Universal Studios Japan (USJ)

USJ announced that over 10,000,000 people have visited the park since they opened in March 31 2001. It has become a popular destination to visit in Osaka. 

http://www.usj.co.jp/
http://www.usj.co.jp/e/


How to get to USJ?: 2 minutes walk from JR Universal city station
http://www.usj.co.jp/e/parkguide/fm_air.html

What time does it open?: 10:00-19:30, or 9:00-21:00. It depends on a season. Please check the time in the following site.
http://www.usj.co.jp/e/parkguide/201308.html

The area between the station and USJ is called Universal Citywalk and you can enjoy shopping, live performances and events as well.

Events in USJ:
One Piece Premier Summer: 2013/Jul/5-2013/Sep/8

Universal Wonderland and Water Surprise Party :  2013/Jul/5-2013/Sep/8

Hollywood dream - The Ride Backdrop : extended until 2013/Sep/30

BIOHAZARD The Real : 2013/Jul/19 - 2013/Nov/10

The Amazing Adventures of Spider-man - The Ride 4K3D:
You can experience 4K3D only in USJ as the entertainment facility in Japan.


If you live in Kansai (Osaka, Kyoto, Hyogo, Shiga, Nara, Wakayama) you can purchase a special ticket called "Kid's free ticket". One adult can travel accompanied by one child (4～11year-old) free. This special service is until Sep 8th 2013. Tickets can be purchased at the JR Midori counters, Lawson (L Code:50020), Web and ticket booths until Sep 6th 2013 11:59 pm.