General Information
Expo Tickets
Please print your ticket and bring a physical copy with you. Digital versions will not be accepted at the gate.
Suggested arrival time
12:30pm; Business Sweden Guides will be at the Yumeshima (East) Gate and West Gate between 12:30pm to 1:40pm if you have any questions.
Priority Lane Access
VIP tickets grant access to the Priority Lane at both the East and West Gates
Visa
Swedish citizens do not need a visa to get into Japan.
Currency
The currency is yen (100 yen ≈ 7 SEK). While most stores accept credit cards, there are still some places that only accept cash, so we recommend having some pocket money on you just in case.
Weather
The weather in Osaka/Tokyo in October tends to be cooler with ~20-25 degrees during the day, however it gets chilly and drops to ~15-20 in the evenings.
Business Cards
Japan has a very strong business card culture, and there will be plenty of opportunities to exchange them during this delegation. A general rule is to always bring more business cards than you think you will need.
Photo and Video
Photos and videos will be taken throughout the event and will be shared with participants afterwards. Selected media may be published by the organizers.
Luggage
Large bags, rolling luggage, etc. are not allowed into the expo site. Backpacks, shoulder bags are permitted. Storage options at the Expo entrances are limited and costly, so if possible, bring only what you need on the day and arrange to keep other belongings e.g. at your hotel.
Accommodation
ご宿泊については、大阪市中心部の本町エリアをおすすめいたします。さまざまな価格帯のホテルが揃っており、レストランやショッピングも充実しています。また、万博会場へのアクセスが便利なほか、新幹線による長距離移動や関西国際空港へのアクセスにも優れています。
We recommend staying in the Hommachi area of central Osaka, as it has plenty of hotels in all price classes, as well as restaurants, shopping, and convenient access to both the Expo site and longer-distance travel via Shinkansen bullet train or the Kansai airport.
本町エリアのおすすめホテルには以下のようなものがあります：
Some selected hotels in the area include:
Courtyard by Marriott Osaka Honmachi
Getting to the Expo
From Tokyo
東京駅から新幹線で新大阪駅へ（約2時間30分）
Take the Shinkansen (bullet train) from Tokyo Station to Shin-Osaka Station (approx. 2,5 hours)
新大阪駅から御堂筋線（赤色）に乗り、本町駅へ（5駅、約11分
Take the Midosuji Line (red line) to Hommachi station (5 stations, 11 min)
本町駅で中央線（緑色）に乗り換え、夢洲駅へ（7駅、約20分、終点）
At Hommachi, change trains to Chuo Line (green line) and go to Yumeshima station, which is the final stop of the line (7 stations, 20 min)
From Hommachi area
本町駅または堺筋本町駅から中央線（緑色）で直接、夢洲駅（7駅、約20分、終点）までアクセス可能です。
From Hommachi station or Sakaisuji-Hommachi station, the Chuo Line (green line) goes directly to the Expo at Yumeshima station, which is the final stop of the line (7 stations, 20 min)
From Kansai Airport
関西国際空港（KIX）から市内中心部（本町エリア）へは、南海電鉄のラピート（特急）が便利です。なんば駅まで約35分で到着し、そこから短い乗り換え、または徒歩約20分で本町エリアに行けます。
The best way to get from the Airport (Kansai Airport, KIX) to the city center (Hommachi area) is using the Nankai Limited Express train, which takes around 35 minutes to Namba station, from which it is possible to make a short transfer or walk ~20 minutes
Getting around the Expo
万博会場に到着後は、入場や会場内の移動に十分な時間を確保してください。ノルディックパビリオンまでは、東ゲート（地下鉄）から徒歩約15分、西ゲート（タクシー・バス）から徒歩約25分かかります。
Once at the Expo, please allow ample time for entry and walking inside the site, as it takes about 15 minutes on foot from the East Gate (Metro) or about 25 minutes from the West Gate (Taxi/Bus) to reach the Nordic Pavilion.
万博会場へはタクシーやバスを利用することも可能ですが、これらは西ゲートに到着します。一方、地下鉄は東ゲートに到着し、ノルディックパビリオンやエキスポサロンにより近く便利です。
It is also possible to take Taxi or Bus services to the Expo site. Keep in mind however that Taxis and Buses arrive at the West Gate, as opposed to the Metro which takes you to the East Gate, which is closer to the Nordic Pavilion and the Expo Salon.
目印：Business Swedenのスタッフがスウェーデン国旗（🇸🇪）を振ってご案内しています。
Look for: Business Sweden staff waving a Swedish flag (🇸🇪).
Map: Expo Salon & Nordic Pavilion
