for fakes: the museum has warned about websites imitating its official site, and resold tickets aren’t accepted.
teamLab: official store vs other sellers
- Why buy direct: only tickets bought on teamLab’s own ticket sites can be changed online (up to three times). Tickets from convenience stores and travel agencies follow the seller’s rules.
- Resale: teamLab Planets prohibits resale and won’t admit visitors with resold tickets.
- Children’s prices are ¥1,500 for ages 4–12 at both museums; under 4 is free. See our teamLab family guide.
Convenience-store tickets in Japan
Many Japanese attractions sell tickets through convenience-store ticket services: Lawson Ticket (using the Loppi machine in Lawson stores, or online) and Seven Ticket (7-Eleven). You usually reserve online or at the machine, then pay and print at the store counter. The systems are mostly in Japanese, so the attraction’s own English booking page, where there is one, is often easier.
Ticket platforms: Asoview, Klook and KKday
- Asoview is a Japanese activities platform. Some venues use it as their official ticket seller (PLAY! PARK does), and it often has discounted play-centre and workshop tickets.
- Klook and KKday are English-friendly. Klook is an official sales channel for teamLab Borderless; for other attractions, check whether the seller is authorised and compare prices, which may be shown in foreign currencies.
- Always check: whether the ticket is date- and time-specific, the age bands, and what happens if you can’t go.
Tips
- Start from the attraction’s official website and follow its ticket link, rather than searching for tickets directly. That avoids look-alike sites.
- Screenshot tickets and QR codes in case of poor phone signal.
- Bring ID for age-based prices: teamLab may ask teens for student ID, and PLAY! PARK asks for proof of age for free under-1 entry.
- For free and walk-in options, see our rainy-day booking guide.
FAQ
Can I buy Ghibli Museum tickets at the museum?
No. Tickets are sold only in advance through Lawson Ticket.
Is Klook safe for teamLab tickets?
For teamLab Borderless, Klook is listed as an official sales channel. For any platform, check the change and cancellation terms before you pay.
Sources and official information
- Ghibli Museum — Tickets (Japanese)
- Lawson Ticket — Ghibli Museum ticket information (Japanese)
- teamLab — teamLab Planets TOKYO and teamLab Borderless
- PLAY! MUSEUM — PLAY! PARK hours and prices (Japanese)
- Tokyo Fire Department — Ikebukuro Life Safety Learning Center (Japanese)
Sales rules change. Check the official website before buying. TokyoParents has no commercial relationship with any venue or ticket platform listed. See our editorial policy.
Featured image: Ghibli Museum, Mitaka, Tokyo by Jakub Hałun, licensed under CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
