{"id":18738,"date":"2025-04-05T18:55:44","date_gmt":"2025-04-05T09:55:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/?p=18738"},"modified":"2025-05-01T12:16:18","modified_gmt":"2025-05-01T03:16:18","slug":"expo-2025-what-time-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/expo-2025-what-time-en-18738\/","title":{"rendered":"Expo 2025 Osaka: Dates, Operating Hours, and Location Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It will open on April 13, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>It has been featured on social media and television recently, so many people might be thinking, &#8220;Should I go check it out?&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>This time, we will share information about <strong>the event period<\/strong> of &#8220;<strong>EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo<\/strong>&#8221; and its operating hours!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Click here for a list of articles related to Osaka Expo (EXPO 2025).<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc_linebox\" style=\"border: 1px solid #7badd8; background-color: #fff;\"><\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the &#8220;Minna no Rakuraku Magazine&#8221; publishes many articles about the Osaka Expo. It has useful information, such as details on the <a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/monsterhunter-bridgh-en-18491\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Monster Hunter<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/gundam-expo2025-en-18252\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Gundam<\/a> pavilions, how to purchase tickets, and rules for bringing in food. Be sure to check it out!<a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/tag\/expo2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<div class=\"cardlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/expo2025-myaku-myaku-en-17970\/\"><div class=\"cardlink_thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/\u30df\u30e3\u30af\u30df\u30e3\u30af-300x300.png\" alt=\"Decoding MYAKU-MYAKU: The Significance and Inspiration Behind Osaka Expo&#8217;s Character\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"><\/div><\/a><div class=\"cardlink_content\"><span class=\"cardlink_timestamp\">2025.03.18<\/span><div class=\"cardlink_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/expo2025-myaku-myaku-en-17970\/\">Decoding MYAKU-MYAKU: The Significance and Inspiration Behind Osaka Expo&#8217;s Character<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cardlink_excerpt\">For 184 days from April 13 to October 13, 2025, Japan will host the international event EXPO 2025 Osaka-Kansai, the next World Expo, under the th...<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cardlink_footer\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>When is the event period for the Osaka Expo?<\/h2>\n<p>The event period for &#8220;<strong>EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo<\/strong> (2025 Japan World Expo)&#8221; is <strong>from April 13, 2025, to October 13, 2025<\/strong>. That makes a total of 184 days.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc_linebox\" style=\"border: 1px solid #7badd8; background-color: #fff;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\uff1c Period during which Osaka Expo will be held \uff1e<br \/>\n<\/strong>April 13 (Sunday) &#8211; October 13 (Monday), 2025<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<h2>Where is the Osaka Expo being held?<\/h2>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo<\/strong> (2025 Japan World Expo)&#8221; will be held on the artificial island of <strong>Yumeshima<\/strong> in Osaka Bay.<\/p>\n<p>Many people might wonder, &#8220;<strong>Where<\/strong> is Yumeshima?&#8221; It is located in <strong>Konohana Ward<\/strong>, Osaka City, which is the same area where <strong>Universal Studios Japan (USJ)<\/strong> is situated.<\/p>\n<p>Since it offers <strong>good access to major stations in central Osaka<\/strong>, such as Osaka Station, Osaka Umeda Station, Osaka Namba Station, and Tennoji Station, it is a convenient location for visitors coming from outside Osaka Prefecture.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/expo2025_osaka_bay.png\" alt=\"EXPO2025 Yumeshima Map\" width=\"600\" height=\"384\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18739\" style=\"font-size: 14px;\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expo2025.or.jp\/en\/overview\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EXPO 2025<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>From the nearest station to <strong>Universal Studios Japan<\/strong>, <strong>JR Sakurajima Station<\/strong>, it takes <strong>about 15 minutes by shuttle bus<\/strong> to reach <strong>the Osaka Expo venue<\/strong>. While it might be a tight schedule, it is <strong>possible to visit both the Expo and USJ in a single day<\/strong> due to their proximity.<\/p>\n<p>However, given the expected crowds during the Expo period and the fact that both the Osaka Expo and Universal Studios Japan are packed with attractions, staying at a hotel near the venue and allocating one day for the Expo and another for USJ would allow you to enjoy your visit more leisurely.<\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe width=\"600\" height=\"450\" style=\"border: 0;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d13128.574496191337!2d135.38781240000003!3d34.6510756!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6000e9419f513d9f%3A0x5f8e892e1906ae4a!2z5aSi5rSy6aeF!5e0!3m2!1sja!2sjp!4v1743848921871!5m2!1sja!2sjp\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What are the Osaka Expo&#8217;s operating hours?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/expo2025_faq_ticket.png\" alt=\"EXPO2025\uff3bAdmission Tickets\uff3dWhat are the opening hours?\" width=\"600\" height=\"295\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18740\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">(Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/faq.expo2025.or.jp\/hc\/en-gb\/articles\/4499390228894--Admission-Tickets-What-are-the-opening-hours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EXPO 2025<\/a>)<\/p>\n<p>The &#8220;<strong>EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo<\/strong> (2025 Japan World Expo)&#8221; is open <strong>from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM<\/strong>. The <strong>pavilions<\/strong> are open <strong>from 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc_linebox\" style=\"border: 1px solid #7badd8; background-color: #fff;\"><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\uff1c Osaka Expo Operating Hours \uff1e<br \/>\n<\/strong>Open: 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM<br \/>\nPavilions: 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM<\/p>\n<p><\/div>\n<p>The last entry time for pavilions varies depending on the content of the experience. Some pavilions may close early, such as after 8:00 PM, so be sure to check the closing time for each pavilion when making reservations.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/ticket.expo2025.or.jp\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\uff1e Click here for the Osaka Expo ticket purchase and reservation website.<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"cardlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/expo2025-highlights-en-17341\/\"><div class=\"cardlink_thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/expo2025-300x300.png\" alt=\"Expo 2025 Osaka: Top Highlights, Must-See Attractions, and How Much You Can Experience in One Day\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"><\/div><\/a><div class=\"cardlink_content\"><span class=\"cardlink_timestamp\">2025.03.18<\/span><div class=\"cardlink_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/expo2025-highlights-en-17341\/\">Expo 2025 Osaka: Top Highlights, Must-See Attractions, and How Much You Can Experience in One Day<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cardlink_excerpt\">The &#039;Osaka Expo&#039; is finally approaching.\r\n\r\n&#039;EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan&#039; is scheduled to be held for 184 days from April 13 to October 13, 20...<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cardlink_footer\"><\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Special Night Tickets Available!<\/h2>\n<p>You can enjoy &#8220;<strong>EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai Expo<\/strong> (2025 Japan World Expo)&#8221; all day long since it is open <strong>from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You can take your time sightseeing because it&#8217;s open until late at night!<\/p>\n<p>Discounted &#8220;Evening Tickets&#8221; that allow entry &#8220;after 5:00 PM&#8221; will also be available after the opening on April 13, 2025. If you want to enjoy the atmosphere of the Expo at night, you may want to consider purchasing <strong>an evening ticket<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>We hope you have a great time at the Osaka Expo!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>\uff1c Osaka Expo 1 admission ticket price (after opening: if purchased after 4\/13) \uff1e<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 100% !important; overflow: scroll !important;\"><\/p>\n<table border=\"1\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\" colspan=\"2\"><strong>Purchase Date (During Period 4\/13 &#8211; 10\/13)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\"><strong>Visiting Day<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\">Weekday<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\"><span>Adult: \u00a56,000<\/span><br \/>\n<span>Intermediate: \u00a53,500<\/span><br \/>\n<span>Child: \u00a51,500<\/span><\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\">One-time entry on a &#8220;Weekday&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\">Evening<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\"><span>Adult: \u00a5<\/span>3,700<br \/>\n<span>Intermediate: \u00a5<\/span>2,000<br \/>\n<span>Child: \u00a5<\/span>1,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\">One-time entry &#8220;Anytime after 5 PM&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\">1-Day<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\"><span>Adult: \u00a5<\/span>7,500<br \/>\n<span>Intermediate: \u00a5<\/span>4,200<br \/>\n<span>Child: \u00a5<\/span>1,800<\/td>\n<td style=\"width: 33.3333%; text-align: center;\">One-time entry &#8220;Anytime&#8221; during the period<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><\/div>\n<p>\u30fbAll prices include tax.<br \/>\n\u30fbTicket age categories: Adult (18 years and older), Intermediate (12-17 years), Child (4-11 years). Kids 3 and under get in free.<\/p>\n<div class=\"cardlink\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/osaka-expo-pavilion-en-17280\/\"><div class=\"cardlink_thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/\u30ce\u30e2\u306e\u56fd_\u5927\u962a\u4e07\u535a-300x300.webp\" alt=\"Which pavilion is the most popular at the Osaka Expo? Do you need a reservation?\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\"><\/div><\/a><div class=\"cardlink_content\"><span class=\"cardlink_timestamp\">2025.03.17<\/span><div class=\"cardlink_title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/minnano-rakuraku.com\/contents\/en\/osaka-expo-pavilion-en-17280\/\">Which pavilion is the most popular at the Osaka Expo? Do you need a reservation?<\/a><\/div><div class=\"cardlink_excerpt\">The EXPO 2025 Osaka, Kansai, which is drawing global attention, will transform Yumeshima in Osaka Bay into a gateway to the future from April 13 ...<\/div><\/div><div class=\"cardlink_footer\"><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"It will open on April 13, 2025. 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