Expo '70 Commemorative Stadium is an athletic stadium located in Expo Commemoration Park in Suita City, Osaka Prefecture.
It was used as the home stadium by J-League club Gamba Osaka until 2015, and is currently used by JFL club FC Osaka for their home games.
Getting to the Stadium
From Itami Airport, take the Osaka Monorail and get off at Banpaku Kinen Koen Station.
Transfer to the Saito Line and get off at Koen-higashiguchi Station (the first stop) to reach the stadium.
It takes about 20 minutes to walk to the stadium from Banpaku Kinen Koen Station, so if you have a bad connection, you may want to walk there.
About the Stadium
Address: 5-2, Senri Banpaku Koen, Suita, Osaka,
Capacity: 21,000人
Surface: Natural grass
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Travel Tips & Information
Here is the basic information about Osaka as a reference for planning your trip.
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1. "Getting There & Around" Ibaraki, Takatsuki, Suita, Itami Airport
When you arrive at Itami Airport, the Ibaraki, Takatsuki, and Suita areas are relatively close, but except for the venues in the Expo Park area, there is no train connection from the airport to Takatsuki or Ibaraki, so it will take longer to get there.
If your goal is only to visit Gamba Osaka, you can stay at a hotel near the airport and take the monorail to get there, but for other venues, you might want to consider going from Osaka City.
There are hotels everywhere in Osaka, especially in the Umeda and Namba areas.
The convenience of hotels varies depending on the venue, so it is best to choose a station that is easy to get to and book a hotel.
2. "Where to Stay" in Ibaraki, Takatsuki, Suita, Itami Airport
There are a few hotels around Ibaraki Station, Takatsuki Station, and Itami Airport, but not that many.
If you are planning on sightseeing, you will probably want to stay in Osaka City.
There are many hotels in Osaka City, especially around Umeda and Namba. The convenience of hotels varies depending on the venue you are going to watch the game at, so it is recommended that you choose a station that is easy to get to and book a hotel.
3. "What to Do & See" in Ibaraki, Takatsuki, Suita, Itami Airport
In this area, there is the Cupnoodles Museum and Expo Park.
If you go to the city of Osaka, there are many places of interest such as Osaka Castle, Dotonbori, Tsutenkaku, and Universal Studios.
It is also a city where you can watch a lot of games depending on the schedule. It is difficult to visit the city in just one or two days and nights, so be sure to make a reasonable itinerary while checking out the transportation options.
4. "What & Where to Eat" in Ibaraki, Takatsuki, Suita, Itami Airport
Osaka is famous for its takoyaki (octopus dumplings), kushikatsu (skewered pork cutlets), okonomiyaki (savory pancakes), and pork buns from 551 Horai.
As a large city, there are many restaurants.
Find a restaurant that suits your taste and try it out.
