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From autumn leaves to the Osaka Derby
From above the clouds down to the Tower of the Sun in autumn colours, over the park to the blue-lit stadium and into a blue-versus-pink derby crowd. All scenes are AI-generated illustrations and do not show the actual view.
Dates when the park is closed to ordinary visitors
Three reasons to visit Suita in November
The autumn scene and the stadium crowd in the image above and in the video are AI-generated illustrations and do not show the actual view. The ramen photo was taken at Ramen EXPO 2025.
- The Osaka Derby: the city's two J1 clubs, Gamba Osaka in blue and Cerezo Osaka in pink, meet at Panasonic Stadium Suita on Sunday 8 November.
- Autumn leaves: about 20 kinds of trees turn gold and red in Expo '70 Commemorative Park, from the plane tree avenue to the maples of the Japanese Garden.
- Ramen EXPO 2026: 60 regional ramen shops from across Japan, 10 at a time, from 21 November to 30 December in the park's Festival Plaza.
November 2026 calendar: what's on when
| Date | What's on | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 8 Nov | Osaka Derby: Gamba Osaka vs Cerezo Osaka, kick-off 15:00 (J1, Round 14) Autumn leaves: golden plane trees and zelkovas; maples starting to turn | Gates open about 12:30. Ramen EXPO has not started yet |
| Tue 17 Nov | Free autumn leaves guided walk (in Japanese, about 30 min) | Sign up 10:00–12:00 at the Central Gate |
| Sat 21 Nov | Ramen EXPO opens (11:00–16:00 on this day) Gamba vs Fagiano Okayama, 16:00 Fireworks and drone show, 19:00 (lottery tickets) Maples at their best | The busiest day of the season |
| Sun 22 – Mon 23 Nov | Ramen EXPO 11:00–21:00 Tower of the Sun projection mapping 17:00–21:00 Guided walk on 23 Nov | 23 Nov is a public holiday |
| Fri 27 – Sun 29 Nov | Ramen EXPO session 2 (all 10 shops change) Projection mapping | |
| Tue 1 Dec | Last free autumn leaves guided walk | |
| Fri 4 – Sun 6 Dec | Ramen EXPO session 3 Sun 6 Dec: Gamba vs Yokohama F. Marinos, 15:00 Projection mapping; dawn redwoods at Momi Pond | The one day when a Gamba match, Ramen EXPO and the evening projection all line up |
Expo '70 Commemorative Park is usually closed on Wednesdays. Leaf timing is our estimate based on the park's official peak times and shifts with the weather.
The Osaka Derby: Gamba blue vs Cerezo pink
Osaka has two J1 clubs: Gamba Osaka from Suita in the north, in blue, and Cerezo Osaka from the south of the city, in pink. When they meet, the home end becomes a wall of blue flags and the away end answers in pink. For a first J.League match, it is hard to pick a better one.
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Kick-off | Sunday 8 November 2026, 15:00 (J1, Round 14) |
| Stadium | Panasonic Stadium Suita (about 40,000 seats) |
| Gates open | About 150 minutes before kick-off (around 12:30) |
| Tickets | Online only, on the club's ticket site (J.League Ticket). No convenience-store sales. Tickets bought on the day cost ¥400 more |
| What to wear | Away shirts and away goods (Cerezo pink) may only be worn in the visitor seats and the designated mixed sections. Checks are made inside the concourse |
| Bags | Bottles and cans cannot be taken in; staff pour drinks into a paper cup at the entrance |
| Getting there | About 15 minutes on foot from Banpaku-kinen-koen Station (Osaka Monorail) |
Four of the club goods shops take cashless payment only; food stalls still take cash. Check the latest rules on the club's official site before you go.
Full fixtures, ticket prices and stadium tips: Gamba Osaka at Panasonic Stadium Suita.
Autumn leaves at Expo '70 Park
- Opening hours: 9:30–17:00 (last entry 16:30), usually closed on Wednesdays
- Entry: ¥450 for high school students and older, free for junior high students and younger
- Free guided walks: 17 November, 23 November and 1 December, from 10:00 (in Japanese, about 30 minutes)
- Tip: for hornets, the park asks visitors to avoid black or dark clothes and strong scents
On derby day the golden avenues are the highlight; by 21 November the maples in the Japanese Garden take over. Spot-by-spot timing is in our autumn leaves guide.
Ramen EXPO 2026
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Sessions | 21–23 Nov, 27–29 Nov, 4–6 Dec, 11–13 Dec, 18–20 Dec, 26–30 Dec |
| Hours | 11:00–21:00 (on 21 Nov the venue closes at 16:00 for the fireworks) |
| Price | Festival entry free; park admission needed. Ramen is sold by ticket (2026 price not announced yet; ¥1,000 a bowl in 2025) |
| Venue | Festival Plaza, Expo '70 Commemorative Park |
Bowls are smaller than in a regular shop, so most people try two or three. See our Ramen EXPO 2026 guide for how the ticket system works, and the no-pork guide if you do not eat pork.
Three ways to plan your trip
Plan 1: Derby Sunday (8 November)
- 9:30 Enter Expo '70 Park and walk the golden Nishi-oji avenue
- 11:00 The Japanese Garden, then lunch
- 12:30 Walk to the stadium as the gates open; soak up the blue build-up
- 15:00 Kick-off: Gamba vs Cerezo
Plan 2: Ramen weekend (21–23 November)
- Sat 21: maples in the morning, ramen from 11:00 (venue closes 16:00), then Gamba vs Okayama at 16:00 or the fireworks at 19:00
- Sun 22: ramen at lunch, the Tower of the Sun projection mapping from 17:00
Plan 3: All in one day (6 December)
- 11:00 Ramen EXPO (session 3)
- 12:00 Late autumn colours: dawn redwoods at Momi Pond
- 15:00 Gamba vs Yokohama F. Marinos
- After the match Tower of the Sun projection mapping (17:00–21:00)
From Umeda, take the Midosuji subway line to Senri-Chuo (about 20 minutes), then the Osaka Monorail two stops to Banpaku-kinen-koen (about 6 minutes). From Itami Airport it is one monorail ride. Times are a guide.
FAQ
When is the 2026 Osaka Derby at Panasonic Stadium Suita?
Gamba Osaka host Cerezo Osaka on Sunday 8 November 2026, kick-off 15:00, in J1 Round 14. Gates open about 150 minutes before kick-off.
Is Ramen EXPO open on the Osaka Derby day?
No. Ramen EXPO 2026 starts on 21 November, two weeks after the derby. On 8 November you can combine the derby with the autumn leaves instead.
Can I wear a Cerezo Osaka shirt at Panasonic Stadium Suita?
Only in the visitor seats and the designated mixed sections. Away shirts and goods are not allowed in the home areas, and checks are made inside the concourse.
Is there a day with a Gamba match, Ramen EXPO and autumn leaves together?
Yes: Saturday 21 November (Ramen EXPO until 16:00, Gamba vs Okayama at 16:00, maples near their best) and Sunday 6 December (Ramen EXPO, Gamba vs Yokohama F. Marinos at 15:00, then the evening projection mapping).
How do I buy Gamba Osaka tickets from abroad?
Tickets are sold only online on the club's ticket site (J.League Ticket); there are no convenience-store sales. Tickets bought on the day cost ¥400 more than in advance.
Is Expo '70 Park open every day in November?
The park is usually closed on Wednesdays, so the ACL matches on 28 October and 25 November (both Wednesdays) cannot be combined with the leaves. It is open 9:30–17:00 on other days.