Banpaku Memorial Park and Hokusetsu Course

Centered on Banpaku Memorial Park, where the symbolic Tower of the Sun rises, this course explores the green Hokusetsu area. With its wide park and large facilities, the whole family can enjoy a full day. The route takes about seven hours and is recommended for those who want to spend time freely.

Course Route

10:00 Start at the Tower of the Sun Begin in front of the Tower of the Sun, the symbol of Banpaku Memorial Park. The giant work created by Taro Okamoto is truly overwhelming.

10:30 Visit inside the Tower of the Sun Make a reservation and step inside the tower. The original space expressing the evolution of life captivates adults and children alike.

11:30 Stroll the Natural and Cultural Garden Walk through the vast Natural and Cultural Garden. Flowers bloom with the seasons, and you can enjoy a relaxed picnic on the lawn plazas.

12:30 Lunch on the park lawn If the weather is fine, spread out a lunch box on the grass. A meal eaten in such an open space is exceptional.

14:00 Shopping at a large commercial complex Head to the large commercial complex next to the park. Indoor facilities for shopping and amusement are plentiful.

15:30 Visit the National Museum of Ethnology Go to the National Museum of Ethnology inside the park. The exhibits introducing cultures and lifestyles from around the world are well worth seeing.

16:30 Close with the Hokusetsu scenery Finish by gazing at the open scenery of Hokusetsu from the park, wrapping up the day at a relaxed pace.

Highlights

- The interior exhibit of the Tower of the Sun, beloved as the symbol of the expo - The vast Natural and Cultural Garden with seasonal flowers and greenery - The National Museum of Ethnology where you can meet world cultures - The well-equipped large commercial complex next to the park

Access and Tips

- The Osaka Monorail Banpaku Kinen Koen Station is the nearest, just steps away - The park is very large, so deciding your order in advance is efficient - Visiting inside the Tower of the Sun may require an advance reservation - It is easy to move around with a stroller, so it is reassuring even with small children

A Quick Tip

Banpaku Memorial Park is so vast that you cannot see all of it in one day. Decide on your main targets, value the time spent relaxing on the lawn, and enjoy it at your own pace.