This park is amazing we had a blast and would even come back on another trip to Japan. We went on a cloudy day after a typhoon had just passed so it wasn’t crowded at all. The Hollywood and Flying Dinosaur coasters where the most thrilling in our opinion. The Harry Potter one and Minecraft madness were also pretty cool.
The park has many food options that taste very good and aren’t overly expensive compared to other attraction parks.
The opening hours can change depending on the weather so I’d recommend checking on the official website on the same day before going.
The personal at the park are very kind and smiley, making you feel welcomed all the time.
There are multiple other activities besides rollercoasters so smaller kids can also enjoy this place.
Awesome place to enjoy with the kids. Nintendo world and Harry Potter are unique additions here. Although truth be told I enjoyed US singapore more . The unique parts of USJ make it a must visit though. Only wish it was less crowded as some places like Nintendo world, the crowds absolutely detract from the experience.
Do absolutely attend the waterworld show which is awesome. The minions area is also one kids will enjoy.
The parade area booking is one thing I wish I had skipped as there was plenty of good space to enjoy the parade along its route and you sort of wait half an hour in the heat before the parade makes its way to the designated paid area from its start time.
Also, the fastpass is sort of mandatory if you're on a holiday and most probably will only have a day for a visit.
A very fun and enjoyable experience. The rides were fun, every staff member was polite, friendly, and made it their mission to show they were happy to see you. If they were having a rough day, you would never know because of how happy they were. I really enjoyed the Flying Dinosaur. The only really good ride I didn't get to ride was the Hollywood Dreams ride. Toad's Cafe (called Kinopio Cafe) was very good as well. Butterbeer is definitely worth a try. It is non-alcoholic, so even kids can enjoy it. The experience can become expensive though, especially if you decide to buy a bunch of merch and souvenirs. Everything is quite pricey considering what you're getting. I focused on getting souvenirs that I'd actually use rather than merch that I thought looked cool. Everything was enjoyable. Inclement weather did come and caused the DK Minecart ride to shut down for a while and I waited in line for a good while, but the ride was very enjoyable. My favorite part of the park though was The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Hogwarts was exceptional to see and the Forbidden Journey ride inside was really fun and I'm not even a big Harry Potter fan. So, even if you're not a Harry Potter fan, you can't help but appreciate the attention to detail and the work that went into bringing the place to life. Definitely worth the admission.
USJ Osaka is huge and extremely crowded. It’s almost impossible to cover everything in one day — not because there are too many rides, but because the waiting time for each attraction is quite long. You will definitely walk more than 10,000 steps. Kids will probably love it, but if you’re not really into the characters, you might feel neutral about it. It’s more about taking photos and seeing your favorite characters. It’s best to arrive early and head straight to the roller coasters or popular zones first, then explore the remaining areas afterward. I would especially recommend the Harry Potter zone and WaterWorld — both are very impressive and worth visiting.
Suitable mostly for children! However, very nostalgic for adults! You don’t have to wait for the restaurant in Super Mario World, simply go early, they give you an hour to explore, add yourself to the queue aka make a reservation, then enjoy the rest of the park! You have to come back for your reservation, but give yourself an hour ahead of time to be able to properly make your reservation with the lines etc. Harry Potter world is underwhelming if you’re American and have been to Universal Studios Orlando. Nonetheless, so many cute “villages”; Donkey Kong, Jurassic Park, etc. the food was themed as well which was so fun! Lots of souvenirs and kawaii snacks to take home with collectible containers and what not! Very well thought out! Flash Pass or Express Pass was a lifesaver and if you want thrills, must do Hollywood Dream, Flying Dinasour, and Donkey Kong Mine Cart Madness.
