The Expo '70 Commemorative Park is a large public park in Osaka, Japan, established on the 1970 Japan World Exposition site. It includes gardens, museums, and the iconic Tower of the Sun.
The most convenient way to get to the park is by the Osaka Monorail, with Bampaku-kinen-koen station closest to the park. Alternatively, you can take the Hankyu Senri line from Osaka-Umeda to Yamada station and then the monorail to the park.
Attractions include Banpaku Beast, a large athletic tower offering over 120 activities, the peaceful Rose Garden, and the colorful Tulip Garden. The Japan Folk Crafts Museum is also for those interested in local arts and crafts.
Banpaku Beast is the world's most giant hexagonal athletic tower, offering climbing, slacklining, and zip-lining activities. It's suitable for visitors taller than 125 cm, with children under 18 requiring adult supervision. Admission varies by age, with discounts for elementary students.
The park boasts a Tulip Garden with around 100,000 tulips of 32 varieties blooming in April and a Rose Garden featuring over 5,600 roses donated from nine countries, peaking in May.
Traveler reviews
Visiting Expo ’70 Commemorative Park is a unique experience that blends history, art, nature, and relaxation beautifully. The park itself is expansive and green, with wide lawns, gardens, and trees — a perfect escape from the city bustle and a great spot to unwind or enjoy a stroll.
The Tower of the Sun is the crown jewel of the park. Standing about 70 meters tall, with its bold arms and three symbolic “faces” representing past, present, and future, it’s a striking piece of public art — powerful, memorable, and instantly recognizable.
Inside, the tower reveals more than just its dramatic exterior. The restored interior exhibits include the “Tree of Life,” a massive installation illustrating the evolution of life, from primitive organisms to humans — a rare chance to see such a bold artistic and conceptual statement in a public space.
Access is easy via public transit, and park hours are well defined (typically 9:30–17:00; entry until 30 minutes before closing). Admission is quite reasonable — the park itself is inexpensive (or free, depending on area), with a small fee to enter the Tower of the Sun or additional exhibits.
Nice place to bring kids with. Make a couple of rounds, enjoy some sweets, and take pictures. Back home, sleep like a baby. The LalaPort shopping complex is adjacent to it. If your time and money is allowed, it is a very nice place to make your family one whole day of fun. A public car park is nearby and fare is fair. Toilet is available and clean.
A stunning huge park great for relaxing and spending time with family and friends. The Tower of the Sun is super cute on the day and the light show in the evening give it extra dimension. There is also a large Japanese Garden inside which is simply beautiful - well designed and mesmerising even in autumn and winter. There is also a museum and other areas in the park that are worth visiting. We happened to be when there was Ramen Expo, which we had so many delicious ramen across the country. Overall, a super nice park that I will be happy to visit again and again.
Expo ’70 Commemorative Park is one of Osaka’s most spacious and rewarding urban green spaces, blending history, nature, and culture in a beautifully maintained setting.
Built on the grounds of the 1970 World Expo, the park still carries the spirit of innovation and optimism from that era, most famously represented by Taro Okamoto’s iconic Tower of the Sun rising boldly from the landscape. Wide walking paths, peaceful lawns, and seasonal flower gardens make it an ideal escape from the city’s bustle, whether you’re strolling through cherry blossoms in spring, sunflowers in summer, or autumn foliage in fall.
The Japanese Garden is especially striking, offering a calm, traditional atmosphere with ponds, bridges, and manicured plants that feel worlds away from nearby urban life.
Visited during last summer September 2025.
The park is large. Went there mainly to visit the expo 70 museum and the signature tower. Maybe we visit during weekend and without any booking, tickets all sold out! It's a long queue to the tower of sun souvenir shop (which is a little shop).
It's a good experience to visit the expo 70 museum. It's an amazing experience to visit the ethic museum!! A large collection from all over the world and I wish I have enough time for it. Definitely worth to spend a half day inside the museum.
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