Hi,I’m Keiko from Osaka!
Universal Studios Japan is one of the most popular theme parks in Japan.The number of visitors to Universal Studios Japan in 2015 increased by 1.2 million from the previous year to 13.9 million.
I’ve been to Universal Studios Japan several times since it opened in 2001.
It is easy for locals to go to Universal Studios Japan, but it maybe difficult for first visitors.
Here are the public transportation to Universal Studios Japan.
How to get to Universal Studios Japan?
From Kansai International Airport
There are 2 ways to go to Universal Studios Japan from Kansai International Airport.By Shuttle Bus
The best way is using Shuttle Bus. You can purchase a ticket at vending machine.It takes about 70 minutes.Fare
Adult One-Way Fare:1,550 yen For Child:780yen
Please find below bus time table and pick up point from KIX to USJ
https://www.kate.co.jp/en/timetable/detail/NU
By Train
The best way to go to Universal Studios is using Shuttle Bus, but you can go there by train too.Take a JR airport rapid to Nishikujo Station and transfer to the JR Yumesaki Line to Universal City Station.
It takes about 80 minutes.
Fare
Adult One-Way Fare:1,190 yen
From Osaka Itami Airport
By Shuttle Bus
The best way is using Shuttle Bus.You can purchase a ticket at vending machine.It takes about 40-45 minutes.Fare
Adult One-Way Fare:930yen For Child:470yen
Please find below bus time table and bus stop from Osaka Itami Airport to USJ.
https://www.okkbus.co.jp/en/timetable/itm/t_usj.html
From Osaka Station
By Train
The best way is taking direct train to Universal City Station.Take JR Loop line bound for Sakurajima (direct train) to Universal City Station.Direct trains runs every 20 minutes.
If you miss the direct train,take JR Osaka Loop Line counterclockwise to Nishikujo station and take JR Yumesaki Line to Universal City Station.
Fare
Adult One-Way Fare:180 yen
From Shin-Osaka Station
By Train
Take JR Kyoto line to Osaka station. From Osaka station,Take JR Loop line bound for Sakurajima (direct train) to Universal City Station.Direct trains runs every 20 minutes.
If you miss the direct train from Osaka station,take JR Osaka Loop Line counterclockwise to Nishikujyo station and take JR Yumesaki Line to Universal City Station.
Fare
Adult One-Way Fare:220 yen
From Namba Station
By Train
From JR Namba station,take a JR Yamatoji Line train and transfer at Shin-imamiya station for the Osaka Loop Line for Nishikujo Station.From Nishikujo station,change to the JR Yumesaki Line (Sakurajima Line) bound for Sakurajima station and get off at Universal City station.
Fare
Adult One-Way Fare:180 yen
I’ve got on a wrong train once at Nishikujo station,and I had to get off and took the train back:)
Have a nice trip to Universal Studios Japan!
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I’ll be arriving at Itami airport at 18.30. What is the easy way to go to universal studio Japan at night? because my hotel will be in USJ area. Besides taxi, because taxi is expensive. Thank you
Hi,Monique,
Thank you for your inquiry.
From Itami airport, take the Osaka Monorail bound for Kadoma-shi.
Please click the link below for more details.
http://www.osaka-monorail.co.jp/eng/route/
Hope you have a great time!
hi! from kyoto station, going to Nishi shinsaibashi namba osaka what station will be our destination?.
Thank you
pam
Hi, Pam,
You mean you want to go to USJ from JR Kyoto station?
Is so, you can take Jr Kyoto line Special Rapid Service to JR Osaka station.From Osaka station,take JR Yumesaki line bound for Sakurajima (direct train) to Universal City Station.Direct trains runs every 20 minutes.
Kind regards,
Keiko
Hi, does anyone know what is the best way to reach USJ through either one of the airports in Tokyo? (Narita/Haneda)
Hi, you can go to Kansai Airport or Itami airport from Haneda airport by airplane.
The airport Limousine bus runs between Kanasai or Itami airport and USJ.
Kind regards,
Keiko
Hi we are booked near ebisucho station. What trains do we take to reach universal studio? Pleade help us coz it is our first time in japan and we are group of 9 adults.
Hi,
Thank you for your inquiry.
Take Sakaisuji line from Ebisucho station and transfer to the Midosuji line at Doubutsuenmae station and get off at Tennoji station.
Then take a JR Kansai Airport Rapid Service to Nishikujo station.
At NishiKujo station,change to the JR Yumesaki Line (Sakurajima Line) bound for Sakurajima station and get off at Universal City station.
The total fare is 370 yen.
Thank you.
Kind regards,
Keiko
What’s the best way to go from Yokohama to Universal Studios?
Hi,
You can take Shinkansen from JR Shin-yokohama station to JR Shin-Osaka station.
From Shin-osaka station,Take JR Kyoto line to Osaka station. From Osaka station,Take JR Loop line bound for Sakurajima (direct train) to Universal City Station.
If you miss the direct train from Osaka station,take JR Osaka Loop Line to Nishikujyo station and take JR Yumesaki Line to Universal City Station.
Kind regards,
Keiko
Arrive in afternoon at Kansai Airport and Staying Near Nagahoribashi, have a free day (Osaka Castle and Abeno) and then go to USJ before leaving via Shinkansen for Hiroshima the following day. I am going to activate my JR Pass on the day heading for Hiroshima.
Can you help. Is the best option just to get ICOCA card for my planned trips in osaka over 4 days?
1. Kansai-Tengachaya >> Nagahoribashi
2. Nagahoribashi-Morinomiya (Osaka Castle) ?? to Abeno
3. Nagahoribashi-Taisho >> NishiKujo >> Universal City
4. Nagahoribashi >> Shinsaibashi-ShinOsaka
Hi,
Thank you for your inquiry.
Yes,ICOCA card is the best for this itinerary.
Kind regards,
Keiko
Hello!
Is there any other way to reach USJ by bus from Namba area?
And, is Passmo or Suica can be used in Osaka?
Thanks!
Hi,
The bus is available at 7:07&8:07 in the morning only on weekends.
The time table is only available in Japanese.
https://www.keihanbus.jp/express/namba/pdf/express_de_kyoutot_20160319_2.pdf
There is information in English, but time table is not correct. They told me It’s better to reserve a table in advance but some staff cannot speak English.
https://www.keihanbus.jp/express/namba/pdf/express_de_kyoutot_20160901_3.pdf
I don’t know well about Passmo and Suica cause it’s the cards from Tokyo.I never used them.
I googled them, it seems you can use them in Osaka as well.
http://www.pasmo.co.jp/en/faq/#ancFAQUse13
You can use it suica as well but it seems you cannot use it at Sanyo-Tokaido Shinkansen and some other places.
Kind regards,
Keiko
Is there any bus counter that i can purchase on the night that i arrived At haneda airport? I am afraid if my flight delay if i purchase online. Which station i need to go to take the bus? Please guide me specific after i arrived haneda airport. Great if you can guide me in details personally. Thanks
I’m afraid I don’t know well about Tokyo because I’m living in Osaka.
Regarding second question,I recommend go to Universal studios Japan at least 30 minutes earlier than opening time because most of the time USJ opens earlier than it’s opening time.
As soon as it opens, you should get entry ticket for Harry potter.
Kind regards,
Keiko
Keiko
Hello Keiko,
We will be visiting Japan next year and found your website really helpful and easy to understand – are you able to help us find the best route from Akihabara to Universal Studios please? And do we need to buy a pasmo/suica card for this? Thanks for your help. Appreciate it.
Hi,Psalm,
Thank you for the inquiry.
Well, I don’t know well about Tokyo,but from Akihabara station,you can take the JR Yamanoteline bound for Tokyo station, and get off at Tokyo station.
Then take Shinkansen(bullet train)from Tokyo to Shin Osaka.
From Shin-Osaka station take JR Kyoto line to Osaka station. From Osaka station,Take JR Loop line bound for Sakurajima (direct train) to Universal City Station.
Direct trains runs every 20 minutes.
Kind regards,
Keiko
Hi,Psalm,
Thank you for the inquiry.
Well, I don’t know about Tokyo well, but from Akihabara station take JR Yamanote line bound for Tokyo, and Get off at Tokyo station.
Then you can take Shinkansen (bullet train )from Tokyo to Shin Osaka.
From Shin Osaka station, Take JR Kyoto line to Osaka station. From Osaka station,Take JR Loop line bound for Sakurajima (direct train) to Universal City Station.
Direct trains runs every 20 minutes.
Kind regards,
Keiko
Hi Keiko
I am staying at Naniwa hotel in Osaka. Can you pls tell me the easiest way to go to Universal Studio from the hotel? is taking the shuttle bus the easiest way? Where is the nearest pick up point for the shuttle bus? Thanks much for your help.
Hi,
I think it’s the best to go to USJ by train. The shuttle bus runs only weekends.
In case you need shuttle bus, here is the information of shuttle bus.
The bus is available at 7:07&8:07 in the morning only on weekends.
The time table is only available in Japanese.
https://www.keihanbus.jp/express/namba/pdf/express_de_kyoutot_20160319_2.pdf
There is information in English, but time table is not correct.It’s better to reserve a table in advance but some staff cannot speak English.
https://www.keihanbus.jp/express/namba/pdf/express_de_kyoutot_20160901_3.pdf
Kind regards,
Keiko