Universal Studio Japan (USJ)

Table of Contents

1 About the USJ
2 Park Area
3 For Anime Lovers
4 Park Tickets
5 Access
6 Information

About the USJ

Universal Studios Japan (USJ) was the first theme park under the Universal Studios brand to be built in Asia!
This theme park is the most visited amusement park in Japan after Tokyo Disney Land.

There’s a lot to cover about this park – so let’s get started!

Park Area

Universal Studios Japan currently has ten sections:

☆Hollywood
(Hollywood dream attraction)
☆New York
(Spiderman attraction and The Terminator area)
☆San Francisco
☆Jurassic Park
☆Waterworld
(Enjoyment of water show)
☆Amity Village
(Jaws attraction)
☆Universal Wonderland
(Snoopy, Hello Kitty, Sesame Street area)
☆Minion Park
(Minions attraction, goods and food)
☆The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
☆Super Nintendo World
(Which is new and opened in 2021)

So let’s start to explain-

Park Entrance area

Hollywood

Walk down Hollywood, see live stage shows on the streets, stop for a hamburger at Mel’s Drive-In.

New York

An area that has two of the park’s main attractions:
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man and Terminator 2

San Francisco

Port city like Fisherman’s Wharf and Chinatown!
With its location to the lagoon, you can enjoy the smell of sea air, just like the real port city.
Experience the lively city of San Francisco!

Jurassic Park

Prepare for a Dinosaurs – spotting jungle adventure with Jurassic Park –
This ride is a water-based attraction and you will get wet at this attraction.

Waterworld

The WaterWorld is American science fiction movie (from about 1995) and there a theater show in USJ to the battle from the movie. With water and explosion sound.

Amity Village

Beware the giant, man-eating shark from the movie – JAWS!
Can be topped off with a great photo opportunity with the captured shark.
The attraction is on the boat but you don`t get wet, so no worry here.

Universal Wonderland

Meet Snoopy, Hello Kitty, The Sesame Street and more in this kawaii (cute) area. Recommended for families with young children.
This area has 10 different rides.

Minion Park

BA-NA-NA!
The most ridiculously entertaining yellow minions are one of USJ’s newest area & attractions.
It has a photo opportunities, play areas, food stalls, and goods

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is genuinely incredible. The attention to detail in the design and construction of this area is breathtaking!
Hogwarts really has to be seen to be real.

This absolutely Harry Potter fan heaven!
If you are a Harry Potter fan, you may expect to spend in this area a few hours.

The area

The iconic Harry Potter Train

Some of the goods in the area

Super Nintendo World

World’s First Super Nintendo World Opens!
The world’s first Nintendo themed area opened in March 2021, at a cost of more than 50 Billion Yen.
This area provides an unmissable opportunity to see their favorite Nintendo characters come to life.
The park has been set up as a completely immersive experience, using a high technology to bring gaming to vivid life. In this area there are rides, attractions, restaurants and shops themed. Visitors can also take the whole experience to a whole new level by clipping on a “Power-Up Band”.

The area

The attractions

Meet the characters and have fun with the goods!

For Anime Lovers

There also a section for Anime lovers! An area that may change. Before few years there was Shingeki-no-Kyojin area. Now there a Kimetsu-no-Yaiba area!
Also, Sailor Moon or Conan area!
Check when you there, what kind of area they have now.

Park Tickets

There are two main ticket types. Park entry tickets are called Studio Passes (costs ¥8400 for adult, and ¥5,400 for children). Whereas Express Passes shorten the waiting time for attractions.
The Studio Pass (The admission ticket ) includes park entrance and will get you in and give you access to all the rides and attractions.
The express pass will cost much more but will short your waiting line time.
As one of the most popular theme parks in the world waiting time may be 2 hours or more!

There are several different Express Passes available. Here’s a the different types so you can choose the best one for you.

Universal Express Pass 3
Experience the top 3 must-see attractions at the Studios! costs ¥6,800

Universal Express Pass 4
Experience the top 4 must-see attractions at the Studios! costs ¥7,800

Universal Express Pass 7Fully enjoy the Park by experiencing 7 popular attractions! cost ¥10,800

Access

Universal Studios Japan is located overlooking Osaka Bay.
The entrance to the theme park is less than 5 minutes walk from the station – Universal-city station on the JR Yumesaki Line.
The train is probably the best option for getting to the theme park from Osaka station.

There also an option in a direct bus if you come straight from Osaka International Airport (Itami).
From the airport it takes about 45 minutes depending on traffic and cost about ¥1,000