{"id":7178,"date":"2025-04-18T00:04:13","date_gmt":"2025-04-17T22:04:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/expo-osaka-2025-20-tips-on-what-to-see-and-how-to-best-enjoy-it\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T16:00:36","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T15:00:36","slug":"expo-osaka-2025-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/en\/expo-osaka-2025-en\/","title":{"rendered":"EXPO Osaka 2025: 20 tips on what to see and how to best enjoy it"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We flew to Japan because a great flight price popped up. EXPO Japan 2025? We had no idea it was even happening. Our goals were nature, cherry blossoms, and culture. The World Expo actually ended up on our itinerary by accident. But this &#8220;chance encounter&#8221; gave me so many diverse emotions that I need to write it all out\u2014and maybe help some of you if you&#8217;re planning to visit EXPO 2025 in Osaka.     <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Obsah<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/en\/expo-osaka-2025-en\/#Where_to_stay_in_Osaka\" >Where to stay in Osaka?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/en\/expo-osaka-2025-en\/#Expo_themes\" >Expo themes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/en\/expo-osaka-2025-en\/#Czech_Pavilion_Glass_wood_beer\" >Czech Pavilion: Glass, wood, beer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/en\/expo-osaka-2025-en\/#Organization_queues_and_reservations\" >Organization: queues and reservations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/en\/expo-osaka-2025-en\/#Food_at_the_Expo\" >Food at the Expo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/en\/expo-osaka-2025-en\/#Pavilions_to_visit\" >Pavilions to visit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/en\/expo-osaka-2025-en\/#Pavilions_to_skip\" >Pavilions to skip<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/en\/expo-osaka-2025-en\/#How_to_make_the_most_of_EXPO_2025\" >How to make the most of EXPO 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/en\/expo-osaka-2025-en\/#Is_the_expo_worth_a_visit\" >Is the expo worth a visit?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/en\/expo-osaka-2025-en\/#1_Where_exactly_is_EXPO_2025_held\" >1. Where exactly is EXPO 2025 held?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/en\/expo-osaka-2025-en\/#2_Is_a_reservation_required_for_the_pavilions\" >2. Is a reservation required for the pavilions?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/en\/expo-osaka-2025-en\/#3_How_much_is_the_entrance_fee\" >3. How much is the entrance fee?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/en\/expo-osaka-2025-en\/#4_Can_you_eat_directly_on_the_grounds\" >4. Can you eat directly on the grounds?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/en\/expo-osaka-2025-en\/#5_Which_pavilion_is_the_best\" >5. Which pavilion is the best?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Where_to_stay_in_Osaka\"><\/span>Where to stay in Osaka?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/celavie-matsubara-interchange.cs.html?aid=1607597&amp;sid=1017ea46554641b4810fa10ca60188dc&amp;checkin=2025-04-18&amp;checkout=2025-04-19&amp;dest_id=2310519&amp;dest_type=hotel&amp;dist=0&amp;group_adults=2&amp;group_children=0&amp;hapos=1&amp;hpos=1&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;req_adults=2&amp;req_children=0&amp;room1=A%2CA&amp;sb_price_type=total&amp;soh=1&amp;sr_order=popularity&amp;srepoch=1744927023&amp;srpvid=e5259a54fba70085&amp;type=total&amp;ucfs=1&amp;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">M&#8217;s club<\/a> \u2013 although it&#8217;s a love hotel, it&#8217;s at a great price, and if you&#8217;re traveling as a couple, you might even use the accessories you&#8217;ll find in the room<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.booking.com\/hotel\/jp\/yunagi-osaka.cs.html?sid=1017ea46554641b4810fa10ca60188dc&amp;aid=1607597&amp;ucfs=1&amp;checkin=2025-05-15&amp;checkout=2025-05-16&amp;dest_id=-240905&amp;dest_type=city&amp;group_adults=2&amp;no_rooms=1&amp;group_children=0&amp;sr_order=price&amp;srpvid=faf39a9d9de40308&amp;srepoch=1744927216&amp;matching_block_id=830407718_351270055_1_0_0&amp;atlas_src=sr_iw_title\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yunagi<\/a> \u2013 much closer to the expo at an affordable price <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expo_themes\"><\/span>Expo themes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The theme was grand: &#8220;Designing Future Society for Our Lives.&#8221; It sounds like a festival of technology, sustainability, and innovation\u2026 In reality, though, I often found myself standing in line for a projection or a &#8220;national PR video.&#8221; In some places it had depth, in others just words without substance. And amidst all that, plenty of people, merchants, and tourists\u2014and also a few moments that truly touched my heart.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Czech_Pavilion_Glass_wood_beer\"><\/span>Czech Pavilion: Glass, wood, beer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, the grounds are truly beautiful, they&#8217;ll take your breath away, and the wooden walkway is supposedly the largest wooden structure in the world. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I believed that the Czech pavilion would please us as much as the entire grounds. I was curious how we would present ourselves as a nation to the world. The result? The building is really nice, but among all those giants, it might get a little lost.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Inside were glass installations, beer, and drawings reminiscent of a humor magazine. The icing on the cake was the 6,500-year-old oaks, which people stroked like a statue for good luck. 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For most large pavilions, you must have a reservation in advance, which you can make either in the app or on-site at the information desk by the East Gate. If you arrive late, you&#8217;re out of luck.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can only create a reservation for one pavilion, or you can enter a lottery, for example, for the supposedly best Japanese pavilion. In the morning, you enter the lottery via the app, and during the day they&#8217;ll let you know if you won or not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Evenings tend to be a bit quieter, so if you don&#8217;t manage to reserve entry through the app, you can try a pavilion in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Food_at_the_Expo\"><\/span>Food at the Expo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I didn&#8217;t expect to eat so well at the exhibition, but you&#8217;ll find a large dining hall with classic Japanese food at reasonable prices, and at some pavilions, you can even taste specialties from that specific country, though at higher prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pavilions_to_visit\"><\/span>Pavilions to visit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Australia<\/strong> \u2013 beautiful audiovisual projection of nature but no added value, reservation required<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Portugal<\/strong> \u2013 a touching story of sustainability in a thrilling projection, no queues in the evening <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Osaka University<\/strong> \u2013 a glimpse into the city of the future<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pasona Natureverse<\/strong> \u2013 the connection between nature, the body, and technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Future City<\/strong> \u2013 finally pavilions truly connected to the theme<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Czechia<\/strong> \u2013 of course, as a Czech you have to visit, but don&#8217;t have high expectations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-9c0bca43 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000027298-700x394.jpg ,https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000027298-scaled.jpg 780w, https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000027298-scaled.jpg 360w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000027298-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-6250 lazyload\" width=\"4080\" height=\"2296\" title=\"1000027298\" role=\"img\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 4080px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 4080\/2296;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pavilions_to_skip\"><\/span>Pavilions to skip<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Britain<\/strong> \u2013 self-indulgent promo in the style of &#8220;everything important originated with us&#8221;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Malta<\/strong> \u2013 a historical projection that isn&#8217;t offensive, but there are many others at the expo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Philippines<\/strong> \u2013 fabrics and textiles<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scandinavia<\/strong> \u2013 nice visuals, but empty content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Joint Pavilions<\/strong> \u2013 fine for stretching your legs and taking a break from the queues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_make_the_most_of_EXPO_2025\"><\/span>How to make the most of EXPO 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Buy your ticket on the official website, ideally during the week<\/strong> \u2013 entry is more expensive on weekends and the queues are longer; avoid them and public holidays too!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Come first thing in the morning<\/strong> \u2013 queues already start after nine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Download the app<\/strong> \u2013 Reservations, map, program \u2013 indispensable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Start from the end of the grounds<\/strong> \u2013 You&#8217;ll save your nerves and avoid queues; you have the option to take a bus all the way to the West Gate, where Future City begins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t be afraid to eat on the grounds<\/strong> \u2013 Both prices and quality will pleasantly surprise you. There are also several small &#8220;supermarkets&#8221; <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><em>Stay until closing time<\/em><\/strong> \u2013 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM \u2013 the golden time to get into larger areas without a reservation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Watch the time<\/strong> \u2013 Everything closes exactly on time. <strong>Pavilions at 8:30 PM, the walkway at 9:00 PM.<\/strong> Don&#8217;t expect any delays here. You&#8217;re in Japan! You&#8217;ll also find events that might interest you in the app  <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t miss the evening show<\/strong> \u2013 if the weather is nice, check the app; you&#8217;ll usually find evening shows in the events section<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-d2eeac4d wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000027386-700x394.jpg ,https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000027386-scaled.jpg 780w, https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000027386-scaled.jpg 360w\" data-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 150px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/misketravels.cz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/1000027386-700x394.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"uag-image-6264 lazyload\" width=\"4096\" height=\"2304\" title=\"1000027386\" role=\"img\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 4096px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 4096\/2304;\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_the_expo_worth_a_visit\"><\/span>Is the expo worth a visit?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Definitely! I&#8217;m not saying it was perfect. But it was an experience that was worth it. Whether you leave excited, disappointed, or confused, one thing is for sure: <strong>EXPO Japan 2025 is an experience that&#8217;s worth it.<\/strong>   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ainoblocks-accordion-faq-block icon__right\" x-data=\"{ open: false }\" :class=\"{'open': open, 'close': ! open }\"><div class=\"accordion\"><h3 class=\"has-xxs-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Where_exactly_is_EXPO_2025_held\"><\/span>1. Where exactly is EXPO 2025 held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"panel\">\n\n<p>On Yumeshima Island in Osaka, Japan. You can get there by metro, bus, and water taxi<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ainoblocks-accordion-faq-block icon__right\" x-data=\"{ open: false }\" :class=\"{'open': open, 'close': ! open }\"><div class=\"accordion\"><h3 class=\"has-xxs-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Is_a_reservation_required_for_the_pavilions\"><\/span>2. Is a reservation required for the pavilions?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"panel\">\n\n<p>Yes, especially for the popular ones. Download the official app immediately after entry.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ainoblocks-accordion-faq-block icon__right\" x-data=\"{ open: false }\" :class=\"{'open': open, 'close': ! open }\"><div class=\"accordion\"><h3 class=\"has-xxs-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_much_is_the_entrance_fee\"><\/span>3. How much is the entrance fee?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"panel\">\n\n<p>Prices are approximately between 4,000\u20136,000 JPY for a day pass. It depends on the day and age. Ours cost just under 1,000 CZK.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ainoblocks-accordion-faq-block icon__right\" x-data=\"{ open: false }\" :class=\"{'open': open, 'close': ! open }\"><div class=\"accordion\"><h3 class=\"has-xxs-font-size\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Can_you_eat_directly_on_the_grounds\"><\/span>4. Can you eat directly on the grounds?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><\/div><div class=\"panel\">\n\n<p>Yes. 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