Finding halal food and prayer spaces is essential for a smooth and enjoyable trip for Muslim visitors. This guide will help you navigate Expo 2025 with ease, highlighting everything from where to eat to what to see so you can make the most of your visit!
Table of Contents
- What is Expo 2025 Osaka
- Things You Should Not Miss
- Where to Get Halal Food
- Is There A Prayer Space
- Where to Get Halal Souvenirs
- Muslim Osaka Travel Guide (excluding Expo 2025)
What is Expo 2025 Osaka
Expo 2025, also known as the World Expo 2025 Osaka, is a global event where countries worldwide come together to showcase innovations, culture, and technology. It will be held from 13 April - 13 October 2025 on the man-made Yumeshima island in Osaka Bay.
You can explore interactive pavilions, cutting-edge exhibits, and experience new technologies while celebrating diversity and creativity.
Things You Should Not Miss
1. GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION
Don't miss the 17m-tall life-size Gundam statue at Expo 2025! Experience the world of Gundam with an exciting journey to the space station Star Jaburo.
Btw, check out the largest Gundam pop-up store in Kansai, featuring Gunpla, exclusive merch, and a 2m Gundam statue!
📍 Inside GUNDAM NEXT FUTURE PAVILION
⏰ Gundam Statue Hours: 9:00～22:00 (*No reservations needed)
⏰ Pavilion Experience Hours: 10:00~21:00 (Last entry 20:10)
*Pre-reservation or same-day registration required for pavilion experience only.
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2. The Grand Ring
Located at the heart of the Expo, this major facility is made from sustainable wood and holds the Guinness World Record for the largest wooden circular structure. You can enjoy a unique "sky walk" on its roof, offering breathtaking views of Osaka and the Seto Inland Sea.
This iconic venue will feature immersive light shows, art installations, and exhibitions, offering a unique blend of sustainability, technology, and creativity.
📍Height that visitors can walk on: 12m (External height: 20ｍ)
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3. Hello Kitty x Algae
Hello Kitty teams up with cutting-edge algae technology to promote a greener future! This unique collaboration highlights algae’s potential as a sustainable resource for food, fuel, and environmental protection.
Featuring adorable 32 algae-inspired Hello Kitty designs with a life-sized statue, this exhibit combines Japanese pop culture with innovative science to inspire a more eco-friendly world.
📍 Farm Area in Japan Pavilion (East Gate Zone)
⏰ 9:30 – 21:00
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4. 4D Flying Car Experience
📍 Empowering Zone, "Advanced Air Mobility Station"
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*Need a reservation for SoraCruise
5. VR Gut Quest
Ready for an adventure inside your body? Join the VR Gut Quest at the Osaka Healthcare Pavilion and battle bad bacteria in your intestines! Using your hands, voice, and brainwaves, fight your way through a wild, futuristic game and learn how Bifidobacteria can help make you a superhuman.
📍 At Osaka Healthcare Pavilion
🔗 Website
*Must be over 7 years old to play
*If you use a pacemaker, have certain health conditions (e.g., pregnancy, high blood pressure, heart/spine issues), are prone to motion sickness or seizures, or are not feeling well, please refrain from playing this game.
6. The Birth of New Astro Boy
Get the chance to watch "The Birth of Neo Atom," a new CG anime short film featuring Black Jack resurrecting Astro Boy. Created by Tezuka Productions, this thrilling film introduces Neo Atom as the new hero, with music by the renowned composer Akira Senju and narration by Ayaka Hirahara. Don't miss this exciting adventure into the world of NATUREVERSE!
📍 At PASONA NATUREVERSE Pavilion
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7. MONSTER HUNTER Bridge
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind experience created exclusively for Expo 2025! Enjoy an immersive attraction that combines 360-degree visuals, immersive audio, and a vibrating floor, making you feel like you're stepping right into the world of Monster Hunter.
Visitors will wear specialized AR devices to experience incredible encounters with Felyne and other iconic monsters in a way that has never been done before. Don't miss this exclusive Monster Hunter adventure—only at Expo 2025!
📍 At "XD Hall" inside Osaka Healthcare Pavilion
🔗 Website
*Need a reservation. Free to play.
8. Immersive UNKNOWN FOREST
Step into the UNKNOWN FOREST, lantern in hand, and uncover the hidden stories of life. Wander through a mystical mist, encounter unseen creatures, and witness the forest come alive around you. The journey culminates in a breathtaking Performing Theater, where wind, fog, and dynamic visuals bring the forest’s grand tale to life.
📍 Sumitomo Pavilion
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Where To Get Halal Food
🍽️ Lounge & Dining – Buffet, Japanese food
📍 East Gate Zone E14-11
⏰ 9:00 - 21:00
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*Sushi, teppanyaki & course meals need reservations. Please check with the restaurant directly to confirm if reservation-only meals have halal options.
🍽️ Osaka Halal Mughal Expo2025 – Pakistani food
📍 East Gate Zone E46-14
⏰ 9:00 - 21:00
🔗 Website
*No reservations needed
🍽️ African Dining Hall PANAF – African food
📍 West Gate Zone W43-22
⏰ 10:00 - 21:00
🔗 Website
*No reservations needed
🍽️ Divan Kitchen – Turkish cuisine
📍 Future Life Zone L71-11
⏰ 9:00 - 21:00
🔗 Website
*No reservations needed
🍽️ Kebab Lab – Various street food
📍 West Gate Zone W43-12
⏰ 9:00 - 21:00
🔗 Website
*No reservations needed
🍽️ Pizza Da Mario – Italian food
📍 West Gate Zone W43-20
⏰ 9:00 - 21:00
🔗 Website
*No reservations needed
🍽️ MARE produced by Mrs.Istanbul – Mediterranean food
📍 Empowering Lives Zone P82-12
⏰ 9:00 - 21:00
🔗 Website
*No reservations needed
🍽️ SOFRA produced by Mrs.Istanbul – Ottoman Turkish food
📍 East Gate Zone E46-16
⏰ 10:00 - 21:00
🔗 Website
*No reservations needed
🍽️SOLEIL EXPO2025 STORE – Various food
📍 West Gate Zone W43-16
⏰ 10:00 - 21:00
🔗 Website
*No reservations needed
Is There A Prayer Space?
Yes, there is! Expo 2025 will have one shared prayer room, open to people of all faiths. The room will have separate spaces for male and female visitors, and prayer mats will be provided for Muslims.
📍 Forest of Tranquility Zone
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Why Not End Your Expo 2025 Trip with Some Souvenirs?
This is the best place in Osaka for Muslim-friendly and Halal-certified souvenirs, including:
✅ Halal-certified Japanese snacks
✅ Muslim-friendly Japanese snacks
✅ KIMONO Hijab
✅ Muslim-friendly skincare
Prayer Space with built-in Wudhu Facility Available
We provide a dedicated prayer space for men and women with a wudhu place inside. This means you can comfortably shop for your favorite Halal souvenirs and perform your prayers easily.
Muslim Osaka Travel Guide (excluding Expo 2025)
Here are some travel guides you can use for your trip.
✅ Muslim Half-Day Dotonbori Trip
