Event Features

*The time listed on your ticket indicates the time window in which you can play in Expo’70 Commemorative Park. Trainers with either Morning or Afternoon Session tickets can enjoy event gameplay anywhere in Suita City or Osaka City (outside of Expo’70 Commemorative Park) from 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. JST.

Senri Bampaku Koen, Suita City, Osaka 565-0826

Check on Google Maps here: Expo ’70 Commemorative Park

Trainers can enter the Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Osaka experience via four entrances (listed below). Please also refer to the Park Map.

• Main Gate: 5-minute walk from Osaka Monorail, Bampaku-kinen-koen Station
• East Gate: 5-minute walk from Osaka Monorail, Koen-higashi-guchi Station
• Japanese Garden Gate: 15-minute walk from Osaka Monorail, Bampaku-kinen-koen Station or Koen-higashi-guchi Station
• West Gate: 10-minute walk from Osaka Monorail or Hankyu Railway, Yamada Station

Please visit the “Access” page on the Expo’70 Commemorative Park website

Please use a transportation IC card for smooth boarding on public transportation.
[Available Cards]

• Osaka Monorail
• Hankyu Bus [JP only]

Free direct buses connecting ‘Bampaku-kinen-koen Station (Expocity)’ and ‘JR Kishibe Station’ from 1:20 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. JST, approx. every 10 minutes, will be operated by Hankyu Bus. Please refer to the following list for the bus stops:

• JR Kishibe Station, North Exit, Bus Stop
• Bampaku-kinen-koen Station (Expocity)

There will be NO PARKING available in Expo’70 Commemorative Park during the event. We recommend using public transportation to make your way to the park.

Please visit the “Rules” page on the Expo’70 Commemorative Park website [JP only].

• Park admission tickets are normally required to enter the park. However, those with Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Osaka live event tickets will be able to enter upon presentation of their live event ticket (applies only to the specified day of the event). Please be aware that a separate ticket purchase is not required to enter the park as a live event ticket holder.

• Children who are junior high school-aged or older without a live event ticket will need to purchase a park admission ticket for the price listed here.
  Please hold on to your park admission ticket until you leave. Re-entry will be permitted upon presentation of your ticket (same day only).

• For those who participate in Morning Session (9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. JST)
  All four entrances (Main, East, Japanese Garden, West) will open at 8:00 a.m. JST. When the park opens, Trainers will have their live event tickets checked and be able to enter the park in order of arrival.
  Please make sure to arrive early, as the Main Gate is expected to be crowded.

• For those who participate in Afternoon Session (2:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. JST)
  Trainers will have their live event tickets checked and be able to enter the park in order of arrival.
  Please make sure to arrive early, as the Main Gate is expected to be crowded around 2:30 p.m. JST.

Trainers will have their live event ticket screen checked upon entry to Expo’70 Commemorative Park. There are 3 options to present your live event ticket as below.

【Option 1 (Recommended)】

• We recommend taking a screenshot of the medal at home just in case.

【Option 2】

• If you are unable to display the medal, please try this option.
• We recommend taking a screenshot of the ticket at home just in case.

【Option 3】

• If you are unable to display either the medal or the ticket, we may check the confirmation e-mail you received when purchasing event ticket instead

All ticket holders are allowed to re-enter the park at any time on the specified day of the event upon presentation of their live event ticket or park admission ticket. Attendees without a live event ticket or who have lost their park admission ticket will need to purchase a park admission ticket to re-enter.

The transition time between Morning and Afternoon Sessions will be 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. JST. Crowding is expected near the park entrances and Osaka Monorail stations during this time. Please make sure to arrive early. We also ask for your cooperation in staggering what time you use public transportation to avoid crowding.

Trainers with Morning or Afternoon Session tickets can enjoy the event gameplay anywhere in Suita City or Osaka City (outside of Expo’70 Commemorative Park) from 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. JST.

Please refer to the Park Map.

Please refer here [JP only].

Please refer here [JP only].

There are also dining options available at LaLaport EXPOCITY near the park. For more details, please refer here.

Live event tickets are sold out. No same-day tickets are available.

In order to enjoy Pokémon GO Fest: Osaka event gameplay, you must be present in Expo’70 Commemorative Park, Suita City, or Osaka City.

To begin your Pokémon GO Fest Park Experience, simply arrive at Expo’70 Commemorative Park, Suita City, or Osaka City on the date and time of your purchased ticket and open Pokémon GO.

Event exclusive gameplay is available only for the ticket holders. Non-ticket holders will not be able to play Pokémon GO inside the park during the event.

Information will be posted on the website below, as well as the Niantic Support official Twitter account (@NianticHelpJP).

• Pokémon GO Fest 2023: Osaka Live Event Support FAQ: https://niantic.helpshift.com/hc/faq/4180-pokemon-go-fest-2023-osaka/
• Niantic Support official Twitter account (@NianticHelpJP):
  https://twitter.com/niantichelpjp

Please visit the Technical Support desk located in the Lower Plaza (‘Shimo-no-hiroba’) within the park. For any other gameplay issues during the event, please contact us through the app.

For frequently asked questions regarding events, please refer to the Pokémon GO Help Center. In most cases, the issue can be resolved by restarting the app or device.

Please visit one of the two first-aid tents listed below that will be available inside the park, or speak to a nearby staff member wearing yellow or green T-shirt. Staff members will also be circulating throughout the park. If you feel unwell and spot a staff member, please speak to them.

• Lower Plaza (‘Shimo-no-hiroba’)
• Water Plaza (‘Mizu-no-hiroba’)

• Make sure to bring a hat and/or parasol, and take advantage of portable fans and other cooling products.
• Wear clothes that are breathable, moisture-wicking, and quick-drying.
• Even if you do not feel thirsty, be sure to drink plenty of water and keep up your electrolytes with sports drinks, etc. There will be vending machines and vendors within the park. There will also be an ITOEN tent with drinks for sale in Lower Plaza (‘Shimo-no-hiroba’).
  • In-park F&B Information is available here [JP only].
  • Outside the park, dining information at LaLaport EXPOCITY is available here.
• Make good use of shade and take frequent breaks. In addition to Team Lounges, break tents will also be available on-site.

• Trainers who have young children with them should pay particularly close attention to their wellbeing.
• Children’s ability to regulate their body temperature is not fully developed. Due to this, children are more susceptible to heat stroke than adults are. Please take extra care to help keep them cool.
  • Keep an eye out for symptoms and any unusual changes in their behavior.
    If you notice flushed skin or excessive sweating, please head to a cool area and rest for a while.
  • Beware of reflected heat
    If the air temperature is 32℃ (90°F) at head-level for an adult, it will be 35℃ (95°F) for a child. Children in strollers will experience similar effects based on how far off the ground they are.
  • Choose appropriate clothing
    Wear cool clothing that can be removed as needed.
  • Make sure they stay hydrated

[References]

Smoking anywhere outside of designated areas is prohibited. Please use the designated smoking areas when smoking (includes e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products). For information about the designated smoking areas, please check here [JP only].

Please visit the Information desk in Lower Plaza (‘Shimo-no-hiroba’).

If you experience any kind of harassment, please visit the Information desk in Lower Plaza (‘Shimo-no-hiroba’).

Please pick up at ‘T-shirt pick-up booth’ in East Plaza (‘Higashi-no-hioroba’) during the event (August 4 - 6, 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.).

Please present the QR Code displayed from your Pokémon GO app, or attached in the e-mail received when pre-ordered.

T-shirt purchases are not available at the venue.

We do not offer refunds or exchange on T-shirts.

Please take any trash from the live event home with you.

There will be a limited number of chargers available at stations labeled as PokéStops. We recommend bringing a fully charged power bank with you. Batteries will also be available to purchase from the Softbank tent in the Lower Plaza (‘Shimo-no-hiroba’) (while supplies last).

Your device is more likely overheat while playing in hot weather. Make sure to take a break from playing to give your device a rest.

If you forget or lose your belongings inside the park, please visit an Information Booth within the park. Every day after the end of the live event, any items found will be taken to the Expo’70 Commemorative Park Security Center. Please check with the center before leaving (phone number: 06-6877-3370).

The event will take place rain or shine. However, in the case of extreme weather or natural disasters, the event may be suspended. Please check the local weather forecast before coming to the event and wear appropriate clothing.

If you have any troubles or need assistance, please visit the Information desk in Lower Plaza (‘Shimo-no-hiroba’).

Please contact press@nianticlabs.com if you wish to record or cover the event.

• Location: Sora Plaza (‘Sora-no-hiroba’)
• Date: August 4 (Fri) - 6 (Sun)
• Time:
  • 1st round: 10:00 - 10:20
  • 2nd round: 11:35 - 11:55
  • 3rd round: 13:40 - 14:00
  • 4th round: 15:15 - 15:35
  • 5th round: 16:50 - 17:10
• Numbered tickets will be handed out for each session starting 30 minutes before the scheduled start time.
• Limited numbered tickets are available and they will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
• There may be changes or cancellations due to instructions or requests from the government, local authorities, supervisory agencies, health departments, as well as weather conditions (such as high temperatures, heavy rainfall), or other reasons.

• Location: Esaka Park
• Date: August 4 (Fri) - August 31 (Sun)
  *Date is subject to change without notice.

Location

• Expo’70 Commemorative Park
• LaLaport EXPOCITY
• JR Kishibe Station - Vierra Kishibe Kento
• Information on the 2nd floor of Namba Parks
• Information on the 2nd basement floor of the main building, Namba City Nankai

There will be a limited number distributed at each location. Visors will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

Location (available only in Suita City)

• LaLaport EXPOCITY
• JR Kishibe Station - Vierra Kishibe Kento
• JR Suita Station - ‘Event Space’ on the 2nd floor of Suits-sankusu-nibankan
• Esaka Park

There will be a limited number distributed at each location. Postcards will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.