Universal Studios Japan in Osaka!opening hours ,Express Pass,location ,anime
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Have you ever visited Universal Studios Japan (USJ)?
When visiting Universal Studios Japan (USJ) for the first time, here are some things you should know.
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- location
- map
- opening hours
- Express Pass
- anime
- Stickers
location
Universal Studios Japan is located in Osaka.
By Shinkansen (bullet train), you can arrive with just one transfer in about 30 minutes.
From Kansai Airport, it takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes with two transfers.
The nearest station is “Universal City” station, and once you arrive there, Universal Studios Japan is right nearby.
Map
At Universal Studios Japan (USJ), paper maps are not distributed.
To check the map, you can either visit the official USJ website or download the app.
The app is useful for checking attraction wait times and obtaining timed entry e-tickets for the Super Nintendo World area.
opening hours
Universal Studios Japan opens earlier than the time stated on their official website.
Generally, they open between 30 minutes to 1.5 hours earlier than the official opening time.
During peak periods, the earliest admission for general guests can be as early as 7:15 AM.
Be cautious because if you arrive exactly at the time mentioned on the official website, you might miss out on obtaining timed entry tickets for Super Nintendo World
Express Pass
The Express Pass is a ticket that allows you to reduce waiting time for attractions.
Its price varies depending on the day.
On days when a large number of guests are expected, the price is at its highest, while on days with fewer expected guests, it’s at its lowest.
If you’re considering purchasing an Express Pass, you can find detailed explanations in the following article.
anime
At Universal Studios Japan, the third collaboration with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba will begin from Friday, July 19, 2024 to Sunday, January 5, 2025.
The first and second editions were collaborations with the ``Mugen Train Edition,'' and the two collaborations had attractions with the same content.
Finally, the third installment is a collaboration with the "Swordsmith's Village" and "Hashira Training" episodes, and the content of the attraction has been updated.
The collaboration attraction for “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” is a jet coaster where you wear VR goggles.
Guests under 122 cm in height cannot ride.
Additionally, since it involves intense movements, those who are sensitive to thrill rides should take caution .
Stickers
At Universal Studios Japan (USJ), various types of stickers are distributed.
For instance, there are “First Visit” stickers, “Birthday” stickers, and limited-time stickers.
To collect stickers at Universal Studios Japan (USJ), simply approach the crew members and say, “May I have a sticker, please?(SUIMASEN,seal KUDASAI)”
You can receive various types of stickers for free, so feel free to chat with different crew members and gather stickers during your visit.
Summary
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