Access for Wheelchair and Pushchair/Stroller Users

Transport Methods (Osaka Metro Chuo Line, Sakurajima Station Shuttle Bus, Accessible Taxis/Wheelchair Taxis, Private Cars) and Routes to the Expo Site

In principle, visitors to the Expo should use public transportation such as trains and buses.
Visitors arriving by Osaka Metro Chuo Line (Yumeshima Station) or by private car (Yumeshima Accessible Parking) should enter through the East Gate, and those arriving by Sakurajima Station shuttle bus or Accessible Taxis etc. should enter through the West Gate.

Latest Information on Expo Site Access and Transportation

  • Train Stations
  • Bus Stations
  • Taxi Stands
  • Accessible Parking
  • Wheelchairs
  • Pushchairs/Strollers
  • Elevators

For Those Coming by Osaka Metro Chuo Line (Yumeshima Station)

  • Train Stations
  • Wheelchairs
  • Pushchairs/Strollers
  • Elevators

● Please Note
Yumeshima Station is adjacent to the East Gate of the Expo site. Trains on the Osaka Metro Chuo Line do not require reservation.
For more information, click here:
https://www.transport.expo2025.or.jp/en/route/metro/
If you are a wheelchair user and would like assistance, please contact station staff.

● Route to Entrance Gate (see figure on the right)( see figure below)
The East Gate is about 250 m from Yumeshima Station (elevator ground side entrance).
If you are unsure of your travel route, please speak with a staff member at the East Entrance Plaza.

For Those Coming by Sakurajima Station Shuttle Bus

  • Bus Stations
  • Wheelchairs
  • Pushchairs/Strollers

● Please Note
The shuttle bus from JR Sakurajima Station will arrive at the Sakurajima Station shuttle bus stop at Yumeshima Transportation Terminal 1 in front of the West Gate of the Expo site.
For more information, click here: https://www.transport.expo2025.or.jp/en/route/jr/

Advance reservations can be made for wheelchair and pushchair/stroller users for both inbound and outbound journeys.
Reservation app: Coming soon

● Route to Entrance Gate (see figure on the right)( see figure below)
The West Gate is about 110 m from the shuttle bus stop.
If you are unsure of your travel route, please speak with a staff member at the East Entrance Plaza.

For Those Coming by Taxi

  • Taxi Stands
  • Wheelchairs
  • Pushchairs/Strollers

● Please Note
Accessible/Wheelchair taxis will arrive at the taxi stand at Yumeshima Transportation Terminal 1 in front of the West Gate of the Expo site.

Accessible Taxis Wheelchairs and pushchairs/strollers can be brought on board these taxis without the need to make a reservation.

Wheelchair Taxis These Wheelchair-accessible taxis require a reservation.

● Route to Entrance Gate (see figure on the right)(see figure below)
The West Gate is about 180 m from the taxi stand.
If you are unsure of your travel route, please speak with a staff member at the East Entrance Plaza.

For Those Coming by Private Car

  • Accessible Parking

Yumeshima Accessible Parking ● Please Note
Persons with physical disabilities, wheelchair users, and others requiring mobility assistance may use the Yumeshima Accessible Parking adjacent to the Expo site (East Entrance Plaza).
Those coming by private vehicle must make a reservation at least one day in advance.
Reservation Site: https://parking-reserve.expo2025.or.jp/en/

● Eligibility
Special Ticket holders and those who have difficulty getting around unassisted due to injury or illness may use the Yumeshima Accessible Parking

● Route to Entrance Gate (see figure on the right)(see figure below)
The East Gate is about 320 m from the entrance/exit of Yumeshima Accessible Parking
If you are unsure of your travel route, please speak with a staff member at the East Entrance Plaza.

Expo P&R (Park and Ride) Parking ● Terms of Use
Same-day parking reservation slots for persons with disabilities are available at Maishima P&R Parking A. The types of wheelchairs that can be loaded onto Maishima P&R Shuttle Buses are the same as those on regular route buses. Depending on the type of wheelchair, there may be some wheelchairs that cannot be loaded on the buses. For same-day reservations, please click here:
To use these reservation slots, you must make a reservation before coming to the parking facility on the day of your visit.
Please note that the number of available reservation slots is limited.

● Eligibility
Special Ticket (admission ticket) holders and those who have difficulty moving around without the use of a wheelchair or walking aids due to injury or illness