Osaka Expo 2025

Ready for a trip to the future – Japanese style? The Osaka Expo 2025 is happening from April 13 to October 13, 2025, on Yumeshima, an artificial island floating in Osaka Bay. That's right, 184 days to explore the future! With the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives," this expo is a six-month journey into innovation, sustainability, and Japanese culture.

About 158 countries are joining, and many of them are building incredible pavilions in the pavilion area to show their own visions for a better future. Expect around 28 million visitors making their way to Osaka to experience what might just shape the world’s tomorrow.

History of Osaka Expo 2025

Did you know this isn’t Osaka’s first rodeo? The city hosted the 1970 Expo – famous for its futuristic architecture and drawing over 64 million visitors. It returned in 1990 for the International Garden and Greenery Expo. Now, Expo 2025 promises to top both in ambition and scale. Osaka sure knows how to throw a world-class expo!

What to Expect at Osaka Expo 2025

Expo 2025 promises more than your usual trade show. The entire expo site will become a "People's Living Lab," where you'll find cutting-edge solutions for global challenges like health, education, and communication. Here's a quick breakdown:

• Saving Lives: Check out exhibits on medical breakthroughs, public health solutions, and tech that might just save the world someday.
• Empowering Lives: Interactive pavilions exploring education, employment, and ways to improve daily life.
• Connecting Lives: Experience cultural exchanges, international collaborations, and technology that shrinks the distance between Osaka and the rest of the globe.

Plus, Expo 2025 is a hotspot for international trade – countries show innovations that foster business connections and spark new partnerships. If that's not enough, each participating country is building pavilions packed with their unique cultures, technology, and of course, food (because exploring the future makes you hungry).

And speaking of unique sights, keep an eye out for Myaku-Myaku, the official mascot of Expo 2025. This quirky character symbolizes the continuous flow of life and the connections we all share. You’ll spot Myaku-Myaku around the Expo site, representing Osaka’s playful side and the spirit of collaboration that Expo 2025 is all about. The mascot has already inspired plenty of merch, so don’t be surprised if you leave with a souvenir – or two!

How to Get to Osaka Expo 2025

Osaka is pretty easy to navigate, but since Yumeshima is an artificial island, it’s smart to plan ahead:

• By train: The Osaka Metro Chuo Line is being extended directly to a brand-new station on Yumeshima Island, which makes this the easiest way to reach the Expo. Major stations like Osaka Station (Umeda) and Shin-Osaka Station offer convenient transfers.
• By bus: Special shuttle buses will connect Yumeshima to key points across Osaka, including central areas like Namba and Umeda, as well as Kansai International Airport (KIX). This is a good option if you’re traveling directly from the airport or staying in central Osaka.
• By Car: Parking near the Expo will be available, but expect high demand and limited spaces. If you plan on driving, reserve parking ahead of time or park in central Osaka and use public transport from there.

Check the official Expo 2025 website for the latest transportation updates before your visit.

Ticket Information for Osaka Expo 2025

Planning to attend the Osaka Expo 2025? Here's a breakdown of the ticket options available:​

• Opening Ticket: Valid for one entry between April 13 and April 26, 2025.​
• Adults (18+): 4,000 yen (approximately $27)​
• Juniors (12–17): 2,200 yen (approximately $15)​
• Children (4–11): 1,000 yen (approximately $7)​
• First-Half Period Ticket: Allows one entry between April 13 and July 18, 2025.​
• Adults: 5,000 yen (approximately $34)​
• Juniors: 3,000 yen (approximately $20)​
• Children: 1,200 yen (approximately $8)
• Super Early Bird One-Day Ticket: Grants one-time entry on any day during the Expo period; available until April 12, 2025.
• Adults: 6,000 yen (approximately $41)​
• Juniors: 3,500 yen (approximately $24)​
• Children: 1,500 yen (approximately $10)​
• Early Bird One-Day Ticket: Permits one-time entry on any day during the Expo; available from April 13, 2025, to October 6, 2025.​
• Adults: 6,700 yen (approximately $46)​
• Juniors: 3,700 yen (approximately $25)​
• Children: 1,700 yen (approximately $12)
• One-Day Ticket: For those purchasing during the Expo period, valid for one-time entry on any day.
• Adults: 7,500 yen (approximately $51)​
• Juniors: 4,200 yen (approximately $29)​
• Children: 1,800 yen (approximately $12)​
• Multiple-Entry Pass: Ideal for frequent visitors, this pass allows daily entry after 11:00 AM from April 13 to October 3, 2025.​
• Adults: 30,000 yen (approximately $205)​
• Juniors: 17,000 yen (approximately $116)​
• Children: 7,000 yen (approximately $48)​

Please note that children aged three and under can enter for free. Prices are subject to change, and it's advisable to check the official Expo 2025 website for the most current information.

Osaka Expo 2025 Bag Policy

Planning your visit? Let's talk bags. Like most major international events, expect security measures at the Osaka Expo 2025. Bags larger than 60 cm wide, 90 cm tall, or 40 cm deep, as well as luggage with wheels, won't be allowed inside.

Dragging heavy bags around Expo 2025 isn't just inconvenient – it could also land you a fine. Expo organizers have announced strict baggage restrictions, including prohibiting visitors from leaving their bags unattended or bringing oversized luggage onto the site. Violations could result in fines up to 100,000 yen (around $670).

Osaka Expo 2025 Bag Storage

Enjoy Osaka Expo Without the Baggage

With only 200 on-site lockers available with a fee of 10,000 yen per item (approximately $64), bag storage at Osaka Expo will fill up fast. Why stress about availability or pay high fees? Bounce offers convenient, affordable, and secure bag storage near Yumeshima and throughout Osaka:

• Affordable: Store your bags for as low as ¥400 per day.
• Safe & Secure: Your belongings are secured up to ¥1,000,000, so relax – your stuff is in safe hands.
• 24/7 Support: Any questions? Bounce’s support team is ready to help anytime.
• Free Cancellation: Plans changed? No worries, cancellations are free.

How to Store Your Bags at Osaka Expo 2025 with Bounce

Using Bounce during Expo 2025 couldn't be simpler. Here’s the scoop:

• Find a spot: Use Bounce’s app or website to locate storage near Yumeshima Island or Osaka’s major transport hubs.
• Drop your bags: Head to your chosen location, show your booking confirmation, and offload your gear.
• Enjoy Expo 2025: Forget lugging bags around and explore freely. Return whenever you're ready.

Tips to Make the Most of Osaka Expo 2025

• Plan your route: With hundreds of exhibits, the Expo site map will be your best friend. Prioritize pavilions and areas you don’t want to miss.
• Prepare for the weather: Osaka gets pretty warm and humid in summer, so carry sunscreen, hats, and stay hydrated.
• Explore beyond the Expo: Visit national parks in the western and southern parts of the Kansai region. Don’t miss cultural gems like the Otsuka Museum of Art in Naruto City, Tokushima.
• Taste Japan: Sample local specialties, from Osaka’s famous street food to regional delicacies inspired by Japanese culture.
• Avoid baggage hassles: Keep it simple. Leave large bags at a Bounce partner nearby and enter worry-free.

Ready to experience the future at Osaka Expo 2025? It might just inspire you to change the world, or at least how you see it.