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Expo’70 Commemorative Park

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Expo’70 Commemorative Park

A park opened at the site of the Japan World Exposition 1970 in Osaka, complete with an open-arm greeting from the Tower of the Sun, designed by Taro Okamoto.

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Using the same site that once held the Japan World Exposition 1970, this sprawling public park is filled with green hills, trees and an open-armed welcome from the “Tower of the Sun” statue created by Taro Okamoto. You can make advanced reservations to secure your tour inside the tower, a steel “tree of life” that stretches as high as 41 meters tall. ※Same day tickets can be purchased only if available.

The park grounds include a Natural and Cultural Gardens, with plenty of trees and flora in bloom across all four seasons, a Japanese Garden and other areas including a 82-meter high view tower that overlooks the city. At the tunnel of colors you can peer through orange screens to simulate a bug-eyed view.

At the Japan Folk Crafts Museum you’ll find exhibits that celebrate folk crafts, anthropologic studies and research. The EXPO’70 Pavilion, which was once the Steel Pavilion during the 1970 World Expo, has a collection of 80 items and 3,000 important documents on display.

In March 2020, the park saw the opening of Bampaku BEAST, the world’s biggest athletic tower. The hexagonal shaped scaffolding is equipped for 120 different kinds of activities, including climbing and slacklining.

Highlights

  • A public park full of nature opened at the site of the Japan World Exposition 1970.
  • The Expo’70 Commemorative Park icon, “Tower of the Sun” was created by Taro Okamoto.
  • Includes a Natural and Cultural Gardens and Japanese Garden area.
  • Cultural exhibits at the EXPO’70 Pavilion and more.
  • Also home to the world’s largest athletic tower, Banpaku BEAST.

Photos

  • Tower of the Sun (Photo Credit: Osaka prefecture)

    Tower of the Sun (Photo Credit: Osaka prefecture)

  • Maple River Grassy Area (Momiji-gawa Shibafu-hiroba) (Photo Credit: Expo’70 Commemorative Park management partners)

    Maple River Grassy Area (Momiji-gawa Shibafu-hiroba) (Photo Credit: Expo’70 Commemorative Park management partners)

  • The EXPO’70 Pavilion (Photo Credit:Osaka prefecture)

    The EXPO’70 Pavilion (Photo Credit:Osaka prefecture)

  • Japanese Garden (Photo Credit: Expo’70 Commemorative Park management partners)

    Japanese Garden (Photo Credit: Expo’70 Commemorative Park management partners)

  • Giant 3D athletic maze (Photo Credit: Expo’70 Commemorative Park management partners)

    Giant 3D athletic maze (Photo Credit: Expo’70 Commemorative Park management partners)

  • The tunnel of colors (Photo Credit: Expo’70 Commemorative Park management partners)

    The tunnel of colors (Photo Credit: Expo’70 Commemorative Park management partners)

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Is there parking available?
A

The parking lot at our park operates on a time-based fee system. For more details, please check the parking information page and the usage fee page via the following links:
- Parking Information
- Parking Fees

Q

Can I rent a wheelchair or stroller?
A

Yes, you can rent wheelchairs and strollers. For more information, please visit this page.

Q

Are there nursing rooms available?
A

There are a total of five nursing rooms at Expo '70 Commemorative Park, with one located in the Natural and Cultural Gardens and four in the Japanese Garden.

Q

Is there a place to rest for free on rainy days?
A

The central rest areas in both the Natural and Cultural Gardens and the Japanese Garden are available. For other frequently asked questions, please check here.

Reviews

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  • 曾德
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    The symbol of Expo’70 Commemorative Park has stood strong for so many years. It's said to have mysterious powers and really represents the pride of Japan in the 1970s.

  • Eva Chang
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    I really love that inside the Expo Park, there's the Tower of the Sun, designed by Japanese artist Taro Okamoto for the Expo. Even after the Expo ended and most buildings were taken down, the Tower of the Sun was left standing. That really moved me.

  • 陳素貞
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    It's a huge and peaceful park with lots of different flowers. The blooms inside are really beautiful.

  • 王隆佑
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    You can easily spend a whole day at Expo '70 Park, especially if you include the nearby animal museum and LaLaport.

  • 張立溪
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    This is a really big park. It's a bit far from the city, but if you love spending time outdoors, this place is perfect for you.

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Details

Name in Japanese
万博記念公園
Postal Code
565-0826
Address
Senri Bampaku Koen, Suita City, Osaka
Tel
0570-01-1970／06-6877-7387 (Expo Park Call Center)
Closed
Wednesdays (or following day in case of a holiday) ※Open everyday in April/ May (until Golden Week) and October/November months.
Business Hours
9:30am-5:00pm (Last admission is 30 minutes before closing)
Admission
Adults (over 15 yrs) 450yen (includes the Japanese Garden and Natural and Cultural Gardens) ※Separate fee may apply for individual buildings
Access
5 min. walk from Bampaku-kinenkoen Station and Koen-Higashiguchi Station on the Osaka Monorail.
Credit Cards
Not accepted ※Can be used at some spots within the park.
Official Website
Official Website (English) / Official Website of the Tower of the Sun Museum (English)
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