Access The main access to the Expo site is by train. The nearest station is Yumeshima Station on the Osaka Metro Chuo Line, about 40 minutes from JR Shin-Osaka Station to Yumeshima Station, about 30 minutes from JR Osaka Station to Yumeshima Station, about 1 hour and 20 minutes from JR Kansai Airport Station to Yumeshima Station. There are also shuttle buses that depart from Sakurajima Station on the JR Yumesaki Line and major Kansai stations directly to the Expo site (reservations required except for some vehicles), airport buses departing from Itami and Kansai Airport, and night buses departing from Tokyo and Shinjuku (operated by bus companies such as WILLER EXPRESS). Incidentally, there are two entrances to the Expo site, the East Gate and the West Gate, with Yumeshima Station on the East Gate side and the bus terminal on the West Gate side. The Yumeshima Station is on the East Gate side and the bus terminal is on the West Gate side, which is directly opposite of the large Expo site.
Types of Expo Entrance Tickets and How to Purchase Tickets In addition to purchasing “digital tickets” on the Expo’s official ticket website, visitors can also purchase “paper tickets/ticket exchange tickets” at convenience stores and travel agencies (ticket exchange offices are located in front of the gates). There are several types of digital tickets: “single admission tickets” (weekday tickets, night tickets, one-day tickets, etc.), “multiple passes” (summer pass, full-year pass), “special discount tickets” (for persons with disabilities and their accompanying persons), and “group tickets” (for the general public and schools). 3 years old and younger are free, but reservations are required for pavilions and events. However, “free tickets for children under 3” are also issued for those who wish to attend pavilions and events that require reservations. What is the process from purchasing a digital ticket to entering the pavilion on the day of the event?
Registration of Expo ID
＜2＞ Purchase tickets
＜3＞ Make a reservation for the date and time of your visit
Reservations to visit pavilions, etc.
＜Convenience stores and travel agencies are now selling two types of tickets: those that are purchased by specifying the date and time of the visit (date/time-specified paper tickets/exchange tickets) and those that can be used freely after 11:00 a.m. in principle (reservable exchange tickets) except on specific days such as consecutive holidays when crowds are expected without specifying a date and time in advance. Two types of tickets are now on sale. Other travel agencies are selling not only paper tickets/exchange tickets, but also plans that include transportation to and from the venue and hotel accommodations. Tickets purchased from other than the official ticket site (paper tickets/exchange tickets with a specific date and time) are assigned a ticket ID (10-digit alphanumeric code), which is linked (additionally registered) to your Expo ID on the “My Ticket” page of the official ticket site to be activated. The official ticket site also allows visitors to purchase tickets and give them to family members and friends on their behalf, as well as to make reservations for the date and time of their visit and to apply for and reserve a seat in the pavilion viewing lot drawing. If there is space available for a reserved date and time, tickets can be purchased in person at the entrance gate, but it is better to purchase tickets in advance to ensure admission. From April 13, the opening day of the Expo, “EXPO Quick” tickets will also be available, which do not require Expo ID registration.
The venue is divided into eight zones centering on the “O-roofed Ring.” Overseas pavilions are mainly located inside the O-roofed Ring, while domestic pavilions are located outside (east and west sides) of the O-roofed Ring. Facilities such as restaurants, stores, convenience stores, information centers, lost and found centers, restrooms, baby care rooms, water fountains, ATMs, temporary baggage storage, rest areas, and smoking areas are also scattered throughout the zones. East side ・East Gate Zone Inside the large roof ring ・Connecting Zone
Saving Zone
Signature Zone
Empowering Zones
Tranquility Forest Zone West side ・West Gate Zone
Future Life Zone In addition to walking, visitors can use the “e Mover” EV bus (400 yen per trip, 1,000 yen per day), which circulates around the venue, and “personal mobility vehicles” for one person (free of charge) that can be used by elderly people who have difficulty walking for long periods of time.
Domestic and Overseas Pavilions According to the Expo’s official information, as of April 8, the number of participating countries and regions is 158 and seven international organizations (last updated on February 13, 2025). Overseas pavilions include the “German Pavilion,” which features an exterior that expresses the circular economy of the circular economy in a circle, the “American Pavilion,” which has five immersive exhibition areas with themes such as technology, space development, and education, and the “Nordic Pavilion,” a joint pavilion by five countries, including Denmark and Sweden. Scandinavian Pavilion,” a joint pavilion by five countries, including Denmark and Sweden. The domestic pavilions include the “Japan Pavilion,” where visitors can see one of the world’s largest “Mars rocks,” and the “Kansai Pavilion,” consisting of nine prefectures: Shiga, Kyoto, Hyogo, Nara, Wakayama, Tottori, Tokushima, Fukui, and Mie. In the “Osaka Health Care Pavilion” by the Osaka Prefectural Government, local companies and universities, visitors can meet their avatars 25 years from now and experience future technologies and lifestyles, such as a human washing machine and robot suit. In the private sector pavilions, “PASONA NATUREVERSE,” in which Astro Boy, the navigator, introduces iPS hearts and other advanced medical technologies, and “GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION,” in which visitors can experience life in space and yet-to-be-realized science and technology depicted in the Gundam series. and other exhibits. Other exhibits include a “flying car” aircraft exhibit and demonstration flights by SkyDrive and others, and eight “signature pavilions” led by eight producers, including Hiroshi Ishiguro and Yoichi Ochiai.
Reservations for Event Viewing In addition to the many domestic and international pavilions, there will be a daily variety of events such as national days, art shows, and live music performances by official participants on the event stages in each zone. To ensure that you can attend the pavilions and events, you can participate by making reservations in advance on the official ticket website, but this is not required. There are also a number of pavilion events that can be viewed on the day of the event without reservations. For example, there will be a huge large roof ring, a type of international pavilion where multiple countries and regions exhibit together, a Future Life Village where visitors can think about future lifestyles, the “One World, One Planet” event after sunset each day, and events on smaller stages. Visitors can enjoy a day of fun by walking around the venue, including walking on the large roof ring, viewing several pavilions and events, and eating and looking for souvenirs in between. Reservations for pavilions and events can also be made at “same-day registration terminals” located at information desks and other locations throughout the venue.
Food & Beverage & Shops World Gourmet One of the attractions of the Expo is the variety of gourmet foods from around the world. In addition to Indian curry restaurants, Asian restaurants, German beer and Western-style restaurants, there are also restaurants and cafes in the “Italian Pavilion” where you can enjoy authentic pizza and pasta, the “Swiss Pavilion” where you can taste raclette cheese and fine wines, and the “Australian Pavilion” where you can taste “Flat White,” a coffee that originated in Australia. The “Australia Pavilion” offers a flat white coffee that originated in Australia, and there are also overseas pavilions with restaurants and cafes. Japanese Gourmet: Sushiro Future Expo Store, a fusion of Japanese sushi and digital technology; Terrace Nichirei, a restaurant where visitors can taste frozen foods and their future forms; a farmed fish restaurant, a collaboration between Kinki University and Suntory, known for its Kindai tuna; GF RAMEN LAB”, a gluten-free ramen restaurant, and “Kobe Apiary Cafe” where you can enjoy honey sweets and drinks. The lineup also includes Sanuki udon, tonkatsu, omusubi specialty restaurants, and Japanese sweets stores. Food Court The “Osaka Noren Meguri – Food and Festival Expo” food court, which boasts the largest area of approximately 2,000 m2 within the Expo site, will feature a total of 13 stores (including one event store that will change every two weeks), mainly popular local Osaka restaurants such as Osaka Ohsho and Takoya Dotonbori Kukuru. Goods and Specialty Products The main merchandise and stores will include four “Official Stores at Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai” (two at the East Gate and two at the West Gate), which will sell officially licensed Expo products. Other stores include the “Delicious Old Store Takarabako: Osaka Products”, a marché featuring Osaka souvenirs, “Animate Osaka-Kansai Expo Store” selling Japanese anime goods, and “Okoshiyasu Kyoto no Koji: Kyoto’s Crafts & Foods” selling Kyoto’s famous products and traditional crafts. Convenience Stores & Food Trucks Convenience stores Seven-Eleven, Lawson, and FamilyMart will operate in each zone. Food trucks and rest spots are also scattered throughout the area, allowing visitors to take a break while enjoying a casual bite to eat or drink.
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