Expo 2025 Osaka: Top 5 Must-Visit Overseas Pavilions at the World Expo
【この記事にはPRを含む場合があります】
From April 13 to October 13, 2025, the “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (2025 World Expo)” will be held at Yumeshima, Osaka.
Popular pavilions that require reservations every day are in the news. These include the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion (Monster Hunter Bridge), where you can enjoy the world of the popular game “Monster Hunter,” the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION, which will feature a life-sized Gundam, and the “Japan Pavilion,” where Doraemon will guide you.
However, since more than 90 countries are participating in the Expo, we highly recommend visiting the “overseas pavilions“. There, you can experience the unique charm of each participating country.
In this article, we will introduce the absolute must-see TOP 5 recommended overseas pavilions at “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan“!
Recommended Overseas Pavilions at Osaka Expo TOP 5
Here are the recommended international pavilions for “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan“.
1st Place: France Pavilion
(Source: EXPO 2025)
At “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan“, the “France Pavilion” has received many positive reviews, especially on social media.
At the “France Pavilion“, there are many highlights, such as exhibitions where you can experience the “history of fashion” from famous brands like Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior, a “wine room” inspired by barrels, and a “courtyard” featuring a relocated “Millenary Tree” that is 2,300 years old. People say that “every exhibit is a main attraction“.
フランス館！！！展示がオシャレすぎて、感動……本当にすごかった……万博に来たら、絶対に行くべきパビリオン……！！！多少待ってでも絶対に行って！！！お願いだから！！！ロダンの作品も複数見れる！！！#EXPO2025 #大阪・関西万博 pic.twitter.com/lN0tWETWfG
— SuTTaaaaN (@nazostn) April 13, 2025
Inside the pavilion, you can see different types of Rodin’s sculptures.
フランスのパビリオン、美術館みたいでめっちゃ良かった🇫🇷✨
普段ブランド品そんなに興味なくてもヴィトンやDIORの展示は圧巻だし、ロダンの手の作品もたくさん見せてくれる…！ワインの樽に入ったような部屋も素敵だった🍾 pic.twitter.com/NI9aQTjfiU— るんこ🦆🍙🍰5/25復活のめるぴマ (@runrunko) April 14, 2025
You don’t need a reservation to visit the France Pavilion, and it’s first-come, first-served with free admission. It is a popular pavilion, so wait times on weekends often exceed one hour.
On weekdays, it is said that you can enter without waiting or with only a 30-minute wait, so it is best to try to visit on a weekday if you can.
Even if you can’t go into the pavilion, you can buy bread at the “bakery” inside the France Pavilion. You should buy delicious bread, like croissants, which are highly rated, and make it one of your memories of the Expo.
万博フランスパビリオンのパンは、パビリオン入らなくても買えます。
パンの旗がある入り口が目印。
メゾンカイザーですが、万博限定商品は、パン・スイス、クロワッサン抹茶、クロワッサンルージュ。 pic.twitter.com/jgyS2ayb1r— みぃ (@midori7252) April 16, 2025
2nd Place: USA Pavilion
(Source: EXPO 2025)
One of the most popular overseas pavilions at “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (2025 World Expo)” is the “USA Pavilion“.
The “USA Pavilion” has been getting a lot of attention for its “luxurious” exhibits, even before the opening of the Osaka Expo.
There are many highlights, such as the display of a “moon rock“, an immersive experience of a “space shuttle launch” through powerful visuals and space, videos of “Shohei Ohtani”, who is active in Major League Baseball, and “live performances“. Many visitors have left highly positive reviews, saying it was “amazing!”
Like the “France Pavilion,” this is a popular pavilion, so wait times often exceed one hour. However, many people say they were able to enter with about a 30-minute wait on “weekdays,” making it especially recommended for those visiting the Osaka Expo on weekdays!
There was a “reservation system” from April 19 to April 20, but then it changed back to a “no reservation required” free admission system.
アメリカパビリオン、すご〜〜〜〜く良かった！
今まで約30の海外パビリオン入った中で一番
まるでUSJのアトラクションロケット発射の映像だけでなく全ての映像が良かったし、全部歌で説明という演出が最高
あの歌誰が歌ってるんだろ
ボカロっぽくも聴こえるけど違うよね#大阪・関西万博 #アメリカ pic.twitter.com/2A20TPKvGG— いつき🌈大阪・関西万博ナビ📣旅行ライター/Yahoo!ニュース エキスパート クリエイター (@n_itsuki) April 22, 2025
3rd Place: Italy Pavilion
(Source: PR TIMES)
At “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (2025 World Expo),” there are many overseas pavilions. The “Italy Pavilion” is my personal top recommendation.
The “Italy Pavilion” has many “extremely rare” works of art on display.
You can see up close the “Farnese Atlas“, a famous ancient Roman sculpture from about 2,000 years ago, which is being shown in Asia for the first time. You can also see Leonardo da Vinci’s original sketches and “The Entombment of Christ” by Caravaggio, a master of the Italian Baroque period, which is owned by the Vatican Museums.
約2000年前の古代ローマ時代に作られた国宝級の彫刻「ファルネーゼのアトラス」が、大阪・関西万博のイタリアパビリオンでアジア初公開。「ファルネーゼ＋アトラス」というイタリアの本気度がアツい🔥 pic.twitter.com/0yE6rfgLUT
— あいひん (@BABYLONBU5TER) April 13, 2025
Many people who visited the “Italy Pavilion” posted about how excited they were on X (formerly Twitter), saying things like “It was incredible!” and “It was really great…!” People are very satisfied with the pavilion, and it has become a “must-see, popular overseas pavilion“.
When I went to the Expo site and looked out over the venue from the Grand Roof Ring, the “Italy Pavilion” caught my eye. It had a terrace-like space on the roof.
On the green terrace rooftop, you can enjoy Italian food and wine. After viewing the exhibits, it is also recommended to enjoy delicious Italian food.
Also, if you make a reservation through the Italy Pavilion app, you can choose your entry time, so you won’t have to wait.
This is a great point for those visiting with children who can’t stand in line for long, those who don’t have a lot of stamina, or those who want to see the exhibits without waiting!
(Source: Google Play Store)
You can download the official app for the “Italy Pavilion” from the Google Play Store (for Android) and the App Store (for iPhone).
If you are interested, please make a reservation through the official app before visiting.
Google Play Store “Italy EXPO 2025 – Official App” Download here (for Android)
App Store “Italy EXPO 2025 – Official App” Download here (for iPhone)
4th Place: Brazil Pavilion
【悲報】唯一17:20から予約できてたブラジルパビリオン、朝から稼働してないらしい。
「我々の存在の真意とは。」
じわじわくるな、万博。まあ、歩くだけで楽しいからブラブラしとこっと。#ブラジル #大阪関西万博 #大阪・関西万博 pic.twitter.com/SgPjvbDFYd
— 平原こうや【万博🌏ガチ勢】 (@HIRAHARAKOUYA) April 13, 2025
The “Brazil Pavilion” opened on April 15, 2025, two days after the start of “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (2025 World Expo.” This was due to construction delays.
Before its opening, there was not much information about the Brazil Pavilion. Because of this, it was not very popular among the many overseas pavilions. But now, it is a popular pavilion visited by many people.
One of the main attractions is the “poncho” that is given to visitors of the pavilion on a first-come, first-served basis.
ブラジルパビリオン🇧🇷
パビリオン内で1人1枚プレゼントされるカラフルなポンチョ。
カラフルなポンチョを纏って笑顔で出てこられるみなさんが万博会場全体に彩りを加えています🌈 pic.twitter.com/lin6QWJitS
— てっつぁん (@tettuan) April 16, 2025
People are wearing these colorful ponchos, and it’s a popular topic at the venue. Many people are asking, “Where can I get one?” As a result, many people have changed their plans to “start with the Brazil Pavilion.”
The design is stylish and attractive!
ブラジル🇧🇷パビリオンもらったポンチョはこちら。家でカーテンにかけてみた。万博で宣伝効果抜群。何かのイベント参加？って思ったが、無料で配ってるとは。
ブラジル館🇧🇷でブラジルのアート🎨見た仲間たち。 pic.twitter.com/JzD2dL1L0J
— SAKAI @ (@SakaiT0) April 17, 2025
The number of ponchos given out changes from day to day, but it’s usually around 5,000 or 1,000. So, it’s best to come as early in the morning as you can!
People also liked the exhibits inside the pavilion, saying things like “Even small children enjoyed it” and “The modern art is bold and wonderful!”
ブラジルパビリオン振り切って来てて最高じゃね。ここまで潔いと気持ちいい。 pic.twitter.com/uIULJCMyLq
— 引地耕太 | VISIONs CEO / COMMONs 代表 (@kouta_hikichi) April 22, 2025
The Brazilian coffee served at the café in front of the Brazil Pavilion is also highly rated, so if you’re interested, be sure to stop by.
5th Place: Saudi Arabia Pavilion
(Source: PR TIMES)
The last entry in the TOP 5 recommended overseas pavilions at “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (2025 World Expo)” is the “Saudi Arabia Pavilion“.
The “Saudi Arabia Pavilion” is a place where tradition and innovation, culture and technology come together. It has many impressive and luxurious exhibits.
The building is popular because it is “Instagrammable.” It was designed by the world-renowned British architectural firm Foster + Partners. It is modeled after traditional Saudi Arabian villages.
With an atmosphere that feels like a resort, you can experience the feeling of exploring Saudi Arabian towns and cities. This makes it especially recommended for those who want to feel like they are traveling abroad at the Expo.
日本にサウジアラビアのレストランなかなかないから、サウジアラビアパビリオンのレストラン行ってみた美味しかった😮💨✨サウジアラビアにいる気分になれて楽しかった👏🏻#万博 #万博グルメ #万博レストラン pic.twitter.com/IBHcnhGBmJ
— peach (@mogushock) April 19, 2025
Inside the pavilion, you can see exhibits that clearly introduce “various cities in Saudi Arabia,” enjoy events such as “live performances,” and learn about current Saudi initiatives such as “coral conservation using 3D printers.” This offers a lot of different experiences.
The “Saudi cuisine” served at the pavilion’s restaurant, which also has rooftop terrace seating, is also highly rated.
万博の国際パビリオンにあるレストランのメニュー情報まとめてくね！現地にいかないとわからなくて困ってる人多そうなので…！
🇸🇦サウジアラビア
すごくすごく美味しかった！
入店するとウェルカムでアラブ式コーヒーを注いで手渡してから席に案内してくれるよー✨
メニューはこちら… pic.twitter.com/65qvlC7lfL
— 旅野そら🤍万博大好き！ (@tabino_sora__) April 23, 2025
You can visit this pavilion without making a reservation. Even though there are often a lot of people in line, it is said to have a relatively high turnover rate and smooth entry, so if you are interested, be sure to visit!
Experience Overseas Cultures at the Osaka Expo!
As you can see, “EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (2025 World Expo),” which will be held over 184 days from April 13 to October 13, 2025, features many fascinating overseas pavilions.
In addition to the five introduced above, there are many other highly rated pavilions, such as those from Portugal, Thailand, and Australia, so be sure to visit various countries’ pavilions and create wonderful memories.
Being able to feel as if you’ve traveled to many countries in a single day is, to say the least, a great deal…!
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