A place story by Momo
About this place
The first Universal Studios outside the US opened in Osaka!? Universal Studios Japan made its grand debut in Konohana Ward on March 31, 2001, and about 11 million people visited in its opening year. 😳 Then, in 2012, cumulative attendance topped 100 million. That’s a big milestone for a park built around stepping into movie worlds.
The park has added major themed areas over the years: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened in 2014, Minion Park in 2017, and Super Nintendo World in 2021. In Minion Park, you can try Minion Hacha-Mecha Ice and Minion Hacha-Mecha Ride. Which world would you head for first? 🤩
It’s a place to experience Hollywood movie worlds, with Steven Spielberg serving as creative director. Other areas include Universal Wonderland, Hollywood Area, New York Area, Jurassic Park, and Waterworld. Pick your must-see world with your crew, then start planning your route! 🦖
Areas added over time
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter opened in 2014, Minion Park in 2017, and Super Nintendo World in 2021, as the park’s major themed areas grew over time. 🌟 Minion Park is also home to Minion Hacha-Mecha Ice and Minion Hacha-Mecha Ride. Choose the world you’re most curious about before you go—where would you start?
Step into movie worlds
Steven Spielberg and Universal Creative serve as creative directors at this park built around experiencing Hollywood movies. 🎥 Its areas include Universal Wonderland, Hollywood Area, New York Area, Jurassic Park, and Waterworld. Which one would you make your first stop?
Getting there
It’s about a 5-minute walk from Universal City Station on the JR Sakurajima Line to the entrance. 🚶 From Kaiyukan West Wharf, the Captain Line takes about 10 minutes to Universal City Port. Direct daytime buses also run from Itami Airport, Kansai International Airport, and Kobe City. 🚌
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