Expo '70 Commemorative Park

🌿 Nature & Parks · osaka, Osaka · ★4.3

Expo '70 Commemorative Park in Suita, Osaka, is a sprawling 260-hectare green space built on the grounds of the 1970 World Exposition. The park's iconic symbol is the striking Tower of the Sun, a 70-meter-tall artwork by renowned artist Taro Okamoto that has become a beloved landmark. Visitors can explore beautiful Japanese gardens, seasonal flower fields, walking trails, and cultural facilities including museums and a traditional tea ceremony house.

Visitor Information

📍 Address	osaka, Osaka
🎟 Admission	See official site
🚉 Access	–
🕐 Hours	Not available
🌐 Official	–

💡 Tips for Visitors

The park is easily accessible from central Osaka via the Osaka Monorail to Banpaku-kinen-koen Station (about 30 minutes from Shin-Osaka). Entry to the park grounds requires a small admission fee (around 260 yen), with additional fees for special facilities like the Tower of the Sun interior tour, which requires advance reservation online. Spring cherry blossom season and autumn foliage are peak visiting times, while the park offers pleasant walks year-round with fewer crowds on weekday mornings.