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Updated November 2026.
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) tickets are dated, priced by day and sold in several types, so it is easy to buy the wrong one. Here is what each ticket does, how Super Nintendo World entry works, and which ticket suits your visit.
Quick answer
- Quiet weekday, first visit: a 1-Day Studio Pass is usually enough.
- Weekend or holiday, and Super Nintendo World is a must: choose a ticket or Express Pass that includes guaranteed Super Nintendo World entry.
- Short queues on busy days: add an Express Pass to your Studio Pass.
- Arriving in the afternoon: look at the Twilight Pass.
- Prices change by date, so check the price for your exact day.
👉 Check USJ Studio Pass tickets on KKday
The ticket types
Studio Pass. This is your park admission for a set date. Prices depend on the day, and dates are released ahead of time, so buy early for busy days.
Express Pass. An Express Pass is not an entry ticket. You need a Studio Pass for the same date, and the pass lets you skip the standby line at selected attractions. Different Express Pass variants cover different rides, so read what each variant includes rather than going by the number alone.
Area Timed Entry Ticket. Super Nintendo World is capacity-controlled, so you need timed entry on busy days. You can get a free Area Timed Entry Ticket in the official USJ app after you enter the park, or choose a pass that includes it.
Twilight Pass and multi-day tickets. A Twilight Pass suits visitors who arrive in the afternoon, and a 2-Day Studio Pass suits visitors who want to see the park at an easier pace.
How Super Nintendo World entry works
A Studio Pass gives you park admission, but it does not by itself guarantee entry to Super Nintendo World when the area is crowded. There are three ways in:
- An Express Pass or bundle that names Super Nintendo World area entry.
- A free Area Timed Entry Ticket from the official USJ app, claimed after you enter the park. Register your tickets in the app first, since USJ says the app is needed for same-day timed entry.
- A standby entry ticket in the app, which puts you in a queue for later in the day.
Free timed entry tickets can run out early on weekends, so a guaranteed option removes the uncertainty if the area is your priority.
Which ticket should you buy?
- Weekday, first visit: a 1-Day Studio Pass and the free app timed entry.
- Saturday or holiday and Super Nintendo World is a must: a Studio Pass bundle with guaranteed entry.
- Many rides and short queues: a Studio Pass plus an Express Pass.
- Arriving after the afternoon starts: a Twilight Pass.
- Two days at the park: a 2-Day Studio Pass.
Where to buy on KKday
On KKday, the admission listing (product #2247) sells the 1-Day Studio Pass and bundles such as a pass with guaranteed Super Nintendo World entry. The Studio Pass and Express Pass listing (product #20944) sells combos with different Express Pass options. Prices, dates and conditions change, so read the details for your visit date before you pay.
👉 Compare Studio Pass and Express Pass combos on KKday
Getting there
USJ is reached by JR, so the Osaka Amazing Pass does not cover that last leg. An IC card is the simplest way to pay. See ICOCA vs Suica: Which One Should You Get in Japan? and Osaka Amazing Pass (2026): Is It Worth It?
My experience
I bought my tickets in advance and went on a weekday, soon after Super Nintendo World opened. I had heard the queues were huge, so I also used the Express Pass. The wait for Super Nintendo World was more than two hours. It was a lot of fun, and both adults and children can enjoy it. The Express Pass is a little expensive, but I think it is worth it if you want to get around the park efficiently, especially if you are visiting with kids. My visit was when the area was new, so check the current ticket and entry rules in the sections above before you plan.
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