2025.2.12
The Osaka-Kansai Expo will begin on April 13, 2025.
The greatest attraction of the Expo is that visitors will be able to directly experience the cultural exchange between different countries and the world’s most advanced technology. This article introduces the highlights of the Expo and what you can experience through the theme and concept of the Expo.
By checking out the information you need to fully enjoy the Kansai region where the Expo will be held, you will be able to enjoy the Osaka-Kansai Expo to the fullest.
Why not plan a trip to Kansai for the Osaka-Kansai Expo?
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【Table of Contents】
１．About EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai
２．What can you experience at EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai?
３．7 Highlights of EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo
４．EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo Gourmet Spots
５．Myakmyak, the official character of EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai
６．How to get to EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai
７．How to purchase tickets and ticket types for Osaka Expo
８．How to purchase tickets, reserve visit dates, etc. for Expo ’70 Osaka/Kansai
９．EXPO 2025 3 accommodations perfect for your base at the Osaka-Kansai Expo
The theme of the Japan International Exposition 2025 (commonly known as Osaka-Kansai Expo), to be held in Yumeshima, Konohana-ku, Osaka City, for 184 days from April 13 to October 13, 2025, is “Designing a Future Society that Shines with Life. Approximately 150 countries and regions from around the world and 25 international organizations will participate in the Expo, exhibiting and proposing the latest technologies, cultures, and visions for the future society.
Of particular note is that each country will have its own pavilion to introduce its own advanced technology and culture. For example, the U.S. pavilion will showcase cutting-edge space technology, while the French pavilion will propose sustainable urban design. Visitors will also be able to experience the hospitality and traditional culture unique to Japan at various locations, making them feel as if they have traveled around the world just by visiting.
Furthermore, a variety of events will be held daily at the Expo site, including a gourmet festival with an international flavor and traditional performing arts performances. Through these events, visitors will be able to experience firsthand the cultures and customs of different countries and deepen cross-cultural exchange.
The Osaka-Kansai Expo is designed as a place where people from all over the world can learn and interact together to explore solutions to future social issues. Why not take this opportunity to visit Osaka and experience the front lines of the world?
One of the attractions of the Expo is that you can experience a world you do not yet know and feel firsthand the cultures and future societies of different countries.
Here are three key points about what you can experience at the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
Quote: Virtual Expo – Virtual Venue
As of February 2025, 158 countries/regions and 9 international organizations have announced their participation in the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
To realize the concept of “People’s Living Lab (a testing ground for future society),” cutting-edge technologies and systems will be gathered, and visitors will be able to experience a new society.
For example, as a “Future Society Showcase,” carbon neutral, digital, and next-generation mobility technologies will be implemented. A “Virtual Expo” utilizing AR and VR will also be held, allowing visitors to experience the atmosphere of the Expo from anywhere in the world.
One of the main attractions of the Osaka-Kansai Expo will be the pavilion.
As of February 2025, 158 countries/regions and 9 international organizations have been announced as participating, allowing visitors to experience cultures and technologies from around the world.
Participating countries and details can be confirmed on the official website, so it is recommended to check the site from time to time.
Here is an overview of four of the countries that have already announced their participation.
●Main Theme:
Imagine what we can create together!
●Summary:
Triangular wooden structure inspired by wabi-sabi.
Illuminated cubes are arranged,LED screens on two sides project famous landmarks in the United States.
Visitors will be able to experience a vision of the future that will advance the wisdom of mankind.
●Main Theme:
Regeneration
●Overview:
The exterior of the museum features an image of melting ice from a frozen river in spring, and the beautiful natural ice formations are a highlight. Inside, feel the warmth and openness of Canada,Inside, visitors can experience Canada’s commitment to innovation, diversity, creativity, and sustainability.
●Main Theme:
Chasing the Sun
●Summary:
The pavilion design, inspired by the eucalyptus flower, symbolizes the country’s vibrancy and diversity. Materials used for previous international events were reused for sustainability.
(iii) A full range of events and business programs that allow visitors to experience the latest technology, culture, and dynamic society, and to discover new aspects of Australia through immersive experiences.
Source: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Pavilion
●Main Theme:
It is Human Beings Who Save Human Beings
●Summary:
Experience the harsh reality of humanitarian crises that suddenly and inexcusably deprive people of their daily lives through the dome theater. Visitors can feel close to the activities of the Red Cross and feel the bond of human beings who help each other even in difficult situations. It will give you a chance to think about what you can do to help someone who is suffering.
Source: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
At Expo 2005 Osaka-Kansai, visitors will have the opportunity to experience the SDGs and other social issues as “their own business.
The first of these is the Japan Pavilion, a pavilion with a circular structure.
Under the theme of “Between Life and Life,” visitors can experience how humans are kept alive in a cycle through the exhibits.
The pavilion will also serve as a “living pavilion,” with a biogas plant that uses microorganisms to decompose waste generated in the pavilion and cutting-edge CO2 recycling technology.
Now that you have a clearer picture of what you can expect at the Osaka Expo, let’s take a look at some of the highlights of the pavilions at the Osaka Expo.
To give you a more concrete idea of what kind of experiences you can expect, we will now introduce the contents of the pavilions, which are the highlights of the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
Source: New perspective drawing of the main roof (ring) at Osaka Expo ’70/Kansai
The large roof ring, which will be the symbol of the Osaka-Kansai Expo, is an absolute must-see, bringing the world divided by the new coronavirus disaster and other factors back together and embodying the Expo’s philosophy of “diverse, yet united.
With a construction area of approximately 60,000 m2, a height of 12 m, and an inner diameter of 615 m, it will be one of the largest wooden structures in the world.
From the top of the ring, visitors will be able to see the entire venue and the Seto Inland Sea on which it sits, making them feel as if they are one with the beautiful Japanese sea and sky.
Below the ring will be the main passageway to access the pavilions.
The Osaka-Kansai Expo has established eight signature projects to realize its theme, “Designing a Future Society Where Life Shines Brightly” by recognizing the diversity of each and every individual.
The Signature Pavilion, located in the center of the Expo site, is the starting point for the Signature Projects, which are developed by eight producers active in various fields, according to each theme.
TOPPAN is the starting point of the “Signature Pavilions,” which are themed by eight producers, including the “Adventure over Life” pavilion (themed “Nurture Life”) by producer Shoji Kawamori and the “Better Co-operation and Being” pavilion (themed “Better Co-operation and Being”) by producer Hiroaki Miyata. (theme: “Harmonize Your Life”) project by producer Hiroaki Miyata.
Source: Panasonic Group Pavilion “Nomo no Kuni
As many as 13 private companies and organizations will be presenting their unique and creative exhibits and productions in accordance with the theme of the pavilion.
Visitors can experience Japan’s future society as envisioned by private companies and organizations, and will surely be moved and empathize with them.
Source: United Nations Information Center
Pavilions from around the world will be arranged in three areas corresponding to the sub-themes “Saving Lives,” “Empowering Lives,” and “Connecting Lives.
Each country will choose either a sub-theme or one of the 17 goals of the SDGs, and bring together their efforts to achieve the chosen goal to create a vision of a future society in which the SDGs are achieved throughout the venue.
Source: Osaka Healthcare Pavilion
This pavilion brings together the wisdom and ideas of Osaka to create an exhibition that gives visitors a sense of life in the near future and the vitality and charm of the city of Osaka.
Visitors will not only encounter new discoveries and surprises, but will also have the opportunity to experience a “rebirth” into a new person by taking a fresh look at their own unique way of life.
Source: Union of Kansai Governments
The pavilion will be centered on the Kansai region as a whole, with exhibits from each of the prefectures surrounding it.
The pavilion will be a place where visitors can experience the charms of the various regions of the Kansai region through exhibits that take advantage of the maximum height of 12 meters and the ingenuity of the various prefectures.
Come visit the Kansai Pavilion and experience a trip to discover the charms of Kansai that you may not know yet.
Source: Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry
Under the theme of “Between Life and Life,” this pavilion will offer exhibits and hands-on experiences that will help visitors recognize the social issues represented by the SDGs as “their own business.
By utilizing biogas power generation from the Expo site’s garbage and cutting-edge CO2 recycling technology, the Japan Pavilion will create a cycle.
Visitors will encounter opportunities to change their individual awareness and actions toward a sustainable society.
A wide variety of restaurants are scheduled to open within the Osaka-Kansai Expo site.
In addition to tasting cuisine from around the world, visitors will also be able to enjoy Japanese food.
The spots we are about to introduce will be particularly crowded with restaurants, so we encourage you to visit them.
Restaurants in Osaka, the host city, will gather to offer visitors the opportunity to experience the long-established, traditional, and authentic tastes of Osaka’s gourmet food.
This is a spot where visitors can taste not only “Takoyaki”, “Kushiyaki”, and “Negiyaki”, which are standard Osaka gourmet foods, but also popular Japanese foods such as “Ramen” and “Sushi”.
There are 13 restaurants, all of which are long-established and famous Osaka restaurants. The restaurant is also aiming to secure 1,000 seats, the largest seating capacity at the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
Lounge & Dining” is located on the second floor of the EXPO National Day Hall ‘Rei Garden’.
It is divided into three areas: the “Dining Area” where you can enjoy buffet-style dishes from various countries, the “Counter Area” where you can taste sushi and teppanyaki, which represent Japanese food culture, and the “Reception Room” that can be used as a private room for a dinner party.
It is also nice to know that the restaurant offers menus not only for vegetarians, but also for Halal and vegans.
Myakmyak is the official character of the Osaka-Kansai Expo. This mysterious creature, born from a combination of cells and pure water, is attracting attention as the symbol of the Expo.
The red part represents “cells” and the blue part represents “water.” The character has a friendly but mischievous personality.
The character is friendly but mischievous, and although he currently imitates a human, his true identity is shrouded in mystery, and he can transform into a variety of forms.
Myakmyak” was named with the hope that it will carry the potential inherited from the past, including human DNA, wisdom, technology, and culture, and that it will be connected to the future ”in its own veins.
Official licensed products are already available through the online store and official stores nationwide, especially in the Kansai region. The most popular items are plush toys and key chains, so be sure to check them out.
The Osaka-Kansai Expo will be held on Yumeshima, an artificial island in Konohana-ku, Osaka City.
The venue can be reached within a few minutes’ walk from Yumeshima Station on the Osaka Metro, which opened on January 19, 2025.
There are only parking lots for people with disabilities in the vicinity of the venue (Yumeshima), and the use of public transportation such as trains and buses is recommended.
Take the JR Kyoto Line from JR Shin-Osaka Station (A46) to Osaka Station (A47), transfer to the Osaka Loop Line (inner loop) at Osaka Station to JR Bentencho Station (O15), and transfer to Osaka Metro Chuo Line at Bentencho Station.
Take Osaka Metro Midosuji Line from Shin-Osaka Station (M13) to Hommachi Station (M18) and transfer to Osaka Metro Chuo Line at Hommachi Station.
Take JR Kansai Airport Line or Hanwa Line from JR Kansai Airport Station (S47) to Tennoji Station (R20), transfer to Osaka Loop Line (outbound) at Tennoji Station to JR Bentencho Station (O15), and transfer to Osaka Metro Chuo Line at Bentencho Station.
From Nankai Kansai Airport Station (NK32), take the Nankai Airport Line or Nankai Main Line to Namba Station (NK01), transfer at Namba Station to Osaka Metro Midosuji Line for Hommachi Station (M18), and transfer at Hommachi Station to Osaka Metro Chuo Line.
There are various types of tickets for admission to the Osaka-Kansai Expo. Buy the ticket that suits you best, depending on when and how often you want to enter!
*Full age = actual age as of April 1, 2025; children under 3 years old are free.
Tickets can be purchased until the day before the opening day of the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
If you already know you are going to the Expo, this is the ticket for you as it is cheaper than the one-day ticket for the duration of the Expo.
Note that the admission period and price differ depending on the type of ticket!
【Fees】
〇Adults (18 years old and over): 4,000 yen
〇Middle-aged person (12 years old or older and 17 years old or younger): 2,200 yen
〇Child (4 to 11 years old): 1,000 yen
This pass is recommended for those who wish to enter Osaka/Kansai Expo as many times as possible.
There are two types of passes by date (available admission days), so choose the pass that suits you best!
【Fees】
〇Adults (18 years old and over): 30,000 yen
〇Middle-aged person (12 years old or older and 17 years old or younger): 17,000 yen
〇Child (4 to 11 years old): 7,000 yen
Tickets can be purchased from the opening day of the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
In addition to one-day tickets, there are also weekday tickets for limited weekday admission and nighttime tickets for admission after 5:00 p.m.
【Fees】
〇Adults (18 years old and over): 7,500 yen
〇Middle-aged person (12 years old or older and 17 years old or younger): 4,200 yen
〇Child (4 to 11 years old): 1,800 yen
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Reservations for the purchase of tickets and the date and time of the Osaka-Kansai Expo can be made through the official website or through designated travel agencies. From the time of reservation to the day of the event, the following five steps will be followed.
An Expo ID is a common ID required to access various services at “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai.” With an Expo ID, you can purchase tickets and enjoy a wide range of content, making it an essential service to fully experience the Expo.
To register, prepare your email address in advance and visit the official website via your computer or smartphone. The registration process consists of three steps:
For more details or if you have questions, refer to the manual on the official website.
After registering for an Expo ID, you can purchase admission tickets through the official website or travel agencies. If you purchase tickets from a travel agency, you will need to add the provided ticket ID to your registered Expo ID.
Purchasing an admission ticket is not the final step—you also need to reserve the date and time of your visit. Reservations can be made starting six months before your desired visit date on a first-come, first-served basis.
You can change your reservation up to three times within the validity period of your ticket. For multiple-entry passes, there are no limits on changes. If you know when you want to visit, don’t forget to make your reservation six months in advance!
After booking your visit date and time, you can apply for lottery-based reservations for pavilions and events. You can apply for multiple tickets together, so if you’re visiting with family or friends, be sure to apply as a group.
There are three reservation opportunities before your visit, and some pavilions and events can be accessed without a reservation:
・2-Months-Ahead Lottery: Application period starts three months before your visit date; results are announced two months prior.
・7-Days-Ahead Lottery: Application period starts one month before your visit date; results are announced seven days prior.
・Last-Minute First-Come, First-Served: Available from three days to one day before your visit.
On the day of your reservation, head to the venue and scan your QR code to enter. You can print the QR code in advance or opt for a commemorative ticket that serves as a keepsake.
We will introduce five recommended accommodations that are easily accessible from the Osaka Expo site.
We will suggest our properties that are clean and responsive to the needs of our clients.
If you have any inquiries or questions on the properties, please feel free to contact us using the form below.
Arkitekton the Villa Tennoji is an urban villa located between Tennoji and Zoo Mae, and can accommodate up to 9 people. The villa has been designed down to the light and sound to create a memorable experience, offering unparalleled luxury in a beautiful, serene, three-dimensional space. The unique architectural design with Archimedes’ spiral staircase allows you to feel the aesthetics of the architects and carpenters.
【Basic Information】
Name：Architecton the Villa Tennoji
Address：1-8-13 Sanno, Nishinari-ku, Osaka City
1 building rental: 30,000 yen per night (2 people) and up
Hourly rental is also available.
*Varies depending on the number of people and dates. Please check the web for details.
2 single beds (2 persons)
2 double beds (max. 4 persons)
Futon bedding x 3 (3 persons)
Accommodates up to 9 persons
Access:
Yumeshima Station(closest station to Osaka Expo)
26 min ⇓
Shin-Imamiya Station (nearest station to the facility)
On the first floor, there is an open counter kitchen with a circular arc. The Japanese-style room continues behind the living room. The kitchen is fully equipped with pots, pans, dishes, and appliances, so you can enjoy cooking freely or sit at the counter and enjoy drinks like at a bar (you can also bring your own).
At the back of the living room is a Japanese-style room for relaxation. Soft light spreads comfortably from the art lighting that has a strong presence, and the room can be used as a bedroom by closing the fusuma (sliding door) that connects to the living room (there is space for 3 futons).
The bathroom has a spacious bathtub and is spacious and white in color. The bathtub, large enough to accommodate up to three people, is an enamel bath from the prestigious German brand KALDEWEI.
At the center of this villa is a spiral staircase based on Archimedes’ formula. This staircase, with its warmth of wood, has a vaulted structure, creating a liberating and comfortable space. After climbing the spiral staircase, you will find a room with two single beds.
Warm indirect lighting and Simmons mattresses provide a comfortable sleep.
There are also rooms with hammocks where you can relax and read a book while swaying in the hammock.
In addition, there is a luxury double bedroom with an extension of the spiral staircase.
On the rooftop terrace, you can enjoy chatting and enjoying the wonderful view of Tsutenkaku Tower and Abeno Harukas. You will have a great time with friends and family while enjoying the breeze.
Tenga-chaya is a historic town where Taikoo Hideyoshi is said to have drunk tea. It is a town that is currently attracting attention as various restaurants and stores continue to open while retaining the good old Showa-era streetscape.
【Basic Information】
Name：KAON IKOI
Address：3-3-6 Tengachaya, Nishinari-ku, Osaka City
1 building rental: 17,000 yen per night (2 people) and up
*Varies depending on the number of people and dates.
Access:
Yumeshima Sta.(closest station to Osaka Expo)
35 min ⇓
Tengachaya Sta. (nearest station to the facility)
A typical Japanese house was designed by a famous interior coordinator. Enjoy a good time in a private house.
◆Features
-No transfers to Namba, Kansai International Airport, Tsutenkaku, Kuromon Market, Kyoto (Hankyu line)
-Fully renovated inside the room.
-Convenience store and supermarket within 5 minutes walking distance
-Shopping mall in front of the station
-Fully equipped with cooking utensils
Completely rented out -Self check-in system
Self check-in system for stress-free stay
-Free washing machine (with free laundry detergent).
-Fully stocked amenities (shampoo, conditioner, body soap, bath towels, slippers, toothbrush, cotton, cotton swab, razor)
-Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean are OK.
-High-speed WiFI available.
Accommodation
This is a spacious 2-story, 3 bedroom facility. In addition to the spaciousness, one of its attractions is its design quality.
◆About the 1st floor
When you open the front door, there are stairs to the second floor in front of you. Entering through the door on the left, you will find the living room and dining room, and the kitchen in the back. Basic cooking utensils and seasonings (salt, pepper, olive oil) are at your disposal.
The sofa bed can sleep two people.
The living room, dining room, and kitchen are each equipped with floor heating, so you can stay comfortable even in the coldest winter.
There is a toilet, a washroom, and a bathroom at the end of the dining room.
◆About the 2nd floor
When you go up to the second floor, you will find a tasteful Japanese-style room. A total of 6 futons can be laid out in the back and front rooms.
◆About the balcony
First floor
Living and dining room, kitchen, toilet, bathroom, washing machine, TV
Sofa bed for 2 people
2nd floor
Japanese-style room with 6 futon beds for 6 people
3-minute walk from JR Taisho Station, relaxing designer rooms with balconies
We have been operating several accommodation facilities in Osaka and are now opening a new facility.
We sincerely welcome you to enjoy Osaka.
Taisho has many immigrants from Okinawa, and there are many unique and homey restaurants bustling with locals. The Kyocera Dome and the riverside restaurant district tugboat are just around the corner, making it a convenient location to enjoy with the city.
【Basic Information】
Name：Dream Asunaro
Address： 101 Dream Asunaro, 1-8-5 Sangenya Nishi, Taisho-ku, Osaka
1 house rental: 18,200 yen per night (2 people) and up.
Hourly rentals are also available.
The price varies depending on the number of people and the schedule.
Maximum 4 people can stay.
Access:
Yumeshima Sta.(closest station to Osaka Expo)
25 min ⇓
Taisho Sta. (nearest station to the facility)
Feature 1 (Location)
-About 3 minutes walk from Taisho Station on JR Loop Line and Osaka Metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line
-5 minutes from Namba/Shinsaibashi area
-5 minutes walk from Kyocera Dome
-Quiet residential area
-Area with many local restaurants and bars to enjoy the town
-Convenience store and supermarket nearby
Feature 2 (Facilities)
Comfortable and cozy design rooms for your comfort
-Two single beds and two futons (maximum 4 persons)
-Tatami room with a kotatsu (Japanese low table)
-Balcony
-Projector TV available
Feature 3 (Amenities and Furnishings)
-We are particular about the cleanliness of our rooms and try to make them comfortable for our guests.
-Amenities (toothbrush, shampoo, body soap, face towel, face towel, bath towel, razor, hair dryer), washing machine
-Kitchen appliances (refrigerator, microwave, toaster, kettle, rice cooker), cooking utensils, tableware, etc.
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