[Expo] Route Introduction That Can Be Fully Enjoyed Even After 5 PM

Based on my experience visiting in mid-July 2025‼️
I bought a night ticket that allows entry from 4 PM, and although my stay was short—from around 5 PM to 9 PM—it was a very satisfying experience❗️

🗓️ Itinerary:
- 5:15 PM
Take the train to Yumeshima Station.
Enter through the East Gate. There is a baggage inspection at this point.
When I went, it was so smooth that I was able to enter just about 3 minutes after getting off the train!
- 6:00 PM
Buy souvenirs at the goods shop right in front of the East Gate.
Some popular items sell out early in the morning, but the selection was still good in the evening!
- From 6:15 PM
Visit pavilions of interest or those you have reservations for.
I went without reservations and visited the United Arab Emirates Pavilion, Red Cross Pavilion, Turkmenistan Pavilion, and others!
- 7:00 PM
Eat and drink at countries that interest you!
I was looking forward to “Expo drinking,” so I walked around looking for beer at the Brazil Pavilion, Colombia Pavilion, Czech Pavilion, and more. The Czech Milko (a beer with a foamy head) is a must-try! The Portuguese Pavilion’s egg tarts were also freshly made if you lined up (also a must-eat!).
- 8:00 PM
Watch the fountain show.
You can see it from the ground or the large roof, but my recommendation is the rooftop of the pavilion near the Czech Pavilion! Also, although you can’t stay long, when entering the women’s restroom near the fountain show, you can watch the show very close up, with water splashing down on you.
- 8:30 PM
Walk around the large roof ring.
It’s fun to notice the rooftop designs of each pavilion that you wouldn’t see from the ground. The night breeze feels nice, and it’s best after the fountain show when there are fewer people.
- 9:00 PM
Around this time, the gates get crowded like at Disney right before closing, so start preparing to leave gradually.

It was so much fun, so please invite your family and friends (or come alone, of course!) and take this precious opportunity to experience the Expo‼️‼️
I hope this is helpful.

📍 Location: 1 Yumeshima Naka, Konohana-ku, Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture 554-0044
🕰️ Hours: 9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Be careful as most pavilions close by 9 PM!