Theme Parks

Universal Studios Japan: Express Pass with Flight of the Hippogriff™ + 1-Day Studio Pass

4.6/5(429)

Tebbache I

Solo

Verified booking

3 days ago

Great experience at Universal Studios Osaka! The park is magnificent and the rides are really awesome. It was very crowded with long lines, but thanks to the Fast Pass, we were able to do all the rides we wanted without wasting too much time. It makes a huge difference if you want to make the most of your day. I highly recommend getting the Fast Pass to avoid spending hours waiting in line!

Mesrar K

Couple

Verified booking

Last week

Easy admission, voucher instructions were clear. QR code worked smoothly. Just one note for anyone on the fence: I think it's impossible to do all the attractions without skip-the-line access in just one day, even with a 10:00 PM closing. I've never seen so many people in a park... and I've been to quite a few 😅. In short, a trustworthy and efficient site, I will keep using it.

Pic P

Group

Verified booking

Yesterday

The app is easy to use. The tickets were delivered without any issues, and we were able to access the various attractions with the fast passes. We didn't need the Mario zone tickets because the area was open to everyone (low crowds). Overall, everything went well.

Kathleen W

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Fast pass is definitely the way to go. Only down fall is that you don't pick the times , they are allocated to you so you have to be prepared to have a big day. Thankfully all the Nintendo rides were around the same time so we could move from one to the other easily!

Ashish K

Group

Verified booking

2 weeks ago

Seamless experience. This pass is strategically created. All the rides in this pass had massive lines. Also the optional rides in tha pass help you make a decision if you want to go for extreme ones or chose a simpler ones with younger kids.

Ilana T

Couple

Verified booking

3 weeks ago

Was better than I expected. It felt like an adult Disney land, completely different to Universal Studios in L.A. The whole day was easy to navigate and was so much fun!!!!

Make Flight of the Hippogriff™ a priority with Express access, then explore the rest of Universal Studios Japan with your 1-Day Studio Pass.

Enter the park with your Studio Pass QR, then use your separate Express Pass QR at Flight of the Hippogriff™ and other participating rides.

Skip regular queues with one-time Express access to Flight of the Hippogriff™ and other selected attractions covered by your chosen option.

Ride through the Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ on Flight of the Hippogriff™, then continue to other attractions across Universal Studios Japan.

Choose from multiple Express Pass options covering 4 or more attractions, with the exact ride selection varying by option.

1-day entry to Universal Studios Japan

1 x 1-Day Studio Pass QR

Express access to Flight of the Hippogriff™

Express access to select rides (as per option selected)

Timed entry to Super Nintendo World™ (as per option selected)

One-time access to each Express ride

Randomly allocated Express ride time slots

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Stuart H
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Really smooth entry with small queues, and nice inside the Express Pass allowed us to get so much more out of the day by spending a significant less time in queues for attractions than we otherwise would have. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey an absolute highlight!
Kathleen W
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Fast pass is definitely the way to go. Only down fall is that you don't pick the times , they are allocated to you so you have to be prepared to have a big day. Thankfully all the Nintendo rides were around the same time so we could move from one to the other easily!
Ilana T
Couple
Verified booking
3 weeks ago
Was better than I expected. It felt like an adult Disney land, completely different to Universal Studios in L.A. The whole day was easy to navigate and was so much fun!!!!
Benjamin G
Group
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Soooo much fun. Well organised via Headout. All the staff super efficient and friendly. Happened to rain most of that day but didn't matter. Loved every minute!
Tebbache I
Solo
Verified booking
3 days ago
Great experience at Universal Studios Osaka! The park is magnificent and the rides are really awesome. It was very crowded with long lines, but thanks to the Fast Pass, we were able to do all the rides we wanted without wasting too much time. It makes a huge difference if you want to make the most of your day. I highly recommend getting the Fast Pass to avoid spending hours waiting in line!

Spend a full day at Universal Studios Japan with 1-day entry, Express access to Flight of the Hippogriff™, and other selected rides.

Getting started

Scan your 1-Day Studio Pass QR at the Universal Studios Japan entrance to enter the park. Keep your separate Express Pass QR ready on your device for participating attractions, and check your assigned ride times so you can plan your day around Flight of the Hippogriff™ and the other experiences covered by your selected option.

What to expect

Universal Studios Japan

Explore Universal Studios Japan with your Studio Pass, giving you access to the park and its attractions for the day. Move between themed areas while using Express access at the rides included in your selected option.

Enter with your 1-Day Studio Pass QR and explore attractions across the park throughout your visit.

Use your separate Express Pass QR at eligible attractions for one-time priority access.

Your selected Express Pass option covers 4 or more attractions, with the exact selection depending on your choice.

Flight of the Hippogriff™

Head into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and take flight on Flight of the Hippogriff™, an outdoor roller coaster inspired by the magical creature from the Harry Potter stories.

Board your Hippogriff and follow the coaster's winding route through the grounds around Hogwarts.

Take in views of the surrounding Wizarding World as the ride moves through its twists, turns, and drops.

Use your Express Pass for one-time priority access when Flight of the Hippogriff™ is included in your selected option.

Other Express attractions

Continue through the park and use your Express Pass at the other eligible attractions covered by your selection. Depending on your option, these can include rides such as Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge™, Yoshi's Adventure, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™, Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem, The Flying Dinosaur, or JAWS.

Check your Express Pass for the attractions and ride times assigned to you.

Ride time slots are allocated randomly by the park.

Each included Express attraction can be accessed once using your Express Pass.

What's not allowed

Re-entry to the park is not allowed once you exit the park.

Accessibility

This experience is accessible by wheelchairs and prams/strollers.

Wheelchairs and strollers can be rented for a small fee. However, they are subject to availability and cannot be reserved beforehand.

It will be required for wheelchair users to switch to the seats in the attraction.

It is required to get in touch with a crew member for guests with a wig, prosthetic limb, plaster cast, or a medical assistant tool.

This experience is not the best fit for people with abnormal blood pressure, cardiac issues, back, neck, hip, or spinal disorders, motion sickness, vertigo, claustrophobia, acrophobia, and pregnant women.

This experience is not suitable for people who have medical conditions that could be aggravated by loud sounds, fog, pitch-black darkness, strobes, and strong smells.

Depending on your height or medical condition, you may be unable to use some attractions.

Your guide dogs are welcome at the venue.

Additional information

This ticket is not valid for Japanese passport holders.

© Nintendo. WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s22). Minions and all related elements and indicia TM & © 2023 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. TM & © Universal Studios & Amblin Entertainment. TM & © Universal Studios. All rights reserved. CR22-2165.

Time slots for rides included in your express pass are allocated at random by the park.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ no longer requires timed entry. If Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ is included in your Express Pass, you can ride anytime during park hours using the Express Pass lane.

You can upload your USJ Studio Pass ticket on the USJ app to secure timed entry to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD.

Please note that USJ Express Pass tickets cannot be uploaded in the USJ app as there is no such provision.

The Studio Pass is used for entry into the theme park, while the Express Pass is used at the entrance of each ride for priority access.

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point.

Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.