Universal Studios Japan
Osaka, Japan
Located in Osaka, Universal Studios Japan is one of the most popular theme parks in the world, bringing some of the biggest names in film, television and gaming to life through spectacular themed lands and world class attractions!
The park is home to an incredible collection of attractions, from exploring Hogwarts Castle in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter to stepping inside the colourful Super Nintendo World, where guests can race through Bowser’s Castle on Mario Kart and explore Donkey Kong Country!
For roller coaster enthusiasts, Universal Studios Japan offers some fantastic attractions, including The Flying Dinosaur, one of the most intense B&M Flying Coasters in the world, and Hollywood Dream: The Ride, which can even be experienced backwards!
What makes Universal Studios Japan particularly special is its combination of familiar Universal attractions with experiences unique to Japan. With so much to explore, it's easy to see why this is one of Japan's must visit theme parks!
Universal Studios Japan Roller Coasters
Universal Studios Japan features six roller coasters, with the standout attraction being The Flying Dinosaur, not just one of the park's best coasters, but one of the most intense in Japan! This Bolliger & Mabillard (B&M) Flying Coaster is themed to the Jurassic Park franchise and features a powerful layout packed with inversions, making it a true bucket list experience for roller coaster enthusiasts!
Another major highlight is Hollywood Dream: The Ride, a B&M Hyper Coaster featuring an onboard soundtrack and a fantastic layout above the streets of the park. There's also Hollywood Dream: Backdrop, which runs the same layout with the entire train facing backwards! Both versions offer completely different riding experiences and are well worth trying.
Over in Super Nintendo World, you'll find Mine Cart Madness, a Donkey Kong themed roller coaster. This is the original and a clone of the same ride at Universal Epic Universe in Florida! Finally, there's Sadako’s Curse based on the Japanese horror franchise Ring, a Mack Rides indoor spinning coaster known for its regularly changing themes. Previous versions have included anime collaborations and space adventures.
Sadako’s Curse
Manufacture: Reverchon
Length: 1,377.9 ft
Height: 42.7 ft
Speed: 29.1 mph
Inversions: 0
Opened: 1998
Flight of the Hippogriff
Manufacture: Intamin
Length: 2,282.2 ft
Height: 60.7 ft
Speed: 36.1 mph
Inversions: 0
Opened: 2001
Flying Dinosaur
Manufacture: Meisho Amusement Machines
Inversions: 0
Opened: 1985
Hollywood Dream: The Ride
Manufacture: Senyo Kogyo Co.
Inversions: 0
Opened: 2003
Mine Cart Madness
Manufacture: Senyo Kogyo Co.
Length: 4,265.1 ft
Speed: 43.5 mph
Inversions: 0
Opened: 1988
Snoopy’s Flying Ace Adventure
Manufacture: Senyo Kogyo Co.
Length: 4,265.1 ft
Speed: 43.5 mph
Inversions: 0
Opened: 1988
Other Universal Studios Attractions
Universal Studios parks are famous for their world class dark rides and immersive attractions, and Universal Studios Japan is no exception! From flying through Hogwarts on Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey to encountering dinosaurs through a river adventure on Jurassic Park: The Ride, there's plenty to experience beyond the roller coasters!
One of the park's biggest highlights is JAWS, the classic boat ride that takes guests on a shark filled adventure through Amity Island. Following the closure of the Florida version in 2012, Universal Studios Japan is now the only place in the world where you can experience this iconic attraction!
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
An immersive dark ride combining modern technology, motion simulation and spectacular effects to bring the world of Harry Potter to life!
Jaws: The Ride
A relaxing boat tour of Amity Island quickly turns into a fight for survival when a giant great white shark strikes! A legendary Universal Studios attraction packed with action, suspense and spectacular practical effects!
Jurassic Park: The Ride
Journey through Jurassic Park on a river adventure surrounded by dinosaurs! Watch out for Raptors and an escaped T-Rex before the terrifying plunge to safety!
Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge
Race through Bowser's Castle in this interactive Mario Kart adventure! Using augmented reality technology, compete against Team Bowser, throw shells at enemies and collect coins as the famous Nintendo game comes to life!
Tours Featuring Universal Studios Japan
Japan
Sea Paradise | Yokohama Cosmoworld | Tokyo Dome City | Yomiuriland | Tokyo Joypolis | Fuji-Q Highland | Tobu Zoo Park | Hanayashiki | Tokyo Disneyland | Tokyo DisneySea | Suzuka Circuit | Nagashima Spa Land x2 | Parque España | Universal Studios Japan | Hirakata Park
Other Theme Parks Japan
From Tokyo Disneyland to Universal Studios and Fuji-Q Highland to Nagashima SpaLand, Japan features many exciting parks with some of the world’s best attractions!
