What other travelers are saying about Expo '70 Commemorative Park
As a fan of 20th Century Boys, this place instantly became a must visit for me when I’m in Osaka. The statue is incredible. I love the striking design and surreal vibe. It really blew my mind seeing it in person. It feels like stepping into a scene from the manga or being transported back to the 70s. Just standing in front of it was such a cool experience.
Beyond the statue, the surrounding of the Park is a great place to explore. It is peaceful. When I went, there happened to be a ramen expo and it was amazing and definitely made the trip feel even more worth it. The park also seems to host different seasonal events, so it is a fun place whether you are into the statue, the food, or just want to relax in a nice outdoor setting.
Personally, I really love this park! The train ride from Osaka city center is pretty convenient. I actually entered through the west side gate by accident, there was no tourist there at all, which made the whole experience feel even more peaceful. The nature is beautiful and super refreshing to be around.
I spent about two hours in the National Museum of Ethnology. It's a cool place to explore. After that, I exited from the main gate and got some great photos of the Tower of the Sun. I’d highly recommend visiting if you’re looking for a nice change of pace from the busy city!
After my visit to the 2025 Osaka expo, I decided to visit the expo ‘70 park and that was a good thing!
The tower of the sun is truly amazing and inside you can see the tree of life, which is quite impressive, especially when you consider that it was made 55 years ago!
The museum is also superb, showing many things from the ‘70 expo, including the original face of the tower of the sun.
Originally I had thought that I would spend a couple of hours at the park, but I ended up spending closer to 6 hours.. it was that engrossing!
Highly recommended!!
Full blossoms on a sunny sunday is so crowded but atmosphere is really good. The park is big enough so there are many places to take good pictures. The places to go to are 花の丘 at 自然文化園 and 東大路. The entrance fee is yen260 which is very reasonable.
Favourite place for outdoor activities of Japanese people. By the way, even there is very hot weather in summer, people still gathered around and enjoy such as firework and music concert.
