If you’re planning a visit to Universal Studios Japan, you’re in for a treat! To help you make the most of your time in the park, we’ve compiled a list of 5 USJ tips to ensure a memorable and enjoyable experience.

1. Buy your tickets in advance and arrive an hour early

The big thing you should know to start if visiting Universal Studios Japan anytime soon is that the park has been quietly opening around an hour before the published time. Since this early opening is unadvertised and unpublished, it could stop happening at any time.

2. Download the USJ app

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, if you are lucky, you might also be able to receive digital timed- entry passes for free!

3. Purchase Universal Express Passes

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.

4. Take advantage of the Single Rider lines

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!

5. Visit during weekdays or off-peak seasons

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!

Universal Studios Japan Ticket Prices 2023

Ticket Type	Adult (12+)	Child (Ages 4—11)	Senior (65+)
1-Day Studio Pass	¥8,900 (weekdays) ¥9,800	¥5,400(weekdays) ¥6,300	¥7,600(weekdays) ¥8,500
Twilight Pass (After 3 PM)	¥5,900(weekdays) ¥6,200	¥3,500(weekdays) ¥3,700	N/A
1.5-Day Studio Pass	¥13,400	¥8,600	N/A

【小题1】Which of the following statements is Not True about the USJ app?

A．You can check the waiting time for the popular rides.

B．You can find a park map on the app.

C．You can check the show schedules on the app.

D．You can always receive digital timed-entry passes for free.

【小题2】If you want to save time on queueing, you can ______.
① arrive an hour early before the official opening time on weekdays
② use the USJ app to book a ride whenever you want
③ purchase Universal Express Passes for the popular areas
④ take the Single Rider lines with your friends

A．①③

B．①②③

C．①③④

D．①②③④

【小题3】Hiroshi, a university student aged 18, is planning a trip to USJ the next Saturday morning with his sister, a middle school student aged 12, and meet up with his parents who are only interested in the night parade after 5 pm. According to the latest ticket prices, how much will it cost at least?

A．¥28500

B．¥29600

C．¥32000

D．¥39200