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Booking tickets for USJ in December 2026

Hi all,
I am planning to visit USJ around Dec 20, I'll be in Osaka then with my brother. When should i book the tickets for December? I checked the website this morning and the only available day and express passes are until end of August.
Also since its my brother'S birthday month (December), I want to buy him the Birthday pass, how can i book that?

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u/Left_Asparagus8642 — 2 days ago
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VIP 5hrs vs 8hrs & questions

Hello !
I'm getting ready to book my VIP tour in a few days for late October. I still hesitate between 5hrs lunch (2pm-7pm) and 8hrs lunch + dinner. Can you help me with my questions? 😊

I read that you cannot skip the queues for characters photos with 5hrs but you can with 8hrs. Is it correct ? I’m in doubt because on Klook it says 1 photo opportunity included with vip 5 hrs (1 photo with a character using your own device). What does that mean ?

Specifically for Yoshi or Mario photos , has anyone skipped the line with a VIP tour?

How long is usually the queue for pictures with Yoshi or Mario/Luigi outside of a VIP Tour?

Lunch and dinner : would the buffet be the same between lunch and dinner? I saw that dinner also has an entree that you can select, but the remaining of the buffet is the same?

About pictures during the day : Can you ask your guide to make some pictures of your family during the day using your device?

If you make purchase during the VIP Tour, can you have it sent to the lounge ? And outside tour hours ?

If you take the 5hrs lunch tour, can you ask your guide to help you get to Kinopio Cafe at the end of your tour? Has anyone done that?

For the ones who ended up purchasing 8 hours instead of 5, what made you make that decision?

For the ones who did 5hours, do you regret not taking 8hrs?

Thank you so much !!

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u/bolli87 — 2 days ago
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USJ Express pass doubt

I'm thinking about purchasing the 7/8 rides express pass for USJ from Klook but am a bit confused with the timed entry in the SNW nad the time specific rides.

If I understand correctly, I'll be allowed to enter the SNW at 18:50 and can go on the rides using express lane during the designated times? Or does it just let me get into SNW during the designated times and I'll have to wait in the regular lines for the rides during the specified time?

u/_FlukeSkywalker_ — 3 days ago
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USJ express pass booking help please

Hello, we are going to USJ early December 2026 and I’ve been looking on the USJ app for the types of express passes available for when they are released in October. There is one that is perfect for our family but it says in brackets (After Feb 1). When I select this pass, it shows dates and prices for this year and looks like it’s available for purchase (and already sold out for some dates). However… my question is, what does this “after Feb 1” mean? Is it only available after that date in 2027?

Thank you!! 😊

u/curious-goblin11 — 3 days ago
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Klook VIP or USJ Express

Hi all,

My partner and I are visiting Japan in October and we were planning to go to USJ on our Anniversary, 11th October.

Unfortunately, we’ve come to learn October’s prices are VERY high. While a lot of the express tickets say a price of “10,800Yen”, when we go to select a date the most of October is 20,000+ with the 11th (Sunday) being 26,900Yen. These prices are for the thrill packages only… anything with Super Nintendo world rides were more.

All up, we’re looking at a total of about 80,000Yen for 2 adults (725 AUD).
This is just for the studio access and a 4 express pass.

We were recommended Klook by some friends for the 3 hour VIP experience which gets us into Super Nintendo World for 4x rides and then ontop of that another 4 express pass for 2 people.

All up, with the studio pass, this package will cost us $980.

It’s $280 more but being Garunteed an additional 4 rides in Super Nintendo World (Garunteed) and then being able to use the 4 express pass on other rides, would you consider this worth it?

We honestly didn’t expect this to cost as much as it had but just trying to work out if we just splurge a bit more now…

Thank you.

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u/keagennn97 — 4 days ago
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USJ Silver Week

currently on the JET Programme in Japan (1st year of teaching English to Japanese high schooler) and the only big chunks of time off I have are Silver Week and Golden week. I was wondering if it’s still possible to go to only SNW ( I am really not a big theme park guy, more so a Nintendo fan) during silver week and without an express pass or if it’s a necessity. I don’t mind waking up super early or missing all the other rides, I just don’t want my first time going to USJ wasted, as SNW is the only thing I want to see. I will be going alone most likely

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u/3battleYoutube — 9 days ago
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Visiting USJ for the first time in October!

Hello! My husband and I will be going to USJ in October. I don't think we will be buying any express pass because we are happy with whatever we are able to ride, even if there are long queue times. I don't know much about theme parks though, so I had some questions to try and make the day as smooth as possible.

  • Will I need any special ticket/reservation for the Frieren restaurant, or any other special pass specifically for any of the Frieren attractions?
  • For the Chainsaw Man 4D as well, will I be able to sign up for that they day of, or would that need any special pass purchased ahead of time?
  • From my understanding Nintendo World pretty much needs an express/special pass? We would like to see this but neither of us are interested enough to buy a special pass just for this. Is there any chance of getting into the NW attractions without a pass day of, or is it impossible without the extra pass?

Thanks for any help, tips, or suggestions! :)

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u/mahoushoujome — 9 days ago
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Child switch question

Hi all! My gf and I are going to USJ this October with her brother and her brother’s family (parents, an 8 yr old and a 1 yr old).

With the child switch, could we do it in groups? For example, the parents take their 8yr old on the ride while my gf and I stay with the baby, then once they’re done, we do the child switch so my gf and I can ride together. Or is the child switch only applicable for 2 people switching?

Thank you in advance for the help!

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u/Serana4ever — 11 days ago