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, and the attractions includes 9 rides and 12 show attractions. Twelve of them are indoor attractions which 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 / The Amazing Adventures of Spiderman
2. Hollywood Area: Universal Monsters Live Rock and Roll Show / E.T. Adventure / Fantastic World / Animation Celebration / Hollywood Dream / Shreck's 4-D Adventure / Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic
3. San Francisco Area: Back To The Future / Backdraft
4. Jurassic Park Area: Jurassic Park
5. Amity Village: JAWS
6. Snoopy Studios Area: Snoopy's Playland / Snoopy's Sound Stage Adventure / Snoopy's Great Race
7. Land of Oz Area: Toto & Friends / Magical Oz-Go-Round / WICKED
8. WaterWorld Area: Waterworld
9. Lagoon : Peter Pan's Neverland
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 Tickets Sales Information.
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.
More Hotels: Osaka Accommodations
