Expo '70 Park Events, Suita — Ramen EXPO & Winter Nights

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 →

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SAKANA & JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026 (Japan's biggest seafood festival)~~2–4 October 2026 · Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Omatsuri-hiroba~~

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LOHAS Festa Expo 2026 Autumn (about 600 stalls)~~9–18 October 2026 · Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Higashi-no-hiroba~~

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Suita Festa 2026 (the city's main festival)~~12 October 2026 · Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Omatsuri-hiroba~~

All events by date

Expo '70 Park In town Park closed to ordinary visitors

October 2026

Oct 2–Oct 4Fri–Sun
SAKANA & JAPAN FESTIVAL 2026 (Japan's biggest seafood festival)Expo '70 Park Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Omatsuri-hirobaEntry 500 yen (free for elementary age and under) plus park admission. 9:30–17:00. Cashless accepted.
Oct 3–Oct 30Sat–Fri
Cosmos & Kochia Festa 2026 (autumn flowers)Expo '70 Park Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Flower Hill (Natural Cultural Gardens)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 4Sun
Ohanashi Monorail (storytelling ride — in Japanese)In town Chartered Osaka Monorail train (from Banpaku-kinen-koen Sta.)500 yen per person. Ages 5 to grade 3 with a guardian, 240 places by lottery — apply by 14 September. In Japanese only.
Oct 9–Oct 18Fri–Sun
LOHAS Festa Expo 2026 Autumn (about 600 stalls)Expo '70 Park Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Higashi-no-hiroba500 yen plus park admission. Two runs: 9–12 October and 16–18 October.
Oct 12Mon
Suita Festa 2026 (the city's main festival)Expo '70 Park Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Omatsuri-hiroba10:00–21:00.
Oct 17–Oct 25Sat–Sun
Detective Conan Land 2026In town LaLaport EXPOCITY
Oct 23–Oct 25Fri–Sun
Vintage Market — Expo Park flea market, autumn 2026Expo '70 Park Expo '70 Commemorative Park, East Plaza700 yen in advance, 1,000 yen on the day (free for elementary age and under) plus park admission. 9:30–16:30. About 170 stalls.
Oct 24Sat
OSAKA MUSIC & CULTURE WEEKENDExpo '70 Park Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Momiji River lawn and Contemporary Art ForestMost programmes free (some paid) plus park admission. The music festival held alongside runs 11:00–18:00.
Oct 25Sun
FM802 FUNKY MARKET (flea market, live music, food)Expo '70 Park Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Festival PlazaFree entry with park admission. 9:30–17:00.
Oct 31–Nov 1Sat–Sun
KAMIGATA EXPO PARK FES 2026Expo '70 Park Park closed to ordinary visitors Expo '70 Commemorative Park (whole park)Fan-club presale 1-day ticket 16,000 yen. General sale not yet announced.
Oct 31–Nov 1Sat–Sun
CAT Densetsu 2026 (music college festival)In town CAT Music College, 3 min from Esaka StationFree entry; food stalls are cash only. Live music all day.

November 2026

Nov 17–Dec 1Tue–Tue
Free autumn leaves guided walk (about 30 min, in Japanese)Expo '70 Park Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Central Gate (Natural Cultural Gardens)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 21Sat
The Day the Expo Night Sky Becomes Art 2026 (fireworks and 3D drone show)Expo '70 Park Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Higashi-no-hirobaAll seats reserved, sold by advance lottery. Opens 12:00, starts 19:00. About 15,000 shells, synchronised to music.
Nov 21–Dec 30Sat–Wed
Ramen EXPO 2026 — 60 regional ramen shops, 6 sessionsExpo '70 Park Expo '70 Commemorative Park (Festival Plaza)Festival 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–Wed
Tower of the Sun projection mapping (winter evenings)Expo '70 Park Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Sun Plaza (Tower of the Sun) and EXPO'70 PavilionFree 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（3）

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Osaka Craft Beer, Local Bites & Jazz Evening~~25–26 September 2026 · Sunkus Yume Plaza, right outside JR Suita Station~~

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Mangeki Summer Festival 2026 (Osaka comedy / manzai)~~13 September 2026 · Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Omatsuri-hiroba~~

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Expo Summer Festival — Illuminight Expo, night market and beer garden~~24 July – 23 September 2026 · Expo '70 Commemorative Park~~

Eat near the venue

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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.