Universal Studios Japan celebrates 25th anniversary
Happy birthday today to Universal Studios Japan. The Osaka theme park opened 25 years ago today, on March 31, 2001.
Today, Universal Studios Japan is the company's most visited theme park, attracting more than 16 million visitors in 2024. That makes USJ the world's third most visited theme park (behind Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom and California's Disneyland) and the most visited theme park in Japan.
Universal is celebrating the anniversary through March 30, 2027 with a "Discover U!" event, featuring a special edition of the park's No Limit! Parade as well as a Universal Cars & Stars Collection exhibition that includes the return of Doc Brown and his DeLorean time machine to the park.
For a complete line-up of attractions and dining opportunities at the park, please check out our visitors' guide, What to do at Universal Studios Japan. And for discounts on admission, please visit our partner's Universal Studios Japan tickets store.
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I'm half convinced that it's the third most visited because they have jaws. I'm sure if Orlando still had Jaws, then they could be top 3.
In all seriousness, this does seem like a pretty stacked lineup. It's like IOA, Epic, and USO had a baby. There are some pretty weird/bad options there, but it's a definite top 5 bucket list park outside of the U.S.
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At first glance, I'd have to admit, I was taken aback when comparing their attraction lineup to other US parks. However, as it was pointed out to me, location truly is everything, as USJ attendance benefits from being in one of the most densely populated and tourist-heavy regions in the world. That, combined with their obsessive attention to detail with rides, dining options, and seasonal events, has created a recipe for success. I'm so excited for my upcoming trip in July.