Universal Studios Japan Reviews and Guide

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Key information

Location:
Konohana, Osaka, Japan

Opening date:
31 March, 2001

Operator:
USJ Co.

Official website:
Click here

Opening information:
Open year-round
(See Calendar and Opening Hours)

Ticket details:
Click here

Similar in style to the Universal Studios parks in Hollywood and Florida, Universal Studios Japan imports many popular ride concepts from the company's US parks. This includes the renowned Amazing Adventures of Spiderman dark ride, the Jurassic Park: The Ride water ride and Shrek 4-D Adventure. It is now the only park in the world still to host the classic Jaws ride and Back to the Future: The Ride, and expanded its line-up of unique attractions with the addition of spinning coaster Space Fantasy: The Ride in 2010.

History: Universal Studios Japan opened its gates in March 2001. It proved to be an instant success, pulling in 11 million visitors during its first year in operations. While visitor numbers have fallen from those initial highs, the park has continued to expand, with additions such as the Amazing Adventures of Spiderman in 2004 and Hollywood Dream: The Ride in 2007. It is run by USJ Co., and majority-owned by investment bank Goldman Sachs.

Top Rides and Shows:


Hollywood Dream: The Ride	Your rating: None Average: 5 (2 votes)	0 reviews
Magical Starlight Parade	Your rating: None Average: 5 (1 vote)	0 reviews
The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man	Your rating: None Average: 5 (1 vote)	0 reviews
Space Fantasy: The Ride	Your rating: None Average: 4.7 (3 votes)	0 reviews
Jurassic Park: The Ride	Your rating: None Average: 4 (2 votes)	0 reviews

Top Restaurants:


Amity Landing Restaurant	Your rating: None Average: 4 (1 vote)	0 reviews
Beverly Hills Boulangerie	Your rating: None Average: 4 (1 vote)	0 reviews
Amity Ice Cream	No votes yet	0 reviews
Azurra Di Capri	No votes yet	0 reviews
Discovery Restaurant	No votes yet	0 reviews

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Latest News:

Video: Spiderman to undergo makeover at Universal Studios Japan

Universal Studios Japan is set to follow in the footsteps of US sister park Islands of Adventure and overhaul its Amazing Adventures of Spiderman ride.

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Cars Land, Transformers drive huge attendance increase at Southern California theme parks in 2012

Disney California Adventure and Universal Studios Hollywood saw huge attendance increases in 2012, boosted by the debuts of Cars Land and Transformers: The Ride - 3D respectively.

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Universal Studios Japan to host Resident Evil-themed "BioHazard Live" attraction

Universal Studios Japan will host a live attraction themed around the Resident Evil videogame franchise for a limited time in summer 2013.

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