Why You Should Visit
Suita's own festival, run by the Suita Festa Executive Committee (secretariat: Suita City) at Expo '70 Commemorative Park from 10am to 8pm. The Festival Plaza in front of the Tower of the Sun hosts food booths and a stage with 29 music and performance acts, an impersonation show, a Halloween mini stage featuring My Melody and Kuromi, and the evening "Suita Halloween Night". The Upper Plaza becomes a kids' park, and the Lower Plaza hosts the "Mini Expo" and "Suita Biyori" areas. Suita residents get in free with a ticket handed out on the day, and stage programs have sign-language interpreters. A good pick for families looking to spend the public holiday outdoors.
Programs
Timetable & Map
Essentials
- location
- Festival Plaza, Upper Plaza and Lower Plaza, Expo '70 Commemorative Park
- period
- October 12, 2026 (Mon)
- Time
- 10:00–20:00
- cost
- Free for Suita residents (free tickets handed out at three spots in the park on the day). Non-residents pay the park entry fee: adults ¥450, junior high age and under free
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- Short walk from Banpaku-kinen-koen Station on the Osaka Monorail. By car, use the park's car parks (expect crowds on the public holiday; public transport recommended)
- TICKETS / REGISTRATION
- No booking needed. Free tickets for Suita residents are handed out in front of the Information Center, in front of the Japanese Garden and at the West Gate. See the Suita Festa official site for updates.
- NOTE
Festival Plaza
- Food and booths
- Cycling class
Upper Plaza
- Kids' park
Lower Plaza
- Mini Expo
- Suita Biyori
Please note
- Photography by the public is not allowed during the Music & Performance program and the mini stage
- Entry to each area may be restricted when crowded
Bad weather
- Held in rain; cancelled in severe weather
- If a weather warning is in effect at 8am, all morning programs are cancelled
- If a warning is in effect at 9am, all programs are cancelled
*Content may change or be cancelled without notice
Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)There are 1 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Festival Plaza, Upper Plaza and Lower Plaza, Expo '70 Commemorative Park, and 8 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.
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FAQ
Can non-residents of Suita attend?
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