Theme Parks

Universal Studios Japan: Express Pass with Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ + 1-Day Studio Pass

4.6/5(893)

Pardo J

Group

Verified booking

3 days ago

The express passes saved us time and allowed us to fully enjoy the park. We are a family of 4 and had an excellent day. Everything is designed so you never stand still in line, whether for an attraction or a restaurant. We had to go through Headout to buy our park tickets because the official website blocks purchases with certain credit cards... I contacted the official website and, despite trying different cards, accounts, etc., etc., it was impossible to buy them on their site. The price on Headout is higher...

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.

Stephen S

Group

Verified booking

Last week

With the express pass we got to use the park when we first got in when lines were not to busy yet and then later as more people arrived at the park the lines got longer and with express pass it made the extra money worth it to skip the long lines😊 wait time at Harry Potter was 90 minutes and it took us about 10 minutes to get through the line.

Dirk H

Couple

Verified booking

3 days ago

Universal Studios Japan is a must do if you are traveling with kids! If you have enogh time, plan to spend two days in the park, there is sooo much to see and to do that makes one day simply too little time, even considering the opening hours from 8am to 10pm. We really enjoyed our day here, just wished to have had another day!

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.

Make Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ a priority with Express access, then explore the rest of Universal Studios Japan at your own pace.

Enter Universal Studios Japan with your 1-Day Studio Pass and use your separate Express Pass QR at participating attractions.

Skip regular queues with one-time Express access to Harry Potter and other selected rides covered by your chosen option.

Use your timed entry to Super Nintendo World™ to plan your visit around the Nintendo-themed area alongside your Express rides.

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 Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™

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

Re-entry to the park after exit

Entry for Japanese passport holders

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Joel M
Couple
Verified booking
Last week
It was a very beautiful day, sunny and warm, despite the fact that it is a very populated place, this day in particular wasn't overcrowded, and we could enjoy the park , and using the express pass, we went to "the flying dinosaur" the Koppa's Challenge, and the Harry Potter attraction, we save hours in line because of that and we could spent more time enjoying the rest of the park
Stephen S
Group
Verified booking
Last week
With the express pass we got to use the park when we first got in when lines were not to busy yet and then later as more people arrived at the park the lines got longer and with express pass it made the extra money worth it to skip the long lines😊 wait time at Harry Potter was 90 minutes and it took us about 10 minutes to get through the line.
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!
Joseph K
Solo
Verified booking
2 weeks ago
Very easy transition arriving in our Osaka hotel and getting to Universal Studios. We happen to be there the first day of Halloween Fright Fest! All the food, drinks, and rides were great and at an affordable price! We had a great time! We love Japan and will be back!
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!

Spend a full day at Universal Studios Japan with 1-day entry, Express access to Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™, 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 work them into your day alongside your timed entry to Super Nintendo World™.

What to expect

Universal Studios Japan

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

Enter the park with your 1-Day Studio Pass QR and visit attractions across Universal Studios Japan during your day.

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

Your Express Pass option covers 4 or more attractions, with the exact selection depending on the option you choose.

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™

Head into the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and use your Express access at Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™, the fixed hero attraction for this product.

Ride through Hogwarts Castle on an immersive journey featuring scenes and characters from the Harry Potter series.

Use the Express lane for priority access to the attraction, with one-time access included in your pass.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter no longer requires a separate timed-entry ticket, so you can visit the area without that additional reservation.

Super Nintendo World™

Use your allocated timed entry to Super Nintendo World™ and explore its Nintendo-themed attractions and environments during your designated entry period.

Explore Super Mario Land and its game-inspired environments.

Visit Bowser's Castle and experience Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge™ when it is included in your selected Express Pass.

Ride Yoshi's Adventure when covered by your chosen option.

Timed entry to the area is included according to your selected Express Pass option.

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.