Dec, 2016 osaka the operator of universal studios japan in osaka said monday that it will open a nintendothemed area featuring the game makers popular characters by summer 2020, investing over. At both universal studios and universals islands of adventure every member of the family can share unforgettable experiences together. In all of the theme parks ive visited in my life, i never felt the same happiness as i had back in universal studios japan. Universal studios japan simple english wikipedia, the free. Mar 31, 2001 universal studios japan opened its gates in march 2001. The park would become the fifth universal studiosbranded theme park in the world, the seventh universalbuilt park overall, and the third in asia, after universal studios japan and universal studios singapore.
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Content is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. Ah, the wonderful world of universal studios japan usj. Experience the top 3 mustsee attractions at the studios. Universal studios osaka was certainly a far cry from any of. Nov 18, 2016 but universal studios japan was calling out to us so we took all our luggage and got the hotel staff to flag us two cabs. Universal studios japan in osaka is a funfilled destination for anyone to enjoy. Universal studios japan sets new attendance record, on. Nara to universal studios japan 5 ways to travel via train. Universal studios japan konohana, osaka, osaka, japan. Universal studios japan osaka 2020 all you need to. The park is similar to the universal orlando resort since it also contains selected attractions from universal orlando resort and universal studios.
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Universal studios theme park locations worldwide meet. Minion park at universal studios japan may 1, 2017 asia, japan, theme parks, travel comments. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. In here visitors are able to enjoy many amusement rides, ranging from childfriendly carousels to thrilling roller coasters and simulators based on popular movies such as. This visit to universal studios japan completes our trilogy of the 3 large theme parks in japan during our inaugural trip in the summer of 2015. Universal studios japan is located in osaka, just off the hanshin highway at the hotkou junction take the universal city exit. Universal studios japans dragon ball z attraction is a. Universal studios japan is one of three universal studios theme parks. Oct 21, 2014 at both universal studios and universals islands of adventure every member of the family can share unforgettable experiences together. While visitor numbers have fallen from those initial highs, the park has continued to expand, with additions such as the amazing adventures of spiderman in 2004 and hollywood dream. Buying universal studios japan tickets online or at the gate.
After all you dont want to spend so much money only to spend most of your time queuing inside the park. Can i get the entrance tickets on the day itself or do i have to prebook in advance. Imp international motion picture company founded by carl laemmle. History and development of universal studios hollywood from 1912 to the present day. Check out our guide on universal studios japantm in konohana so you can immerse yourself in. Universal studios japan located in osaka, is one of six universal studios theme parks, owned. Construction of universal studios japan commences in konohanaku, osaka. Japan travel diary 2015 walking around universal studios japan video universal studios japan during peak season is something else.
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You can have the ultimate adventure, enjoy fun with your kids, rejuvenate yourself, have a romantic dinner, challenge yourself on incredible theme park rides, and relax by the pool in a beautiful florida setting. For mayhem with minions, harry potter magic, thrills, spills and movie magic, usj osaka is a mustdo on any trip to japan. Arming ourselves with a map of universal studios japan, we were off to explore the theme park. Universal studios japan, located in osaka, is one of four universal studios theme parks, and actually the most visited of all the universal parks worldwide.
Osakas universal studios japan usj is a mustsee attraction for many visitors to japan. Diy japan maximising your day at universal studios japan. Jun 02, 2015 universal studios japan usj is the home of the wizarding world of harry potter and is a great destination for people of all ages when in and around osaka. Despite having ran and screamed our way through two of the most popular disney theme parks namely disneyland and disneysea, our visit to universal studios japan usj still gave. Peak waiting times for popular attractions go well beyond three hours during peak seasons even with some maxing out the 300 min wait time cap for. Universal studios japan has announced the new night parade, universal spectacle night parade. Nov 17, 2015 this visit to universal studios japan completes our trilogy of the 3 large theme parks in japan during our inaugural trip in the summer of 2015. Minion park has recently opened inside universal studios, and is proudly the. Attack on titans universal studios japan attraction teased in video dec 8, 2014 evangelion gets 1st 4d project with brandnew story nov 5, 2014 attack on titan gets 1st lifesize, 15meter. Beverly wilshire hotel from the movie pretty woman panoramio. Book universal studios japan usj osaka tickets with express pass. I couldnt wipe the grin off my face as i walked down the main street. Choose your pickup from either ikebukuro or tokyo station and dropoff at kyoto, shinosaka, namba, tennoki or universal studios japan. Master agreement regarding planning, construction and operation of theme park universal studios japan is concluded with american corporation mca inc.
The mischiefloving minions have a new home at universal studios japan. The park is divided into eight areas, including the wizarding world of harry potter. See all 18 universal studios japan tickets and tours on tripadvisor. The official website for universal studio japans shonen jump summer attraction lineup revealed that its dragon ball z attraction will be a 4d theater experience with a brand new story. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. Because one cab can only transport 4 people regardless of age or size and theyre pretty strict about that, we needed two cabs for the 5 of us cost. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.
Universal studios japan japanvisitor japan travel guide. Visitors to japan will soon enjoy the fanciful facilities of universal studios, which is set to open in osaka come spring 2001. Universal studios japan opened in osaka on march 31, 2001, initiating a new chapter in the 80year history of this legendary entertainment company. Licensing agreement final contract regarding planning, construction and operation of universal studios japan is concluded with universal group companies, including american corporation universal studios inc. Get the best tips for your visit which passes to buy, rides not to miss, and other insider knowhow. Universal studios japan is one of four universal studios theme parks. It proved to be an instant success, pulling in 11 million visitors during its first year in operations. Universal studios theme parks represent the excellence of the universal brand. Your guide to universal studios japan backpackerlee. Universal studios japan is taking measures in order to combat the spread of the covid19 coronavirus and.
Ive been to the universal studios in san diego and singapore during what most would consider peak season, and i have to say its really different in japan. Visitors are able to enjoy many amusement rides, ranging from childfriendly carousels to thrilling roller coasters and simulators based on popular movies such as spiderman, back to the future, terminator 2 and jurassic park. Universal studios japan osaka 2020 all you need to know. Exhibits explain the history of takoyaki alongside souvenir stalls and even. Looking for statistics on the fastest, tallest or longest roller coasters. I will be going to universal studio on 20 marchwhich is abt 2weeks plus from now. You can scoop special passes for the latest attractions, as well as multiday tickets, on the japanese website. Engage with japans rich history at this 16thcentury site, where dramatic. Universal studios japan sets new attendance record, on course. Im like a super fan of harry potter so obviously it was our first stop for the day. According to the 2014 theme index global attraction attendance report, universal studios japan is ranked fifth among the top 25 amusementtheme parks worldwide, attracting 11. Here are our partner corporations that sponsor and conduct cooperative marketing activities with universal studios japan.
Singapore has one universal studios, however do you know universal studios japan usj was the first one to be built in asia it was opened in march 2001 in osaka bay area. Opened just opposite the parks main gate on august 1, 2015, it is the closest hotel to the complex. The 2 day fixed dated ticket includes guaranteed entry to the park and unlimited rides for 2 consecutive days. Universal studios japan opened its gates in march 2001. Rome2rio makes travelling from nara to universal studios japan easy. Universal studios japan osaka attractions travel japan jnto. Universal studios japan is located near central osaka. It was later repl aced by uni versal wonderland section. This is a listing of all of its brands, as shown at the companys website. Find it all and much more with the interactive roller coaster database. A visit to universal studios japan can be a lot of fun, but if you really want to maximise your enjoyment, some preparation is needed. Your entry date needs to be nominated at time of booking. Universal studios japan osaka japan travel guide japan.
Jul 25, 2016 i had honestly forgotten how much i love theme parks until i entered through the front gates of universal studios japan. Hollywood, new york, san francisco, jurassic park, waterworld, amity village, universal wonderland and the wizarding world of harry potter. It has film, television, cable networks, and publishing operations. Universal studios japan currently has eight sections. Universal studios japan usj in osaka is japans second most popular theme park after tokyo disney resort. Universal studios theme park locations worldwide meet the magic. Ive been to movie world which is similar to universal studios in my opinion and universal studios singapore countless of times so my sole purpose for coming to usj was for the wizarding world of harry potter. Beautiful hotel in the convenient umekita district near jr osaka station. Universal studios japan official handy book large revised 2005 isbn. The wizarding world of harry potter universal studios japan. Universal studios japan simple english wikipedia, the. Ranking of the rides in usj universal studios japan, osaka.
To commemorate the first studio theme park outside the united states, a gala groundbreaking event was held on october 28, 1999. Once you have made your booking online, jtb will contact you within 12 business days to. Here is our full guide, with transport information, ticket information and insider tips to skipping lines and getting the most out of your visit. Indepth chronology listing past and present rides and attractions. Mar 02, 2016 japan travel diary 2015 walking around universal studios japan video universal studios japan during peak season is something else. Ride attractions wikimedia commons has media related to universal studios japan. Book a countdown party entry pass on dec 31 to celebrate 2020 new year. Mar 07, 2016 universal studios japan usj set a new attendance record monday, with 12.
Universal studios japan rides ranked, plus hours and tickets. Update 3112020 universal studios japan has extended the closure of the park to sunday, march 22, 2020. Billed as the worlds first nextgeneration parade, it will feature floats from minions, jurassic. A former section at universal studios j apan, which was based on l. Nbcuniversal media, llc is a media conglomerate that is a subsidiary of comcast and is headquartered at the comcast building in midtown manhattan, new york city. Find all the transport options for your trip from nara to universal studios japan right here. When you step into the new hotel, you feel as if you have been transported to the u. Universal studios japan to debut nintendothemed area in 2020. Surrounded by cartoon characters running past, roller coasters whizzing overhead and cheery music filling the air, i was back in my happy place.
On monday, 29 october 2012, universal studios japan greeted its 100 millionth visitor since its opening in 2001. That, and we both agreed that going to universal studios japan was a one time deal and we want to get the most out of our day with no regrets to come back. The universal studios express pass is a separate ticket that allows you to gain fasttrack entry to preselected attractions and rides in usj this means that your wait times in the queues will be greatly reduced compared to the regular queues. Wicked this was an abbreviated oneact version of the musical, presented in japanese. Universal studios japan is a theme park where you can experience the world of hollywood movies like jaws or jurassic park with rides and attractions.
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