🗺️ Expo Memorial Park Station万博記念公園駅

The Osaka Monorail opened in 1990. The彩都線 (Saito Line), which began operation in 1998, runs from 万博紀念公園 (Expo '70 Commemorative Park) to 阪大病院前 (Handai Byoin-mae), and at that time, it was recognized by the Guinness World Records as the longest monorail in the world. As of 2023, it still holds the record for the second longest monorail in the world. The main station, 万博紀念公園站 (Expo '70 Commemorative Park Station), was selected as one of the "First Kinki Station 100 Selection" (a vote for the 100 most distinctive railway stations in the Kinki region) and is nicknamed "Station of the Sun." From the large glass windows in the hall, one can see the switch tracks in action, with trains departing in different directions. In addition to the greenery surrounding 万博紀念公園 (Expo '70 Commemorative Park), there are several entertainment facilities nearby, including the aquarium 水生美世界NIFREL (NIFREL), a Ferris wheel, a shopping plaza called "LaLaport" and "EXPOCITY" with a cinema, as well as the home stadium of the professional football team GAMBA OSAKA, the Panasonic Stadium Suita. The Osaka Monorail provides direct access to 大阪國際機場 (Osaka International Airport, Itami Airport), making it a popular choice for many tourists. The transportation to the entertainment facilities near 万博紀念公園站 (Expo '70 Commemorative Park Station) is also very convenient, making it an essential stop for visitors to 万博紀念公園 (Expo '70 Commemorative Park).

In 1998, it was recognized by the Guinness World Records as the longest monorail in the world, and it still holds the record for the second longest today. It was selected as one of the first "Kinki Station 100 Selections." From the glass windows of the hall, you can see the switch tracks and the sight of trains departing in different directions. Transportation to large parks and shopping plazas is quite convenient.