A variety of flowers bloom seasonally under the symbolic “Tower of the Sun” in this massive park.
Expo ’70 Commemorative Park was built on the site of the 1970 Japan World Exposition and covers 260 hectares in northern Osaka. Some Expo ’70 features remain, including the Japanese Garden and the Japan Folk Crafts Museum, while the former world pavilion sites are now forests and seasonal flower gardens.
The park is divided into five areas: the Japanese Garden, the Natural and Cultural Gardens, the Cultural Institutions area, and a sports and recreation zone. Large open lawns provide ample space for picnics, relaxation, and enjoying the seasonal flowers.
Throughout the year, a variety of blooms can be enjoyed. Plum blossoms appear in February, cherry blossoms in April, followed by tulips, roses, hydrangeas, sunflowers, irises, lotuses, and vibrant autumn colors. The Natural and Cultural Gardens feature lush forests and wide grassy fields, offering visitors a peaceful natural environment to unwind.
Seasonal Flowers
Plum blossom Festival
The Natural and Cultural Gardens feature 600 plum trees across 124 varieties, while the Japanese Garden has 80 plum trees in 37 different varieties.
Expo park Sakura Festival
The park is now famous for cherry blossom viewing, with around 5,000 trees across its sprawling grounds, particularly near Higashioji Street and the East Plaza.
During the season, special Sakura Festival events are held, including a large open-air craft market, food stalls, and live performances. Many trees are also illuminated at night, creating a magical evening atmosphere.
Ajisai Hydrangea garden
At Expo ’70 Commemorative Park, 4,000 hydrangeas in 30 different varieties bloom beautifully, creating a colorful summer display.
The Expo’70 Commemorative Park（万博記念公園）
Address : 1-1 Senribanpakukoen, Suita, Osaka Prefecture 565-0826
Access : 5-minute walk from Banpaku-kinen koen station on the Osaka mono-rail
More inside the park
Pokémon Expo Gym
Pokémon Expo Gym is an entertainment facility produced by Pokémon in Osaka. You can try some Pokémon attractions. The store has a wide range of Pokémon goods.