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Universal Studios Japan

2-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana-ku, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan
+81 6-6465-3000
As featured in Osaka for young kids and 1 other guide
Ranked #5 of 176 attractions in Osaka
4.0 of 5 stars 490 Reviews
Type: Amusement/ Theme Parks
Fee: Yes
Owner description: This extremely popular theme park is equivalent to the Universal Studios in Hollywood and Orlando, and features shows, rides and restaurants based on...... more » Owner description: This extremely popular theme park is equivalent to the Universal Studios in Hollywood and Orlando, and features shows, rides and restaurants based on famous movie themes, like Jaws, Back to the Future and Terminator. « less
Useful Information: Activities for older children, Activities for young children
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Singapore, Singapore
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

This theme park is rather family oriented and very suitable for children. It is also very well manage, clean and updated. We went on Friday, rather crowed and surprisingly no long Q. Averagely it took about 15 min for each ride. We enjoy the Wonderland (Snoopy + Hello Kitty), Jurassic Park ride, Hollywood Dream ride, Shrek's Adventure, Terminator 2, Backdraft,... More

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United Kingdom
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Clean and well maintained, efficient and polite staff, well behaved visitors (I suppose this is part of the Japanese culture), great events and rides, making Universal Japan one of the better managed theme park in the World. Was not able to enjoy all the rides and events due to long queues which was a pitty. Thoroughly enjoyed The Spiderman Ride,... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The rides were good and it was fun for the family. Some of the attractions were in Japanese only (Shrek/Back to the future) so we just went along for the ride... But it's quite understandable that it should be localised. Try going on weekdays. Weekends will see very long queues. More

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Canadian in Dubai
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2012

Had a great time here, wasn't as busy as some other parks, but so much to do. Kids had a fantastic time More

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philippines
Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
1
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Come early!!! Less people. Roller coaster was great. Shows a little difficult since it was in Japanese. Kids loved the rides and the Sesame Street gang. Food was so-so but quite expensive but I guess that is the norm in theme parks. More

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South Coast
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

Very good day out with the family, however it does lose some effect as most rides and events are solely in Japanese (which I totally expected and have no problem with). There are nominated times when English only guides can take you on a tour. Overall, it was still well worth the visit for our family More

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Cebu City, Philippines
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Loved it!!! I liked the Amazing Spiderman, Jurassic Park and the Hollywood Dream. It was like childhood all over again. It is better to buy the express ticket to fully enjoy most of the rides since it will take at least couple of hours to queue especially during peak season. Queuing for that long is a waste of time since... More

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Manila, Philippines
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

This is nothing like Universal Studios Singapore. It's way better! This has more attractions and it's more fun. Hello Kitty is a big deal. There's a meet and greet Hello Kitty in her Ribbon Collection room.The Spiderman ride was fun, but dizzying. There are no English translations to the shows, but that's ok. The park is clean, organized, but food... More

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Hongkong
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2012

It was raining very heavily when we visited but still we had lots of fun. We bought the Express pass but only for 3 out of 5 of us so we could share and choose the rides that needed the express pass. So this saved us a fair bit of time and money and well worth it. All our boys... More

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Himeji, Japan
Senior Reviewer
7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2012

I guess USJ is one of those attraction that would make me do it over and over again. Love the coaster, spiderman. too bad when I visit the waterworld attraction not performing (only crazy people do that on winter's day) More

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