There is just over one month left until Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai Japan (hereinafter referred to as “the Expo”) closes on Monday, 13 October 2025. Historically, Expos have seen high visitor numbers near the closing date. We anticipate that the Expo will also be very crowded towards the end of the Expo period.
Entry reservation slots are now mostly filled, especially in the mornings and on weekends and national holidays, but there are still some afternoon and evening slots available. We strongly encourage anyone planning to visit to make their reservation as soon as possible. (Note that some reservation slots at the West Gate will open up the morning of two days before.)
– New Walking Route to Open! Visitors Arriving at the East Gate Can Walk to and Enter via the West Gate! Number of the West Gate Entry Slots to Be Increased!
(https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/news/news-20250613-01/)
We Recommend Reserving a Visit Date and Time As Soon As Possible
Please note, if you already have a ticket, that purchased tickets will not be refunded even if your desired date and time cannot be reserved.
There are many pavilions and afternoon events that can be enjoyed without a reservation, and you can enjoy things like the night view from the Grand Ring and pavilions, the water show, and the drone show even if you arrive in the evening or at night on busy days.
There is only about one month left to enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Expo.
We look forward to seeing you there.
– Map of Pavilions Without Reservation
*When it is crowded, admission may be limited to advance reservations only. Click here.
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(For Reference) Trends in the Number of Visitors to Past World Expos
* Trends in visitor numbers at Expo 2005 Aichi (25 March to 5 September 2005) and Expo 2020 Dubai (1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022). The horizontal axis represents the number of months since the opening, and the vertical axis represents the number of people.
Recommended Afternoon and Night Events
We have selected and introduced events taking place in the afternoon and evening. Please use this information when booking your visit date and time.
(https://www.expo2025.or.jp/en/officialblog/blog-20250908-01/)
(Public Relations and Promotion Bureau)