Location: 2 Chome-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 554-0031, Japan
Telephone Number: +81 570-200-606
Official Website: www.usj.co.jp
Park Hours and Calendar
Nearest Train Station: Universal City Station
Admission Passes and Express Pass Prices
How to Buy USJ Tickets Online & Timed Entry Tickets to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter
It’s a different kind of feeling when you drink butterbeer without having to line up, shop for Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans and Chocolate Frogs without the store looking like it’s hit by a tornado, and endlessly Snapchat your favorite moments as if the entire park is yours.
These things are never going to happen if you buy your ticket on the day of your park visit.
So how did I manage to ride the Forbidden Journey twice? Why were there were no timed entry tickets on the day I went to USJ? How can I buy timed entry tickets to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in advance?
The answer? It pays to plan ahead.
If you don’t plan, you’ll be waking up early in the morning just so you can buy tickets at the counter, well before park opening hours. You’ll never get to buy these magical things at Dervish & Banges, Filch’s Emporium and Ollivander’s. Say goodbye to Marauder’s Map because they run out of stocks!
If you don’t plan, you’ll end up taking chances on entering the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Yes, to all newbies, the Wizarding World of Harry Potter isn’t opened all the time. Should crowd influx increase, the park reserves the right to close this area and not allow any more visitors.
Tip 1: Buy your USJ Tickets in Advance
So if you plan on buying USJ tickets online, I would recommend that you buy 1 month in advance.
There’s two passes you need to purchase: The Admission Pass to the USJ park, and the Express Pass that will help you loads. The Admission Pass is your ticket to the park, but it can only guarantee you entrance.
Tip 2: You need to buy the Express Pass to get a Timed Entry Ticket to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
On the other hand, the Express Pass will grant you a quicker access to rides that are often overflowing with lines, such as the Forbidden Journey, Spider-man, and Jurassic Park. There are three types of Express Pass, namely version 3, 5 and 7, and this link will show you the differences among the three Express Pass types.
In order to gain access to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in advance, you must either buy the Express Pass 5 or 7, as these come with a timed entrance, which I will show you below.
How to Buy USJ Tickets Online
Everyone says that the USJ website’s English version doesn’t allow you to purchase ticket. But the Japanese version of the website does. Make sure you use Google Chrome browser, as it is equipped with Google Translate which will come in handy.
Step 1: Go to http://usj.co.jp/ticket/
Step 2: From the white box, click the button that says “Pass”. The others are for Annual Pass.
Step 3: Click the Calendar dropdown to select the date when you want to visit.
Step 4: From the calendar, you can see when tickets are still available for a certain day. Stars indicate the park have a magical parade at night. Select the date when you will be going to USJ. Step 5: Once you have selected, click the big yellow button with magnifying glass. Step 6: With the help of Google Translate, the list of possible admission passes will appear. Select the 1 Day Studio Pass by clicking the Buy button. Step 7: For convenience, click the Direct Inn option which allows you to print your ticket at home. Prepare an A4 size of paper to print the QR code properly. Step 8: Select how many tickets you want and click Add to the Cart. If the USJ admissions pass is all you need, then you're ready to check out! Proceed to Step 12. Step 9: To select an Express Pass to go along the day you set, select the type of Universal Express Pass you want. You can click the details to know what the pass includes, but basically, the Express Pass 5 and 7 contains the Forbidden Journey ride. (Remember that Express Passes get sold out quickly, even on Mondays! So if you want to save time, it is best to purchase them a month in advance.) Step 10: Wait for the page to load the date, and select Direct Inn once again to print the QR code. Step 11: The trickiest part of the whole purchasing tickets is this portion. If you're entering the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, you have to choose what time you want to enter the section of the park. Clicking the dropdown shows you the available time. In this example, there are no more slots in the morning so the earliest possible time to enter the park is at 2:40pm for this day. Also, you should refer to this page for the schedule on when you'll be able to ride the Forbidden Journey. For example, at 2:40pm, you can only ride the Forbidden Journey between 3:00pm to 3:15pm. If the area is extremely populated, and you didn't manage to come on time, you might lose access to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. It is best to arrive early! This is also the very reason why I advise to purchase tickets 1 month in advance. The timed entry tickets get exhausted quickly, especially during peak season. Step 12: Once you're finished shopping, you can now proceed to checkout by creating a Club Universal Studio account. You'll be asked to input your name in Katakana, and you can use this website to convert your name into Katakana. After this, you can check out using your Visa or Mastercard. And that's it! It's quite simple, as long as you know which date you'll be going. Tip 3: If you don't mind getting wet, visit the park during the rainy season. Just bring a poncho, and you'll be just fine. I didn't mind the rain, and I got to roam around the park freely. And that was how I got to ride the Forbidden Journey twice.
0 responses to “How to Buy USJ Tickets Online & Timed Entry Tickets to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter”
Hi! We’re currently trying to purchase online using your guide and we’re stuck at choosing the time option. Can we contact you through email? Thank you!
sure! my email is candidcuisine@gmail.com. You can also message me on Facebook http://facebook.com/candidcuisine
Thanks! Messaged you now 🙂
sure! my email is candidcuisine@gmail.com. You can also message me on Facebook http://facebook.com/candidcuisine
Thanks! Messaged you now 🙂
Thanks! Messaged you now 🙂
HI, your guide is really helpful.
I am facing a problem when purchasing the express 4 pass; the price stated was 大人/子ども/シニア共通価格:¥4,167(税込¥4,500)~ .
However, after i add it to cart it became 大人/子ども/シニア共通価格¥7,500(税込¥8,100), any idea what happened here?
Hello Deyn, I’m glad you found my guide helpful. It’s possible the date you chose has a high rate over other dates, for example, during Halloween. I tried checking for August 19, an off peak day, and got 4167 yen. It’s around 5700 yen for September 24.
Hello Deyn, I’m glad you found my guide helpful. It’s possible the date you chose has a high rate over other dates, for example, during Halloween. I tried checking for August 19, an off peak day, and got 4167 yen. It’s around 5700 yen for September 24.
Hi !
I want to go to Universal in…. 2 days. That’s a monday, but I am just offered the 3 rides Express Pass, does that mean there is only those left ?
Thanks !
Hello there, yes it means the Express 5 & 7 passes are already sold out. You can still try to get tickets to Wizarding World when you’re in USJ. Just pass by the ticket booth right across the JAWS ride
Hello there, yes it means the Express 5 & 7 passes are already sold out. You can still try to get tickets to Wizarding World when you’re in USJ. Just pass by the ticket booth right across the JAWS ride
Hi, fantastic guide – thanks! Just wondering, if I am travelling and can’t print the tickets purchased online, will the QR code on my phone get me in? Can you explain how all that works? Thanks again.
Hey thanks for reading my blog. Yes you can still use the QR code on your phone to get in! But maybe I suggest if you can’t print your QR code, then choose the option to pay in Lawson convenient stores so you can pick up the ticket from there. The ticket is also great as souvenir.
That is a great idea! I just looked at the site using your method, very easy to follow with your instructions. I couldn’t follow how I choose the Lawson’s option, do you know how to do that? Also do you know if you can print express passes at Lawson’s as well? Thanks again 🙂
Hey thanks for reading my blog. Yes you can still use the QR code on your phone to get in! But maybe I suggest if you can’t print your QR code, then choose the option to pay in Lawson convenient stores so you can pick up the ticket from there. The ticket is also great as souvenir.
That is a great idea! I just looked at the site using your method, very easy to follow with your instructions. I couldn’t follow how I choose the Lawson’s option, do you know how to do that? Also do you know if you can print express passes at Lawson’s as well? Thanks again 🙂
That is a great idea! I just looked at the site using your method, very easy to follow with your instructions. I couldn’t follow how I choose the Lawson’s option, do you know how to do that? Also do you know if you can print express passes at Lawson’s as well? Thanks again 🙂
Hi your guide is super awesome! all of the steps work flawlessly, but i need your help a bit though, i kinda stuck in experience time zone section, as the time doesn’t showed up at all. i try to refresh it and it doesn’t budged. what did i do wrong? and also i plan to visit USJ in October which is like 2 months away. Can you help me… thankyou so much for your consideration 🙂
Hey there! Can you try a different date? It’s possible the tickets to harry potter have already sold out on that date. Lemme know if that works 🙂
Hey there! Can you try a different date? It’s possible the tickets to harry potter have already sold out on that date. Lemme know if that works 🙂
hi, If i am unable to see the express pass timing, does that means its sold out already for time attractions? How will i be able to get the express for timed attractions then?
Hi! Yes they’re probably sold out. Try a different date and see if the time options show up. For that specific date you want, you might want to walk in on the day itself, as there are limited number of express pass tickets that are sold on a daily basis
Thank you so much. by any chance are you aware the passes that is sold on klook.com?
Hi,
Klook’s legit. That’s where I bought my admission ticket and express pass.
Enjoy!
Nope, I’m not sure if it’s legit though! My advice is to be very careful and read reviews on these sites before doing any purchase
Hi! Yes they’re probably sold out. Try a different date and see if the time options show up. For that specific date you want, you might want to walk in on the day itself, as there are limited number of express pass tickets that are sold on a daily basis
Thank you so much. by any chance are you aware the passes that is sold on klook.com?
Hi,
Klook’s legit. That’s where I bought my admission ticket and express pass.
Enjoy!
Nope, I’m not sure if it’s legit though! My advice is to be very careful and read reviews on these sites before doing any purchase
Thank you so much. by any chance are you aware the passes that is sold on klook.com?
Hi,
Klook’s legit. That’s where I bought my admission ticket and express pass.
Enjoy!
Nope, I’m not sure if it’s legit though! My advice is to be very careful and read reviews on these sites before doing any purchase
Nope, I’m not sure if it’s legit though! My advice is to be very careful and read reviews on these sites before doing any purchase
Hi
If I bough tickets & an express pass in advance, would I be able to get into the Wizarding World after 1pm? I have a really tight schedule and I honestly wasn’t planning on spending that much time in Osaka, but I REALLY want to see the WW!
Thanks!
I know! It’s almost a sin to not visit wizarding world. So how it goes is you purchase an express pass, they would ask you to choose the time when you’ll be entering WW. And depending on availability, the tickets might get sold out too. So I advise you to purchase them early so you have more choices, that way you could plan your itinerary better. Hope that helps!
Thankfully they haven’t yet sold out on my days! Thank you for your help, this article was really useful when booking through the Japanese site!
That’s great! So glad I could help in your trip. Enjoy Japan!
I know! It’s almost a sin to not visit wizarding world. So how it goes is you purchase an express pass, they would ask you to choose the time when you’ll be entering WW. And depending on availability, the tickets might get sold out too. So I advise you to purchase them early so you have more choices, that way you could plan your itinerary better. Hope that helps!
Thankfully they haven’t yet sold out on my days! Thank you for your help, this article was really useful when booking through the Japanese site!
That’s great! So glad I could help in your trip. Enjoy Japan!
Thankfully they haven’t yet sold out on my days! Thank you for your help, this article was really useful when booking through the Japanese site!
That’s great! So glad I could help in your trip. Enjoy Japan!
That’s great! So glad I could help in your trip. Enjoy Japan!
hey awesome instruction by the way!
i need a little bit of help though, i already do all the steps that i need to do and i am ready to make a payment, But after i input my credit card details (i even already inside the bluegate website where you need to put your OTP password number, etc) it always directing back to the page where i need to put my credit card details and told me that my credit card is not available, but the truth is my credit card is available and not expired or any how and i it’s visa card so it should not be any problem right?
so, is the credit card should be from Japan area only? and also, if i choose to make the payment at Lawson can i pay 2 or 3 days before i go to USJ? because i planned to go to USJ for 24th of October and i arrived in Osaka at 22nd of October. and also can i pay for the express pass at Lawson too?
i need your help, i’m so desperate, help me 🙁
Hello there! Thanks for stopping by!
It shouldn’t be a problem to use international credit cards! I was able to use mine as well. But perhaps you can call your bank and check if your card is allowed to do internet transactions? Sometimes even though you get into the OTP page, they still block internet transactions – or those that have a high amount. Just tell them to allow the transaction!
Should you decide to pay over Lawson, you have to do it the day you arrive… There’s no advance payment. Hope you get sorted it out soon and enjoy USJ!
Ohmygod thankyou for replying my questions! Thank god i already sorted it out, i just try to use several other credit cards and somehow one of it works, I don’t know what happened though. But i guess its because the other credit card didn’t allow me to do huge amount of transactions at once just like you said.
And also, one more question please. The day when you arrive at the park should you show your ticket & express pass including your passport or other IDs also? or just simply your ticket?
Because somehow my passport only included my first name & middle name (no last name), but on the admission ticket of USJ i put my first name and last name (no middle name). And i’m afraid that kinda confused them. I hope you can help me for this last question.
thankyou so much
Just show your ticket, bring both of express pass and the USJ tickets!
If you have any other questions you can message me on Snapchat @candidcuisine !
you are such a lifesaver! thankyou so much, i’ll message you on snapchat if i have any other questions 😀
Hello there! Thanks for stopping by!
It shouldn’t be a problem to use international credit cards! I was able to use mine as well. But perhaps you can call your bank and check if your card is allowed to do internet transactions? Sometimes even though you get into the OTP page, they still block internet transactions – or those that have a high amount. Just tell them to allow the transaction!
Should you decide to pay over Lawson, you have to do it the day you arrive… There’s no advance payment. Hope you get sorted it out soon and enjoy USJ!
Ohmygod thankyou for replying my questions! Thank god i already sorted it out, i just try to use several other credit cards and somehow one of it works, I don’t know what happened though. But i guess its because the other credit card didn’t allow me to do huge amount of transactions at once just like you said.
And also, one more question please. The day when you arrive at the park should you show your ticket & express pass including your passport or other IDs also? or just simply your ticket?
Because somehow my passport only included my first name & middle name (no last name), but on the admission ticket of USJ i put my first name and last name (no middle name). And i’m afraid that kinda confused them. I hope you can help me for this last question.
thankyou so much
Just show your ticket, bring both of express pass and the USJ tickets!
If you have any other questions you can message me on Snapchat @candidcuisine !
you are such a lifesaver! thankyou so much, i’ll message you on snapchat if i have any other questions 😀
Ohmygod thankyou for replying my questions! Thank god i already sorted it out, i just try to use several other credit cards and somehow one of it works, I don’t know what happened though. But i guess its because the other credit card didn’t allow me to do huge amount of transactions at once just like you said.
And also, one more question please. The day when you arrive at the park should you show your ticket & express pass including your passport or other IDs also? or just simply your ticket?
Because somehow my passport only included my first name & middle name (no last name), but on the admission ticket of USJ i put my first name and last name (no middle name). And i’m afraid that kinda confused them. I hope you can help me for this last question.
thankyou so much
Just show your ticket, bring both of express pass and the USJ tickets!
If you have any other questions you can message me on Snapchat @candidcuisine !
you are such a lifesaver! thankyou so much, i’ll message you on snapchat if i have any other questions 😀
Just show your ticket, bring both of express pass and the USJ tickets!
If you have any other questions you can message me on Snapchat @candidcuisine !
you are such a lifesaver! thankyou so much, i’ll message you on snapchat if i have any other questions 😀
you are such a lifesaver! thankyou so much, i’ll message you on snapchat if i have any other questions 😀
Hi! Thanks for your awesome guide which helped us get the tickets.
i got the tickets for 11am-2pm, and im wondering which rides/places is bound by this timing? do i have to ride all express rides from 11am-2pm, or is it only for harry potter?
Thanks for your help!:)
It’s only Harry potter ride that’s bound by this time 🙂
It’s only Harry potter ride that’s bound by this time 🙂
Thank you for your blog and we were able to purchase our ticket in advance. Where should we proceed if we already have the QR code for the ticket? What line or booth in USJ should we go to? Is it still advisable to be there before the park opens even if we already have the tickets?
Hey there! Yeah, you should definitely still go early since there are lines for the entrance – which basically everyone’s trying to be as early as they can so they can queue for the rides. I would suggest going there around 8am. Park opens at 9am, but check the official website to see if there are changes in opening hours! Enjoy!
Hey there! Yeah, you should definitely still go early since there are lines for the entrance – which basically everyone’s trying to be as early as they can so they can queue for the rides. I would suggest going there around 8am. Park opens at 9am, but check the official website to see if there are changes in opening hours! Enjoy!
I have a question i have tried buying tickets online using your instruction but when i was about to choose a time after purchasing Universal Express Pass 4 to Standard the drop down for me to choose the time is not working? what can i do? does it mean something? thanks!
Hi! it means Express Pass 4 – Harry Potter tickets are already sold out for that day. Try a different date!
Hi! it means Express Pass 4 – Harry Potter tickets are already sold out for that day. Try a different date!
Oh man, your articles about this have been great, and SO helpful! Thank you!
I’m going to USJ almost exclusively for Harry Potter next month, but I don’t do rides at all (SEVERE motion sickness). Do I need an Express Pass to enter the area even if I’m not going on the rides? Do you think I’m pushing my luck if I just try for a free timed entry on the day (I’m going on a Friday)?
Thanks for any help!
Hey there! I’m glad you liked my articles and you found it helpful!
Oh I’m not too much of a fan of roller coasters too but the Forbidden Journey was worth it for me! Anyway, I know what you mean. If you want to really be sure that you’ll get inside the Wizarding World, then it’s really an investment to purchase an Express Pass. But really, it’s a waste of money to purchase a pass without using it for the rides. So here’s what you can do — Friday might be a little crowded if it’s peak Autumn, so try to choose an off-peak date and attend early in the morning. That way you have a lot of free time to get the free tickets.
Hope you have fun and if you have any questions, you can message me on Facebook http://facebook.com/candidcuisine or add me on Snapchat @candidcuisine. Enjoy USJ!
Hey there! I’m glad you liked my articles and you found it helpful!
Oh I’m not too much of a fan of roller coasters too but the Forbidden Journey was worth it for me! Anyway, I know what you mean. If you want to really be sure that you’ll get inside the Wizarding World, then it’s really an investment to purchase an Express Pass. But really, it’s a waste of money to purchase a pass without using it for the rides. So here’s what you can do — Friday might be a little crowded if it’s peak Autumn, so try to choose an off-peak date and attend early in the morning. That way you have a lot of free time to get the free tickets.
Hope you have fun and if you have any questions, you can message me on Facebook http://facebook.com/candidcuisine or add me on Snapchat @candidcuisine. Enjoy USJ!
Hi i was wondering what address should i put in the registration for the payment? my address here in the Philippines? and do i need to put my name in Katana? or i can just write it as it is? thanks!
Hey there! replied to your email 🙂 you can also chat with me on Snapchat @candidcuisine or send me a message on Facebook http://facebook.com/candidcuisine
Hi! Thanks for the info on how to get USJ tickets online. I’m planning to go to Osaka with my family this December (12-18,2016.) and one item on our agenda is a visit to USJ. Question: I noticed you went to USJ sometime in December, was it crowded then? What was the weather like? Would appreciate your help on this. Thanks in advance.
Hey Ted! Thanks for being an observant reader! I actually went during winter in January and the weather isn’t that bad. Compared to Tokyo which is in Eastern Japan, the winds weren’t that cold for me. In my case, temperature went as low as 3 degrees. Best to check the weather forecast for December!
OK will do. Thanks again.
Hey there! replied to your email 🙂 you can also chat with me on Snapchat @candidcuisine or send me a message on Facebook http://facebook.com/candidcuisine
Hey Ted! Thanks for being an observant reader! I actually went during winter in January and the weather isn’t that bad. Compared to Tokyo which is in Eastern Japan, the winds weren’t that cold for me. In my case, temperature went as low as 3 degrees. Best to check the weather forecast for December!
OK will do. Thanks again.
OK will do. Thanks again.
Hi! I bought the admission tickets without buying the express passes. Can I buy them separately from the website or anywhere??
Hey, yeah you can buy them from the official USJ website separately. I would buy them in advance though!
Hey, yeah you can buy them from the official USJ website separately. I would buy them in advance though!
Hi, thanks for the info on how to buy tickets. 🙂 I have a question though, did they automatically charge you for the tickets? We purchased online using a Mastercard debit card and we were able to get the QR codes for the tickets but until now, they still haven’t deducted the payment haha. Not sure if that’s normal.
Awesome! It would take some banks several days before payment reflects in your account. Enjoy USJ!
hi! thanks for the helpful guide! whenever i enter my card, it seems to bring me back to the start wherein i have to input my card info again. i tried with 4 different cards already 🙁 do u have any advice for this? also, would it be advisable to get it from lawson instead?thanks!
Awesome! It would take some banks several days before payment reflects in your account. Enjoy USJ!
hi! thanks for the helpful info 🙂 i have tried 4 different cards to purchase and they have all not worked, what advice could you give 🙁 also, is the lawson method advisable? i arrive at osaka on the 28th and plan to go to usj on the 29th! pls help! 🙁
Oh where are you from? It might be better if you go through the Lawson and pick up your tickets there, and pay over the counter.
Hi, I found your information at your website very usefull. Everything went smooth when we have been trying to purchase 2 admission tickets + 2 express passes untill we tried to get a universal membership account (which I understood is needed to purchase via credit card) ? I got blocked when I had to fill in my zipcode. The system seems to accept only zipcodes of 7 characters. We’re Belgian nationals and our zip just contains 4 digits. There we got stucked. By the way, I can’t understand that we just need to make 1 account to get tickets for 2 people. Is this right ? Are the tickets name-printed ? Thanks for your help. We have booked accommodation at the Universal Port hotel and really wish to buy tickets in advance. We’re there just 1 day. Hope you can shine a light on the issue. Kind regards, Eddy
Hey there! I’m glad you found my website useful. That’s odd because my zip code has also four digits. Is that field for your home address or the address where you’re staying in Japan? That could be the reason why it’s only accepting 7 digit zip codes. Try inputting your Japan hotel address into the field. Hope this helps!
Hey there! I’m glad you found my website useful. That’s odd because my zip code has also four digits. Is that field for your home address or the address where you’re staying in Japan? That could be the reason why it’s only accepting 7 digit zip codes. Try inputting your Japan hotel address into the field. Hope this helps!
Oh where are you from? It might be better if you go through the Lawson and pick up your tickets there, and pay over the counter.
Hi!
Your information is very useful. Purchase anything in japan is very tricky for foreigner non-resident in japan.
I’ve already finish register account but one question please, the QR code will be sent through registed email, right? Because the phone number I filled in is invalid number.
I just want want to make sure again before making real purchase.
Thanks a lot
Khanh Pham
Hello there! Your QR codes won’t be emailed to you. Instead these are in your account that you have created in Club USJ. Here you can access your QR codes and print them anytime you like.
Hello there! Your QR codes won’t be emailed to you. Instead these are in your account that you have created in Club USJ. Here you can access your QR codes and print them anytime you like.
Dear Vhalerie Lee,
thank you so much for the super useful information! We’ve just got our admission ticket and universal express ticket online by jp version of the website, thanks to you! and the website to convert the english name to katakana was an awesome suggestion, couldn’t have passed without it. It was a perfect time to find your blog since we’re heading to Tokyo and Osaka next week. Keep blogging, you did a good job… 🙂
Best regards from Taiwan,
Eva and Yen-Sung
Thank you Eva and Yen-Sung! I am glad to help make your travels easier. 🙂
Dear Vhalerie Lee..
Thank You so much for your step by step to buy the admission pass and express pass in JApanese web. I’m planning to go to USJ in Jan 16th 2017, I’m able to buy the admission pass,but the express pass said that the limit is from Dec something until Jan 9th. Does the Jan 16 express pass not open purchase yet? Or I have to search another date? I really hope on your reply 🙂 because I will spend only a day in Osaka just to go to USJ.. thanks so much Vhalerie 🙂
Best regards,
Saski
Hi,
Klook’s legit. That’s where I bought my admission ticket and express pass.
Enjoy!
Hello! Thank you so much for your guide. It is so useful! My husband and i are going to Japan for the first time this March and really want to visit USJ, especially WW. I have a question though, i dont have a printer at home, how can i print the QR code? Can i printscreen and print it later? Also what time is best to choose? The earlier times available or the later ones?
Thank you in advance!
Hey there, as I’ve said in my article, when you’re going to purchase a ticket, you’ll be asked to create a Club USJ account. That’s where you can download your QR codes anytime you want in case you want to print them later.
You can choose the option to pick them up at Lawson stores if you don’t have a printer.
I can’t tell what’s the best time on a specific date. Best to go with whatever is available!
Hey there, as I’ve said in my article, when you’re going to purchase a ticket, you’ll be asked to create a Club USJ account. That’s where you can download your QR codes anytime you want in case you want to print them later.
You can choose the option to pick them up at Lawson stores if you don’t have a printer.
I can’t tell what’s the best time on a specific date. Best to go with whatever is available!
Hi Vhalerie, thank you very much for this post. I was able to buy my express pass ticket because of this. I finally made an instruction video on how to buy USJ ticket + express pass online which your readers might find helpful! Feel free to embed or share the video on your post, anyways, here it is: []
Hi! I was just wondering if you can recommend me the best timing to select for the fastpass to enter WW? Also, by having a fastpass, does that mean that I do not have to get the timed entry ticket to enter WW right after I enter the USJ?
Hi! There is no best time for entering WW. You enter as what is indicated in your Express Pass ticket.
When you get the Express Pass type as I indicated in my article, you automatically get a timed entry ticket to WW. It comes with it.
Hi! There is no best time for entering WW. You enter as what is indicated in your Express Pass ticket.
When you get the Express Pass type as I indicated in my article, you automatically get a timed entry ticket to WW. It comes with it.
Hi Vhalerie,
Am I right in understanding that the studio pass is different from the express pass and I have to purchase both if I want to maximize my time in Harry Potter? Please enlighten me. Thank you!
Hi! Yes the studio pass is your admission to USJ grounds. The Express Pass is for you to jump ahead of lines and to be able to secure your entrance to Harry Potter. But I suggest you consider the VIP Wristband! If you’re not into the other rides that Express Pass offers, the VIP Wristband is a better deal, honestly, and you can enter the USJ grounds before opening hours. https://www.govoyagin.com/ja/activities/japan-osaka-discount-usj-universal-studios-japan-tickets/1058?acode=candidcuisine
HI Vhalerie,
Thank you for you tips! We find it really helpful. Quick question, do we have to buy express passes separately? In their website it seems we can only buy for one person only. Thank you so much!
Oh, it might be sold out already. But you have to buy both express pass and studio pass. Check the VIP Wristband instead https://www.govoyagin.com/ja/activities/japan-osaka-discount-usj-universal-studios-japan-tickets/1058?acode=candidcuisine
Hi! Yes the studio pass is your admission to USJ grounds. The Express Pass is for you to jump ahead of lines and to be able to secure your entrance to Harry Potter. But I suggest you consider the VIP Wristband! If you’re not into the other rides that Express Pass offers, the VIP Wristband is a better deal, honestly, and you can enter the USJ grounds before opening hours. https://www.govoyagin.com/ja/activities/japan-osaka-discount-usj-universal-studios-japan-tickets/1058?acode=candidcuisine
Oh, it might be sold out already. But you have to buy both express pass and studio pass. Check the VIP Wristband instead https://www.govoyagin.com/ja/activities/japan-osaka-discount-usj-universal-studios-japan-tickets/1058?acode=candidcuisine
Hey there, any idea how i can get the express pass only and time entry ticket? I bought the studio pass with an agency not knowing that the agency ran out of express pass on the day that i have purchased for my studio pass
Hi Jeslin, Voyagin sells Express Pass tickets on short notice. You can check this link for more information. https://www.govoyagin.com/ja/activities/japan-osaka-discount-usj-universal-studios-japan-tickets/1058?acode=candidcuisine
Hi Jeslin, Voyagin sells Express Pass tickets on short notice. You can check this link for more information. https://www.govoyagin.com/ja/activities/japan-osaka-discount-usj-universal-studios-japan-tickets/1058?acode=candidcuisine
is there any spesific credit card i need to buy the express pass from the japanese website?
tried 3 cc (all visa) and none of them works (after the getting pass the payment i just get sent hack to the payment page and it said that my cc can’t be used)
Hello there! That’s unfortunate. The website accepts all major credit cards including visa, but if you’re trying to purchase them with a high amount and if this is your first time purchasing online, your bank might be blocking your purchase if you did not authorize them over the phone. Try calling your bank first. They might see it as some sort of fraud. Let me know how it goes!
Hello there! That’s unfortunate. The website accepts all major credit cards including visa, but if you’re trying to purchase them with a high amount and if this is your first time purchasing online, your bank might be blocking your purchase if you did not authorize them over the phone. Try calling your bank first. They might see it as some sort of fraud. Let me know how it goes!
Hey there! Your blog post is really helpful. I just want to clarify something:
1) do I need to buy studio pass, express pass AND timed entry ticket to wizarding world? Or is the timed entry ticket already included in the express pass?
2) can I just buy the epxress pass immediately? or the studio pass is a requirement before I can purchase an express pass?
Hoping for your reply!
Hello! Glad you found my blog helpful.
So you need to buy the studio pass + express pass. The express pass contains the timed entry IF there are still available timeslots. They offer that on limited availability. I think you need to buy it at the same time. I tried purchasing express pass before separately and I wasn’t able to. It’s like an add-on. I do recommend buying from Voyagin, especially if you don’t find the timed entry tickets to Harry Potter.
Enjoy your trip to Japan!
Hello! Glad you found my blog helpful.
So you need to buy the studio pass + express pass. The express pass contains the timed entry IF there are still available timeslots. They offer that on limited availability. I think you need to buy it at the same time. I tried purchasing express pass before separately and I wasn’t able to. It’s like an add-on. I do recommend buying from Voyagin, especially if you don’t find the timed entry tickets to Harry Potter.
Enjoy your trip to Japan!
Hi there, great info, another quick question and sorry if you have answered it already, I don’t want an express pass to WWoHP I just want a timed ticket, I’m not going on any rides, do you know how I can just purchase a timed ticket without having to purchase the express pass?
thanks.
You can go to the booth in USJ to get the timed ticket for the day. No assurance you’ll get one if it’s sold out.
You can go to the booth in USJ to get the timed ticket for the day. No assurance you’ll get one if it’s sold out.
Hi! This is such a helpful blog! Thank you so much for this. But may I know where we will be getting the booklet for the express pass? Booked it online, thus getting a QR code. Will I just present it at the entrance gates along with the QR code of my studio pass or do I need to claim the express pass somewhere specifically?
The QR code is all you need! make sure you print it in the right paper as indicated in the printing instructions.
Thank you Eva and Yen-Sung! I am glad to help make your travels easier. 🙂
The QR code is all you need! make sure you print it in the right paper as indicated in the printing instructions.
Hi,
Thank you for writing this blog! Really informative!
Just a clarification though (really confused with USJ’s ticket system Haha). I’m just after the WWOHP, to be honest. Do I need to buy the express ticket as well? Or will the day pass + VIP wristband be enough?
Also, after booking the aformentioned, I have to go to their office to have the vouchers exchanged for actual tickets, did I understand that correctly? Can this be done a day prior to the scheduled date (of ticket)? Or can it only be claimed on the day you wil be going to USJ?
(Hope I made some sense Haha)
Thank you very much 🙂
Hi, if you want to get inside Harry Potter you need to purchase express pass. I mentioned in my blog that they run out of free passes sometimes so it will be better to get one. Ticket pickup details will be given to you after purchase.
I’m referring to Voyagin, btw. Sorry, forgot to include that detail 🙂
I’m referring to Voyagin, btw. Sorry, forgot to include that detail 🙂
Hi, if you want to get inside Harry Potter you need to purchase express pass. I mentioned in my blog that they run out of free passes sometimes so it will be better to get one. Ticket pickup details will be given to you after purchase.
Hi! Thanks for this post as it’s very helpful.
The steps were great till it reaches to Step 9 (purchasing of the Express Pass). Instead, the page showed me to this screengrab, which is not what was shown here. Is it because it’s not available for visit in September? Hahaha. So confused.
Thanks,
Farhan https://uploads.disquscdn.com/images/c9d34b45dda780fdfe9fb5d643e519ae716ae3ca32349dc00e335c903d7b0c61.png
Hi Farhan, yes, it’s possible that the Express Pass is no longer available. But you can try checking with Voyagin, the links are above in my article! Sometimes they have it on stock. Best of luck!
Hi Farhan, yes, it’s possible that the Express Pass is no longer available. But you can try checking with Voyagin, the links are above in my article! Sometimes they have it on stock. Best of luck!
hi, thanks for the guide. its really helpful.
One question, how does the time entry work? whats the difference between say 10.00 – 14.20 and 10.00 – 17.50. do i have longer time to access WW?
Thanks!
Oh I’ve never encountered that time frame before. But if that were so, I guess you have a longer time to stay inside
Oh I’ve never encountered that time frame before. But if that were so, I guess you have a longer time to stay inside