The World Expo 2025 will take place from April 13 to October 13, 2025, in Osaka, on the artificial island of Yumeshima. With over 150 participating countries, this global event is one of the year’s highlights. Here’s everything you need to know to plan your visit to Expo 2025, skip the lines, and enjoy an unforgettable experience.

How to Get to Expo 2025?

The expo can be accessed through two main entrances:

➤ East Gate

• Connected to Yumeshima Station (Chuo Line).
• Ideal if you’re coming from downtown Osaka.
• Very crowded from the morning onwards.

➤ West Gate

• Accessible via shuttle boats or buses from park-and-ride facilities.
• Less crowded in the early hours of the day.

💡 Tip: Arrive at least 30 minutes before your time slot to go through security checks stress-free, especially at the East Gate.

Book Your Tickets: The Sooner, the Better

It is highly recommended to book your tickets at least two months in advance on the official website. Why? Because some pavilions require advance reservations through a lottery system.

How Does the Expo 2025 Lottery Work?

Phase 1: Early Lottery
Results are announced about one month before your visit date.
Only accessible to ticket holders who purchased their tickets at least two months in advance.
Priority is given to visitors who planned their trip early.
You can select up to 5 pavilions.
Results are announced about one month before your visit date.

Phase 2: Main Lottery
Results are announced approximately 7 days before the visit date.
Open to all valid ticket holders about 10 days before the visit date.
You can reserve multiple time slots based on remaining availability (up to 5 options).

Phase 3: Last-Minute Lottery
Very few time slots available — your last chance to secure a reservation.
The lottery opens three days before the visit date.

Phase 4: Day-of Virtual Queue (Standby Access)
You need to be on-site and connected early in the morning for a chance to get a spot.
Access is possible through the official Expo app, based on cancellations or no-shows.

Important: All steps take place through the official Expo website or its mobile app. Each phase follows a strict schedule, so be sure to enable notifications to avoid missing the opening of registrations.

My Favorite Pavilions at Expo 2025

As soon as the Expo opens, head straight to the most popular pavilions before they get crowded:

France Pavilon

• Theme: Freedom, Creativity, Innovation.
• Follow the red thread of French art and craftsmanship.
• Best to visit early in the day to avoid long lines.

Japon Pavilon (reservation only)

• A futuristic immersion blending traditions and technology.
• Understand Japan’s ecological goals through seaweed plantations.
• Accessible by reservation only through the lottery. Be sure to book early!

“After Life” (reservation only)

• An artistic and philosophical experience exploring life after death.
• An emotional narrative and introspection that might bring tears to your eyes.
• And you? Could you become an android after your death?
• This pavilion has very limited capacity. A reservation is mandatory.

Other Pavilions Not to Miss

Here is a selection of accessible yet equally remarkable pavilions:

Germany

• Focus on green energy, innovation, and sustainable industry.
• An interactive journey that will delight both adults and children.

Canada

• lending Indigenous culture, ecology, and immersive art.
• Perfect for families thanks to its playful installations.

Saoudi arabia

• Spectacular architecture and an ambitious vision of the future.
• Multisensory experiences and immersive shows are held quite frequently.

Quick Tips for a Successful Visit

• Arrive early (at least 30 minutes before your time slot).
• Book your tickets at least two months in advance to participate in the lottery.
• Download the official app to manage your reservations, maps, meals, and queues.
• Visit the major pavilions in the morning to avoid peak crowds.
• Take a lunch break between 1 PM and 3 PM to enjoy less crowded pavilions.
• Plan your route according to your reservations and interests — the site is huge.

Find more information on the official website : expo2025.or.jp