Ticket Info

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Admission Tickets

Admission tickets for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan are required to view each pavilion.
Admission tickets are e-tickets. You can purchase them directly with your smartphone or computer from the official ticket sales website.

Step-by-Step Guide from Purchasing Tickets to Admission: 1.Register for an Expo ID, 2.Purchase ticket(s), 3. Book admission date and time, 4. Book to see pavilions and more, 5. Visit the Expo site on the booked date and time

See Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Admission Ticket Information for more details.

Official Website for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Ticket information

*In addition to e-tickets, you can also purchase paper tickets at travel agencies or convenience stores.

Pavilion Programs

Some programs at the Japan Pavilion Require advance reservations, while others can be viewed without reservations.

Programs that require advance reservations

Japan Pavilion (3-area Tour)

The Japan Pavilion consists of three areas: the Plant Area, the Farm Area and the Factory Area. Each area has a unique entrance and exit, and the starting area will differ depending on the day. No matter where visitors enter, they can experience the “cycle of life” across all three areas. The information below is for a basic viewing of all three areas:

Duration

Approx. 40 minutes

Reception hours

11 AM–7 PM

*Note that entrances and routes may change by the day, and cannot be specified at the time of reservation.
*Note that reception hours may differ on some days.

Japan Pavilion (3-area Tour) Reservation Precautions
  • Estimated viewing time of the Japan Pavilion is approximately 40 minutes.
  • Once you have entered the pavilion, you will not be able to leave and re-enter.
  • There are some dark areas in the pavilion for dramatic effect. Please be careful if you have young children or are sensitive to the dark.
  • If you arrive after your reservation time, in principle you will not be able to enter the pavilion. You will need to make a new reservation if you wish to enter.
  • Please note that you may have to wait for about 10 minutes after your reservation time.
  • Please note that the pavilion may be closed, change viewing hours or cancel some exhibits if necessary due to problems with display equipment.
  • The pavilion may be closed due to unavoidable circumstances such as weather or natural disasters. In such cases, we ask that you make a new reservation.
Requests for Visitors
  • Please refrain from consuming outside food or drinks inside the pavilion.
  • Taking photos is permitted, but please refrain from flash photography.
  • Video recording is allowed, but please refrain from prolonged recording in the same spot or any behavior that may disturb other visitors.
  • Please refrain from using selfie sticks, monopods, tripods and other auxiliary photography equipment.
  • Please refrain from recording for commercial purposes, any form of live broadcasting or similar filming that could lead to copyright infringement. Please be aware that the Japan Pavilion will not be held responsible for any issues caused by posting images or videos that depict visitors unrelated to the individual recording or taking photos.
  • We will not be held responsible for accidents, loss or theft due to negligence on the part of visitors. In addition, if you intentionally cause damage to the facilities, etc., you may be required to pay for the damage.
  • If we deem that the safety of the individual or those around them cannot be guaranteed due to their alcohol consumption, we may refuse entry.
  • Please do not behave in any manner that causes a disturbance to other visitors. If you are found to be disturbing others, staff may ask you to leave the premises or you may be denied entry.
  • Please follow any instructions given by staff.

Japan Pavilion Biogas Plant Tour (includes full Japan Pavilion access)

The Japan Pavilion includes a Biogas Plant that generates energy from the food waste produced at the Expo site. Visitors will be able to see the plant up close, with special guidance from the architect. After the tour, visitors may also tour the three main pavilion areas, giving them two unique content experiences in one program.

Time required

Plant tour approx. 30 min / 3 area tour approx. 40 min

Dates available

April 19th (Sat), 21st (Mon), 23rd (Wed), 26th (Sat), 28th (Mon), 30th (Wed)
May 3rd (Sat), 4th (Sun), 5th (Mon), 6th (Tue), 21st (Wed), 24th (Sat), 26th (Mon)
June 11th (Wed), 13th (Fri), 14th (Sat), 16th (Mon)
September 17th (Wed), 19th (Fri), 20th (Sat), 22nd (Mon), 23rd (Tue)
October 8th (Wed), 9th (Thu), 10th (Fri), 11th (Sat), 12th (Sun)
Total: 27 days

Times

2 PM and 4 PM, twice a day

Number of participants

20 per tour

Biogas Plant Tour Reservation Precautions
  • Once you have joined the tour, you will not be able to leave and re-enter.
  • If you arrive after your reservation time, in principle you will not be able to join the tour. You will need to make a new reservation if you wish to enter.
  • Please note that the tour may be closed or modified if necessary due to unforeseen problems.
  • In principle, the tour will proceed even in the case of rain, but may be canceled due to unavoidable circumstances such as weather or natural disasters. In such cases, we ask that you make a new reservation.
  • Wheelchair users may also participate, but please kindly note the tour will differ slightly in this case. (One caretaker may also accompany each wheelchair user.)
Requests for Tour Participants
  • Food is not allowed during the tour. Beverages are allowed in a few designated areas.
  • Photography is only allowed in designated areas. Please follow staff instructions.
  • Please refrain from using photography aids such as selfie sticks, monopods and tripods.
  • Please refrain from recording for commercial purposes, any form of live broadcasting or similar filming that could lead to copyright infringement. Please be aware that the Japan Pavilion will not be held responsible for any issues caused by posting images or videos that depict visitors unrelated to the individual recording or taking photos.
  • Visitors are required to wear a helmet upon check-in (including children).
  • Please do not approach the plant except in the designated areas, as you will be passing very close to it.
  • Please do not touch the equipment or pipes.
  • If we deem that the safety of the individual or those around them cannot be guaranteed due to their alcohol consumption, we may refuse entry.
  • Please do not behave in any manner that causes a disturbance to other visitors. If you are found to be disturbing others, staff may ask you to leave the premises or you may be denied entry.
  • Please follow any instructions given by staff.

Japan Pavilion Design Tour with the Architect

The tour can also be joined by redeeming Expo 2025 digital wallet service "Myaku-po!" points. Points will be redeemable through online shopping sites two months prior to your tour date. For more details, please check the official Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan website.

Japan Pavilion Design Tour duration

Approx. 30 min / 3-area Tour duration: Approx. 40 min

Dates

May 9th (Fri), 10th (Sat), 30th (Fri), 31st (Sat)
June 20th (Fri), 21st (Sat), 26th (Fri)
September 27th (Sat)
Total: 8 days

Time

2 PM, 3 PM and 4 PM, 3 times / day

Number of participants

10–20 per tour

About "Myaku-po!"

Programs that do not require advance reservations

Visitors can enter the Japan Pavilion from 9:30–10:30 AM and from 19:30–20:30 PM without advance reservations.

*Note that admission may be restricted in cases including when the pavilion determines that crowding could affect visitors’ safety.

Reservations to Visit the Japan Pavilion

Advance reservations are required for the Japan Pavilion. Please check the booking methods that are currently being accepted.

Accepting now 2-Month Advance Lottery Accepting now 7-Day Advance Lottery Accepting now Available Slot Reservations Accepting now Same-Day Registration Accepting now Group Reservations

If you have only a Ticket ID, please register your Expo ID and link your Ticket ID to your Expo ID. For details, please refer to “Admission Ticket Purchase Guide” under Tickets Information on the official Expo 2025 website.

Official Website for Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Ticket information

Please see the following precautions before applying:

Japan Pavilion 3-area Tour Reservation Precautions

Japan Pavilion Biogas Plant Tour Reservation Precautions

Applications now being accepted. Click here for details.

*Please log in to the Expo 2025 Digital Tickets site for more details.

Accepting now 2-Month Advance Lottery

  • Application period: From 3 months to the day before 2 months prior to your reserved visit date (2-Month Advance Lottery
  • Announcement of results: Sequentially from two months before the booked visit date
  • Eligibility: Visitors who have completed Expo ID registration and reserved a date and time to visit the pavilion.
  • Eligible programs:
    • Japan Pavilion 3-area Tour
    • Japan Pavilion Biogas Plant Tour (includes full Japan Pavilion access)
    • Japan Pavilion Biogas Plant Tour for Wheelchair Users (includes full Japan Pavilion access)

Accepting now 7-Day Advance Lottery

  • Application period: From 1 month to 8 days prior to your reserved visit date
  • Announcement of results: Sequentially from 7 days before the reserved visit date
  • Eligibility: Visitors who have completed Expo ID registration and reserved a date and time to visit the pavilion.
  • Eligible programs:
    • Japan Pavilion 3-area Tour
    • Japan Pavilion Biogas Plant Tour (includes full Japan Pavilion access)
    • Japan Pavilion Biogas Plant Tour for Wheelchair Users (includes full Japan Pavilion access)

Accepting now Available Slot Reservations

  • Application period: From 3 days before to the day before your reserved visit date at 9 AM
  • Eligibility: Visitors who have completed Expo ID registration and reserved a date and time to visit the pavilion.
  • Eligible programs:
    • Japan Pavilion 3-area Tour
    • Japan Pavilion Biogas Plant Tour (includes full Japan Pavilion access)
    • Japan Pavilion Biogas Plant Tour for Wheelchair Users (includes full Japan Pavilion access)

Accepting now Same-Day Registration

10 minutes after passing through the entrance gate (visitor authentication), visitors can register for admission to any pavilion with openings on the day via the official Expo 2025 website with their smartphone, or at registration terminals located at the Information Center.

*One reservation per ticket ID.
*Pavilion same-day registration is not available for visitors that enter via group reservations led by a group representative.

Accepting now Group Reservations

Reservations for groups of 15 or more people are considered group reservations and differ from regular reservations. For details, please check the list of ticketing agencies on the Expo 2025 digital ticketing website and contact the travel agency with which you have booked tickets.

List of Ticketing Agencies

Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan Official Website https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/

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