What You’ll Learn in This Article
- When does USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2026 start? What time do Street Zombies begin?
- Horror attractions, e-timed entry tickets, age restrictions, and ticket information
- An efficient way to experience the event, plus tips for children and guests who are not comfortable with horror
USJ’s “Halloween Horror Nights,” commonly known as “Horror Nights,” returns in 2026.
USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2026 runs from Friday, September 11 to Sunday, November 8, 2026.
“Street Zombies,” where zombies appear throughout the park, and “Zombie de Dance” both start at 6:00 p.m..
2026 marks the 15th anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights.
Anniversary programming includes the largest number of zombies ever, the new “Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive,” USJ’s first R-18 horror attraction “Zanzou,” and a special show bringing together characters from past years.
Street Zombies and Zombie de Dance are included once you enter USJ with a Studio Pass or other valid park admission, with no additional fee.
However, some horror attractions require an e-timed entry ticket. Separate fees apply for the Special Viewing Area ticket, Express Passes, and paid horror attractions.
Dates: Friday, September 11–Sunday, November 8, 2026
Street Zombies: 6:00 p.m.–park close
Zombie de Dance: 6:00 p.m.–park close
Locations: Park-wide, Gramercy Park, and individual attraction venues
Price: Street Zombies and similar experiences require only USJ park admission
Timed entry: An e-timed entry ticket is required for Resident Evil and The Witch of No. 18, among others
Age guidance: Not recommended for children age 5 and under; guests age 12 and under require parental consent
*Separate age and participation requirements apply to each horror attraction
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When Does USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Start? What Time Does It Begin?
The 2026 “Halloween Horror Nights” event runs from Friday, September 11 through Sunday, November 8.
Street Zombies and Zombie de Dance begin at 6:00 p.m..
However, “Horror Nights” does not mean that every experience starts at 6:00 p.m.
Some horror attractions, including Resident Evil, Factory of Fear, and The Witch of No. 18, are available from the morning.
- Full fall event season: Thursday, September 10–Sunday, November 8, 2026
- Halloween Horror Nights: Friday, September 11–Sunday, November 8
- Street Zombies: 6:00 p.m.–park close
- Zombie de Dance: 6:00 p.m.–park close
- Resident Evil Requiem: Friday, September 11–Sunday, December 27
- Sadako’s Curse: Friday, September 11–Monday, January 4, 2027
- Jaws: Red Alert: Friday, September 11–Sunday, January 31, 2027
If you want to experience USJ Horror Nights as a whole, plan your visit between September 11 and November 8.
Resident Evil, Sadako, Jaws, and some other experiences continue after Horror Nights ends, so mid-November or later can still work if those are your only priorities.
Check e-Timed Entry Tickets First After Entering the Park
For making the most of Horror Nights in 2026, one of the most important things is the morning e-timed entry ticket.
Rather than simply waiting for Street Zombies to begin at 6:00 p.m., check the official USJ app as soon as you enter the park.
• “Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive”
• KATE PRESENTS “The Witch of No. 18”
• Same-day access procedures for Factory of Fear
Distribution status and operating procedures can change on the day, so checking the official app on the day of your visit is the most reliable approach.
You can use your day efficiently by experiencing horror attractions in the morning and afternoon, then enjoying Street Zombies and Zombie de Dance after 6:00 p.m.
Complete USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Program Guide
In 2026, there are many programs even within the Street Zombies lineup.
Start by checking “what time,” “where,” “whether timed entry is required,” and “whether there is an age restriction.”
Horror Nights map
Street Zombies
- 6:00 p.m.–park close / Park-wide
- Not recommended for children age 5 and under; guests age 12 and under require parental consent
Zombie de Dance
- 6:00 p.m.–park close / Locations throughout the park
- Not recommended for children age 5 and under; guests age 12 and under require parental consent
Horror Nights Academy
- Varies by day / Gramercy Park
- Special Viewing Area ticket available
Zanzou
- USJ’s first R-18 horror attraction
- Guests under age 18 may not participate
- Paid ticket required
Resident Evil Requiem
- 10:00 a.m.–park close / Stage 18
- e-timed entry ticket required
- Guests age 14 and under or in junior high school or below may not participate
Factory of Fear
- 10:00 a.m.–park close / Stage 22
- An e-timed entry ticket may be required
- Guests age 14 and under or in junior high school or below may not participate
The Witch of No. 18
- 9:00 a.m.–park close / Stage 18
- e-timed entry ticket required
- Guests age 12 and under or in elementary school or below may not participate
Sadako’s Curse
- Park open–park close / Space Fantasy – The Ride
- Guests age 12 and under require parental consent
- Express Pass supported
Chainsaw Man: The Chaos 4-D
- Park open–park close / Cinema 4-D Theater
- Guests age 12 and under require parental consent
Jaws: Red Alert
- After sunset–park close / Jaws
Jurassic Park – The Ride: In the Dark
- After sunset–park close / Jurassic Park – The Ride
Official USJ Horror Nights Information
15th Anniversary Street Zombies
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The 2026 Street Zombies feature the largest number of zombies ever.
At 6:00 p.m., the atmosphere at USJ changes completely.
Large numbers of zombies appear throughout the park streets.
Dates: Friday, September 11–Sunday, November 8, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.–park close
Location: Park-wide (excluding some areas)
Age guidance: Not recommended for children age 5 and under; guests age 12 and under require parental consent
Your route after 6:00 p.m. will be very different depending on whether you want to see lots of zombies or avoid them as much as possible.
Zombie de Dance Features King Gnu’s “SO BAD”
In 2026, “Zombie de Dance” brings zombies and guests together to dance to King Gnu’s “SO BAD.”
The final performance of each day becomes “Playback Zombie de Dance – Halloween Horror Nights 15th Anniversary,” featuring past favorites such as “Rat-tat-tat,” “Show,” and “SO BAD.”
This is not a separate show; the final Zombie de Dance performance of the day becomes the 15th-anniversary special.
Video: Hamikuma’s Stage Debut Year
Video: USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2025 Highlights
Past Characters Reunite at Horror Nights Academy
“Halloween Horror Nights Academy – 15 Years of Screams” is a special 15th-anniversary stage show held at Gramercy Park.
Characters from past Horror Nights—including Chainsaw Zombie, Dr. Chaos, DJ X, Ringmaster, Hamikuma, Hamikuma Candy, and Hamikuma Lolly & Pop—appear in the show.
The program looks back on 15 years of Horror Nights with past songs including “Rat-tat-tat,” “Show,” and “SO BAD.”
Dates: Friday, September 11–Sunday, November 8, 2026
Location: Gramercy Park
Time: Varies by day
Special Viewing Area ticket: From ¥2,100 including tax
A Special Viewing Area ticket alone does not provide admission to USJ. You also need a Studio Pass or other park admission ticket.
USJ’s First R-18 Horror Attraction, “Zanzou”
“Zanzou” is USJ’s first horror attraction where guests under age 18 may not participate.
It has participation conditions very different from standard horror attractions, requires a waiver, and delivers an exceptionally intense horror experience.
A paid ticket is required, so check ticket availability in advance if you want to experience it.
Timed Entry and Age Restrictions for Horror Attractions
“Resident Evil Requiem: The Dive”
USJ and Capcom collaborate on the latest entry in the series, “Resident Evil Requiem.”
This horror maze is set in the abandoned Wrenwood Hotel and a sanatorium, with terror closing in from every direction.
Dates: Friday, September 11–Sunday, December 27, 2026
Location: Stage 18
Time: 10:00 a.m.–park close
Access: e-timed entry ticket required; Express Pass supported
Age restriction: Guests age 14 and under or in junior high school or below may not participate
See here for details and timed-entry information.
Factory of Fear – Desperate Zombie Tour
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This walk-through horror attraction has you move through a zombie factory on foot and escape zombies inside the dark facility.
Dates: Friday, September 11–Sunday, November 8, 2026
Location: Stage 22
Time: 10:00 a.m.–park close
Access: An e-timed entry ticket may be required; Express Pass supported
Age restriction: Guests age 14 and under or in junior high school or below may not participate
Unlike a ride, you proceed on foot, which can make the fear feel more immediate.
KATE PRESENTS “The Witch of No. 18 – Mansion of Witches Playing with Emotions”
In a mansion inhabited by four witches who govern joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure, this attraction lets you reveal and release hidden emotions through immersive experiences and makeup.
Dates: Friday, September 11–Sunday, November 8, 2026
Location: Stage 18
Time: 9:00 a.m.–park close
Access: e-timed entry ticket required
Age restriction: Guests age 12 and under or in elementary school or below may not participate
Child Switch: Available
Depending on conditions that day, the attraction may sometimes be available without an e-timed entry ticket.
Sadako’s Curse – Dark Horror Ride
A ride-style horror experience that races at high speed through complete darkness.
It returns for the first time in three years, since 2023.
Dates: Friday, September 11, 2026–Monday, January 4, 2027
Location: Space Fantasy – The Ride
Time: Park open–park close
Age restriction: Guests age 12 and under require parental consent
Express Pass: Supported
The fear is different from a walk-through attraction. Use caution if you are uncomfortable with darkness, sudden effects, or ride motion.
Plan your USJ visit
Once your date and plans are set, check these three essentials.
Check crowds first
Wait times can vary greatly depending on the day you visit.
Chainsaw Man: The Chaos 4-D
This 4-D attraction puts you in the middle of a battle involving Denji, Aki Hayakawa, Power, Kobeni, and the “Halloween Horror Nights Devil.”
Dates: Friday, September 11–Sunday, November 8, 2026
Location: Cinema 4-D Theater
Time: Park open–park close
Age restriction: Guests age 12 and under require parental consent
In addition to visuals, the experience includes 4-D effects such as sound, vibration, and water sprays.
Night-Only Rides Get a Horror Nights Makeover
Jaws: Red Alert
After sunset, “Jaws” becomes a night-only version wrapped in darkness and thick fog.
The moment the giant shark appears, the surroundings turn bright red, creating a different kind of fear from the daytime ride.
Dates: Friday, September 11, 2026–Sunday, January 31, 2027
Location: Jaws
Time: After sunset–park close
Jurassic Park – The Ride: In the Dark
Moving through darkness after sunset makes the dinosaurs feel more present and heightens the tension before the drop compared with the daytime version.
It runs from Friday, September 11 through Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Horror Nights Music on Hollywood Dream – The Ride
Hollywood Dream – The Ride features King Gnu’s “SO BAD” from September 11 through November 8, 2026.
On Hollywood Dream – The Ride: Backdrop,
- September 11–October 10: J SOUL BROTHERS III “Rat-tat-tat”
- October 11–November 8: Ado “Show”
you can also enjoy songs that have defined past Horror Nights.
Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Tickets and Prices
No dedicated ticket is required to watch Street Zombies or Zombie de Dance.
You can enjoy them if you have entered USJ with a Studio Pass or Annual Pass.
Separate fees apply in cases such as the following:
- Watch Horror Nights Academy from a designated viewing area
- Shorten waits for horror attractions
- Use paid-ticket experiences such as “Zanzou”
Horror Nights Academy Special Viewing Area Ticket
Prices start at ¥2,100 including tax and vary by admission date.
This ticket alone does not provide admission to USJ.
Halloween Limited-Time Express Passes
Prices start at ¥11,800 including tax and vary by admission date and pass type.
- Packages that include Resident Evil Requiem
- Packages that include Chainsaw Man
- Packages that include Factory of Fear
They are worth considering if you want to experience multiple horror attractions in one day.
Fall-Only 1-Day Student Discount Pass
For university, graduate school, junior college, vocational school, high school, and junior high school students, this ticket provides a ¥1,000 discount from the regular 1-Day Studio Pass.
Eligible admission dates are Thursday, September 10 through Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
Recommended USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Itinerary
In 2026, the key is to treat “morning e-timed entry tickets” and “after 6:00 p.m.” as two separate parts of the day.
If You Want to Experience Many Horror Attractions
- Right after entering: Check e-timed entry tickets
- Morning–afternoon: Experience horror mazes at your assigned times
- By 5:00 p.m.: Finish meals and breaks
- During the 5:00 p.m. hour: Move to the zombie area you want to see
- After 6:00 p.m.: Street Zombies and Zombie de Dance
- At night: Combine Sadako, Jaws, and other attractions
- At the end: Playback Zombie de Dance
If You Prioritize the Hamikuma Show
Build your schedule around the Horror Nights Academy performance time.
If you have a Special Viewing Area ticket, head to Gramercy Park before the designated meeting time.
After the show, moving on to Street Zombies and Zombie de Dance is an efficient plan.
Is Horror Nights Scary? Tips for Children and Guests Who Don’t Like Horror
Halloween Horror Nights is not recommended for children age 5 and under, and guests age 12 and under require parental consent to participate.
Resident Evil, Factory of Fear, The Witch of No. 18, Zanzou, and some other attractions have stricter age restrictions.
If You Want to Avoid Zombies
Horror Nights does not mean zombies appear everywhere in the park.
If you are visiting with someone who is scared of them, check the Safety Areas and Safety Routes on the Horror Nights map in advance.
Rather than looking them up just before 6:00 p.m., it is reassuring to check the actual locations while it is still light.
During the daytime, there are also non-horror Halloween events such as Minion greetings and “Trick or Treat!”
See here for the full USJ fall event lineup, including daytime events.
What Happens at Horror Nights on a Rainy Day?
Street Zombies, Zombie de Dance, and outdoor shows may be modified or canceled because of rain, strong winds, or safety concerns.
If you plan to watch a show, a raincoat or poncho can make it easier to move around than an umbrella.
Also plan for a towel and change of clothes after getting wet, as well as cooler nighttime temperatures.
See here for information about zombie appearances and greetings on rainy days.
Horror Nights All-Night Event
An all-night event with a special version of Horror Nights, different from regular park operations, will run from 10:00 p.m. on Friday, September 25 to 5:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
A regular Studio Pass or Annual Pass alone is not enough to participate.
The event includes one-night-only shows, special zombie effects, and other content different from regular Horror Nights.
Hamikuma, Chucky, Limited-Time Food, and Merchandise
Chucky
Chucky is not included among the major horror attractions announced for Horror Nights 2026.
See here for information on past Chucky experiences.
Hamikuma
Hamikuma appears in the 15th-anniversary special stage show, “Horror Nights Academy.”
See here for the latest Hamikuma information.
Limited-Time Halloween Food
Limited-time food designed to enjoy alongside Horror Nights is also available.
Limited-Time Halloween Merchandise
2026 merchandise includes Hamikuma items, KATE items, Tomie collaboration merchandise, and more.
Summary | USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2026 Starts September 11; Zombies Begin at 6:00 p.m.
USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2026 runs from Friday, September 11 through Sunday, November 8, 2026.
Street Zombies and Zombie de Dance begin at 6:00 p.m..
Meanwhile, Resident Evil, The Witch of No. 18, and some other attractions are available from the morning, so if you want to experience the horror attractions, check e-timed entry tickets first after entering the park.
2026 marks the 15th anniversary of Halloween Horror Nights.
For the 15th anniversary in 2026, you can experience the largest number of zombies ever, the R-18 “Zanzou,” the new Resident Evil attraction, and a show bringing together characters from past years.
If you are visiting with children or someone who is not comfortable with horror, also check the Safety Areas and your route to the exit before 6:00 p.m.
USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2026 FAQ
When is USJ Halloween Horror Nights 2026?
It runs from Friday, September 11 through Sunday, November 8, 2026. The overall fall event season, including daytime Halloween events, begins Thursday, September 10.
What time does USJ Horror Nights start?
Street Zombies and Zombie de Dance run from 6:00 p.m. until park close. Some horror attractions are available from the morning.
Does Horror Nights cost extra?
Street Zombies and Zombie de Dance are included with USJ admission at no extra charge. Special viewing areas, Express Passes, and paid horror experiences cost extra.
When should I get a Horror Nights timed-entry ticket?
It is recommended to check the official USJ app as soon as possible after entering the park. Resident Evil Requiem, The Witch of No. 18, and other attractions use e-timed entry tickets.
Is Horror Nights suitable for children?
Halloween Horror Nights is not recommended for children age 5 and under, and guests age 12 and under require parental consent. Some attractions have stricter age restrictions.
Can I leave USJ without seeing zombies?
After 6:00 p.m., more areas feature zombies. It is recommended to check Safety Areas, Safety Routes, and your route to the exit in advance.
Do I need a Horror Nights Express Pass?
It is not required. However, it may be worth considering if you want to experience several popular horror attractions in one day or if you are traveling from far away for a single-day visit.
Does Horror Nights operate in the rain?
Indoor attractions may still operate, but Street Zombies and outdoor shows may be modified or canceled depending on the weather.
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