Don’t treat Universal Studios Japan (or USJ) in Osaka as just another theme park where you can board the rides as long as you pay for admission. The theme park is so popular that there can be more than one part of the park you won’t be able to enter without an Area Timed Entry […]
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The question may sound stupid as the information is widely available on Google and on USJ’s website. However, it is a valid question when it comes to Universal Studios Japan because the theme park usually opens 30 to 90 minutes earlier than its official opening hours. If you don’t plan to purchase a Universal Studios
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Because most people are aware of how packed Universal Studios Japan (USJ) can be, the Universal Studios Japan Express Pass is almost a must-buy despite its price tag. So, on a busy day, the express passes are usually sold out soon after they are released. If there is no express pass left on the day
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The Super Nintendo World is the most packed area in Universal Studios Japan. So, advance planning is recommended so your time and physical stamina won’t be wasted. Because either an Area Timed Entry Ticket (エリア入場整理券) or an Advance Booking Timed Entry Ticket (エリア入場確約券) is required to enter the area, ensure you purchase a Universal Studios
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Although there are several Universal Studios around the world, Universal Studios Japan (or simply USJ) remains one of the top attractions in Osaka. While this is good news for Universal Studios, this isn’t the case for the visitors. After all, a packed amusement park means long queues at the popular rides. Thus, it is intuitive
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At the border between Ikeda City (池田市) and Minoo City (箕面市) is the Satsukiyama or Mt. Satsuki (五月山). The 315-meter-tall mountain is the symbol of Ikeda City. Known for its great viewpoint overlooking the Osaka Plain, many tourists would come to the summit of Satsukiyama for the night view as the lights down in the
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If your travel dates to Japan are slightly before the cherry blossom season, don’t be disappointed that you will miss out on the splendid scenery the light pink flowers create. You might be just in time to catch the plum blossoms! In Osaka, there are a couple of spots where you can adore the small
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When people talk about Osaka, they talk about all the great food from Dōtonbori, the Universal Studio Japan, and much more! The second-largest metropolitan area in Japan is a great place to have fun while accompanied by its mouth-watering food. But what if you want a bit of cultural element and quietness but simply can’t
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We all know that instant noodles in Japan are super delicious, no matter what flavor you choose! But has it ever occurred to you that the particular ingredient you crave just isn’t in front of you? If that has ever been the case, come to the Cup Noodles Museum Osaka Ikeda (カップヌードルミュージアム 大阪池田)!
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If you plan to visit Dotonbori at night, visit Kōzugū Shrine (高津宮) and Kōzu Park (高津公園) in the late afternoon. The shrine, close to arguably Osaka‘s most famous tourist spot, is next to a renowned plum blossom spot, Kōzu Park. After making your prayer at the shrine, follow the passageway on the shrine’s east leading
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