49 Tips for Your First Trip to Universal Studios Japan

Planning your first trip to Universal Studios Japan can be a bit confusing – so here’s all the advice and tips you need to make it go more smoothly in one handy blog post!

Article by Helen Foster. Disclosure: Some links in this post are affiliate links. See our Affiliate Disclosure.

This post is checked and updated once a year. The last update was in July 2026. Information comes from personal experience of visiting the park, the USJ website and Klook.

When to Visit

The first thing that will make a difference to your day at USJ is the crowds when you visit. So, here’s what you need to know.

1. Avoid the Busy Times

There is a Crowd Calendar for USJ, but I don’t think it’s as accurate for the precise numbers as the Tokyo Disney one. However, this doesn’t mean you can’t get any clues as to when things might be busy.

Like Tokyo Disney, most of the guests at USJ are locals rather than international tourists, and so the busy days follow many of the same patterns as Disney. So, avoid main holidays like Golden Week and New Year, Spring Break, and Japanese school holidays. We have a full list of those here.

September/October can also be busier at USJ because they have their special Halloween Horror Nights events each evening. See more specific details about that here.

2. Then Pick the Quiet Days

Weekends are always busier than weekdays, so Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday are generally the quietest days to visit USJ.

Buying Tickets

There are a few different tickets and passes for USJ, so here are the basics…

3. Everyone Has to Have a Studio Pass

This is the name for the basic entry ticket that gets you in through the gates. You can also buy Express Passes, which help you jump the queues. However, some people think that the Express Pass also includes entry – it doesn’t. You need a Studio Pass to get in.

Our longer guide to USJ ticket types provides more details about both and the meaning of things like A,B, and C-type tickets.

4. You Can Buy Multi-Day Passes

There are three types of Studio Pass: one-day tickets, 1.5-day passes, which let you in at 3 p.m. on the first day of your pass and all day on the second and two-day passes, which cover two full days.

5. You Can’t Buy at the Gate

You used to, but the ticket gates closed in 2025 – you now have to buy all the tickets and passes in advance via the USJ website or third-party sellers like Klook or KK Day.

6. Tickets Go on Sale Two Months Before

Both Studio Passes and Express Passes go on sale two months before the date you want to enter the park – so, for April 12th, for example, you’d buy them on February 12th.

7. The Time is a Mystery

One of the questions I’m asked most in my USJ planning Facebook Group is exactly when the USJ tickets go on sale. Usually, there isn’t an official fixed time, nor have I seen any consensus on one from various Japan groups or my experience checking on passes.

Where to Buy Tickets

You can buy tickets directly from USJ on their webpage or app. They also have a list of official third-party suppliers, including Klook and KK Day. Here’s how to decide where to buy yours…

8. Klook Can Be Better For Studio Passes

There are three reasons why I say this The first is that Klook will always take your credit card, as with many Japanese websites, the USJ ticket store or app can have trouble with some foreign cards. I also find their layout and explanation of the different passes to understand.

But, most importantly, Klook sells a special Studio Pass that can save you time, money or stress.

It’s called the Studio Pass + SNW. This can save you a lot of money if Super Nintendo World is your main reason for going to the park, as it gives you a guaranteed timed entry.

It does cost about US$35 more than a normal Studio Pass, but considering the cheapest Express Pass that will get you a timed entry into Super Nintendo World costs $82, you’re breaking even – and the bundle also includes the Enjoy Kansai Pass, which gives free entry to a number of other attractions in Osaka.

These tickets don’t appear daily, and they sell out quickly, so if you see them, snap them up. You can find them on the Klook Studio Pass page here.

9. Check This With Third-Party Sellers

There have been rare instances where third-party sellers sell Express Passes but do not get enough from USJ to fulfil all the orders. This doesn’t happen often, and the last time it did, people buying directly from USJ also missed out, as there was a total system crash from everyone trying to buy at once.

Now, don’t panic. If you’ve bought your passes from Klook, for example, so long as your order says confirmed, you have nothing to worry about. But if your order, of any kind, from any of the other third-party sellers, stays pending for more than about 12 hours, double-check with them that nothing is awry.

Entering the Park

The big day has arrived – here’s what you need to know…

10. Official Times Mean Nothing!

The park might say it opens at 9:00 a.m., but it probably won’t. It can open any time up to an hour before this. If you want to beat the crowds, especially if you want to get into Super Nintendo World without a paid timed entry ticket, line up at least an hour early.

11. Early Entry Isn’t a USJ Hotel Perk

Well, not for everyone, anyway. Some packages with Japanese tour companies can include it, but generally, even if you’re staying at one of the official USJ hotels, you aren’t guaranteed early entry unless you specifically have it booked.

12. There’s No Readmission

Officially, USJ says you can’t go in and out of the park. Unofficially, I have had my hand stamped on less busy days, so they can sometimes allow it. But don’t assume it’s going to happen. Assume that once you’re in, you’re in. For these two reasons, I don’t think you need to stay at the USJ hotels unless you really want to.

Super Nintendo World

This is inside Universal Studios Japan and included in your Studio Pass entry ticket, but it requires an extra step to get inside. The last time I went, a very upset Spanish couple in the queue in front of me didn’t realise this until someone tried to check their ticket and turned them away. So, the most important thing to know about Super Nintendo World is…

13. You Can’t Just Walk In

Because the area is small and very popular, you have to have what’s known as a timed entry ticket to get in here. There are three ways to get one of these: getting into the park early and securing it via the app, buying the ticket I mentioned above that includes it, or buying an Express Pass that includes it.

There is also a small window of opportunity to get into SNW before the timed entry system starts. To do this, you must be in the park soon after opening and go straight to the land.

To learn more about these methods, check out our longer guide to getting into Super Nintendo World.

Note: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter used to have timed entry, but this is no longer the case; you can just walk in at any time.

14. US Power Bands Do Work

There are only two rides in Super Nintendo World, but there is a game you can play around the area using Power Bands. If you already have these from the US parks, they will work. Or you can buy them in and around the Super Nintendo Area.

15. Tips For Mario Kart

Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge is an interactive game in which you try to score as many points as possible. There is an explanation in English when you get on the ride, but there are too many things going on. If you’re a competitive type, there is a handy video on the website that you might want to watch in advance.

Waiting Times and Reducing Queues

USJ is the busiest theme park in Japan. Even on quiet days, there are a lot of people in the park. Here’s what you should know…

16. Queues Can Be Long

I first wrote this at 10 a.m. Japanese time on a Friday in July (so a busy period), and the wait time on Yoshi’s Adventure (not the most exciting of rides) was 90 minutes, Mario Kart is 2 hours and 15 minutes. Now I’m updating it in March, mid-afternoon. It looks like a really quiet day – most things are around 60 minutes, but Mine Cart Madness, the new Donkey Kong ride is at 2 hours and 10 minutes .

Expect to spend some of your day queuing, but there are some ways to make that experience faster.

17. The Rides with the Longest Queues Are

Mine Cart Madness, Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge, Yoshi’s Adventure, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Flight of the Hippogriff, and the XR Ride with overlay.

The Flying Dinosaur, Minion Mayhem, Jurassic Park, and Hollywood Dream are the next busiest.

If you don’t have an Express Pass, head to one of these first.

18. Express Passes Can Save Heaps of Time

They aren’t cheap, and you don’t necessarily need one if rides aren’t your thing, you have a multiday pass, are going at a quiet time, or, you don’t mind queuing and won’t think your day is ruined if you don’t ride everything.

But if you’re going to USJ for the rides, especially if you want to ride everything in one day, buying an Express Pass – even the slightly cheaper Express Pass 4 will save you time.

With my Express Pass, I don’t think I queued for more than 20 minutes for a ride – if I had, let’s say, the Express Pass 4 Race and Jaws – which includes Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge, Harry Potter and The Forbidden Journey, Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem and Jaws, that’s about 1 hr 20 minutes of queuing.

Right now, those rides have queues of 355 minutes – that’s almost 7 hours – so, you’d free up more than 5 hours even with an Express Pass 4. Admittedly, it is a busy time so, this might not be as bad if you go say, the second week in May, which is normally quiet.

19. Understanding Express Pass Time Slots

When you book your Express Pass, you can choose timeslots for your rides and to enter Super Nintendo World. These are set at either one-hour or 30-minute intervals (land entry is an hour, rides are 30 minutes). That’s the time you must enter the queue, not how long you have in total. I’ve seen people get confused with that.

Also, if your time is, say, 2.30-3.00, so long as you go through the queue entry and get your pass scanned by 2.59, you’re all good.

Once you are in Super Nintendo World, you can stay as long as you like, but you can’t return once you leave unless you have another timed entry pass.

20. Pick the Right Express Pass for You

The Express Passes can be confusing – there are a lot of different types, and they change the names and inclusions regularly. Here’s the quick version.

• Express Pass 7/8 covers seven or eight of the most popular rides. If you are going to USJ for the rides, this is the one to buy. They also sell out the quickest so, be ready to buy them as soon as you can. The difference between the 7 and 8 is that the 8 includes Illuminations Villain Con: Minion Blast, the newest ride in the park.
• Express Pass 5 covers five of the popular rides. At the time of updating this, all of the Express 5s include a timed entry to Super Nintendo World. See more details on the Express Pass 5 section here.
• Express Pass 4 covers four popular rides. There are currently 14 different versions of this (with annoyingly similar names), each covering different rides. You must think about which rides you most want to do and find the one that suits you best. Not all of the Express Pass 4s contain a Super Nintendo World entry, so this is the first thing to check. See more details on the Express Pass 4 section here.
• Premium Passes: These used to be only available on the Japanese site, but I have now seen them appearing on the international sites for limited periods. They are called P25 and P28, and they allow access to up to 15 rides and Super Nintendo World without time slots. They are the most flexible option, but also the most expensive. See more details on the Premium section here.

Read This Next: If you’re not sure if you’re going to benefit from an Express Pass, then read this post on whether you need an Express Pass.

20. VIP Tours

Again, these used to be primarily available to Japanese guests, but they have now opened them up to international travellers with an English guide.

The tours last either three hours, five hours or eight hours.

• Three-hour tours focus on showing you around Super Nintendo World (with no queuing for any ride). They also include an Express Pass for four other attractions to use outside of the tour. They are priced per person.
• Longer tours include the whole park and are fully customisable – although an English guide is not necessarily guaranteed on the 5-Hour Tour. They include an Unlimited Express Pass that gets you on any ride without queuing outside of the tour. They are priced per group of up to four.
• There are also a few other perks like discounts, a special entrance and a lounge to relax in. Depending on the package you buy, you might also get priority access to Kinopio’s Cafe, the hardest restaurant in the park to enter.

Neither tour includes admission, so you still also need a Studio Pass.

See more about the tours on Klook. You’ll find them with the Studio Passes. Again, I find Klook explain them more clearly than the official site.

21. Don’t Forget About Single Rider

The following rides at USJ have a single-rider queue.

Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge, Mine Cart Madness, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem, Hollywood Dream, The Flying Dinosaur, Jurassic Park and Jaws.

With this, you join a separate line for general admission and fill any spare seats on the ride. It can be a quicker way to get on some rides, especially on quieter days. On busy days, the single-rider queue for something like The Flying Dinosaur can still be over an hour long.

Also, remember that while you can queue with your group, they will separate you on the ride itself – make sure that if you’re queuing with children, there are no rules about them being accompanied by an adult on the ride, or they might not be allowed on solo.

Also, note that single-rider queues aren’t always available. It can be a good alternative to buying an Express Pass, especially if you are actually travelling solo, but it is a gamble for the two reasons above.

22. If You’re Travelling with Small Children

There are two time-saving measures you need to know about.

Child Switch

This lets one person ride the ride while the other waits with anyone too small to ride. You can then swap childcare, and the other adult can ride without having to queue again.

Rides with Child Switch include Mario Kart: Koopa’s Challenge, Yoshi’s Adventure, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Flight of the Hippogriff, Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem – and many more. Find a full list here.

To use it, tell the cast member at the ride entrance that you want to use Child Switch, and they’ll take you to the waiting area.

Yoyakunori

In this, you can use special terminals outside certain rides in the children’s ride area, Universal Wonderland, to book a set time to return to the ride with a shorter queue. This is a free service. You can only get a second Yoyakunori pass once the time for your next one has started.

Things to Know About Rides

It’s a theme park after all, so here’s what to know about the rides…

23. The Commentary is in Japanese.

It doesn’t spoil things on a lot of rides, but I feel you miss out a little bit on the overlay rides, especially if you don’t know the anime to start with. I actually find that not knowing who the characters are in the films is a bit more frustrating than not understanding the story.

24. There are Lots of Thrill Rides

For some people, that’s the whole point of going, but if you don’t like thrill rides, USJ might not be your happy place. The most thrilling rides are…

Hollywood Dream – a rollercoaster. Hollywood Dream – Backdrop, the same ride but backwards. There’s a lot more screaming this way! The Flying Dinosaur (also known as my nope ride), Jurassic Park, and the themed XR Ride, which runs on the old Space Fantasy rollercoaster track.

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is also pretty rough – you tip in a lot more directions than I was expecting. I need never go on that again!

25. What is an XR/Overlay Ride?

I keep mentioning these, so it’s time to explain them. Many of the rides at USJ use some kind of virtual reality effect as part of the ride, with you wearing a headset or glasses to immerse you in the game.

As well as making rollercoasters more intense, this also means that they can actually change up rides quite regularly by simply putting a new film overlay onto an existing ride.

When this happens, that ride is extremely popular, especially as the themes are often related to very popular anime or manga franchises like Demon Slayer or Chainsaw Man, which also ensures the ride is busy. The XR rides are normally the longest queue in the park, especially in the first few weeks after a new launch.

26. Watch Out if You Get Motion Sickness

The other thing you need to know about VR rides is that they can mess a bit with your perception – more so than a simple rollercoaster. So, if you get severe motion sickness, you may want to be careful at USJ. If you get sick on Star Tours at Disney, you might feel a bit queasy here, too.

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey is worst for this – I nearly lost my Butterbeer – but also watch out for Minion Mayhem, Mario Kart, the XR ride overlay, and whatever is on in the 4D cinema.

If you do find yourself getting queasy, the top tip is to close your eyes – that removes some of the sensory mismatches and can stop the symptoms.

27. Check The Closure Calendar

Sometimes, rides have to be closed for maintenance – and if you have something on your must-ride list, it’s good to make sure it’s open when you turn up – especially if it’s why you want to buy an Express Pass. While they will change these if a ride is down for a long time, a ride might still be included if it’s just out for a week, and they won’t offer a refund.

You’ll find the Closure Calendar here.

When you go through the list, you’ll see a lot of other rides listed as closed. This can make it look like half the attractions are down. In fact, some of these are not so much closed as repurposed, so, for example, Space Fantasy’s track is now used for the XR ride.

28. Some Rides are the Same as the US Parks

The Jaws ride at USJ is the same as the old one in Florida (as far as I remember), but as this has been retired in the US, you might still want to ride it for old times’ sake.

I haven’t been to the US parks for a while, so I asked in my Facebook group which other rides were the same. People said that the Minions ride is similar, although in a different ride vehicle. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey and Flight of the Hippogriff are the same, and apparently, Mario Kart is the same as in Hollywood.

Accessibility

This section is a bit tricky to write conclusively as USJ doesn’t have official guidance on some of this for international guests, but I’ll do my best.

29. Get Your Paperwork Together

USJ does have a system where people who can’t wait in a long queue can get what’s known as a Guest Support Pass. These give you a set time to return to the ride, so you don’t have to stand for a long time in the queue. They state it is not a priority queue, and you can’t go on other rides while waiting.

However, the criteria for eligibility as a foreign guest are unclear. They state that you need a Disability Passbook, which is a thing in Japan but not in many other countries. This means there’s no official rule for using this service in USJ as an international guest.

Therefore, the best advice is to bring the most official documentation you can. Anything Government-issued is best, but people in my Facebook group have used a doctor’s letter.

USJ also offers discounted tickets for those who use disabled access. But, because the rules are so vague, I don’t suggest buying these tickets unless you are certain you have appropriate paperwork. You might get turned away or have to buy a new ticket.

30. How to Apply for a Guest Support Pass

You can’t do this in advance; it’s done in the park on the day of your visit. For more details on exactly what to do – including a printable sheet of phrases that might help if the cast members don’t speak English see our longer guide on using the Guest Support Pass in USJ.

You can also ask for a Guest Support sticker. This will alert staff that you might like some extra support during your day.

31: It Covers You and Your Friends/Family

Up to five other people can accompany the person using the Guest Support Pass. All of them must be present when the pass is first issued.

32. Wheelchair Accessible Rides

There are different rules for each ride regarding wheelchair access.

It is possible to ride Jaws and Yoshi’s Adventure without getting out of your wheelchair, assuming it fits in the correct place in the ride vehicle.

For some other rides, including Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem and Flight of the Hippogriff, you can transfer close to the ride in a wheelchair and transfer to the ride seat if that is possible for you.

Other rides, including Flying Dinosaur and some of the children’s rides, do not have close access and cannot be accessed in a wheelchair, so guests still must be able to walk unaided to the ride. Find requirements for individual rides here.

You’ll also find more advice for those using a wheelchair in the park in the Barrier Free Guide.

33. Slower Folks Watch Out on Harry Potter and The Forbidden Journey

I can handle queues, but I used to have a small mobility issue that meant my leg didn’t work quite as quickly as I would like it to – and I could not get onto Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey when travelling solo.

You go from one moving walkway to another moving walkway, and then to a moving ride – and it was too many things for my brain and legs to catch up with in one go.

When I had to leave the ride, they did tell me that there was a stationary queue I could join (but I was embarrassed and just wanted out of there). But, if you don’t move too fast, then maybe ask about this when you enter the ride, so they can send you the right way.

On my last trip, I had a friend with me who held onto me, and I got on okay (although I kind of wished I hadn’t as this ride is vomit-making). The staff were also a bit worried about me walking onto Yoshi and asked me if I’d be okay, as it, too, has a couple of moving parts.

I also found that USJ had fewer handles to pull yourself out of seats and things than Disney. Watching me get out of the Jurassic Park ride must have been hilarious. Again, if you’re travelling with a friend to give you a helping hand, this won’t be an issue, but solo travellers don’t wear a short dress, or you might flash the whole queue!

34. Additional Meal Facilities

Some of the restaurants in USJ offer access to a microwave or preparation equipment like puree machines, for those with extra food preparation needs. A list of facilities is available here.

USJ and Plus-Sized/Tall Folks

It’s normal for theme park rides to have height restrictions for smaller children, but at USJ, where rides are built with the smaller Japanese physique in mind, adults might also have some issues on some rides.

35. If You’re Tall

There are two rides in USJ that have an upper height restriction. You must be under 195cm to ride Flight of the Hippogriff and under 198cm to ride The Flying Dinosaur.

On some of the other rides, taller folk might have to go in the front seats, which have a bit more leg room, in order for the safety bars to go down. The staff will move you if there’s an issue.

36. Plus-Sized Advice

Unfortunately, word in my Facebook group is that USJ is not as plus-sized-friendly as Tokyo Disney Resort, and more Pooh-sized people have found that they can’t ride some of the rides.

The main issue seems to be rides with safety bars that come down over the stomach area, as the height at which this must descend before it locks isn’t exactly generous. If you carry your weight around your middle or bottom, you might have more problems than someone who is bustier.

If you look at the ride details on the USJ website, you’ll see that some of them have a seat width check listed – these are the ones where there might be a concern. They include Mario Kart Koopa’s Challenge, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, Hollywood Dream, Backdrop and Yoshi’s Adventure.

Often, if the staff think you might have an issue, they will take you to a test seat away from the crowds – I got pulled out to be tested on Yoshi, and I’m about 5kg overweight – or you can ask to use the test seat.

One time this doesn’t happen is at Flight of the Hippogriff, where there is no test seat, and they have to stop the ride to have you try a seat. If you’re a little more Pooh-sized and will get embarrassed or upset if you’re turned away in public, maybe steer clear of Hippogriff.

Eating and Drinking

This is one of the fun things about visiting USJ for me, here’s what you need to know…

37. USJ Does Cute Food Too

If you want to eat a burger shaped like a Minion or a Jaws-shaped cake, then USJ has your back. I’m normally solo on my USJ trips, but last time I had a friend to help me eat my way through the park!

So, now I have a guide to all the cute USJ food to try.

You’ll also find seasonal-themed meals around the park. These seasonal foods normally reflect special events in the parks, so watch for them.

38. Some Restaurants Have Priority Booking

Most USJ restaurants are walk-in, but a small number allow you to request priority seating, reducing your wait when you arrive. These are Parkside Grill and Saido.

Requests open one month before the date of your visit and can be made on the app or website.

The most popular restaurant in the park is Kinopio’s Cafe. This doesn’t take reservations. If you want to eat here, go here first when you arrive in Super Nintendo World and see if you can schedule a return time that fits your plans. Note – you cannot leave Super Nintendo World and come back to dine at Kinopio’s.

39. There are Vegetarian and Vegan Offerings

Plant-based options are becoming more common in the parks. Plant-based is defined as not containing meat, seafood, eggs, dairy or honey. They are marked on the menu with a green plant-based symbol.

Admittedly, you won’t be able to walk into a park restaurant and choose from an array of options, as each restaurant has just one or two individual plant-based options. Check here to find a full list of choices and where they are served.

VeganTDR on Instagram has also started adding USJ options to her grid, and that’s a good place to check for any new options.

40. There’s Plenty for Picky Eaters

If you’re travelling with kids (or adults) who may not be too adventurous with their dining choices, the good news is that USJ offers a lot more familiar fast-food-style choices than the Tokyo Disney Parks.

Good restaurants to consider include Mel’s Diner, Happiness Cafe, and Amity Landing, which all serve familiar favourites like burgers, pizza, and chicken nuggets.

41. Eating With Allergies

Low-allergen meals are on offer in some restaurants, including Kinopio’s Cafe in Super Nintendo World and The Three Broomsticks in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. These are free from the seven major allergens in Japan –  eggs, milk, wheat, shrimp, crab, buckwheat and peanuts.

Find specific details on the meals and the full list of restaurants in which they are served here.

You can also search on that page for other dishes without specific allergens.

42. Staying Hydrated

There are water fountains around the park where you can fill up water bottles. The park rules state that you can bring your own refillable bottles into the park, but watch out. I have had people in my Facebook group say they couldn’t take theirs in.

This might have been down to its size or what it was made from, but they weren’t sure. Someone else in the group suggested just using a clear plastic bottle under 500ml on this day, just in case.

43. There is Alcohol

This is not the case in all restaurants, but you can find boozy options in Saido, the Hogs Head, and Parkside Grill.

Parades and Shows

USJ has a mix of regular parades and shows, as well as special events throughout the year. Here’s what you need to know…

44. There’s a Daily Parade

The No Limit Parade takes place in the afternoon – the times vary by season. It features characters like Mario, Pikachu, Hello Kitty, Minions and more.

In summer, the parade adds a splash element with water pistols, hosepipes, and buckets of water—you will get wet, but chances are you’ll appreciate it in the heat.

Unlike at Disney, where you are asked to sit down for the parade, people stand to watch No Limit, and many will dance along with the performers.

45. Don’t Forget About the Waterworld Show

Even though the arena is huge, this is kind of tucked away off by Super Nintendo World and easy to forget about.

It happens three times a day and is a great place to rest if your feet are starting to complain!

46. There Isn’t a Night Parade or Fireworks

You’ll find evening performances in different lands, or you might find a parade/Dance Party with a special theme (like for Halloween), but on a day-to-day basis, there isn’t a big ticket closing event each night at USJ.

47. Halloween Horror Nights is Different

This is USJ’s annual spooky event, which runs from early September to early November. Unlike the US event, you don’t need a special ticket to attend; it’s included in your Studio Pass.

Head to our more detailed Halloween Horror Nights guide to learn more about this, including attractions, costume rules, Express Pass advice, and how to avoid it if you’re travelling with small children who might be scared.

What to Buy

There are shops all over USJ so what can you bring home as souvenirs…

48. They Do Popcorn Buckets

You’ll find a selection of popcorn carts and themed popcorn buckets around the park. USJ also makes a number of cute themed drinking cups.

To find an up-to-date list of what’s available when you’re there, head to the on-the-go food section, which shows pictures of the latest range and where to buy them. I now desperately want a Minions one.

49. Try a Headband

Universal Studios Japan doesn’t have mouse ears, but it does have character hats and headbands that you can wear to join in the fun – and you’ll see plenty of people in them. They also offer merchandise around the pop-up ride themes, or temporary shows or attractions, so keep an eye out for that.

And I think that’s it – the 49 tips you need to be fully prepared for your first trip to Universal Studios Japan. If I have forgotten anything, though, please head over to Facebook, where you’ll find the Disney and USJ group to help you out.

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