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Universal Studios Japan (USJ) is a theme park in Osaka’s bay area. The Studio Pass is its admission ticket.
One weekday
1-Day pass★ Our pick
¥8,400
Nintendo World a must
Nintendo bundle
≈¥11,910
Two days
2-Day pass
¥16,000
−¥800 vs two 1-Day
Afternoon arrival + next day
1.5-Day pass
¥13,600
−¥2,400 vs 2-Day
Evening only
Twilight Pass
≈¥5,930
−¥2,470 vs 1-Day
Lowest adult prices. Dollar prices are converted to yen.
Card prices depend on the date: they move day by day with demand, and busy days sell out. Children are 4–11, seniors 65 and over, and children 3 and under are free.
What’s in the park
The park has 10 areas, and nearly all the rides are in these seven.
| Area | Main rides |
|---|---|
| Super Nintendo World | Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge, Yoshi’s Adventure, Mine Cart Madness |
| The Wizarding World of Harry Potter | Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Flight of the Hippogriff |
| Minion Park | Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem, Freeze Ray Sliders |
| Jurassic Park | The Flying Dinosaur, Jurassic Park - The Ride |
| Hollywood | Hollywood Dream - The Ride, Space Fantasy - The Ride |
| Universal Wonderland | The Flying Snoopy, Hello Kitty’s Cupcake Dream and other rides for small children |
| Amity Village | JAWS |
Getting there
JR Yumesaki LineJR Osaka Loop Line
Journey times are USJ's own official estimates. Stations are at their real coordinates; the coastline is simplified.
The nearest station is JR Universal City. Some trains run straight through from Osaka Station; otherwise it’s a change at Nishikujo onto the Yumesaki Line.
Is a 1-Day pass enough?
For most people, yes. Every Studio Pass is for a set date, with no re-entry.
The 1.5-Day pass lets you in from 3 p.m. on day one and all of day two.
What happens if my dates change?
| Ticket | Changing the date |
|---|---|
| Plain Studio Pass | Free, up to 90 days from the day after the original date |
| Bundle | Not possible |
| Express Pass | Not possible |
If the new date costs more, you pay the difference.
Does a park ticket get me into Super Nintendo World?
Not on busy days. Super Nintendo World needs a separate timed-entry ticket, and there are three ways to get one:
- Free timed entry in the official USJ app, on the day. It can run out early, so it isn’t guaranteed.
- A bundle: 1-Day pass + guaranteed Nintendo World entry + a food voucher, from ≈¥11,910.
- An Express Pass with timed entry included, listed with
Includes Timed Entry Ticketsin the description. It’s the most expensive route.
★Our pick Entry not guaranteed
Totals include the 1-Day pass. Lowest adult prices.
On some dates USJ’s own store also sells an advance timed-entry ticket.
The bundle’s QR code can only be added to the USJ app from the day after purchase.
How much is an Express Pass?
An Express Pass skips the regular line on a fixed set of rides, and the number is how many rides it covers. It doesn’t include park entry, so a Studio Pass is still needed.
For reference
Park ticket not included. Official store lowest prices.
Every person needs their own Express Pass, and the passes can’t be refunded or moved.
Under 122 cm, most rides need a supervising adult
- Under 132 cm: can't ride
- Hollywood Dream - The Ride (incl. Backdrop) / The Flying Dinosaur
- Under 122 cm: can't ride
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
- Under 107 cm: can't ride
- Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge / Mine Cart Madness / Jurassic Park - The Ride
- Under 102 cm: can't ride
- Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem / Space Fantasy - The Ride
- Under 92 cm: can't ride
- Yoshi's Adventure / Flight of the Hippogriff / Freeze Ray Sliders / Snoopy's Flying Ace Adventure / The Flying Snoopy
- No height limit (anyone)
- Villain-Con Minion Blast / Hello Kitty's Cupcake Dream / JAWS
From USJ's official height restriction page. Hollywood Dream and its Backdrop version count as one. The Flying Dinosaur also has a 198 cm maximum and the Hippogriff 195 cm. The children's heights in the drawing are examples.
What do people most often get wrong at checkout?
Mostly the date and the age band. A ticket works on its one date only, and the bands are child 4–11, adult 12–64, senior 65 and over.
None of the sellers refund a ticket once bought. USJ cancels resold QR codes, so a cheap resale ticket can end at a closed gate. Adding the ticket to the official app ahead of time makes grabbing timed entry on the day quicker.
Where to stay
Sources
- Universal Studios Japan: Tickets
- Universal Studios Japan: Changing your admission date
- Universal Studios Japan: Pricing for Studio Passes to change (30 June 2026)
- Universal Studios Japan: Authorized travel agencies
- Universal Studios Japan: Express Pass
- USJ official web ticket store
- USJ area guide
- USJ access by train