Countdown 4 days to the 2025 Osaka Expo visa fee waiver
by HHtravel
Apr 9, 2025
🎉 The 2025 Osaka Expo grand opening is on April 13! The world’s top event is finally here❗️ From April 13 to October 13, over 160 countries will participate, featuring the China Pavilion, Japan Pavilion, future technology, cultural feasts… This comprehensive guide will help you make the most of the Expo!
📅 Best visiting times
✅ April-May (recommended!): Comfortable weather, fewer visitors, and during the China Pavilion’s Sichuan Week (4.28-4.30) you can watch Sichuan opera and see Sanxingdui artifacts
✅ Avoid July-August: Summer vacation + high temperatures, crowded, experience greatly reduced!
✅ Night tickets (after 5:00 PM): Fewer people, stunning light shows, perfect for photos!
🚇 Transportation guide
Main venue: Yumeshima, an artificial island in Osaka Bay
🚄 Subway Chuo Line: Direct to “Yumeshima Station,” frequency increased to 24 trains/hour
🚌 Shuttle buses: Departing from Osaka Station, Universal Studios (Sakurajima Station), and other locations
🚗 Driving: Parking only available at nearby lots (Maishima/Sakai City), then transfer to shuttle buses
🚢 Unique options: Take a boat or ride a bike for a different perspective!
🎟️ Ticket purchase guide
🔹 Early bird tickets (cheaper if bought before 4.13)
🔹 One-day tickets: Perfect for quick visits
🔹 3-day passes: A must-buy for in-depth exploration of all pavilions
🔹 Group tickets: Discounts for 5 or more people, students go for it!
❗【👇 Click below to explore the 2025 Osaka Expo】 ❗
Post by HHtravel | Apr 9, 2025













