How much does it cost to go to universal studios japan

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Is 1 day enough for Universal Studios Japan?
Is Universal Studios Japan worth it?
How many days do you need at Universal Studios Japan?
How much does Universal Studios cost per person?

Universal Studios Japan (USJ) was the first theme park under the Universal Studios brand to be built in Asia. Opened in 2001 in the Osaka Bay Area, the theme park has been expanded over the years and is the most visited amusement park in Japan after Tokyo Disney Resort.

Universal Studios Japan currently has ten sections: Hollywood, New York, San Francisco, Jurassic Park, Waterworld, Amity Village, Universal Wonderland, Minion Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World. Visitors are able to enjoy many amusement rides, ranging from child-friendly carousels to thrilling roller coasters and simulators based on popular movies such as Spiderman, Back to the Future, Terminator 2 and Jurassic Park.

In addition to rides, the theme park offers many opportunities to take pictures with popular characters' mascots such as Snoopy, Hello Kitty and the Muppets. There are also various shows put on every day, including a night parade featuring illuminated floats.

Just outside the park's gates is Universal Citywalk Osaka, a shopping mall with multiple hotels and many restaurants and shops, including stores selling Universal Studios merchandise and Osaka souvenirs. Furthermore, the Osaka Takoyaki Museum, which is essentially a collection of several popular takoyaki vendors, is located on the mall's fourth floor.

Universal Citywalk Osaka

By train

The park's entrance gate is located a five minute walk from Universal City Station on the JR Yumesaki Line (also referred to as JR Sakurajima Line). From Osaka Station, there are several direct trains per hour (15 minutes, 180 yen) and many more connections that require an easy transfer at Nishikujo Station. From Kansai Airport, take a JR airport rapid to Nishikujo Station and transfer to the JR Yumesaki Line to Universal City Station (75 minutes, 1210 yen).

By bus

Universal Studios Japan is connected by bus to Kansai Airport (50-70 minutes, 1600 yen, hourly) and Itami Airport (45 minutes, 940 yen, hourly). Some overnight buses from other cities across Japan also stop at the Universal Studios Japan.

By ferry

A ferry service named "Captain Line" connects the Universal Studios Japan with the Osaka Aquarium (10 minutes, 800 yen one way, 1500 yen roundtrip, 1-2 ferries per hour). A combination ticket for the aquarium and the ferry ride can be purchased for 2900 yen (one way) or 3600 yen (roundtrip).

How to get to and around Osaka

Hours

Varying hours, typically 9:00 to 20:00.
Refer to the park's official website.

Admission

Admission fees vary depending on the date of visit:
8,400 to 9,400 yen (12-64 years old)
5,400 to 6,300 yen (4-11 years old)
7,600 to 8,500 yen (65 years or older)
Passes include unlimited rides and can be bought at the official website, park gates, partner hotels, selected convenience stores and travel agencies, and through Klook.

Express Passes allow holders to skip lines for selected rides and are available for four rides (between 6,800 and 18,800 yen depending on the rides and day) or seven rides (between 10,800 and 23,800 yen depending on the rides and day) online in advance or on the day at the entrance gate and inside the park. Express Passes may sell out on busy days.

Note that there is a limit on how many people can visit the popular Super Nintendo World each day. Guaranteed access is possible by purchasing in advance an Express Pass (see above) or travel package that includes entry to the Super Nintendo World. Otherwise, it is possible to get a "numbered ticket" at the park on the day of your vist via the official app or at a ticket office. On busy days when the limit of visitors is exceeded, it is possible to apply for a "admission lottery ticket" instead.

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- LIBER HOTEL AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN
  Luxury
  LIBER HOTEL AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN features air-conditioned rooms with satellite flat-screen TV in the Osaka Bay district of Osaka. Among the facilities of this property are a restaurant, a 24-hour front desk and ticket service, along with free WiFi. The hotel has a garden and provides a terrace. Guest rooms in the hotel are equipped with a kettle. All units will provide guests with a fridge. A continental breakfast is available daily at LIBER HOTEL AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN. Universal Studios Japan is 3.1 km from the accommodation, while Tempozan Ferris Wheel is 6 km away. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 22 km from LIBER HOTEL AT UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN.
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- Guest House Rice Chikko
  
  Budget-friendly
  Guest House Rice Chikko is located in Osaka and features free WiFi throughout the property. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar and shared lounge. The property is located 7 km from Namba Station and Glico Man Sign. All rooms in the guest house are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The shared bathroom is equipped with free toiletries. Guest House Rice Chikko is a 30-minute train ride or a 15-minute drive away from Universal Studios Japan. Shinsaibashi Station is 7 km from Guest House Rice Chikko, while Shinsekai is 7 km away. INTEX Osaka is 2 km away, while Kyocera Dome Osaka is 4.4 km away. The nearest airport is Osaka Itami Airport, 15 km from the property.
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- Hotel Universal Port
  Luxury
  Hotel Universal Port is a 4-minute walk from Universal Studios Japan and a 20-minute drive from Osaka Station. It offers 1 restaurants, and rooms with free WiFi. Guest rooms offer both air conditioning and heating facilities. Each room is equipped with a fridge, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The en suite bathroom comes with toiletries and a bathtub. Hairdryers, slippers and bath amenities including a toothbrush set are provided. Laundry and dry cleaning services are available. Luggage storage can be found at the 24-hour front desk. Restaurant Port Dining Rico Rico serves a variety of buffet dishes for breakfast. Universal Port Hotel is a 20-minute ride from Shin-Osaka Station and Umeda Station. It is a 15-minute drive from Kaiyukan and a 25-minute train ride from Namba Station.
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- The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
  Luxury
  Having had its grand opening on 1 August 2015, The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan is the newest official Universal Studios Japan hotel, situated within a minutes�f walk from the theme park gate. Both Universal City Station and the Universal City Walk Osaka are within a minutes�f walk from the property. The hotel features private parking, various cafes, restaurants and shops on site, as well as free WiFi access in all areas. Universal City Station is a 12-minute ride from JR Osaka Station via train, and a 20-minute ride from JR Shin-Osaka Station, where bullet train access is provided. The limousine bus service from Osaka International Airport to the property takes 45-minutes. From Kansai International Airport, the limousine bus will take 70-minutes. By car, it is around a 20-minute drive from Osaka via the Hanshin Express Way. The hotel features a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage and massage services, and a coin laundry service is available at an extra cost on the 2nd floor. In addition, guests will find a caf?, a pancake shop, a pizza restaurant and a convenience store all within the property premises. All rooms are furnished with an air purifier/moisturizer and are air-conditioned with a flat-screen satellite TV, desk and seating area. The en suite bathroom features a private bath and shower. Free toiletries, slippers and a hairdryer is provided. Rooms are also soundproof and feature refrigerators as well as personal lockers. The on-site restaurant Buffet Dining Akala has a Hawaiian themed interior and serves a wide array of international cuisine, including Chinese, Western and Japanese dishes. The restaurant is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
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- TOMARO Osaka Bay
  
  Mid-range
  Set in Osaka, 800 metres from Tempozan Ferris Wheel and 2.8 km from Isoji Central Park, TOMARO Osaka Bay offers accommodation with free WiFi and a terrace. Accommodation is fitted with air conditioning, a fully equipped kitchenette, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom with bidet, slippers and a hairdryer. If you would like to discover the area, cycling is possible in the surroundings and the aparthotel can arrange a bicycle rental service. Minato Kumin Centre is 2.8 km from TOMARO Osaka Bay, while Aeon Mall Osaka Dome City is 5.5 km from the property. The nearest airport is Itami Airport, 25 km from the accommodation.
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- USJ�Ɉ�ԋ߂��Q�X�g�n�E�X J-Hoppers Osaka Universal
  Budget-friendly
  Just a 15-minute walk to Universal Studios Japan, USJ�Ɉ�ԋ߂��Q�X�g�n�E�X J-Hoppers Osaka Universal offers private and dormitory rooms with air conditioning. The hostel features free WiFi, 24-hour shared shower rooms, a fully-equipped kitchen and a lounge room with a variety of board games. JR Ajikawaguchi Station is a 5-minute walk away. Beds in dormitory rooms come with a curtain to secure your privacy, while a reading light, power outlet and a security deposit box are also provided. Private rooms feature tatami (woven-straw) flooring, bunk beds as well as futon bedding. Toilets and shower rooms are shared. Towels are provided at a surcharge. The shared kitchen is equipped with fridges, microwaves, toasters and electric kettles. Complementary coffee, tea and green tea are provided in the kitchen. There are coin-operated laundry machines and dryers for your convenience. There are some restaurants and a convenience store within a short walk from the hostel. The nearest Ajikawaguchi Station can be reached in 10 minutes from Osaka Station, and in 20 minutes from Shin Osaka Bullet Train Station.
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- Universal Bay Condominium
  Mid-range
  In the Osaka Bay district of Osaka, close to Tempozan Ferris Wheel, Universal Bay Condominium features a terrace and a washing machine. This property offers access to a balcony, free private parking and free WiFi. The air-conditioned apartment consists of 3 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a microwave and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a hot tub and slippers. Towels and bed linen are provided. Isoji Central Park is 3.6 km from the apartment, while Minato Kumin Centre is 3.6 km away.
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- PORTA INN bentencho
  
  Mid-range
  Featuring free WiFi and a shared lounge, Porta Inn is set in Osaka, 4 km from Universal Studios Japan. Built in 2018, the property is within 4 km of Glico Man Sign and 4.3 km of Namba CITY shopping mall. The accommodation provides a 24-hour front desk and a concierge service for guests. At the hotel, rooms have a desk and a flat-screen TV. Every room is equipped with a private bathroom with a bath. All units have a wardrobe. Billboard Live Osaka is 4.9 km from PORTA INN, while Shinsekai is 5.4 km away. Itami Airport is 16 km from the property.
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- Hotel She Osaka
  Mid-range
  Set a 25-minute walk and train ride from Universal Studios Japan (R), Hotel She Osaka features a cafe bar with WiFi throughout the property. JR Osaka Station is 8 minutes by train from JR Bentencho Station, located just a 10-minute walk away. Every room at this hotel is air conditioned and comes with a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. All rooms include a private bathroom fitted with a bath. Extras include slippers, free toiletries and a hairdryer. A vinyl record player is provided in a guest room, and various vinyl records can be rented or purchased at a front desk. Guests can unwind in a shared terrace or make use of a shared kitchen on site. Pizza is served at the on-site bar. Friendly staff can provide guests with tourist information and local cuisine suggestions. Luggage storage is available. Kyocera Dome is 20 minutes on foot, and Namba Station can be reached via a 25-minute train ride. Intex Osaka is a 30-minute subway ride and walk from Hotel She Osaka, while Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan is a 25-minute walk and subway ride. Kansai International Airport is a 70-minute train ride away.
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- Quintessa Hotel Osaka Bay
  Luxury
  Open from August 2016, Quintessa Hotel Osaka Bay is located a 32-minute train ride from JR Osaka Station. It features rooms furnished with modern interior, a restaurant and free WiFi. Private parking is available on site. The hotel operates a free shuttle service to/from Universal Studios Japan?, Osaka Station and Osaka Aquarium Kaiyukan. The smoke-free rooms come with a flat-screen TV, fridge and an electric kettle with tea bags. The en suite bathroom comes with free toiletries, slippers, toothbrush sets and a hairdryer. The 24-hour front desk offers free luggage storage and safety deposit service. There is also a drinks vending machine for the guests' convenience. A wide range of dishes are served at the buffet restaurant, and drinks can be enjoyed at the on-site bar. Osaka Castle can be reached with a 30-minute drive while Universal Studios Japan is a 47-minute train ride from Quintessa Hotel Osaka Bay. Kansai International Airport is a 68-minute ride on the Nankai-Limited Express.
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Is 1 day enough for Universal Studios Japan?

For most people, one day is enough for USJ in Osaka. If you get there early, you can make a full day of it. If you are planning to go during a busy period, for example, Halloween, you will probably want to buy an Express Pass, however, to minimize wait times for the rides and attractions.

Is Universal Studios Japan worth it?

Universal Studios Japan is well worth a day if you are in Osaka. It's easily accessible from the city, and the large park (much bigger than Universal Singapore) has plenty to keep you busy all day. Top Tip: Book your tickets in advance with official partner Voyagin to avoid long queues on the day.

How many days do you need at Universal Studios Japan?

If you have the Express Pass, you can easily get everything done in a single day. I recommend buying the Express Pass to maximize your one day at the park (it's doable without, but more on that later). I'd only recommend two days (or 1.5 days) if you are visiting during a busy period.

How much does Universal Studios cost per person?

If you are only visiting one park, the one day ticket price for Universal Studios Orlando 2022 for an adult starts at $109 and goes all the way up to $159 (tax not included). A child's ticket is $5 lower, from $104-154 (tax not included).