Universal Studios Japan opened in 2001 as the first Universal Studios outside the US. It's located in Osaka, the second largest city in Japan. Even if you have visited the Universal Studios in the US, this one won't bore you. The park consists of 9 areas, including rides, show attractions, and theater-style attractions. Many attractions are located indoor, so visitors can enjoy even on bad weather days. Enjoy exciting rides, delicious food, and shopping in Universal Studios Japan.
Universal Studios Japan Attractions:
1. New York Area:
- Terminator2:3D - indoor, theater-style attraction
- The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman - ride attraction
2. Hollywood Area:
- Universal Monsters Live Rock and Roll Show - indoor, theater-style attraction
- E.T. Adventure - ride attraction
- Fantastic World - 25-minute show attraction
- Animation Celebration - indoor, theater-style attraction
- Hollywood Dream - 3-minute, jet coaster
- Shreck's 4-D Adventure - indoor, theter-style attraction
- Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic - indoor, theater-style attraction
- Back To The Future - ride attraction
- Backdraft - indoor, theater-style attraction
- Jurassic Park - ride attraction *You get wet at the end of the ride.
5. Amity Village:
- JAWS - boat ride attraction *You might get wet.
6. Snoopy Studios Area:
- Snoopy's Playland - outdoor play area, including a water slider
- Snoopy's Sound Stage Adventure - indoor play area, including a roller coaster called Snoopy's Great Race
7. Land of Oz Area:
- Toto & Friends - show attraction
- Magical Oz-Go-Round - merry-go-round
- WICKED - musical show
8. WaterWorld Area:
- Waterworld - large-sclale stunt show
9. Lagoon:
- Peter Pan's Neverland - evening show
Universal Studios Japan Tickets:
One-day Studio Pass (includes admission to all attractions)
5,800 yen (ages 12 - )/ 3,900 yen (ages 4-11) / 5,100 yen (ages 65 -) 5,100 yen
Tickets can be purchased at JR ticket offices (midori-no-madoguchi), Lawson convenience stores, Japanese travel agencies, and so on. See more tickets information.
To Avoid waiting in lines at popular attractions, consider purchasing a Universal Express Pass Booklet at the park when you go.
Universal Studios Japan Park Hours: Park Operation Calendar
Universal Studios Japan Official Hotels:
Hotel Keihan Universal City
Hotel Seagull Tenpozan
Hyatt Regency Osaka
Hotel Universal Port
Hotel Kintetsu Universal City
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
Access to Universal Studios Japan:
From Kansai International Airport: Take a JR Kanku Rapid Express train (Haruka) or a JR Kanku express train to JR Nishi-Kujo Station. Take a JR Yumesaki line train to Universal City Station. It takes about 50 to 70 minutes.
From JR Shin-Osaka Station: Take a JR Tokaido line train to JR Osaka Station. Take a JR Osaka Kanjo Line train to JR Nishi-kujo Station. Take a JR Yumesaki line train to Universal City Station. It takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
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