EXPO 2025 Daily Information – Friday, April 18
Expo Site Information
The Expo site is scheduled to open as usual. (9:00 AM – 10:00 PM)
For pavilion operating information, please check here.(PDF:0.8 MB）
For weather and safety updates, please check here.（PDF:0.4MB）
Expo Site Map
Events Information
For the latest event updates, please check here.
On Site Ticket Sales Information
On site tickets will be sold from 10:00 AM and can be used for one entry after 10:00 AM on April 18.
Available at: Ticket counters near the East and West gates.
*Limited availability. Queues may be long. We recommend purchasing tickets or vouchers in advance via the official website, convenience stores, or travel agencies.
Future ticket sales will be announced based on reservation status. Check the “Crowd Forecast & Reservation Availability” for updates.
Crowd Forecast & Reservation Availability
The site is expected to be Normal.
2-Week Crowd Forecast
Gate Entry Availability by Time Slot
*Conditions may differ for convenience store vouchers or EXPO Quick Tickets.
Transportation Information
Since opening day, the waiting time at the West Gate is much shorter than that at the East Gate. There have been no particular delays or congestion on Shuttle Bus arriving at the West Gate（Shuttle Bus from major stations, Airport Bus, Park & Ride Bus from parking lots). Please consider using these buses
Recommended points of the Shuttle Bus arriving at the West Gate
〇Shuttle Bus from major stations(Excluding Sakurajima Station)
・All buses require reservations, so you can definitely get a seat.
〇Shuttle Bus from Sakurajima Station
・Passengers who have paid in advance will be given priority.
・Those who have not paid in advance may have to wait for a long time for boarding, due to congestion.
・Please consider paying in advance.
〇Park & Ride Bus from parking lots
・The Expo P&R parking lot in Maishima, Amagasaki, or Sakai, are currently vacant during the EXPO.
・Parking fees include bus fare(price per vehicle, regardless of the number of passengers).
・When several people ride together, the price per person will be cheaper
・Please consider using the Expo P&R parking.
・Private cars are not allowed to enter Yumeshima.
・To use the Maishima P&R parking lot, get off the highway at Wangan Maishima Exit, cross the Konohana Bridge, then go straight at the Maishima Higashi intersection.
・Please refer to the map code for Maishima Expo P&R parking lot as follows.
the Maishima P&R parking lot A:127255378
the Maishima P&R parking lot E:127321451
Click here to make reservations of the Shuttle Bus from major stations.
https://www.transport.expo2025.or.jp/route/bus/
Before You Visit
Please be sure to read before your visit to ensure an enjoyable and comfortable visit for all!
Make sure to reserve your visit date and time
Please use public transportation
The Expo site is fully cashless
Large baggage is not allowed
Please leave your large baggage somewhere before coming to the Expo site.
Bag checks will be conducted
Please cooperate with the baggage inspection at the entrance. Before entering the venue, your bags and beverages will be inspected at the gate. Please remove any beverages from your bags before lining up.
Luggage with wheels, such as suitcases, and large baggage [exceeding (W)600 mm x (H)400 mm x (D)900 mm] cannot be brought into the Expo site. Please leave your large baggage at your hotel, a locker, or official luggage storage facilities (at Benten-cho Station and Sakurajima Station).Only small lockers are available at the Expo site.
Smoking is prohibited at the Expo site
There are two smoking areas are located outside the East Gate. If you wish to smoke, please use the designated smoking areas. You will also need to follow the re-entry procedures.
Pets are not allowed
Pets are not allowed in the Expo site. There are no kennel facilities, so please do not bring animals with you.
Please be careful of heatstroke
Tents and parasols to provide shade from the sun and water dispensers will be set up around the Expo site, but high temperatures and humidity are expected during the summer months.
Please take precautions against heat stroke by wearing a hat and parasol, as well as bringing your own bottle of water to rehydrate yourself.
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We look forward to welcoming you to the Expo!