What You’ll Learn in This Article
- 2026 USJ ticket price calendar and trends for cheaper dates
- How to save on a 1-Day Studio Pass
- How to choose a plan with guaranteed SUPER NINTENDO WORLD entry
Universal Studios Japan (USJ) uses date-based variable pricing for tickets.
This page presents USJ 1-Day Studio Pass prices in calendar format.
You can quickly spot lower- and higher-priced dates, making it easier to plan your USJ trip.
See how to buy USJ tickets for less for details.
We’ve also summarized the strategies in this article in an illustration.
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When are USJ tickets cheapest in 2026?
USJ tickets are cheapest on less crowded days.
Some weekends can cost less than weekdays, while long holiday periods tend to be more expensive.
If you purchase the Kansai NO LIMIT Pass in advance,
adults age 18 and older receive a $6.25 discount, teens ages 12–17 receive a $12.50 discount, and children ages 4–11 receive a $3.13 discount.
Conditions apply.Learn more
USJ ticket prices are shown below in monthly calendars.
For travelers who want to earn Rakuten Points
You can also check USJ ticket prices on Rakuten Travel.
Click a date to see a recommended itinerary for that day.
July 2026 USJ Ticket Price Calendar
| Date | Price Tier | Adult Price | Child Price | Park Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1 (Wed) |
Medium | $61.88 | $38.75 | 9:00-21:00 |
| July 2 (Thu) |
Medium | $61.88 | $38.75 | 9:00-21:00 |
| July 3 (Fri) |
Low | $58.75 | $36.25 | 9:00-20:00 |
| July 4 (Sat) |
Lowest | $55.63 | $35.63 | 9:00-21:00 |
| July 5 (Sun) |
Medium | $61.88 | $38.75 | 9:00-21:00 |
| July 6 (Mon) |
Medium | $61.88 | $38.75 | 9:00-21:00 |
| July 7 (Tue) |
Low | $58.75 | $36.25 | 9:00-21:00 |
| July 8 (Wed) |
Lowest | $55.63 | $35.63 | 9:00-21:00 |
| July 9 (Thu) |
Lowest | $55.63 | $35.63 | 9:00-21:00 |
| July 10 (Fri) |
Lowest | $55.63 | $35.63 | 8:30-21:00 |
| July 11 (Sat) |
Lowest | $55.63 | $35.63 | 9:00-21:00 |
| July 12 (Sun) |
Medium | $61.88 | $38.75 | 9:00-21:00 |
| July 13 (Mon) |
Medium | $61.88 | $38.75 | 9:00-21:00 |
| July 14 (Tue) |
Low | $58.75 | $36.25 | 9:00-21:00 |
| July 15 (Wed) |
Lowest | $55.63 | $35.63 | 9:00-21:00 |
| July 16 (Thu) |
Lowest | $55.63 | $35.63 | 9:00-21:00 |
| July 17 (Fri) |
Lowest | $55.63 | $35.63 | 8:30-21:00 |
| July 18 (Sat) |
Medium | $61.88 | $38.75 | 9:00-21:00 |
| July 19 (Sun) |
High | $68.13 | $42.50 | 8:30-21:00 |
| July 20 (Mon) |
High | $68.13 | $42.50 | 9:00-21:00 |
| July 21 (Tue) |
High | $68.13 | $42.50 | 9:00-21:00 |
| July 22 (Wed) |
High | $68.13 | $42.50 | 9:00-21:00 |
| July 23 (Thu) |
High | $68.13 | $42.50 | 9:00-21:00 |
| July 24 (Fri) |
Medium | $61.88 | $38.75 | 9:00-21:00 |
| July 25 (Sat) |
Low | $58.75 | $36.25 | 8:30-21:00 |
| July 26 (Sun) |
Lowest | $55.63 | $35.63 | 8:30-21:00 |
| July 27 (Mon) |
Medium | $61.88 | $38.75 | 8:30-21:00 |
| July 28 (Tue) |
High | $68.13 | $42.50 | 9:00-21:00 |
| July 29 (Tue) |
High | $68.13 | $42.50 | 10:00-22:00 |
| July 30 (Tue) |
High | $68.13 | $42.50 | 11:00-23:00 |
| July 31 (Fri) |
Medium | $61.88 | $38.75 | 8:30-21:00 |
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August 2026 USJ Ticket Price Calendar
| Date | Price Tier | Adult Price | Child Price | Park Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 1 (Sat) |
High | $68.13 | $42.50 | 8:30-21:30 |
| August 2 (Sun) |
High | $68.13 | $42.50 | 8:30-21:30 |
| August 3 (Mon) |
Medium | $61.88 | $38.75 | 8:30-22:00 |
| August 4 (Tue) |
Medium | $61.88 | $38.75 | 8:30-21:30 |
| August 5 (Wed) |
Medium | $61.88 | $38.75 | 8:30-21:30 |
| August 6 (Thu) |
Medium | $61.88 | $38.75 | 9:00-21:00 |
| August 7 (Fri) |
Medium | $61.88 | $38.75 | 9:00-21:00 |
| August 8 (Sat) |
Highest | $74.38 | $46.25 | 9:00-21:00 |
| August 9 (Sun) |
Highest | $74.38 | $46.25 | 9:00-21:00 |
| August 10 (Mon) |
Highest | $74.38 | $46.25 | 8:30-21:30 |
| August 11 (Tue) |
Highest | $74.38 | $46.25 | 8:00-22:00 |
| August 12 (Wed) |
Highest | $74.38 | $46.25 | 8:30-21:30 |
| August 13 (Thu) |
Highest | $74.38 | $46.25 | 8:30-21:30 |
| August 14 (Fri) |
Highest | $74.38 | $46.25 | 9:00-21:00 |
| August 15 (Sat) |
Highest | $74.38 | $46.25 | 9:00-21:00 |
| August 16 (Sun) |
Medium | $61.88 | $38.75 | 9:00-21:00 |
| August 17 (Mon) |
Medium | $61.88 | $38.75 | 8:30-21:30 |
| August 18 (Tue) |
High | $68.13 | $42.50 | 9:00-21:00 |
| August 19 (Wed) |
High | $68.13 | $42.50 | 9:00-21:00 |
| August 20 (Thu) |
High | $68.13 | $42.50 | 9:00-21:00 |
| August 21 (Fri) |
High | $68.13 | $42.50 | 9:00-19:00 |
| August 22 (Sat) |
Medium | $61.88 | $38.75 | 9:00-20:00 |
| August 23 (Sun) |
Medium | $58.75 | $36.25 | 9:00-21:00 |
| August 24 (Mon) |
Medium | $58.75 | $36.25 | 9:00-21:00 |
| August 25 (Tue) |
Medium | $58.75 | $36.25 | 9:00-21:00 |
| August 26 (Wed) |
Medium | $58.75 | $36.25 | 9:00-21:00 |
| August 27 (Thu) |
Low | $55.63 | $35.63 | 9:00-20:00 |
| August 28 (Fri) |
Low | $55.63 | $35.63 | 9:00-19:00 |
| August 29 (Sat) |
Low | $55.63 | $35.63 | 9:00-20:00 |
| August 30 (Sun) |
Low | $55.63 | $35.63 | 9:00-20:00 |
| August 31 (Mon) |
Low | $55.63 | $35.63 | 9:00-20:00 |
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September 2026 USJ Ticket Price Calendar
Starting September 1, 2026, ticket prices may increase after going on sale based on demand. Actual prices may be higher than those shown here. Please keep this in mind.
Buy from the USJ WEB Ticket Store
The ticket booth at the park entrance has been removed.
Enter using the QR code from tickets purchased through the WEB Ticket Store or another online seller.
We recommend purchasing in advance.
The official website displays a notice stating that tickets may sell out without notice, so it is best to secure them early.
How to Buy from the USJ WEB Ticket Store
1. Go to the ticket purchase page on the official USJ website
2. Under “1-Day Studio Pass,” select “Choose.”
3. Use “+” to select the number of adult, child, and senior tickets.
4. Choose “Select Visit Date” and pick your date.
5. Select “Add to Cart.”
6. Select “Continue.”
7. Select the shopping cart in the upper-right corner.
8. Register for Club Universal, or sign in if you already have an account.
9. Enter the purchaser information and agree to the terms of use.
10. Continue to payment information.
11. Choose a payment method: credit card or convenience-store payment.
12. Review your order.
13. Confirm your purchase.
How to Guarantee Entry to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD
With JTB, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Area Timed Entry Ticket: Advance Booking is included in special packages. Even if you enjoy a relaxed breakfast at your hotel before heading to USJ, you are guaranteed entry to SUPER NINTENDO WORLD.
It is especially convenient because you do not need to wake up early.
• Go to the SUPER NINTENDO WORLD entrance at the entry time selected when booking your hotel package, and you are guaranteed admission.
• A free Area Timed Entry Ticket is not required.
• It does not include priority access to attractions.
• Hotel packages come in four patterns: A, B, C, and D.
• Pattern A: Choose ① 11:00–12:00, ② 12:00–13:00, ③ 13:00–14:00, ④ 14:00–15:00, or ⑤ 15:00–16:00.
• Patterns B and C: From the opening time listed on the official USJ website until one hour after opening.
• Plan D allows two entries. First entry: choose ① 14:00–15:00 or ② 15:00–16:00. Second entry:
from the opening time listed on the official USJ website until one hour after opening.
The JTB Lounge on the second floor of WaterWorld is also available for an additional $6.25 per person. Advance reservations are required.
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD is so popular that Area Timed Entry Tickets may finish distribution by 9:00 a.m.
Having guaranteed-entry tickets when you book your trip provides peace of mind and makes it easier to plan your day.
Early Park In ended for stays through September 30, 2024. Packages that include guaranteed SUPER NINTENDO WORLD entry are now available.
How to Save 10% on USJ Tickets with Yahoo! Travel
Book a hotel package with tickets through Yahoo! Travel, which offers a 10% PayPay return at all times.
How to Buy Discounted USJ Tickets through Rakuten Travel
If you are bundling a hotel, flight, or Shinkansen trip, a lodging plan that includes a USJ ticket (1-Day Studio Pass) is recommended.
Rakuten Travel discount coupons can also be applied to the USJ ticket portion of the package.
1. Get a discount coupon on Rakuten Travel
3. Enter your stay date and the number of adults and children, then search and choose a Studio Pass package.
4. Continue with the booking, confirm that the coupon is applied on the review screen, and complete the reservation.
Buy at a Convenience Store (Lawson)
You can buy Universal Studios Japan admission tickets at a Lawson Loppi terminal.
• 1-Day Studio Pass
• Twilight Pass
• 1.5-Day Studio Pass
• 2-Day Studio Pass
• Express Pass
1. Express Passes may still be available even when sold out on the official USJ website.
2. You can buy tickets without a smartphone or home printer.
3. Cash payment is available.
4. You can change your visit date at the USJ Guest Services Window. You must pay any fare difference and a handling fee.
1. Lawson charges a handling fee of $2.06 per ticket.
2. Paper tickets do not feature USJ artwork.
They are simple paper tickets.
3. Lawson stores near USJ may have long checkout lines.
Tickets cannot be canceled after purchase.
USJ Ticket FAQs
Here are answers to frequently asked questions about tickets.
Tickets Subject to Admission Restrictions
Even if you purchase a 1-Day Studio Pass in advance, admission restrictions may still be imposed.
Unfortunately, when admission is restricted, holders of both 1-Day Studio Passes and Annual Passes are subject to the restriction.
During the 2023 Halloween season and the three-day weekend in February 2024, advance ticket sales were stopped to avoid imposing admission restrictions. The dates were treated as sold out.
Guests who had purchased tickets in advance were able to enter.
However, sales ended several days in advance on some dates, leaving many people unable to buy USJ tickets.
Can I Enter Without a Studio Pass if I Buy an Express Pass?
An Express Pass alone does not grant admission to Universal Studios Japan.
An Express Pass is a USJ ticket that shortens attraction wait times.
You also need an admission ticket, such as a 1-Day Studio Pass or 2-Day Studio Pass, to enter Universal Studios Japan.
How Far in Advance Can I Buy USJ Tickets?
USJ tickets are generally sold for dates up to two months ahead.
However, tickets for dates nearly three months away may suddenly go on sale without advance notice.
This can happen when dates for the next season’s events are announced.
Are Timed Entry Tickets for the Mario Area and Other Areas Free?
The following can be obtained free after entering USJ.
Area Timed Entry Tickets for SUPER NINTENDO WORLD, including the Donkey Kong Country area.
Yoyakunori reservation tickets.
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End attraction timed-entry tickets.
Halloween Horror Nights attraction timed-entry tickets for Biohazard and Legend of Fear.
What Ticket Price Applies After a Child Graduates from Elementary School?
Child pricing applies through March 31.
Adult pricing applies from April 1.
For an Annual Pass, purchasing by March 31 allows you to pay the child price and continue entering after April 1 until the pass expires, except on blackout dates.
Do USJ Tickets Sell Out? Can I Buy Them on the Day?
On extremely crowded dates, USJ tickets may sell out as early as one week in advance.
Once sold out, they cannot be purchased on the day.
There is no resale caused by cancellations or date changes.
Even when tickets are sold out on the official USJ website, Rakuten Travel may still offer hotel packages that include USJ tickets.
These packages often sell out soon after people notice them.
Payment Methods: Credit Cards and QR Code Payments
At USJ, you can pay with cash or credit card.
• VISA
• JCB
• Mastercard
• AEON
• American Express
• iD
• QUICPay
• UnionPay
Contactless VISA and JCB payments are also supported.
For QR code payments, only d-Barai is accepted.
PayPay, LINE Pay, Rakuten Pay, and other QR payment services are not accepted.
They cannot be used at restaurants or souvenir shops either, so plan accordingly.
How Late Can I Buy USJ Tickets?
If tickets are not sold out, you can purchase them on the day of your visit.
A 1-Day Pass can be purchased until 3:00 p.m. that day.
A Twilight Pass can be purchased until 5:00 p.m. that day.
However, same-day purchases are available only as Direct In tickets, using a QR code displayed on your smartphone.
Park Exchange: discontinued
Direct In: available through the day of admission
Delivery: service discontinued
How to Get to USJ for Less
Saving on USJ tickets is important, but you may also want to reduce transportation costs.
Choose a train route that is inexpensive and reasonably fast.
If driving, save money by using a convenient parking lot with lower rates.
See the article below for details.
How to Tour USJ Attractions Efficiently
We’ve summarized an efficient touring strategy designed to reduce attraction wait times.
What First-Time USJ Visitors Should Know
This guide covers what first-time or returning visitors want to know, including what time to arrive, how to tour the park, and what to bring.
USJ Crowd Forecast Calendar
See the USJ crowd forecast here.
USJ Ticket Types and How to Buy
The article below explains USJ ticket types, purchase methods, and discount information in detail.
Exchange rate used: US$1 = ¥160.
