At Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (hereinafter referred to as “the Expo”), there are many pavilions, mainly Official Participants’ Pavilions, that can be enjoyed without reservations. There is also a variety of events such as National Days and Special Days held daily by Official Participants. However, some pavilions and events offer multiple opportunities to make reservations.
The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition provides the latest information on the lottery winning rates and number of reservation slots available, based on the results from the first two months since the start of the Expo.
Towards the latter half of the Expo, even more visitors are expected, so it may become difficult to secure reservations for your preferred dates and times. We encourage you to reserve your visit early and make use of the pavilion and event reservations to ensure a more enjoyable and comfortable experience at the Expo with minimal waiting time.
We look forward to seeing you at the Expo site.
Latest Information on Reservations for Pavilions and Events
There are three opportunities to make advance reservations for pavilions and events: two lotteries (the “2-month advance lottery” and the “7-day advance lottery”) and one on a first-come, first-served basis (“3-day advance available slot reservation”).
The 2-month advance lottery held two months before the date of visit has a higher winning rate than the 7-day advance lottery held one week before the date of visit, making it easier to make advance reservations for your preferred pavilions and events. Reserve your visit early and take advantage of the 2-month advance lottery.
The 3-day advance available slot reservation allows you to reserve vacancies that were not selected in the 2-month advance lottery and 7-day advance lottery, on a first-come, first-served basis. There are a large number of applications for a limited number of reservation slots. Therefore, please note that even if you wait for the reservations to open at midnight every day, there is a high possibility that you will not be able to secure your preferred reservation slot.
For “on-site (same-day) registration,” which becomes available after entering the Expo site on the day of your visit, reservation slots tend to fill up within about two hours after the site opens. However, some pavilions release reservation slots throughout the day, so there is another chance to make a reservation even if you visit in the afternoon.
■2-month advance lottery
The average winning rate for July visit dates was approximately 80%, and on days with a large number of visitors, approximately 60%.
■7-day advance lottery
The average winning rate for May visit dates was approximately 50%, and on days with a large number of visitors, approximately 30%.
■3-day advance available slot reservation
There are about 10 pavilions that provide hundreds to over 1,000 reservation slots every day, including Future City, Joint Pavilion Iida Group x Osaka Metropolitan University, and BLUE OCEAN DOME, which account for more than 90% of all slots for 3 day-advance available slot reservations, whereas the number and types of other reservation slots are very limited.
Within an hour after reservations open at midnight every day, only about 1,000 available slots remain, and within about two hours, almost all reservation slots are gone.
■On-site (same-day) registration
Based on the results for May, within an hour after the 9:00 opening, there are about 1,000 to 2,000 available reservation slots, and within about two hours, the reservation slots are mostly filled.
Afterwards, multiple pavilions release several hundred to 2,000 reservation slots every hour throughout the day.
Pavilions Eligible for Reservations via the 2-Month and 7-Day Advance Lotteries Click here.
About the Pavilion and Event Lotteries
Point 1▶ You can register up to your fifth choice in the lottery *Only one slot will be awarded.
In each lottery, you can select and apply for up to your fifth choice of pavilion/event. Of these, only one slot will be awarded by lottery.
Point 2 ▶ How to increase your chances of winning
A large number of visitors are expected to apply for reservations to view pavilions and events on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays, especially for slots from midday to late afternoon. Some pavilions and events also have a limited number of available slots.
Therefore, it is recommended that you refer to the table below and apply for up to five choices by combining time slots that have relatively lower demand, such as mornings and evenings after 17:00, with pavilions and events that have a large number of available slots. Please note that any available slots that were not filled in the 2-month advance lottery or 7-day advance lottery can be reserved in the 3-day advance available slot reservation on a first-come, first-served basis.
(Reference) Total Number of Slots Available at Pavilions Accepting Reservations and Information on Winning Slots
The following is information on the total number of slots available per day for each pavilion that accepts advance reservations, as well as the latest estimates for the number of winning slots allocated in each lottery.
■ Total number of slots per day
The total number of slots for each pavilion, i.e. the total number of people allowed to view each pavilion per day, will be announced in the following three categories:
〇 5,000 and over
〇 1,500 – 4,999
〇 Under 1,500
■ Number of winning slots for the 2-month advance and the 7-day advance lotteries
The number of winning slots per day for each pavilion in each lottery opportunity will be announced in the following three categories:
〇 1,000 and over
〇 300 – 999
〇 Under 300
(Please Note)
*The figures for the 2-month advance lottery are the average number of winning slots for August, and the figure for the 7-day advance lottery is the average number of winning slots for June.
*The pavilions showing “-” are those that are still confirming the number of slots or are not open for reservation through the lotteries.
▽Signature Pavilions
| Pavilion Name | Total number of slots per day | Winning slots per day in the 2-month advance lottery | Winning slots per day in the 7-day advance lottery |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIYATA Hiroaki Better Co-Being | Under 1,500 | Under 300 | Under 300 |
| ISHIGURO Hiroshi Future of Life | 1,500 – 4,999 | Under 300 | Under 300 |
| NAKAJIMA Sachiko Playground of Life: Jellyfish Pavilion | Under 1,500 | Under 300 | Under 300 |
| OCHIAI Yoichi null² | Under 1,500 | Under 300 | Under 300 |
| OCHIAI Yoichi null² Installation Mode | Under 1,500 | ― | ― |
| FUKUOKA Shin-ichi DYNAMIC EQUILIBRIUM OF LIFE | Under 1,500 | 300 – 999 | Under 300 |
| KAWAMORI Shoji LIVE EARTH JOURNEY “Deep Vision” | Under 1,500 | Under 300 | Under 300 |
| KAWAMORI Shoji LIVE EARTH JOURNEY “ANIMA!” | Under 1,500 | Under 300 | Under 300 |
| KOYAMA Kundo EARTH MART | 1,500 – 4,999 | Under 300 | 300 – 999 |
| KAWASE Naomi Dialogue Theater – sign of life – | Under 1,500 | Under 300 | Under 300 |
▽Domestic Pavilions
| Pavilion Name | Total number of slots per day | Winning slots per day in the 2-month advance lottery | Winning slots per day in the 7-day advance lottery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Japan Pavilion | 5,000 and over | 1,000 and over | 300 – 999 |
| Osaka Healthcare Pavilion “Reborn experience” | 1,500 – 4,999 | 300 – 999 | 300 – 999 |
| Osaka Healthcare Pavilion “Reborn experience”+ The Game of Life | Under 1,500 | Under 300 | Under 300 |
| Osaka Healthcare Pavilion “Monster Hunter Bridge” | Under 1,500 | Under 300 | Under 300 |
| Kansai Pavilion | 1,500 – 4,999 | 300 – 999 | 300 – 999 |
| Women’s Pavilion in collaboration with Cartier | Under 1,500 | Under 300 | Under 300 |
| Future City (with theatre) | 1,500 – 4,999 | 1,000 and over | 300 – 999 |
| Future City (without theatre) | 1,500 – 4,999 | 1,000 and over | 300 – 999 |
| Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) Station | Under 1,500 | ― | 300 – 999 |
▽Pavilions for Private Sectors
| Pavilion Name | Total number of slots per day | Winning slots per day in the 2-month advance lottery | Winning slots per day in the 7-day advance lottery |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION | 5,000 and over | 1,000 and over | Under 300 |
| NTT Pavilion | 1,500 – 4,999 | 300 – 999 | Under 300 |
| PASONA NATUREVERSE | 1,500 – 4,999 | 300 – 999 | Under 300 |
| TECH WORLD | Under 1,500 | 300 – 999 | 300 – 999 |
| GAS PAVILION OBAKE WONDERLAND / XR headset | 1,500 – 4,999 | 300 – 999 | Under 300 |
| Panasonic Group Pavilion “The Land of NOMO” | 1,500 – 4,999 | 300 – 999 | 300 – 999 |
| BLUE OCEAN DOME | 5,000 and over | 1,000 and over | Under 300 |
| YOSHIMOTO Pavilion waraii myraii （inside the globe） | Under 1,500 | 300 – 999 | Under 300 |
| Mitsubishi Pavilion JOURNEY TO LIFE | 1,500 – 4,999 | 1,000 and over | Under 300 |
| Sumitomo Pavilion | Under 1,500 | 300 – 999 | 300 – 999 |
| Electric Power Pavilion | 1,500 – 4,999 | 300 – 999 | 1,000 and over |
| Joint Pavilion Iida Group x Osaka Metropolitan University | 1,500 – 4,999 | 1,000 and over | 1,000 and over |
▽Official Participant Pavilions
| Pavilion Name | Total number of slots per day | Winning slots per day in the 2-month advance lottery | Winning slots per day in the 7-day advance lottery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Italy Pavilion also hosting the Holy See | Under 1,500 | － | 300 – 999 |
| Australia Pavilion “Chasing the Sun” | 5,000 and over | 1,000 and over | 300 – 999 |
| Netherlands Pavilion “Common Ground” | 1,500 – 4,999 | 1,000 and over | 1,000 and over |
| Kuwait Pavilion Fast Track | Under 1,500 | － | Under 300 |
| Thailand Pavilion | Under 1,500 | 300 – 999 | Under 300 |
| Hungary Pavilion “Immersive Experience: One World, One Soul” | Under 1,500 | 300 – 999 | Under 300 |
| Poland Pavilion | Under 1,500 | Under 300 | Under 300 |
| South Korea Pavilion | Under 1,500 | 300 – 999 | Under 300 |
| International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement Pavilion | Under 1,500 | Under 300 | Under 300 |
| UN Pavilion | Under 1,500 | 300 – 999 | 300 – 999 |
Pavilions and Events That Can Be Enjoyed Without Reservations
There are numerous pavilions from Japan and abroad at the Expo site, and a wide variety of events held daily, including National Days and Special Days hosted by Official Participants.
Advance reservations are not required for all pavilions and events, as there are many that can be enjoyed without reservations on the day of your visit.
In the afternoon, there may be longer waits at some pavilions, but in the morning and evening, you can enjoy them with relatively shorter waits.
Examples of attractions that do not require reservation
The Grand Ring, most Official Participants’ Pavilions, some Domestic Pavilions, the Future Life Village, MYAKU-MYAKU House, water shows (the daytime “A Symphony of Air and Water” and the nighttime “Under the Midnight Rainbow”), the “One World, One Planet.” daily evening event, exhibition-type events, events on small stages, other events without reservations, etc.
“This Week at Expo 2025”: An Overview of the Latest Information
The official website’s “This Week at Expo 2025” page provides the latest information on pavilions and events, including whether reservations are required, a map of pavilions without reservations, and details on events that can be enjoyed without reservations. We encourage you to make use of this information.
▶“This Week at Expo 2025” ~Daily Expo Site Information~ (Updated Daily)
https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/news/daily/
▶ Map of Pavilions without Reservations (Updated on 18 July, 2025)
*During busy times, entry may be limited to advance reservations only or restricted.
For more information, click here.
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