teamLab: Digitized Fukuoka Castle Ruins 2026–2027 runs at Maizuru Park from October 30, 2026, through January 11, 2027. The outdoor exhibition brings responsive light and sound to the castle ruins, offering an evening stop for travelers already visiting Fukuoka.
For flexible sightseeing plans, an ordinary weekday is the simpler choice: tickets do not require a reserved date or time. Weekends, Japanese public holidays, and December 29–31 require a date and entry time. The official ARTNE ticket site has an English purchase screen.
Based on official information checked November 2, 2026 (JST). This is a planning guide, not a firsthand review.
Is It Worth Adding to Your Fukuoka Trip?
The setting is part of the attraction. Visitors walk among historic stone walls and trees, with works that respond to people and their surroundings. Highlights include illuminated ovoids linked by light and sound, and moving figures projected along the castle walls.
It is a good fit if you enjoy outdoor art and want something to do after daytime sightseeing. Treat it as a walk through a dark historic site: comfortable shoes and a warm layer matter more than dressing for an indoor museum. If you prefer a level route or an entirely indoor evening, consider that before buying.
Dates, Opening Hours, and Ticket Prices
| Visit dates | Opening hours |
|---|---|
| October 30–November 6, 2026 | 6:30–10 p.m. |
| November 7–December 31, 2026 | 6:15–10 p.m. |
| January 1–11, 2027 | 6:30–10 p.m. |
Last admission is 9:30 p.m. Opening times may be adjusted for viewing conditions. Choose an earlier entry if you want time to explore before closing.
| Ticket category | Weekdays, excluding December 29–31 | Weekends, public holidays, and December 29–31 |
|---|---|---|
| Adults | ¥2,300 | ¥2,500 |
| Middle and high school students | ¥1,300 | ¥1,500 |
| Elementary school students | ¥700 | ¥900 |
| Preschool children | Free | Free |
These prices include tax. At the venue, adults pay ¥200 more and school-age categories pay ¥100 more; on-site sales are credit-card only and are unavailable when advance tickets have sold out. Online same-day purchase is also possible if tickets remain.
The weekday ticket cannot be used on weekends, Japanese public holidays, or December 29–31. For example, Tuesday, November 3 is a public holiday, so it requires the reserved-entry ticket even though it falls midweek. For middle and high school tickets, bring a student ID: the purchase page says it will be checked at entry.
How to Buy Tickets in English
Start with ARTNE TICKET ONLINE and use the language button at the top to select English. Choose the weekday ticket or the reserved-entry ticket to match your visit. Credit-card payment is available.
Keep the confirmation email. At entry, open its ticket link on your smartphone; the ticket requires an on-screen operation, so a screenshot alone is not a substitute. Charge your phone and make sure you can access the email before leaving your hotel.
ARTNE also offers up to three date/time changes before the reserved entry time, subject to conditions. Changes cannot cross ticket types or prices, and the new slot must have enough availability. Tickets bought through other channels cannot be changed; ordinary cancellations after purchase are not accepted.
Ticket PIA and 7-Eleven are alternatives, but that route requires collecting paper tickets at a 7-Eleven store and has a ticket issuance fee. ARTNE is the more straightforward starting point if you want to use a smartphone ticket.
Getting There and Planning Your Evening
The venue is at Fukuoka Castle Ruins in Maizuru Park, Jonai, Chuo-ku. The organizer lists an eight-minute walk from either Akasaka Station or Ohorikoen Station on the Fukuoka City Subway. Use the event access map for the entrance rather than navigating only to the general park pin.
One practical plan is to visit the Ohori Park and Maizuru Park area before dark, have an early dinner, then return for your entry time. Alternatively, keep the exhibition as a separate evening outing after other Fukuoka sightseeing. Allow about 60–90 minutes as a planning estimate, plus station access and any entry line; this is our suggested allowance, not an official tour duration.
For neighborhood choices and the rest of your itinerary, see our Fukuoka travel guide.
Leave your suitcase at your accommodation or another storage facility first: large luggage cannot enter and the venue does not store belongings. Re-entry is not allowed, so finish any outside errands before going in.
Families, Accessibility, and Outdoor Conditions
Children of junior high school age or younger need an accompanying adult aged 18 or over. Allow one adult for every three children, including preschool children who enter free. The free preschool category does not require a purchased ticket.
Wheelchairs and strollers are permitted, but some artworks are inaccessible. Do not lift or carry a stroller with a child still inside. The west-side Matsunoki-zaka access route has a steep slope; wheelchair users needing help should bring a companion, as staff do not provide movement assistance. Other parts of the venue have dark, uneven or unpaved ground. Flashing lights and loud sounds may also affect whether this is a comfortable outing for your party.
Rain does not automatically cancel the exhibition, but severe weather can delay opening, interrupt the visit, or close the venue. Individual artworks can also be suspended. Check the current notice on the official exhibition page before setting out, especially on windy or rainy evenings.
Official Information
- teamLab: Digitized Fukuoka Castle Ruins — Event Information
- ARTNE — Official Ticket Purchase
- teamLab — Visitor Questions and Ticket Conditions
- Ticket PIA — Ticket Types and Entry Times (Japanese)
Frequently Asked Questions
- Can I visit without reserving a date and time?
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Yes, with a weekday ticket on an eligible weekday. Weekends, Japanese public holidays, and December 29–31 need a reserved date and entry time; all visitors who require paid admission still need a ticket.
- Can I take photographs?
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Personal photos and videos are allowed, including posting them on social media. Flash, tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, and similar equipment are prohibited. Commercial filming or photography needs prior consent.
- Will I receive a refund if it rains?
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Rain alone does not mean the exhibition will close or that your ticket is refundable. The organizer states that refunds apply only when the venue has an unscheduled closure; follow the official instructions if that happens.
Continue Planning Your Trip
For advice on deciding which experiences to reserve before arrival, see our Japan trip preparation guide.
