Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge
Dark Ride Express Pass
Opened 2021
Don an AR visor and race through Mario Kart courses inside Bowser's Castle, the original version of this groundbreaking augmented reality dark ride.
Universal - Studios Japan Express Pass — Group Ride Planner
Each person can have their own pass tier. Results combine pass eligibility + height + companion rules. Click Generate Ride Results to view rides. Changing the group afterwards prompts you to update.
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Universal - Studios Japan — Group Ride Plan
Note: Pass behavior is modeled from official documentation. These rules can be updated via the admin panel to match current policies.
About Universal - Studios Japan
Universal Studios Japan is Japan's most visited amusement park outside of Tokyo Disney, drawing over 14 million guests annually to Osaka. The park features Super Nintendo World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, and exclusive attractions not found at other Universal parks worldwide.
2001 Year Opened
12 Total Rides
5 Roller Coasters
Osaka, Japan Location
About Express Pass
Universal Studios Japan offers Express Pass and Express Unlimited to skip standby lines on popular attractions. Passes are purchased for specific dates and scanned digitally at each ride entrance in Osaka.
Top Rides at Universal - Studios Japan
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Dark Ride Express Pass
Opened 2014
Fly over Hogwarts on a KUKA robocoaster encountering dragons, Dementors, and a thrilling Quidditch match in the original Japanese installation of this landmark attraction.
Hollywood Dream - The Ride
Roller Coaster Express Pass
47 mph 131 ft tall 3,940 ft long Opened 2007
Ride this B&M hyper coaster with a personal onboard soundtrack, featuring sweeping drops, airtime hills, and panoramic views of Osaka from 131 feet up.
All Express Pass Rides at Universal - Studios Japan
Yoshi's Adventure
Family Ride Express Pass
Opened 2021
Ride Yoshi through the Mushroom Kingdom on a treasure hunt for Captain Toad, enjoying colorful scenes from the Nintendo universe.
Mine-Cart Madness
Roller Coaster Express Pass
Opened 2024
Blast through Donkey Kong's mine in a runaway mine cart on this family launch coaster based on the classic Donkey Kong Country games.
Flight of the Hippogriff
Roller Coaster Express Pass
29 mph 43 ft tall 1,099 ft long Opened 2014
Learn to approach a Hippogriff properly with Hagrid on this family-friendly Vekoma coaster swooping around the Hogwarts grounds.
Hollywood Dream - Backdrop
Roller Coaster Express Pass
47 mph 131 ft tall 3,940 ft long Opened 2013
Experience the same Hollywood Dream track entirely backwards, adding a completely different thrill perspective to this B&M hyper coaster with its own music selection.
Space Fantasy - The Ride
Dark Ride Express Pass
Opened 2010
Journey through the solar system on spinning vehicles to save the sun in this unique indoor wild mouse coaster with immersive cosmic theming.
The Flying Dinosaur
Roller Coaster Express Pass
50 mph 124 ft tall 3,688 ft long 3 inversions Opened 2016
Soar face-down in the talons of a Pteranodon on this world-class B&M flying coaster featuring a 124-foot drop, a pretzel loop, and intense sustained G-forces.
Jurassic Park - The Ride
Water Ride Express Pass
30 mph 85 ft tall Opened 2001
Float through the dinosaur-filled Jurassic Park lagoon before a T. rex encounter leads to a dramatic 85-foot splashdown finale.
JAWS
Water Ride Express Pass
Opened 2001
Survive a terrifying shark attack on this classic boat ride through Amity Harbor, the last remaining JAWS attraction in the world featuring fire and water effects.
Despicable Me Minion Mayhem
Simulator Express Pass
Opened 2017
Join Gru and the Minions for villain training in this 3-D motion simulator adventure located in the colorful Minion Park area.