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Guide to Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan opened on March 31, 2001, in Osaka. It was the third Universal park to open, featuring Universal Orlando and Hollywood attractions.

Travel Tips

The easiest way to get to Universal Studios Japan is by train.
Universal Studios Japan provides transportation access information, including maps on how to reach Universal City Station.

Must-Do Attractions

The Flying Dinosaur is a Bolliger & Mabillard steel flying coaster that opened in the Jurassic Park area on March 18, 2016. It’s one of the longest flying coasters in the world.
Hollywood Dream – The Ride is a steel Bolliger & Mabillard Hyper Coaster that opened on March 8, 2007. The ride features an inbuilt sound system that allows riders to choose their music. The ride is
Jaws is based on the film trilogy. This attraction closed at Universal Studios Florida on January 2, 2012, to make way for the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, but it continues to operate in Japan.
Jurassic Park: The Ride is a Shoot the Chute boat ride nearly identical to the attraction at Universal Islands of Adventure. However, Japan’s version operates in the opposite direction from Orlando’s.
Space Fantasy – The Ride is a MACK Rides spinning coaster custom-built inside the former E.T. Adventure dark ride show building. It opened on March 18, 2010.
The Universal Monsters Live Rock and Roll Show is a live musical revue stage show that was an opening-day attraction. The show operated at Universal Studios Hollywood from 1991–1999 and Universal Studios Florida from 1992–2016.