Universal Studios of Japan is one among the four Universal theme parks. The USJ Co’, owns and operates the park. It resembles the Universal Orlando Resort and it contains the same the same rides present into that resort.
The visitors to the park are mostly Japanese and form other Asian countries like Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan. Goldman Sachs became the biggest stake holder in the USJ in the year 2005. A small share is still is held by the Universal. The park was opened to the public on March 31, 2001. During that year nearly 11 million people visited the park. This is a record, a mile stone held by it in the very first year of operation.

There are a number of attractions based on Hollywood films like the Jurassic park ride, Snoopy’s great ride, Space Fantasy ride, Jaws, Universal monster live and rock show. 4D Animation Theater, etc and lots more.

Fees: 1-Day Passport Adult:¥5,500 / Child:¥3,700

Address 2-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka

Phone: 06-4790-7000

How to get there: Approximately 3 minutes walk from JR Universal City Station.