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 there are 18 attractions and 20 theme restaurants, including a Japanese restaurant called Saido. Some attractions, such as Snoopy Studio and Universal Studios Motion Picture Magic, are Universal Studios Japan's original. Enjoy exciting rides, delicious food, and shopping in Universal Studios Japan.
Access:
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.
Attractions:
Tickets:
One-day Studio Pass (includes admission to all attractions)
Adults (middle school ages - ) 5,800 yen
Children (4 years - elementary school ages) 3,900 yen
Senior Citizens (Ages 65 +) 5,100 yen
*Ticket Information
Tickets can be purchased at JR ticket offices (midori-no-madoguchi), Lawson convenience stores, Japanese travel agencies, and so on. See Tickets Sales Information.
Park Hours: Park Operation Calendar
Accommodations:
Official Hotels:
Hotel Keihan Universal City
Hotel Seagull Tenpozan
Hyatt Regency Osaka
Hotel Universal Pork
Hotel Kintetsu Universal City
More Hotels: Osaka Accommodations
