If you're planning a visit to Universal Studios Japan, you're in for a treat! With exciting attractions, thrilling rides, and delicious food options, the theme park has something for everyone.
With so much to see and do, it can be overwhelming to plan your visit. To help you make the most of your time in the park, we've compiled a list of 10 USJ tips to ensure a memorable and enjoyable experience.
But first, book your Universal Studios Japan tickets in advance with Klook!
Ready for some USJ tips? Here are some to maximise your visit!
1. Buy your tickets in advance
Enter the park without lining up! Credits to @_harry_jordan_on Instagram.
Buy your tickets ahead of time to avoid long queues at the ticket booths, and just head straight to the park once it’s open!
When you book with Klook, you’ll instantly receive an e-ticket, or a QR code, so all you have to do is present it at the entrance—aka skip the line!
2. Arrive an hour early
Get to the park before everyone else! Credits to @22___star on Instagram.
Get to Universal Studios Japan an hour before the gates open to beat the crowds. However, be prepared for a small queue, as Japanese students are known for being dedicated queue-goers!
Once inside, go straight to the popular rides you want to go on first before the lines get longer later in the day.
3. Download the USJ app
Find out about show schedules and more with the USJ app. Credits to @alea_photograph on Instagram.
If you want to check ride wait times, show schedules, the park map, and more, download the USJ app. With the app on your phone, you can time when to go on certain rides and know about current ride closures.
Additionally, you might also be able to receive digital timed-entry passes for free! With these passes, you won’t have to worry about lining up anymore. Nice!
4. Purchase Universal Express Passes
Head straight to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter with an Express Pass! Credits to runextreme on Pixabay.
A game-changing USJ tip is purchasing Universal Express Passes, so you can save time on queuing for rides and different attractions. This is especially useful for popular areas, like the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Super Nintendo World, as they have limited capacity.
With Klook, you can book your USJ tickets with 4 Express Passes or 7 Express Passes!
5. Check the weather forecast
Bring an umbrella if it’s the middle of summer! Credits to Shadrina Izzati on Unsplash.
Checking the weather forecast prior to your visit is highly recommended so you can dress appropriately and choose when to go to the park. There are times when attractions are closed due to bad weather, and you can reschedule your trip instead. After all, a visit to USJ doesn’t come very often!
6. Stay ‘til the night
Catch more shows when you stay late! Credits to @llncxx_ on Unsplash.
A ticket to USJ lasts the whole day, so might as well stay ‘til the night! After the sun sets, the park has more to offer, such as the Harry Potter Expecto Patronum Night Show and the Universal Spectacle Night Parade.
7. Try unique food options
Try out Super Nintendo World’s fun food! Credits to @delfino.plaza on Instagram.
Don’t just feast on the first food spot you see inside the park. Universal Studios Japan has many unique options to satisfy your appetite!
You can try the famous Butterbeer at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Mario’s and Luigi’s Cap Pancake Sandwich at Super Nintendo World, and the super cute Minion Cookies at Minion Park.
Want to know more about USJ’s unique food options? Here’s a blog post all about it!
8. Take advantage of the Single Rider lines
Get through queues quicker. Credits to Crystal Jo on Unsplash.
A USJ tip: Take the Single Rider lines! These tend to be shorter than regular lines as single riders are used to fill up each rollercoaster train.
If you’re travelling alone or simply don’t mind riding with strangers, line up here, and get to your ride faster!
9. Visit during weekdays or off-peak seasons
Avoid large crowds on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Credits to Esther T on Unsplash.
If you find Express Passes too costly or want to avoid large crowds and long wait times, visit on weekdays or off-peak seasons!
Another insider USJ tip is to visit on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The weekend will naturally have more people visiting, but what others don’t know is that local school trips are scheduled on Mondays and Tuesdays!
Now that you know these important USJ tips, make sure to book your tickets in advance with Klook!
Written by: Nina Marable
