Top 30 Osaka Expo 2025 Pavilions Our Experts Swear By

Better Co-Being, one of our favourite Signature Pavilions, is an open-air space by SANAA that blends nature and tech, inviting visitors to reflect on shared living and sustainability through an interactive experience guided by a mysterious “echorb.” Set in the Forest of Tranquillity, its tree-like structure with no walls or roof symbolizes a future of connection, co-existence, and circular thinking.

Entry requirements:
Reservation Only

Earth Mart is a must-see Signature Pavilion for food lovers and sustainability fans, offering a fun, sensory journey through global food culture, innovation, and the hidden stories behind every meal. Entry is by lottery, so don’t miss your chance to experience it.

Entry requirements:
Reservation Only

Perfect for a playful visit, the Signature Pavilion Playground of Life: Jellyfish Pavilion, produced by Sachiko Nakajima, brings the magic of jellyfish to life through flowing, play-driven installations—symbolizing creativity and the wonder of living organisms—with a giant working sundial by Seiko as a central feature.

Entry requirements:
Free Admission Area Available and Reservation Only

The Dialogue Theatre – Sign of Life invites visitors into a serene space inside two restored school buildings, where daily questions spark live, unscripted conversations between strangers. With short films by Naomi Kawase and a peaceful garden setting, this pavilion inspires empathy, reflection, and meaningful dialogue about our shared human experience.

Entry requirements:
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 journey through immersive zones—including a virtual experience where they shape life in 2075—and reflect on the future of consciousness, AI, and our shared potential.

Entry requirements:
Reservation Only

This pavilion explores the ever-shifting balance that defines living systems. At its heart is Clathra—a stunning installation of 320,000 flickering lights that visualizes 3.8 billion years of life’s evolution, inviting visitors to reflect on the beauty of change, connection, and renewal.

Entry requirements:
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.

Entry requirements:
Free Admission Area Available and 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. With AI-generated avatars, interactive reflections and responsive design, it explores identity, technology, and co-creation in a surreal, futuristic environment.

Entry Requirements: 
First Come and Reservation

A must for anime fans, the GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE Pavilion lets you step into a futuristic spaceport and journey to “Star Jaburo,” where kids and adults can explore life in space through Gundam-inspired tech, immersive displays, and a towering full-scale RX-78F00/E statue made from the legendary Yokohama Gundam.

Entry requirements:
Reservation Only

This pavilion presents a future where distance dissolves, and spaces unite. Utilizing “IOWN”, a next-generation communication infrastructure, it explores how future networks can reshape connection and perception—all within a sustainable, interactive space.

Entry requirements:
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. 

Entry requirements:
First Come and Reservation

Designed by architect Yuko Nagayama, this pavilion celebrates women's roles in society and promotes sustainability with the theme “When women thrive, humanity thrives.” It features immersive artistic experiences curated by Es Devlin, highlighting themes of empowerment and environmental responsibility. Woman-focused events are also held frequently.

Entry requirements:
First Come and Reservation

Designed by Nikken Sekkei and Nendo, the Japan Pavilion is a poetic fusion of tradition and innovation, built from concentric rings of Japanese cedar to symbolize life’s cycles. Inside, visitors journey through immersive zones—Plant, Farm, and Factory—that explore sustainability, technology, and Japan’s vision for society beyond 2025. As the host country’s flagship pavilion, it’s a must-see centerpiece of Expo 2025.

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

Designed by Coldefy and Carlo Ratti Associati, this pavilion guides visitors through immersive French landscapes. Exploring themes of love and connection, it features sculptures by iconic artist Auguste Rodin and brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Celine, highlighting French creativity, craftsmanship, and sustainability.

Entry requirements:
First Come

The Wa! Germany Pavilion, designed by LAVA Architects, showcases Germany’s vision for a circular future through seven wooden cylinders with green roofs and interactive exhibits on sustainable innovation. Visitors are guided by Koyori, a charming AI mascot who makes learning about biodegradable materials, recycling tech, and eco-design both fun and engaging for all ages.

Entry requirements:
First Come

Designed by Kengo Kuma, the Portugal Pavilion—Ocean, The Blue Dialogue—uses flowing ropes, recycled fishing nets, and a wave-like roof to evoke Portugal’s deep maritime heritage. Through immersive projections and storytelling, it explores ocean sustainability, cultural ties with Japan, and a shared vision for a resilient, blue future.

Entry requirements:
First Come

Titled One World, One Soul, the Hungary Pavilion invites visitors into a timber structure inspired by traditional Hungarian and Japanese design. Inside, a dome-shaped theatre immerses guests in live folk music and starry visuals, celebrating cultural roots, nature, and the unifying power of sound in building a more harmonious future.

Entry requirements:
First Come and Reservation

The Saudi Arabia Pavilion, designed by Foster + Partners, blends tradition and innovation through a village-inspired layout with immersive galleries on heritage, sustainability, and future visions—all within a net-zero, eco-conscious space.

Entry requirements:
Free Admission

This pavilion showcases China's deep-rooted culture, and futuristic green development efforts. Its design is based on ancient bamboo calligraphy scroll and features three zones—focusing on harmony with nature, sustainability, and vitality—from AI-powered Sun Wukong and humanoid robots to lunar soil samples and classical Chinese poetry.

Entry requirements:
Free Admission

Designed by Studio MK27 and Magnetoscópio, the Brazil Pavilion takes visitors on a poetic, sensory journey through Brazil’s natural and cultural richness. Under a floating mesh canopy, five zones explore biodiversity, crisis, and renewal through sound, art, and agroforestry innovation—highlighting Brazil’s connection to nature and commitment to sustainability.

Entry requirements:
Free Admission

Designed by MCA - Mario Cucinella Architects, the Italy Pavilion embodies the concept of the Renaissance Ideal City and showcases Italian creativity through live performances, iconic artworks, and spaces like a piazza, portico, and garden—all under the theme “Art Regenerates Life.” At its heart there are masterpieces from artists like Tintoretto and Caravaggio, making it a true gallery of wonders, and it also features a rooftop hanging garden—the largest at the Expo.

Entry requirements:
First Come and Reservation

Titled “Common Ground: Creating a New Dawn Together,” the Netherlands Pavilion features a fully circular design wrapped in wooden slats and centered around a glowing 11-meter “man-made sun” powered by water-based renewables. Visitors receive a glowing orb device that guides them through interactive exhibits on clean energy solutions – culminating in a 360° AI film and a co-created digital artwork symbolizing a sustainable future.

Entry requirements:
Reservation Only 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 Michele De Lucchi and AMDL Circle. It embodies Nordic values of trust, sustainability, and innovation, featuring exhibition areas, a rooftop with a restaurant and Nordic garden, and spaces for cultural exchange.

Entry requirements:
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.

Entry requirements:
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.

Entry requirements:
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.

Entry requirements:
First Come

Designed by Toyo Ito, this dome-like space dazzles visitors with its unique architectural shape and golden, shimmering roof. It’s built to host key events such as the opening and closing ceremony of the Expo. Located near the Japan Pavilion, it has a projection mapping event twice a day at 19:30 and 20:10.

Entry requirements:
Admission for Events

A cheerful space geared toward families and especially children, where laughter takes centre stage. Marked by a giant smiling dome, it features daily comedy shows, bon-odori dancing, and interactive games that transcend language—perfect for kids and parents alike.

Entry requirements:
Free Admission

There are 6 Commons Pavilions (A, B, C, D, E and F). Commons E is used as an exhibition and seminar room. The rest of them hosts many countries’ stands and has stages for pop-up performances. Popular among international visitors and includes special stamp-collecting points. 

Entry requirements:
Free Admission