The main event at Expo '70 Commemorative Park this autumn and winter is Ramen EXPO 2026: 60 ramen shops on 20 weekend days between 21 November and 30 December. October brings SAKANA & JAPAN FESTIVAL (2–4 Oct), the Cosmos & Kochia Festa (3–30 Oct) and Suita Festa (12 Oct). Fireworks light up 21 Nov, and from 22 Nov the park opens in the evening for Tower of the Sun projection mapping. On 31 Oct–1 Nov it is closed to ordinary visitors.
🗺 Open Expo '70 Park on the 3D map Ramen EXPO 2026 → Full guide to the park → Autumn leaves →
Dates when the park is closed to ordinary visitors
Closed to the public on 31 October – 1 November 2026. During KAMIGATA EXPO PARK FES 2026 the whole of Expo '70 Commemorative Park can only be entered with a festival ticket. The annual Expo All Pass, multi-visit tickets and ordinary advance park tickets are not valid on those days, and the inside of the Tower of the Sun is not open to the general public. If you are visiting Suita for the park, pick another date.
The big one this seasonRamen EXPO 2026 — 60 regional ramen shops, 6 sessionsNov 21 (Sat) – Dec 30 (Wed) · Expo '70 Commemorative Park (Festival Plaza)Six sessions: Nov 21–23, 27–29, Dec 4–6, 11–13, 18–20, 26–30. 10 shops per session. On Nov 21 the venue closes at 16:00 for the fireworks.Festival entry free; park admission 450 yen; ramen tickets 1,000 yen per bowl (2025 price).Read our guide →
Coming up next
Illustrative image (AI-generated)KAMIGATA EXPO PARK FES 202631 October – 1 November 2026 · Expo '70 Commemorative Park (whole park)
Illustrative image (AI-generated)The Day the Expo Night Sky Becomes Art 2026 (fireworks and 3D drone show)21 November 2026 · Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Higashi-no-hiroba
All events by date
Expo '70 Park In town Park closed to ordinary visitors
On now
- Oct 3–Oct 30Sat–FriCosmos & Kochia Festa 2026 (autumn flowers)Free with park admission. 9:30–17:00. About 150,000 cosmos and 3,600 kochia turning red. Open every day during the festa.
- Oct 10–Dec 6Sat–SunAcorn Festa at the nature centre (nut grab, stamp rally for kids)Free with park admission. 10:00–16:00; closed 31 Oct and 1 Nov. Display of 17 acorn species found in the park, a nut-grab pool (while stocks last) and a 3-stamp rally with a small gift. Children must be with an adult.
- Oct 24–Nov 23Sat–MonAutumn Rose Festa (about 250 varieties, 2,400 bushes)Free with park admission. 9:30–17:00. Closed 31 Oct and 1 Nov. Rose plant sales on weekends and holidays; a school marching-band parade at Festival Plaza on 3 Nov from 13:30 (cancelled in rain).
October 2026
- Oct 31–Nov 1Sat–SunKAMIGATA EXPO PARK FES 2026Fan-club presale 1-day ticket 16,000 yen. General sale not yet announced.
- Oct 31–Nov 1Sat–SunCAT Densetsu 2026 (music college festival)Free entry; food stalls are cash only. Live music all day.
November 2026
- Nov 7SatExpo Nature Festa 2026 (nature crafts and games for families)Free with park admission. 10:30–15:00, about 20 stalls: pine-cone and acorn crafts you can take home, ring toss, log-sawing. Postponed to Sun 8 Nov in rain. Run by an NPO (Senior Nature College).
- Nov 17–Dec 1Tue–TueFree autumn leaves guided walk (about 30 min, in Japanese)Three days only: 17 Nov (Tue), 23 Nov (Mon, holiday) and 1 Dec (Tue). From 10:00 (last sign-up 12:00); groups leave when 10 people gather. Free with park admission. Cancelled in rain.
- Nov 21SatThe Day the Expo Night Sky Becomes Art 2026 (fireworks and 3D drone show)All seats reserved, sold by advance lottery. Opens 12:00, starts 19:00. About 15,000 shells, synchronised to music.
- Nov 21–Dec 30Sat–WedRamen EXPO 2026 — 60 regional ramen shops, 6 sessionsFestival entry free; park admission 450 yen; ramen tickets 1,000 yen per bowl (2025 price). Six sessions: Nov 21–23, 27–29, Dec 4–6, 11–13, 18–20, 26–30. 10 shops per session. On Nov 21 the venue closes at 16:00 for the fireworks.
- Nov 22–Dec 30Sun–WedTower of the Sun projection mapping (winter evenings)Free with park admission. Projections on the Tower of the Sun 17:00–21:00 (last entry 20:30), about 5 minutes starting at :05, :15, :30 and :45 each hour. Fridays, weekends and holidays from 22 Nov to 27 Dec, plus 28–30 Dec (20 days). Recreates the 1970 and 2025 Expos in light and video.
Past events — how they looked（8）
Illustrative image (AI-generated)Detective Conan Land 202617–25 October 2026 · LaLaport EXPOCITY
Illustrative image (AI-generated)Suita Festa 2026 (the city's main festival)12 October 2026 · Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Omatsuri-hiroba
Illustrative image (AI-generated)LOHAS Festa Expo 2026 Autumn (about 600 stalls)9–18 October 2026 · Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Higashi-no-hiroba
Illustrative image (AI-generated)Ohanashi Monorail (storytelling ride — in Japanese)4 October 2026 · Chartered Osaka Monorail train (from Banpaku-kinen-koen Sta.)
Illustrative image (AI-generated)SAKANA & JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026 (Japan's biggest seafood festival)2–4 October 2026 · Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Omatsuri-hiroba
Illustrative image (AI-generated)Osaka Craft Beer, Local Bites & Jazz Evening25–26 September 2026 · Sunkus Yume Plaza, right outside JR Suita Station
Illustrative image (AI-generated)Mangeki Summer Festival 2026 (Osaka comedy / manzai)13 September 2026 · Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Omatsuri-hiroba
Illustrative image (AI-generated)Expo Summer Festival — Illuminight Expo, night market and beer garden24 July – 23 September 2026 · Expo '70 Commemorative Park
Eat near the venue
Yoshitako Banpaku吉たこ 万博店 · Takoyaki · 5 min walk from Banpaku-kinen-koen Sta.Heijoen Expocity和牛焼肉 平城苑 EXPOCITY店 · Yakiniku (grilled meat) · 8 min walk from Banpaku-kinen-koen Sta.Tsujita Expocityつじ田 大阪 ららぽーとEXPOCITY店 · Ramen · 8 min walk from Banpaku-kinen-koen Sta.Barbara Expo RestaurantBARBARA EXPO RESTAURANT · Western & Italian · 2 min walk from Banpaku-kinen-koen Sta.Daiki Kaitenzushi Expocity大起水産回転寿司 ららぽーとEXPOCITY店 · Sushi · 8 min walk from Banpaku-kinen-koen Sta.Kaneko Hannosuke Expocity日本橋 天丼 金子半之助 大阪ららぽーとEXPOCITY店 · Tendon & tempura · 2 min walk from Banpaku-kinen-koen Sta.Gohan To Watashi Expocityごはんとわたし ららぽーとEXPOCITY店 · Set meals (Hakata & mentaiko) · 7 min walk from Banpaku-kinen-koen Sta.Kamukura Expocityどうとんぼり神座 ららぽーとEXPOCITY店 · Ramen · 8 min walk from Banpaku-kinen-koen Sta.
Why does the park close on some days?
When a large festival takes over the whole park, the operator restricts entry to festival ticket holders. Crucially, the annual Expo All Pass and ordinary advance tickets stop working on those days, and the Tower of the Sun interior closes to the general public — so a normal park visit is impossible, not merely crowded.
The dates are listed in the warning boxes above. They are taken from the park operator's own notices and from the Tower of the Sun official site. Both were checked on the date at the bottom of this page.
Can I visit the park at night?
On some winter days, yes. On 20 days between 22 November and 30 December (Fridays, weekends and holidays until 27 Dec, plus 28–30 Dec) the park stays open 17:00–21:00 for projection mapping on the Tower of the Sun. Watching is free with park admission. The summer night openings ended on 23 September.
| Shows | 17:00–21:00 (last entry 20:30), about 5 minutes starting at :05, :15, :30 and :45 each hour |
| Where | Sun Plaza (Tower of the Sun). The EXPO'70 Pavilion also screens a video 10:00–17:00 |
| Cost | Free; park admission required |
| Ramen EXPO | The venue (Festival Plaza) is open 11:00–21:00; on 21 Nov it closes at 16:00 for the fireworks |
Source: Expo '70 Commemorative Park — projection mapping event. Details may change without notice.
How do I get there, and what does it cost?
The park is reached only on the Osaka Monorail, which is not a JR line, and admission is 450 yen for high-school age and above with under-15s free. On ordinary days the park is open 9:30–17:00 and closed on Wednesdays.
Full fares, walking times, admission and closing days: getting to Expo Park. Tower of the Sun tickets are a separate reservation: tickets and reservations.
FAQ
Is Expo '70 Commemorative Park ever closed to the public?
For the rest of 2026, on 31 October–1 November (KAMIGATA EXPO PARK FES). Only festival ticket holders can enter; the Expo All Pass and ordinary advance tickets do not work, and the Tower of the Sun interior is closed.
When is Ramen EXPO 2026?
On 20 weekend days from 21 November to 30 December 2026, in six sessions of 10 shops each — 60 shops in total. The venue is Festival Plaza, open 11:00–21:00 (until 16:00 on 21 Nov). Entry to the venue is free, park admission is required, and ramen is paid for with tickets. See our Ramen EXPO 2026 guide.
Can I see the Tower of the Sun lit up at night?
Yes. On 20 days between 22 November and 30 December, projection mapping is shown on the tower from 17:00 to 21:00. Watching is free; park admission is required.
What's on from October to December 2026?
October: SAKANA & JAPAN FESTIVAL (2–4), Cosmos & Kochia Festa (3–30), Lohas Festa (9–12 and 16–18), Suita Festa (12), a vintage flea market (23–25) and FM802 FUNKY MARKET (25). November: fireworks on 21 Nov, Ramen EXPO from 21 Nov and projection mapping from 22 Nov, both running to 30 December.
When are the cosmos in bloom?
The Cosmos & Kochia Festa runs from 3 to 30 October 2026, with about 150,000 cosmos and 3,600 kochia plants on Flower Hill. It is free with park admission.
Last verified: 2026-09-26 Dates and prices were checked on 26 September 2026 against the park's official events pages, the official Ramen EXPO site, Suita City (Suita Festa) and each organiser's site. Not yet announced, so not listed: the Ramen EXPO 2026 shop line-up, whether there will be a winter illumination, and autumn-leaf timing.