Osaka's Must-Visit Spot (7): Expo '70 Commemorative Park

🎡 The Expo '70 Commemorative Park is a comprehensive park built on the site of the 1970 Osaka World Expo. The park's iconic landmark, the "Tower of the Sun," is a 70-meter-tall sculpture designed by Japanese artist Taro Okamoto. The front features the "Face of the Sun," the top showcases the "Golden Face," and the back displays the "Black Sun," symbolizing the past, present, and future. Inside, the "Tree of Life" exhibition uses lighting and sound effects to depict the evolution of life, with 33 biological models hanging on a 41-meter-tall tree-like structure, creating a sci-fi vibe✨. Besides the Tower of the Sun, the Japanese Garden and Ferris Wheel are also worth visiting. You can explore the park in about 2-3 hours. 🚄 Transportation Osaka Station → Take the Midosuji Line to "Senri-Chuo Station" → Transfer to the monorail to "Expo '70 Commemorative Park Station" (40 minutes total) 🎫 Tickets Natural and Cultural Garden: 260💴 Japanese Garden: 260💴 Tower of the Sun: 930💴 🕙 Opening Hours 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Ferris Wheel operates until 10:00 PM) ⚠️【Closed every Wednesday】 💡 Tips: - Reservations are required for the Tower of the Sun interior tour, so book in advance. - Watching the sunset from the Ferris Wheel at dusk is incredibly romantic🌅. - The park is large, so wear comfortable walking shoes👟. - The Japanese Garden offers different scenery in each season, with cherry blossom season being particularly stunning🌸.