Do you want to go to the Expo but think, “Isn’t it crowded everywhere?” Or do you think it’s too much trouble to make reservations?
In fact, there are several “hole-in-the-wall” pavilions where you can get in without waiting in line and be highly satisfied.
This time, we would like to introduce some of the pavilions that our editorial staff experienced on site and felt “this is a good choice!
This time, we will introduce three pavilions that are no reservations required, smooth entry and great to see!
1. Uzbekistan Pavilion｜A breathtaking 360° theater — a wooden journey toward the future
“What, no line for something so elaborate?” I was surprised to see the Uzbekistan Pavilion.
The exhibition is divided into three major zones.
The first is a crafted space with miniatures of traditional architecture.
This is the second and main area of the Expo, where images are projected 360 degrees in all directions, and the entire floor rises to the second floor. The immersive experience is so complete that it sets itself apart from the “typical Expo video experience. It also has a power similar to that of the Egyptian Pavilion.
And the third is its second floor. The building is actually made of Kansai timber, which will be transported to Uzbekistan after the Expo to take on a second life as building materials. These sustainable efforts have been highly evaluated, and the building has also won the Gold Prize of the German Design Award.
After exiting, you will find an upscale souvenir corner. The prices are steep, but the selection is pleasing to the eye.
2. Hungary Pavilion｜A quiet and moving stage that touches the heart
The interior of the museum has a simple structure, but as you move deeper into the glass craft space, you will find a “song” stage that echoes in the silence.
This performance, in which one performer sings a Hungarian folk song, with minimal lighting and staging, but with stunning expressive power. There is a sense of tension and beauty as if you were in a music hall.
The audience gasped and applauded. The pavilion “captivated by song alone” without relying on staging, a rare experience even for an Expo.
3. Cambodia Pavilion｜Small but packed with surprising tricks!
Although a Type B (small to medium scale) pavilion, the Cambodia Pavilion surprised visitors with its “Show this much? ” is the Cambodia Pavilion.
The museum also has zones that reproduce local ruins and natural scenery in near-real size, and the use of space is outstanding. The density of the exhibits is high and will not bore you.
More noteworthy is the experience content. After entering a questionnaire on your smartphone, you can experience 360-degree images of Cambodia using VR goggles.
And you even have a chance to win a trip to Cambodia by drawing lots! It’s a trick that will unintentionally raise your spirits.
Still so many ways to enjoy the Expo — without the long lines!
While it’s great to brave the lines at the famous pavilions, one of the best parts of the Expo is to take a slightly different perspective and visit the “hole-in-the-wall” pavilions.
The three pavilions introduced here can all be enjoyed with no reservations and short waiting times, so they are recommended for those with limited time or who just want to drop by in their spare time.
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