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. Universal studios japan konohana, osaka, osaka, japan. Ah, the wonderful world of universal studios japan usj. Choose your pickup from either ikebukuro or tokyo station and dropoff at kyoto, shinosaka, namba, tennoki or universal studios japan. 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. This page was last changed on january 2014, at 17. Universal studios japan opened its gates in march 2001.
Your guide to universal studios japan backpackerlee. Nara to universal studios japan 5 ways to travel via. Minion park at universal studios japan may 1, 2017 asia, japan, theme parks, travel comments. Imp international motion picture company founded by carl laemmle. Engage with japans rich history at this 16thcentury site, where dramatic. Experience the top 3 mustsee attractions at the studios. It proved to be an instant success, pulling in 11 million visitors during its first year in operations. This is a listing of all of its brands, as shown at the companys website. 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. The wizarding world of harry potter universal studios japan. Ride attractions wikimedia commons has media related to universal studios japan. See all 18 universal studios japan tickets and tours on tripadvisor. 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. Universal studios osaka was certainly a far cry from any of.
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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. Check out our guide on universal studios japantm in konohana so you can immerse yourself in. For mayhem with minions, harry potter magic, thrills, spills and movie magic, usj osaka is a mustdo on any trip to japan. Hollywood, new york, san francisco, jurassic park, waterworld, amity village, universal wonderland and the wizarding world of harry potter. Get the best tips for your visit which passes to buy, rides not to miss, and other insider knowhow. The mischiefloving minions have a new home at universal studios japan. Universal studios japan currently has eight sections. Ranking of the rides in usj universal studios japan, osaka. Universal studios japan simple english wikipedia, the. Osakas universal studios japan usj is a mustsee attraction for many visitors to japan.
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. Visitors to japan will soon enjoy the fanciful facilities of universal studios, which is set to open in osaka come spring 2001. Book a countdown party entry pass on dec 31 to celebrate 2020 new year. Universal studios theme parks represent the excellence of the universal brand. Once you have made your booking online, jtb will contact you within 12 business days to. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Opened just opposite the parks main gate on august 1, 2015, it is the closest hotel to the complex. Here are our partner corporations that sponsor and conduct cooperative marketing activities with universal studios japan.
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. 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 opened in osaka on march 31, 2001, initiating a new chapter in the 80year history of this legendary entertainment company. Rome2rio is a doortodoor travel information and booking engine, helping you get to and from any location in the world. It was later repl aced by uni versal wonderland section. Arming ourselves with a map of universal studios japan, we were off to explore the theme park. Nara to universal studios japan 5 ways to travel via train. Your entry date needs to be nominated at time of booking. 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.
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Universal studios japan sets new attendance record, on course. The park is divided into eight areas, including the wizarding world of harry potter. To commemorate the first studio theme park outside the united states, a gala groundbreaking event was held on october 28, 1999. 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. Jul 25, 2016 i had honestly forgotten how much i love theme parks until i entered through the front gates of universal studios japan.
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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. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund. Mar 07, 2016 universal studios japan usj set a new attendance record monday, with 12. Maybe its time to book your tickets to universal studios japan now. Universal studios japan osaka 2020 all you need to know. 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. Minion park has recently opened inside universal studios, and is proudly the. Construction of universal studios japan commences in konohanaku, osaka. Universal studios japan is one of four universal studios theme parks. Universal studios theme park locations worldwide meet. Ranking of the rides in usj universal studios japan. History and development of universal studios hollywood from 1912 to the present day. Rampant ticket scalping has angered the operator of the universal studios japan to the point.
Construction of universal studios japan commences in. 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. 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. Rome2rio makes travelling from nara to universal studios japan easy. Universal studios japan rides ranked, plus hours and tickets. At both universal studios and universals islands of adventure every member of the family can share unforgettable experiences together.
Mar 31, 2001 universal studios japan opened its gates in march 2001. I had honestly forgotten how much i love theme parks until i entered through the front gates of universal studios japan. Universal studios japan official handy book large revised. I couldnt wipe the grin off my face as i walked down the main street. It has film, television, cable networks, and publishing operations. Diy japan maximising your day at universal studios japan. Japan travel diary 2015 walking around universal studios japan video universal studios japan during peak season is something else. Find it all and much more with the interactive roller coaster database. Universal studios japan is located in osaka, just off the hanshin highway at the hotkou junction take the universal city exit. Super nintendo world a new oneofakind area themed after the world of nintendo opens this summer. Universal studios japan in osaka is a funfilled destination for anyone to enjoy. Universal studios japan tickets are known to sell out fast, and sameday tickets may not be available. Universal citywalk has its own jr japan railway station.
Exhibits explain the history of takoyaki alongside souvenir stalls and even. 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 02, 2016 japan travel diary 2015 walking around universal studios japan video universal studios japan during peak season is something else.
Universal studios japan is taking measures in order to combat the spread of the covid19 coronavirus and. Universal studios japan is located near central osaka. 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. 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. 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. Universal studios japan usj in osaka is japans second most popular theme park after tokyo disney resort. 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.
Universal studios japans dragon ball z attraction is a. Universal studios japan to debut nintendothemed area in. On monday, 29 october 2012, universal studios japan greeted its 100 millionth visitor since its opening in 2001. Media in category universal studios japan the following 163 files are in this category, out of 163 total. Universal studios japan to debut nintendothemed area in 2020. Here is our full guide, with transport information, ticket information and insider tips to skipping lines and getting the most out of your visit.
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. A former section at universal studios japan, which was based on l. I will be going to universal studio on 20 marchwhich is abt 2weeks plus from now. 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. We recommend booking etickets tickets ahead of time to secure your spot. Looking for statistics on the fastest, tallest or longest roller coasters. Indepth chronology listing past and present rides and attractions.
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. Universal studios japan sets new attendance record, on. 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. The park is similar to the universal orlando resort since it also contains selected attractions from universal orlando resort and universal studios. Universal studios japan located in osaka, is one of six universal studios theme parks, owned. 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. Content is available under the creative commons attributionsharealike license. Wicked this was an abbreviated oneact version of the musical, presented in japanese.
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