Top 30 Osaka Expo 2025 Pavilions Our Experts Swear By

If you love Architecture this is for you. It explores a world where well-being is central. Designed by SANAA, this Signature Pavilion is located near the forest of the EXPO. It offers a calming yet immersive experience that contemplates how people can live better—together. Think nature, health, and human connection in a beautifully designed space.

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Reservation Only

A treat for food and sustainability lovers. This Signature Pavilion delves into the future of food systems and global agriculture, wrapping important questions in visually rich and multi-sensory experiences. It’s both delicious and thought-provoking.

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Reservation Only

Perfect for families and young explorers, this Signature Pavilion blends play with science. Inspired by jellyfish and other forms of marine life, it offers colourful, interactive installations that explore life’s diversity.

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Free Admission Area Available and Reservation Only

This Signature Pavilion invites visitors into a space of shared storytelling. Through multimedia narratives and participatory experiences, it stimulates meaningful conversation around human experiences and the future.

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First Come, Reservation and Free Admission Area Available

Led by roboticist Hiroshi Ishiguro, this Signature Pavilion offers a speculative journey into a world shaped by technological co-evolution. Visitors can experience a virtual space where they become mayors of future towns, creating unique futures for 2075.

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Reservation Only

This pavilion immerses visitors in the concept of life's dynamic balance. Its centrepiece, "Clathra," is a three-dimensional installation formed of 320,000 LED lights, representing the flickering of life in the process of morphogenesis.

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Reservation Only

Produced by animation director Shoji Kawamori, this pavilion uses cutting-edge technologies like XR theatre to showcase the "dynamism of life." Visitors can experience synchronized images, music, and vibrations in a multi-sensory journey.

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Free Admission Area Available and Reservation Only

Step into a world where anime meets robotics. Bandai Namco’s life-sized Gundam Pavilion is a must for fans and families alike. Interactive zones, eye-popping design, and cutting-edge tech make this an unforgettable stop.

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Reservation Only

Named after the concept of "null" in computing and inspired by the Buddhist idea that “form is emptiness,” this immersive pavilion—designed by media artist Yoichi Ochiai and NOIZ Architects—blurs the line between virtual and physical reality.

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Reservation only

This pavilion presents a future where distance dissolves, and spaces unite. Utilizing next-generation communication infrastructure, it offers an immersive experience where time and space intertwine, allowing visitors to feel presence beyond physical boundaries.

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Free Admission Area Available and Reservation

Emphasizing harmony between people and nature, this pavilion offers interactive forest experiences. Visitors can engage in tree-planting activities and explore stories of life, reflecting Sumitomo's 400-year history of treasuring forests. 

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First Come and Reservation

Designed by architect Yuko Nagayama, this pavilion celebrates women's roles in society and promotes sustainability. It features immersive artistic experiences curated by Es Devlin, highlighting themes of empowerment and environmental responsibility.

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First Come and Reservation

A poetic blend of tradition and innovation. Created by Nikken Sekkei and Nendo, this immersive space reflects Japan’s societal vision beyond 2025. A must-see since it is the flag country leading the EXPO Osaka 2025.

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Advance Reservation and Free Admission (9:30–10:30 & 19:30–20:30)

Designed by CRA-Carlo Ratti Associati, this architecture-forward space explores how tech and sustainability improve daily life. Interactive exhibits foster reflection and participation.

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First Come

A hands-on pavilion by LAVA (Laboratory for Visionary Architecture), exploring sustainability, innovation, and social participation. Engaging for tech-savvy and eco-conscious visitors.

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First Come

Created by Kengo Kuma, this minimalist design uses natural materials to express ecological and cultural values. A peaceful, design-centric experience.

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First Come

This pavilion offers multisensory journeys through Hungary’s healing waters, culture, and sustainability themes. Expect workshops and live events.

Entry requirements:
First Come and Reservation

Inspired by traditional Saudi architecture, this pavilion embodies the nation's history and culture. It offers immersive experiences that connect visitors with the Kingdom's heritage, emphasizing sustainability and a vision for a better future.

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Free Admission

This pavilion showcases China's traditional ecological wisdom and modern green development efforts. Its design is based on ancient bamboo slips, incorporating cultural elements and highlighting China's vision for global sustainability.

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Free Admission

The Brazil Pavilion offers a sensory experience through its exhibition space divided into five acts. It emphasizes the preservation of nature and diversity, showcasing Brazil's ecosystems and cultural wealth.

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Free Admission

Designed by Mario Cucinella Architects, the Italy Pavilion embodies the concept of the “Ideal City,” blending sustainability, innovation, and cultural heritage. The pavilion offers an immersive journey through Italian identity, featuring a rooftop hanging garden—the largest at the Expo—and spaces dedicated to art, science, and cuisine.

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First Come and Reservation

Titled “Common Ground,” the Netherlands Pavilion showcases a fully circular design, emphasizing sustainability and innovation. A striking 11-meter white sphere symbolizes renewable energy and houses a 360-degree screen. Visitors receive a glowing orb device that guides them through interactive exhibits on clean energy solutions.

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Reservation and Free Admission (9:00–11:00)

The Nordic Pavilion, representing Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, is a 1,200 m² wooden structure designed by AMDL Circle. It embodies Nordic values of trust, sustainability, and innovation, featuring exhibition areas, a rooftop café, and spaces for cultural exchange.

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Free Admission

Named “Composing the Future,” the Austria Pavilion features a spiral wooden sculpture symbolizing a musical score. Visitors can engage with interactive exhibits that blend Austria's musical heritage with modern technology, including AI-composed music and remote piano performances.

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First Come

Inspired by the Kuroshio Current, the Spain Pavilion's design reflects the ocean's influence on climate and culture. The pavilion features a grand staircase leading to exhibition spaces that explore marine life, blue economies, and the historical connections between Spain and Japan.

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First Come

Designed by WOO Architects, the UK Pavilion showcases British innovation and creativity. Its modular, perforated aluminium façade reflects the UK's industrial heritage, while the interior offers immersive storytelling experiences highlighting the nation's contributions to global progress.

Entry requirements:
First Come and Advance Reservation

Under the theme “Imagine What We Can Create Together,” the USA Pavilion features two triangular buildings and a suspended cube. Inside, visitors experience immersive exhibits on American leadership in technology, space exploration, education, culture, and entrepreneurship.

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First Come

Designed by Toyo Ito, this dome-like space dazzles visitors with its unique architectural shape and use of natural light. A hidden gem near the Japan Pavilion.

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Free Admission

A cheerful space geared toward families, this pavilion offers fun, laughter, and light-hearted exploration of future themes.

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Free Admission

There are 5 Commons Pavilions (A,B,C,D,F). The letter E is not currently in used. Each of them hosts many countries. Popular among international visitors, this space focuses on shared human values and how we might redesign systems and spaces for collective well-being.