Tokyo's Azabudai Hills and teamLab Borderless have been awarded the Grand Prize at the 2025 Global Tourism Innovation Project Awards, hosted by global travel platform Trip.com Group. The recognition marks the project as the only Japanese initiative to be selected for this year's honor.
The awards are part of Trip.com's newly established Tourism Innovation Fund, and they celebrate projects that are reshaping travel through creativity, technology, and sustainable approaches. By spotlighting ideas that enhance travel experiences and encourage cultural exchange, the awards aim to drive long-term growth in the tourism industry.
TeamLab Borderless has become one of Tokyo's most talked-about attractions since reopening in Azabudai Hills, with the museum immersing visitors in digital art installations that shift and evolve as they move through the space. This interactive quality, blending art and technology seamlessly, earned the attention of the awards committee.
Trip.com praised the project as a dynamic installation that blurs the boundaries between art, technology, and space, offering visitors a one-of-a-kind cultural experience. The company also noted its wide appeal, saying the museum is capable of captivating both art enthusiasts and those drawn to cutting-edge technology.
Beyond the award, teamLab Borderless has also been recognized by Trip.com's travel rankings, Trip.Best, where it placed highly in the Tokyo night activities category. The dual recognition underscores its growing reputation as a must-see destination for visitors to Japan.
By winning this global accolade, Azabudai Hills and teamLab Borderless have further cemented Tokyo's position as a hub of innovation, creativity, and cultural tourism. If you are looking to plan a visit, our dedicated page has a ticketing link via our partner, Klook.
