Expo 2025 is a world fair event that will be held in Osaka from April 2025 to October 2025. Few details have been released, but here’s what we know so far. We’ll add information as we get it.
Osaka Bay at sunset - image © BOLTandK2 / CC BY-SA 2.0
When Will Expo 2025 Be Held?
Expo 2025 will be held from April 13 to October 13, 2025.
Where Will Expo 2025 Be Held?
Expo 2025 will be held on the artificial island of Yumeshima, which is in Osaka Bay, close to Universal Studios Japan and Tempozan/Osaka Aquarium.
What Events Will Happen at Expo 2025?
The Expo 2025 Association announced the following: “The Expo will feature initiatives aimed at creating a future society for our lives presented by 150 countries and 25 international organisations, as well as companies, NGOs, NPOs, citizens’ groups, and others from around the world, to provide a vision of achieving the SDGs and the future beyond that.” Okay. So, really, we have almost no idea what will happen at the Expo and what you’ll be able to see. As soon as those very broad strokes are filled in, we’ll publish event and exhibition details here.
Where Are the Venues for Expo 2025?
As soon as a detailed site map is available for Expo 2025, we will publish it here.
How Can You Get Tickets for Expo 2025?
As soon as ticket details are released, we will publish them here.
How to Get to Expo 2025
Yumeshima is close to Universal City Station on the JR Yumesaki Line, and Osakako Station on the Chuo subway line. We expect that shuttle buses will run from these stops or that the lines will be extended all the way to Yumeshima itself. We will publish details as we have them.
Where to Stay for Expo 2025/Best Hotels for Expo 2025
Here are our recommended hotels for Expo 2025:
- The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
(View on Booking.com or Agoda.com)
This stylish and comfortable hotel outside Universal Studios Japan is quite close to the Expo 2025 site. - Hotel Universal Port
(View on Booking.com or Agoda.com)
This is another great hotel close to Universal Studios Japan that you can use as a base for Expo 2025. - Hyatt Regency Osaka
(View on Booking.com or Agoda.com)
This hotel in the Port Town area of the bay is a very short trip from the Expo 2025. At present, it’s about the most convenient place to be based for the Expo.
For more Expo 2025 hotel picks, see Where to Stay for Expo 2025 Osaka page.
More Information
- Expo 2025 Osaka Venues, Site Guide and Map
- Where to Stay for Expo 2025
- How to Get Tickets to Expo 2025
- Official Expo 2025 website
Where Are These Places Located?
See these places on the Inside Osaka Google map:- Open the Osaka map
- You will see the list of places on the left hand side. (Click the 3-line icon in the top left corner if not). Scroll down or use the map search (the magnifying glass icon) to find the place you want.
- Click the name of the place in the list. Its location pin will be highlighted on the map.
- Map pins are color coded - BLUE: Hotels / Ryokan / Guesthouses | VIOLET: Ryokan | PINK: Places to Eat | GREEN: Shops | YELLOW: Things to See and Do
- If you're using the map on your phone, open the map and then search for the name of the place. The map will then zoom in on its location.
Osaka Vacation Checklist
- For all the essentials in a brief overview, see my First Time In Osaka guide
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