Worth visiting once despite the high price. I went...

Worth visiting once despite the high price. I went on a weekday in the evening but still had to stand in line to view some of the works. I am assuming that this place will be bursting with people on weekends and definitely do not recommend it but if that is your only option, try to get here as early as you can (like all similar attractions in Japan).

The first floor after the entrance is probably more interesting than the other floors on the top which looks like it has been designed mainly for kids/families. Some of the works are breathtaking (the flower forest with fragrances, crystal world, grid spaces etc.) and there are some not so interesting (Topography, Black waves). The room with lanterns is amazingly beautiful to look at but there is a strict time limit which was a bit disappointing.

Wear comfortable shoes because you will walk a lot inside and will need sneakers for the Exercise forest on the top floor. Sneakers are available inside the building also (free). Put your bags in the lockers at the entrance for a hands-free experience (of course it would be a sin to forget your camera!).

They warn you at the entrance that it is very dark inside and easy to get lost inside due to the absence of maps/routes but that is slightly exaggerated for me. You will be fine after your eyes adjust to the lower levels of light inside in a few minutes or so.

I spent 2 hours here but 3 would have been ideal. (There was no waiting time at the entrance for me at 1900 on Wednesday evening but from what I have heard, it can take an hour to get inside on the weekends).
I am not sure if I will visit this place again but would definitely recommend everyone to see this once if they can.