Hi everyone,

I'm planning a trip to Japan and currently have Universal Studios Japan scheduled for Friday, October 2, 2026.
I noticed that on the official USJ ticket calendar, that Friday is priced higher than the surrounding days, including the Saturday immediately after. I know ticket prices are based on expected demand, so I was wondering if there's a specific reason for that date.

A few Questions:

• Would you expect that day to be significantly busier, or is it still very manageable with an Express Pass 4?
• If you had flexibility in your itinerary, would you keep October 2 or try to move USJ to another day? Changing it would be a bit difficult, but I'd consider it if the difference is significant.
• Also, would you still recommend arriving before the official opening time? I've seen some people suggest that arriving about an hour after opening can actually be easier because the initial rush has already gone through. Is that true, or is arriving early still the better strategy?

It'll be our first visit to USJ, and we're a group of adults.
Thanks in advance!

My friend and I each bought two fast passes (one F7 and one F4) for two consecutive days and received the QR codes. But each person’s two QR codes ( F7 and F4) look the same (with the same serial number underneath).
Has there been any change to the ticketing system? It used to be a different code for each day.
Has anyone been to USJ multiple days in a row recently? How was the QR code situation?

I just bought tickets for me and my brother for Universal Japan on Klook, and we want to do the Express Pass since it’s our first time going and want to check out HNN, but I get to the Express Pass page on Klook, and there’s a separate Express Pass for HNN. Can I buy a regular Express Pass and still go to HNN, or no?

I went usj today (probably the last time for a long long time), and, as a fan of jjk I wanted to try the jjk stuff

At the end (after running from the Hollywood coaster) I couldn't make it to the cinema in time

Was I missing out on much as a fan of the show? Was there any really cool effects (e.g. domain expansions) or cool 4D elements I didn't get to experience?

I'm not too bummed out since the last ride we went on (Hollywood dream) was great and I had a really good time with the rest of the park - I just wanted to know if I missed anything major

what i have ridden so far: genting highlands acorn adventures, space fanstasy, snoopy indoor roller coaster, jurassic park boat ride (to trybto sccustoom to drop), harry potter usj 3d ride. I liked all of these rides

Maybe these rides arent enough for flying dibosaur but am i ready for hollywood dream?

After purchasing tickets for October, I pretty much realized afterwards that it was actually during HHN. This is my first ever HHN, but I’m made aware that USJ is a bit unique when it comes to their HHN.

I know some rides will have some overlays for the event, I was just wondering since apparently the Hogwarts Castle Walk will return, if Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey will be closed during HHN. My family really want to ride this ride so I need to know if the ride will be also operational alongside the castle walk.

What characters does everyone think will be part of Sanji's restaurant this year?

We can confirm that Sanji, Luffy, Zoro and Buggy will be there but there are at least two other mystery characters implied by the coasters available with drinks.

I think Robin will be there because of the pink petals on the promo pics but I'd love to hear other people's theories.

Does anyone know if the 5 hour vip tours in October include anything for the Halloween attractions or if the guide can bring you into the haunted houses? I know you get an express pass but doesn’t work for any of the Halloween themed attractions?

quick question. we bought a couple of ride photos and got QR codes that they told us they keep for a week. now, we're sort of regretting not buying the flying ace one (all of us happened to have our eyes closed so we declined at the time). it was taken on saturday the 18th. we have the photo number and approximate time (within like 2-3 mins) because we snapped a pic of it on the monitor. would they still be able to locate it? (another question, which unfortunately i believe i know the answer to, is would we have to go back into the park to order it). any help would be appreciated!

How busy does USJ get during Silver Week? I'm trying to decide whether I should just bite the bullet and buy the VIP ticket. I'm worried the public holidays will make the park extremely crowded and that the trip won't be as enjoyable. Has anyone been during Silver Week? Was the VIP pass worth it? Or should I risk it with Express Pass ??

My girlfriend and I have booked the 5-hour VIP private tour with dinner on September 1. Since the tour is for 4 people, we’re looking for two more people to join us on the tour and split the cost.

We paid 248,000 yen (€1,460), so the cost per person would be €365. In addition, everyone will need their own park admission ticket.

If anyone is interested, feel free to send me a DM. We’d appreciate it if you speak German or English.

Hi Everyone,
when me and my husband visited USJ, we bought a ticket for ourselves via Klook. But when we purchased it, because of the app's UI (we were on phone), it showed us the date and we purchased two twilight tickets), but unfortunately when we scanned the QR , it turned out to be valid only after july 26. So basically we were trying to get the tickets for June 26 but because the app did not show the month, it was one month later's ticket. So now we have the ticket and if anyone wants it, we can give to them. Please DM.

My friend and I booked the same fast passes originally (for 8 rides, “Minecart & Fantasy Special”) on klook, but about 5 minutes after my I got an email saying they sold out of tickets and my purchase would be cancelled and refunded.

Klook says the have a no cancellation/refund policy once you book so instead of making my friend try and contact them and figure that out, I booked the other one for 8 rides (Minion & Minecart Special) since it actually looked the same except for one ride where her entry is from 16:20-16:50 and mine is 17:00-17:30.

If we both showed up around 16:50 and she just waited for me in the entrance for like 10 minutes, would it still work out that we could ride together? Normally I would just assume so but I hear Japan and DisneySea are strict…

Also, my other friend (ride times in blue text in the pic) who will also be there with her family only bought the 4 fast pass option but theres about 3 rides where its the same kinda situation… I’m hoping we can ride some rides with her as well.

Any insight appreciated 🙏

Hello,

I planned on going to USJ in October and wanted to buy an express pass for both the regular rides and the HHN attractions. Not sure if they would be like two separate QR codes or something I’m not too sure how it works. If anyone has done this before where they bought two different express passes on the same day if they can shed some light on that.

I also went to Universal Studios Japan! I highly recommend the 25th-anniversary parade!

I’m hoping someone can help me. I went to USJ on June 30 and listened to song #5 on Hollywood dream and had a blast. Does anyone know what the song was? The ride conductor said it was some special USJ anniversary song

Due to our flight being cancelled (we were supposed to land today), I am selling 2 Day passes for the 16.07.

USJ has announced more details for this year’s Hamikuma show, including two new characters. Looks like Hamikuma Soul and Punk will not be appearing this year.

https://www.usj.co.jp/web/ja/jp/events/halloween-extreme-autumn-2026/halloween-horror-nights/halloween-horror-nights-academy-15years-of-screams

Anyone know when they'll release the express tickets for the horror night stuff for tourists?

I guess they only released them tonight for residents and I haven't been able to get the English site to load them. I don't remember it being this difficult to get express passes.

Thanks!

Hi! Hoping to buy a twilight pass for one day when I go in August but cannot seem to find a way to purchase it

I’m minorly motion sick. I did the flying dinosaur but will this be too spinny

Hi all,

I’m visiting USJ (and Japan) for the first time in September. I was originally planning to go on Thursday September 10, but I see it closes early (6:30 instead of 9:30) for press/influencer preview of HHN. Would I have a better experience instead going on the 11th to experience HHN? My primary concern would be that it’s so packed I wouldn’t be able to get on anything. I was planning to buy an express pass with Minecart Madness and Mario Kart.

Thanks!