Universal Studios Japan (USJ) Osaka Admission Tickets
- Book a USJ Studio Pass for the park's most popular areas, including SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, Minion Park, Jurassic Park and Donkey Kong Country™
- E-ticket by QR code right after booking: scan at the gate, no ticket counter
- VIP Group Tour (3 hours) or VIP Private Tour (5 or 8 hours with your own guide): skip the lines on top rides, including Donkey Kong Country™: Mine-Cart Madness™
- Add SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ Guaranteed Entry: a Studio Pass alone does not guarantee entry to the area on busy days
- How to get a SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ Area Timed Entry Ticket: official guide / video
- More USJ experiences:
Universal Studios Japan Express Pass
Universal Studios Japan VIP Experience Private Tour
Package options
Attraction Tickets
| Ticket type | E-ticket (direct entry) |
| Attraction type | Family parks, Theme parks, Universal Studio |
| Tour types | None, Guided tour |
| Transport convenience | Near metro, Near city center |
Product Info
NO LIMIT! COUNTDOWN 2027 Party Pass: Coming Soon to KKday
Enjoy the park for up to 26 hours! The Party Pass is valid from 7 PM on December 31, 2026, to 9 PM on January 1, 2027 (Japan time). During NO LIMIT! COUNTDOWN 2027, you can leave and re-enter the park as many times as you like.
Limited-Time Event: Universal Extreme Autumn: Discover U!!! (Sept 10 – Nov 8)
Halloween Horror Nights turns 15 with its biggest and most intense season yet. Terror closes in from the shadows of Resident Evil, a screaming ride plunges you into the depths of Sadako's curse, and the largest zombie horde in the park's history sweeps across every corner of USJ. There is nowhere to hide and no way out: one brutal 15th-anniversary night that traps you in relentless fear, with despair you will wish you had never tasted.
15 years of horror: the biggest Halloween Horror Nights ever, with anniversary-only attractions and shows made for horror fans
All-new horror attractions: Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive, Sadako's Curse: Dark Horror Ride, and Afterimage
Zombies take over the park: the largest Street Zombies outbreak in history devours every corner once night falls
Halloween-only entertainment: dance with the zombies, catch the 15th-anniversary special shows, and soak up the horror atmosphere across the whole park
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ Entry Information
Entry to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ requires an Area Timed Entry Ticket. A Studio Pass alone does not guarantee entry to the area on busy days. You can get a ticket in two ways:
Area Timed Entry Ticket (Guaranteed): purchased in advance, included in the SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ bundle packages above
Timed Entry Ticket or Standby Entry Ticket: free, obtained in the official USJ app on the day of your visit after you enter the park (subject to availability)
Depending on crowd levels on the day, the area may open without any ticket
Rights & Copyright Notice
©Kanehito Yamada, Tsukasa Abe/Shogakukan/“Frieren”Project TM & © Universal Studios. All rights reserved.
TM & © Universal Studios. All rights reserved.
TM & © Universal Studios & Amblin Entertainment.
MINIONS TM & © 2025 Universal Studios. TM & © Universal Studios. All rights reserved.
© Nintendo TM & © 2026 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.
© GA/S, JKP TM & © Universal Studios. All rights reserved.
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Which USJ studio pass should I choose?
Choose according to your arrival time and how many days you want to spend at the park.
Ticket option | Admission period | When to consider it |
|---|---|---|
1 Day Studio Pass | 1 full day | You have a full day available for USJ |
1.5 Day Studio Pass | From 3 PM on the first day, followed by the next full day | You arrive in the afternoon and want another day at the park |
2 Day Studio Pass | 2 consecutive full days | You want more time for attractions, shows, and breaks |
Twilight Pass | From 3 PM on the selected date | You prefer a shorter afternoon and evening visit |
Check availability and the admission conditions of your selected package.
More days provide additional visiting time, but do not guarantee that you can experience every attraction.
What does a Universal Studios Japan Studio Pass include?
A Studio Pass includes park admission and access to regular attractions and shows through standard queues, subject to attraction requirements, operating conditions, and area entry restrictions. An Express Pass is optional.
For additional services, consider these separately booked options:
Optional upgrade | What it offers |
|---|---|
Shorter queues at selected attractions included in your package. Park admission is separate unless explicitly included in a bundle. | |
A dedicated guide, itinerary planning, and priority access to participating attractions. Park admission is separate. Check guide language and availability before booking. |
Does a USJ Studio Pass include Super Nintendo World entry?
A standard Studio Pass does not guarantee entry to Super Nintendo World when access is restricted.
For advance arrangements, choose a package that explicitly includes guaranteed area entry. Otherwise, request an Area Timed Entry Ticket through the official USJ app after entering the park, subject to availability.
If you are visiting with family or friends, register everyone’s Studio Passes together and select the whole party when requesting timed entry. Follow the official Super Nintendo World entry instructions.
Area entry and Express access to rides are different benefits. Check your package and follow any assigned entry time.
How much do Universal Studios Japan tickets cost?
Prices depend on your visit date, ticket type, and age category. Select your date and participants to see the applicable total.
When comparing options, use prices for the same dates and travellers. Check the inclusions before comparing a standalone ticket with a bundle.
Do children need USJ Studio Pass?
Children under 4 enter free.
For international visitors using age-based categories, child tickets cover ages 4 to 11, while visitors aged twelve and above need adult tickets.
Check each ride's requirements before planning your children's activities.
Can I change my USJ ticket date?
Eligible standalone admission and Twilight Pass bookings offer date changes without a change fee.
You must pay any ticket price difference or receive a refund.
This offer excludes Express Passes, value bundles, and combo packages.
Check your booking's eligibility and change procedure with KKday before switching dates.
Can I leave USJ and enter again?
Standard Studio Passes do not allow reentry after you leave the park. Plan meals and rest breaks inside the park.
Tickets covering consecutive days allow admission on their valid dates, but do not provide unlimited entry and exit during each day.
Special event tickets may have different conditions.
How do I use my USJ admission ticket?
Open your issued admission ticket and scan its QR code at the park entrance. Direct entry tickets do not require a ticket counter exchange.
Save the complete ticket before travelling and keep your phone charged. Security screening and entrance queues still apply.
For bundles, follow any separate instructions for redeeming additional benefits.
What time does Universal Studios Japan open?
Opening and closing times vary by date.
Check the official park calendar before traveling, then check the USJ app for attraction and show schedules during your visit.
Can I visit USJ if I do not speak Japanese?
Yes. You can plan your visit using the English version of the official USJ website and app.
These provide park information, attraction requirements, and timed-entry instructions.
Some entertainment and attraction dialogue may be in Japanese.
Should I consider a Kansai attraction pass?
If you plan to visit USJ and other participating attractions, compare the Have Fun in Kansai Premium Pass.
USJ admission is a selectable benefit under the applicable package rules.
Check that you have selected it, along with any reservation and redemption requirements.
How do I get to Universal Studios Japan from Osaka?
Transport option | Directions and booking details |
|---|---|
Train | From Osaka Station, take the JR Osaka Loop Line to Nishikujo, then transfer to the JR Yumesaki Line [Sakurajima Line] for Universal City Station. |
Private transfer | Book a private transfer from Osaka to Universal Studios Japan and select the Osaka to USJ service. |
Allow extra time for security screening and entrance queues, especially if you have a scheduled attraction or area entry time.
Coming soon! Enjoy up to 26 hours in the park, with unlimited re-entry during NO LIMIT! COUNTDOWN 2027.
![[Super Nintendo World™ 5th Anniversary] We are all STARS! Time to play! The invincible 5th anniversary with everyone!](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_35992/20260225031639_aSR5n/jpg)
[Super Nintendo World™ 5th Anniversary] We are all STARS! Time to play! The invincible 5th anniversary with everyone!
![[Universal Studios Japan Twilight Pass] Enter any time after 3:00 PM! Enjoy summer festival events like the get-soaking-wet nighttime show and the nighttime street performances, as well as the 25th anniversary parade, held in the cooler hours of the early evening during the summer!](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_35992/20260526102907_FON8g/jpg)
[Universal Studios Japan Twilight Pass] Enter any time after 3:00 PM! Enjoy summer festival events like the get-soaking-wet nighttime show and the nighttime street performances, as well as the 25th anniversary parade, held in the cooler hours of the early evening during the summer!
[Donkey Kong Country] Go on a wild adventure in the world of Donkey Kong!
[Flying Dinosaur] Fly high with dinosaurs!
![[Universal VIP Experience Private Tour] Personalize your park experience and explore the most popular rides with a dedicated guide!](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_35992/20260414075004_zo9Df/png)
[Universal VIP Experience Private Tour] Personalize your park experience and explore the most popular rides with a dedicated guide!
![[Chainsaw Man The Chaos 4-D] Overcome your fear and face the devils! The ultimate experience plunging into the world of "Chainsaw Man"](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_35992/20260821045802_nnUZR/jpg)
[Chainsaw Man The Chaos 4-D] Overcome your fear and face the devils! The ultimate experience plunging into the world of "Chainsaw Man"
[Halloween Horror Nights] Horror Level: Extreme. Tremble in the face of 15 years of fear.
[Minions Belloween Greeting] Meet the Minions in their Halloween costumes, welcoming guests only during this event!
![[Street Zombies] Everyone's infected! An unprecedented horde of zombies unleashes total hell!](https://image.kkday.com/v2/image/get/c_fit%2Cq_55%2Ct_webp%2Cw_960/s1.kkday.com/product_35992/20260821045751_mIZG1/jpg)
[Street Zombies] Everyone's infected! An unprecedented horde of zombies unleashes total hell!
Admission Ticket
| Ticket Type | Best For | Notes | Recommended Pairing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Day Studio Pass | First-time visitors; general travelers | Full-day entry from park opening to closing; dynamic pricing, noticeably higher in peak season; book about 2 months in advance | Pair with a Universal Express Pass (a must in peak season or for popular attractions) |
| 1.5-Day Studio Pass | Guests staying at hotels near USJ | Entry after 15:00 on day 1, full day on day 2; ideal for guests at official partner hotels and better value than two 1-Day passes | Pair with a stay at an official USJ partner hotel to make the most of both days |
| 2-Day Studio Pass | Travelers who want to explore the whole park in depth | Must be used on two consecutive days; cheaper than two separate 1-Day passes; great for tackling different areas on each day | Day 1 focus on Super Nintendo World + The Wizarding World of Harry Potter; day 2 cover the rest |
| Twilight Pass | Afternoon-only visitors, budget-conscious guests, or those mainly shopping and taking photos | Entry only after 15:00; priced at about 60-70% of a 1-Day pass; not recommended in peak season as ride time is limited | Great for enjoying the nighttime lights and buying merchandise; adding an Express Pass is not recommended |
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Purchase Notice
— SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™ —
- An "Area Timed Entry Ticket: Advance Booking" or "Area Timed Entry Ticket / Standby Entry Ticket" is required to enter SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™
- Depending on crowd conditions, the distribution of the “Area Timed Entry Ticket” may end ahead of schedule. It's possible to enter an area without an “Area Timed Entry Ticket" or "Standby Entry Ticket”
- To improve your chances of entry, purchase a Universal Express Pass or a package that includes an "Area Timed Entry Ticket: Advance Booking" (guaranteed entry).
- Facilities, restaurants, shops, photography services, and other services within the park may be temporarily unavailable or suspended.
－Recommended Tips and Process for Your Visit－
To ensure a smoother experience, it is recommended to download the official Universal Studios Japan app in advance. On the day of your visit, you can obtain an “Area Timed Entry Ticket” through the app. For detailed rules, please refer to the official Universal Studios Japan website.
— Ticket Use —
- Re-entry is not possible for all ticket types, with the exception of annual passes
- 1.5-Day Pass: admission from 3:00 PM on Day 1 and from park opening on Day 2. 2-Day Pass: admission from park opening. Both passes must be used on 2 consecutive dates
— Operation Changes —
- Information is subject to change without notice
- Operation of activities, rides, restaurants and shops are subject to change or cancelation without prior notice
— Access Restrictions —
- Each ride has different age, height, and health restrictions. Opening hours vary daily. See USJ official website for details
- Events, rides, restaurants, and shops may adjust the opening hours or close completely without notice due to weather, seasons and other factors
- Children under 4 years old do not need tickets to enter
— Beware of "Fraudulent Guide Services" Misrepresenting Private Itineraries —
- Regarding unauthorized tours and private itineraries, please refer to the official website for detailed security announcements.
Eligible Users
Ineligible Nationalities/Regions
- Japan
Reminders
For safety and viewing quality, do not take photos during a ride. Turn off flash light at areas with a "no flash photography" sign
Do not cut in line or have your friend hold your spot
Do not smoke while waiting in line, inside facilities, restaurants and shops, and walking
No outside food (bento box included) is allowed
How to Redeem Your Voucher
How to Use Your Voucher
- Please present the e-voucher on-site
Experience Location
Location Name: Universal Studios Japan
Address: 2 Chome−1−33 Sakurajima, Konohana Ward, Osaka, JapanFAQs
1. Is Universal Studios Japan worth visiting for first-time travelers?
Yes, Universal Studios Japan offers an exceptional experience for first-time travelers. It features world-renowned attractions like Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and Minion Park. Visitors can enjoy thrilling high-tech rides inspired by popular franchises such as Despicable Me, Jurassic Park, and Spider-Man, along with various shows and themed areas, creating a truly immersive and memorable day filled with unique entertainment for all ages.
2. How much time should visitors allocate for a comprehensive experience at Universal Studios Japan?
To fully immerse yourself and experience most of the major attractions at Universal Studios Japan, it is highly recommended to allocate a full day, ideally from park opening to closing. This allows sufficient time to explore popular themed zones, enjoy various rides, watch shows, and savor themed meals without feeling rushed. Arriving early is always beneficial, and planning your itinerary can help maximize your time within the park.
3. What types of Express Passes are available for Universal Studios Japan, and how do they enhance the visit?
Universal Studios Japan offers several types of Express Passes, such as Express Pass 4 and Express Pass 7, each designed to provide expedited access to a selection of popular attractions. These passes significantly reduce wait times for designated rides and sometimes include guaranteed entry to specific areas like Super Nintendo World or The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, which helps visitors maximize their time and enjoy more experiences throughout the day. The specific attractions covered vary by pass type and are updated periodically.
4. Which high-tech rides and iconic attractions are must-try experiences at Universal Studios Japan?
Universal Studios Japan boasts several must-try high-tech rides and iconic attractions. These include Hollywood Dream – The Ride, a thrilling roller coaster; The Flying Dinosaur, a unique flying coaster in Jurassic Park; and the immersive Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Additionally, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem offers a fun 3D experience, and The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man 4K3D provides an exciting simulated ride, ensuring a diverse range of entertainment.
