🇯🇵 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN 2023 | tips and guide, super nintendo world, eating the food + prices!

[@tahanitrips]

Thank you so much for taking us around Universal Studios - I love how you covered the main highlights and kept a space for us to experience it. It's very helpful.

[@micheledelarosa2782]

I hope we are as lucky as you with the wait times and no timed entry into Nintendo ! Great video! Thanks for all the food info!

[@eileensworld]

Crossing my fingers toes and eyes for you guys! When are you going?

[@tjf42193]

Oh my gosh is someone wearing a blooper rain poncho/ coat ?? That’s adorable

[@chipsboy7360]

I am going to universal Japan as well on the 28th of July with my cousins and little brother!:)

[@eileensworld]

Have fun!!!

[@chipsboy7360]

Tysm!

[@tubetop123]

Love your videos and style. Very informative. Subscribed!

[@dianakim3574]

Thanks for sharing!! Excited to try all the food!

[@eileensworld]

My pleasure! When are you going? They’re always switching out seasonal food/snacks so you’ll probably get to try new things 🥹

[@dianakim3574]

@@eileensworld We are going in about a month! Opened the USJ app to start checking out their food today!

[@eileensworld]

Have the best time and eat eat eat!

[@jenzzzjj]

the toad 3:50 was so cute!

[@eileensworld]

TOO KAWAII

[@jenzzzjj]

@@eileensworld I KNOW

[@DanOpdal]

I just found your channel and subscribed. I really enjoyed this video. Hi from USA! Cheers!

[@island671]

I love your video!!! So much info! We just went to Tokyo Disney in July. We want to go next year to USJ in October just because of the weather and the season.

[@eileensworld]

How did you like Tokyo Disney! I’m in Tokyo now and I can say the weather is perfecttttttttttt

[@virtualstockholm]

Very cool place! Great video 🌸

[@anntu7530]

I love hello kitty is So cute ❤, it’s colorful over there , thank you Eileen 👍👍❤️❤️

[@BissjeTommy]

Thanks so much for this video! Has anyone had any experience with picking up the timed entry ticket via that klook voucher shown at the beginning? I got this option, but couldnt really tell where the "annual pass center" is you have to pick it up at apparently?

[@eileensworld]

Ask any worker there, they will guide you!

[@Okashime]

you can enter super nintendo world without timed entry ticket if you queue up early before the park open (around 8.30am), once it hits 9am or 9.30 am then timed entry ticket is required if im not mistaken

[@eileensworld]

That could be possible but it wasn’t required at all the day we went 😃

[@ribkaheaven]

thank you for this video , new subbie here from the netherlands

[@eileensworld]

Hello new subbie from the Netherlands!

[@eldinandkay]

Thanks for sharing this! It's very helpful as we are going to visit USJ next month!☺

[@eileensworld]

You’re welcome! Have a great time in USJ!

[@jonathanwilson9936]

I can't wait to visit Japan.

[@mochipomu]

super helpful vid

[@eileensworld]

Thank you 😊

[@cholietta]

Loved the video, thanks for all the tips 💖

[@eileensworld]

Thank you! Are you going to USJ soon?

[@cholietta]

@@eileensworld Yes! Not very soon though, I’ll be there in December for my birthday and I really can’t wait! 😍

[@eileensworld]

December will be her before you know it!

[@sophiealia7939]

Hi, love your video. can we cover mario world & harry potter in 1 day? 1 ticket can enter both places?

[@eileensworld]

I’m so happy you enjoyed my video! Yes - you can cover both in one day. At the time of my visit, there was no additional ticket needed to visit Harry Potter

[@francinejaninesarmiento1797]

Your travel video transported me to another world! Just wanted to ask if you've come across the new V4 of the Bento Bag from Nomad Lane. It's generating quite a buzz among travel enthusiasts, and I thought it might pique your interest for your future explorations.

[@eileensworld]

girl, you really love your bento bags. You leave a comment about the bento bags in all my videos 🤣

[@joshybears]

the entire park doable in a day yes? thanks for the guide!!

[@eileensworld]

Depending on how busy it is. And do you mean entire park as in ride every ride? 😅

[@taysimp9690]

I love your video and the detail did you find a height requirement for most rides as I'm looking to take my 2-year-old or child friendly.

[@eileensworld]

Thank you so much! If you go on the website select each ride, it will tell you if there is a height requirement. There are plenty of kid friendly attractions there so lots to do for your 2 year old

[@kinopiko01]

After visiting both Nintendo Worlds in Japan and Hollywood, I feel that both parks are better in their own ways. In Japan, there is a lot more different activities to do, with more variety of different foods that are way better than Hollywood's Toadstool Cafe (Except for the Burgers, Hollywood does them better), they also have their own unique headbands which japan's headbands are better, while hollywood's shirts and hats are better. And rides like Mario Kart, compared to Hollywood, takes less time to line up for than in Hollywood. If you are lucky, you can get in to Japan's Nintendo World as early as 7:30am in the morning. However, unlike Hollywood, there are some days where you MUST book a Timed Entry Ticket (Virtual Line) in order to get to the park, and sometimes you must go to a specialized kiosk to book them. Meeting mascots (except Toad) is much stricter, due to the fact that unlike Hollywood, you are not allowed to have your phone to take pictures with mascots, you must stand in a specific position when you meet mascots, you must pose how the mascot poses for pictures, and you must pay 6000 yen for pictures. While in Hollywood, it's just you interacting with the mascot, the staff are allowed to use your phone for picture taking, and you are allowed to greet the mascots with how you like to greet them (plushies). When I met Peach in Japan, the line takes longer compared to Hollywood (30 minutes in Japan). And she would just interact with the staff member every time and only interact with me based on what the staff tells her to do for the first 30 seconds of the meet and greet to fill in that time. When I even tried to greet her with my plushies, she just ignores them. When I met Peach in Hollywood the line is way shorter (2-15 minutes), and she is even willing to get to know more of my different plushies, and with Toadette being her favourite, she would always be happy to hold her and hug her for the picture-taking. The meet and greet is straight to the point and no nonsense.

[@eileensworld]

Thanks for sharing your experience

[@shaunashleychin]

Heya Eileen! Love the video and thanks so much for the tips! You're partially one of the reasons why I'm so excited for my upcoming trip. I was wondering if I was carrying a backpack with me which is big enough for a gimbal and a mirrorless camera, would I be able to take the rides? Would they have lockers big enough to fit a backpack in each ride or should I just forget about making a cinematic vlog there?

[@eileensworld]

Hey Shaun, thank you so much! Rides that do not allow purses or backpacks on (The Flying Dinosaur, Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey) will have their own separate locker to use for free (while you on on the ride). These lockers are not huge, but will fit a normal size backpack :)

[@shaunashleychin]

@@eileensworld Alright thank you so much! Looking forward to it. 😁

[@GwynethEvelyn]

Hi Eileen! May I know do you buy any express track? or not at all? :D thankyou

[@eileensworld]

Hi Gwyneth! We didn’t buy an express pass because it was too expensive. And actually for the day we went, it was SO busy so we wouldn’t have needed it.

[@jeffreygonzales5779]

Hi, new subscriber here, how would you know if the area timed entry ticket is not necessary on the day of visit to Nintendo? Are they gonna tell you in the entrance?

[@eileensworld]

Hey! You won’t know until the day of. It wasn’t something they announced as far as I know. We just walked over to the area to see and there were no lines to get in. But it is something that you won’t find out until day of

[@morpholochic8167]

So, if you purchase a regular pass with entry to SNW, you are guaranteed entry to SNW? Or you also have to buy an express pass to have entry to SNW?

[@eileensworld]

Hello there - it’s best to check the official USJ website on updated information on park entry. It’s always changing and depends on the season!

[@silvermoon3519]

Hi new subscriber here😊! Thank you for the awesome, entertaining and informative video (especially in regards to ordering park tickets)! If you don’t mind me asking, what camera/s did you use to film this video? The quality is incredible and everything looks so crisp, really felt like i was there at USJ😱i need a camera like this in my life and my current phone just isn’t taking as amazing videos as this😭!

[@eileensworld]

Hello new subscriber 😝 I am using the DJI Osmo Pocket 2. Totally recommend it, Small and portable and the footage quality is so good you feel like you are there right? Hahaha

[@silvermoon3519]

⁠@@eileensworld aw thanks for the info and the reply, definitely need to get it! Also watched your videos on Tokyo, Osaka and Kyoto, really appreciate the work you put into all of them and they’re definitely some of the best videos I’ve seen about things to do in those cities on youtube (and I’ve watched hundreds😆oops). I’ve added a bunch of locations you’ve mentioned to my itinerary for when I go Japan in the future😊so thanks again! Looking forward to your next vlog/video😊and hope you have a wonderful week!

[@eileensworld]

@@silvermoon3519 🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼🫶🏼

[@juliana1991mayumi]

Planning to go mid-April, but I’m trying to decide between Sunday or Monday. The thing is Sunday is probably more crowded, but the park is open for 13 hours and only 10 hours on Monday. What’s your take on this, please?

[@eileensworld]

In my experience it’s always busy no matter what day. I would do Sunday and take advantage of the extra hours

[@juliana1991mayumi]

@@eileensworld Thanks a lot for the reply!

[@AA-ex5nq]

Is there a faster queue with people using walking aids ? if not, is there fast track ticket for the whole day ?

[@eileensworld]

The info on this link can be helpful for you www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/service-guide/barrier-free/information

[@eileensworld]

Regarding fast track, yes you can purchase the Express Pass for certain # of rides

[@cholocortez4887]

Supercute Godbless💚

[@dipeshshrestha5843]

If we tried to buy tickets in gate the how much time will take? Any ideas mam

[@eileensworld]

I always buy my tickets ahead of time so I cannot speak to that. I always recommend buying in advance when possible

[@soundaryaaa98]

Hello Eileen. So if I get an express pass am allowed to experience all the rides for free and others which are mentioned in my pass in express line? Or should I get a one day pass in addition to an express pass?

[@eileensworld]

Hi! You will need a regular ticket AND an express pass if you want to use the express lane for selected rides.

[@stephentiongkk]

Thanks for posting this video. May i know can we use e-wallet to purchase food there? Thanks

[@eileensworld]

You’re welcome! I tapped by physical credit card so I am not sure if using Apple Pay is possible. I assume if I can tap my card then Apple Pay would work too 😅

[@jimbolic0809]

Sorry, can I double confirm the locker tip at 3:00? I know they have lockers at the main entrance of USJ, but was there a locker area within Super Nintendo World? I'm afraid once I leave the Nintendo World, I won't be able to get back in.

[@eileensworld]

Correct, they only the lockers at the front of the park!

[@fitriamaliah647]

Hi again eileen.. I'm still a little bit confuse about the ticket.is the universal studio ticket doesnt include the supernintendo world?so we have to buy it separately? Or the universal studio ticket is already include the supernintendo world?

[@fitriamaliah647]

Oh and how about the other area such as harry potter, etc

[@eileensworld]

Hi there - depending on how busy the park is, you can purchased a timed entry ticket to enter Super Nintendo World at a certain time. When it’s not busy or peak season, my experience is that you won’t need to get a timed entry ticket Other areas do not need a timed entry or separate ticket

[@eswesje]

Great video! Do you know if Harry Potter land also requires timed entry?

[@eileensworld]

Thank you! There is no timed entry required for Harry Potter

[@eswesje]

@@eileensworld Thanks for your reply! I'm continuing to watch your videos since they're quite helpful :)

[@bunnyguia]

question, what month did you guys go here? just curious as to why it is raining

[@eileensworld]

We went in April

[@JordChase999]

You were so lucky! I had to visit USJ twice on a 2-day normal pass (didn't purchase express ticket for the timed-entry to Super Nintendo World) and only managed to enter on Day 2 (that was after queueing before the park's official opening time)😂

[@eileensworld]

Really?? When did you go?

[@JordChase999]

Late April this year! @@eileensworld

[@eileensworld]

We went in late April too! But it was also a Wednesday…and it was rainy

[@S-series1977]

Nice video 😮😅😅😊😊

[@eileensworld]

Thanks! 🫶🏼

[@giannakatrinamina6071]

Hi! Which ticket did you purchase?:>

[@ThePracticalMomma]

Wow! I will be there on my birthday, 1st week of Feb. Can I enter here without the express pass?

[@eileensworld]

According to the USJ website, there may be times when you won’t need a timed entry pass to get in. Since you’re going in February, it MAY not be peak season and you can enter without. We went in April and also didn’t need it, even though we did pay for it, but you won’t know until you get to the park!

[@kulfgr]

Hello! Can I ask, based on your experience, which rides are the most popular that you would recommend getting the express pass?

[@eileensworld]

Hey there! Mario Kart for sure and Flying Dinosaur (the Jurassic Park one) for sure

[@kulfgr]

Thank you for the reply! It’ll be my first time going to Japan next year and I really wanted to visit USJ. Thinking of going on 3rd week of May. Hopefully the crowd is not so bad 😅

[@eileensworld]

The bright side is, even with crowds, they’re all so respectful so it makes the experience not as bad. You’re going to love Japan!!

[@kulfgr]

That's good to hear! Thank you!

[@prasannapradhan8207]

I tried searching a lot but I did not find a combo of studio pass+ Nintendo world entry....only separate express tickets😢...is the option not there anymore

[@eileensworld]

I’m sorry if its no longer available 🥲

[@laviie]

Hi Eileen! I was wondering if most of the rides are very intense? I don't know if i should purchase express ticket 4 or 7.

[@eileensworld]

Hi there - if you going on the official USJ website, you can see the list of rides you can pick from. They’re a mix of kid friendly options (rides in Super Nintendo world) and thrill options.

[@janetwalker381]

For a first time visitor from the US, do you recommend one day or two?

[@eileensworld]

I think 1 day will be enough. 1 FULL day 😎

[@pinayexpatbymiraniel4730]

Hi we purchased the universal express plus 4 at $193 Aud. Does this include universal studio Japan ticket

[@eileensworld]

Did you purchase it as an add on when you bought the ticket? Sometimes the Universal Express Plus costs more than the ticket alone so I can’t tell if the $193 includes the ticket.

[@donnieb1290]

Hello, It may sound stupid but, With a studio pass (park entry ticket) I can get on any ride without additional expenses, I just gonna have to queue for the rides. Am I right?

[@eileensworld]

Greetings 🖖, that is correct. With a regular Studio Pass (normal ticket) you can ride any ride without extra fees. If you don’t want to wait in the regular line, you can buy an Express Pass (on top of the Studio Pass) which will allow to ride SELECTED rides (popular ones) using the Express Pass line, which will be a lot shorter than a normal line. Not all rides have an Express Pass line. USJ sells different Express Passes with different combinations of rides and the price will vary depending on how many ride your pass includes.

[@HLHOP701]

Hi, may I ask do we have to book in advance to dine in the Mario Cafe? Or we can just walk inside lining up to be seated? Thanks

[@eileensworld]

Hi there! Depending on how busy they are, they will give you a ticket with a time frame to come back. Once you come back, you will still need to wait in line to order and then wait to be seated

[@HLHOP701]

@@eileensworld thank you sis

[@HLHOP701]

@@eileensworld thanks sis for the information ❤️

[@YlemeCancel]

Hi, just wondering because I’m going to be traveling there soon, did you get the the time entry ticket from klook or the app for universal japan? Because I don’t see that choice on the app for klook

[@eileensworld]

Hi there! Yes, I bought both my ticket + timed entry ticket on Klook. I am on the website not and see that the timed entry ticket is no longer available 🤔. On both Klook and the official USJ website, it’s now suggesting to download the USJ app ahead of time “to acquire area timed tickets.” My guess is that it’s now peak season, so things have have changed.

[@memetecanacional]

Is there a single rider line for the rides? I’m traveling to Osaka alone soon 😄

[@eileensworld]

Yes! Single rider line is available, even for for Mario Kart! Since the line was short, we didn’t need to use it.

[@memetecanacional]

@@eileensworld awesome! Thanks! Your videos have been very useful in my planing

[@davnguyen7880]

may i ask, but what day did you go on? weekday or weekend?

[@eileensworld]

I went on a Wednesday 🙂

[@FangirlGen]

I hope you’re still responding to comments because I’m desperate to know if you can spend as much time as you want in Super Nintendo world once you enter during your allocated time? I really want to go to Kinopio’s cafe but I’m worried if they’ll make us leave after an hour etc. Also Eileen is my middle name!

[@eileensworld]

No need to worry, once you are inside Super Nintendo World, you can spend as much time as you like!

[@laisa4542]

do you know if there’s vegetarian options there? i’m planning on going but i’m concerned about that. also if there’s any like snacks or simple stuff with cheese i’ll also accept, it doesn’t have to be a meal, i just want to eat something to give me energy haha

[@eileensworld]

I believe there are some vegetarian options available. If you visit the official USJ website, you can see the food options available

[@laisa4542]

thank you!

[@Toshikochan0]

Do remember how long you waited in line to get on the Mario kart ride?

[@eileensworld]

From the time we got in line to the time we finished the ride, it was 30 min 😁

[@claratse3792]

once you got your email from Klook, did you have to exchange the ticket in Osaka? Or was there a QR code in the email that lets you in directly to the park?

[@eileensworld]

For the ticket, it’s super easy, you just need the QR code from the email scanned. If you have a timed entrance ticket, that one will need to be exchanged one you get inside the park

[@KenshoQuest]

Rain! ☔We've been trying to go to Tokyo Disneyland, but it rained so much in June we had to push it back. We'll be back to Super Nintendo World soon, and luckily it's forecast to be sunny. ☀Heidi

[@eileensworld]

Feeling like a wet dog with wet shoes at a theme park is truly 😵‍💫. Luckily, on the day we went, the rain eventually stopped and we got to enjoy the park without it. I hope you guys get to go soon with PERFECT weather!

[@KenshoQuest]

@@eileensworld Thank you! 🙏

[@richardtu8993]

doraemon ❤

[@eileensworld]

doraemon kawaiiiiiiii

[@ddawson1006]

Do you both need to get a timed entry on the app or just one of you?

[@eileensworld]

Each person will need their own timed entry ticket

[@pj70224]

Would you recommended one or 2 day pass ?

[@eileensworld]

1 day is enough for us, not that I wouldn’t take a 2nd day there 😉. We also went on a day that was crazy busy so we got to see everything and ride most of the rides too. It also depends on when you go, how busy it will be, and how much you can experience that first day

[@pj70224]

@eileensworld okay, thank you. we are going on Halloween so probably 2 days will be the best haha

[@charmandintelligence]

What month did you visit?

[@eileensworld]

April

[@jacquefukunaga-kaneshiro258]

Hello, what month was this?

[@jacquefukunaga-kaneshiro258]

Nevermind, I just heard you say April!

[@eileensworld]

😉

[@annettapriscilla]

What day were u coming here?

[@eileensworld]

April 2023

[@liekekruit5326]

Haha they really need to bulldoze universal studios Hollywood and rebuild. I went to the one in Orlando first, so I had big expectations bc I loved that one but it was soooo disappointing.

[@eileensworld]

Facts

[@ShadowRap-y5l]

I’m guessing you didn’t check the weather forecast when you booked the tickets 😂

[@eileensworld]

We bought the ticket well in advance so left it to chance 💁🏻‍♀️

[@jerlyntheexplorer7289]

You can visit nintendo 2x?

[@eileensworld]

If no timed entry ticket is required, yes

[@superpurplemoon]

Sorry but you gave the wrong info. Actually, to enter Nintendo World you can present your Universal Express Pass with an Area Tmed Entry ticket OR you can just present an Area Timed Entry ticket (without the Express Pass). You missed that part. Just wanted to clear that up. And yes, you can enter without either of those if the park is not too busy. Just wanted to clear that up. Thanks!

[@eileensworld]

Thanks for sharing

[@DiskSystems]

That's a Pikachu butt. 7:00

[@eileensworld]

Wagging Tail is the politically correct term 😛

[@jeanpierrepoulard]

😀😍🤩🤫

[@aylenalvarez4571]

PORQUE CHILE TIENE QUE APARECER EN ALGO SIEMPRE JAJAJAJJAA

[@eileensworld]

No entiendo

[@aylenalvarez4571]

@@eileensworld I'm sorry, it's always in some video or something that happens around the world that someone from Chile or Chile mentions it and it made me laugh to see Chile in your beanie >< while I'm planning my trip to Japan, but it wasn't bad vibes 😅

[@eileensworld]

All good - I didn’t take your comment with bad vibes. I love my beanie and my time in Chile 😁

[@chaseapple85]

There is no way a human can eat so much food in a day!

[@eileensworld]

Who said I’m human 🤔

[@sandybrij]

Arre magarmach ki aulaad bhains ho jayegi 😅😅 Kitta khaayegi

[@Nekomegami19]

Would you recommend the express pass even if someone was to get in early when there's no time entrance ticket required?

[@eileensworld]

From my experience, I didn’t need the express pass. Initially we wanted to buy the express pass and decided against it when we saw the price 😅. But again, I went on a rainy weekday in April. If no timed entrance ticket is required, I ASSUME, that’s an indicator that the park won’t be SUPER busy, and most likely wont need the express pass.

[@ceeceefeisty]

May you explain the time entry a little more for me? I don’t fully understand 🥹

[@eileensworld]

Sure - an Area Timed Entry Tickek t gives you a certain time slot to enter Super Nintendo World. This depends on crowd conditions during the time you are visiting. I purchased this option for an additional cost ($18 USD I think) and was giving the time slot of 1pm. However, on the day of ur visit, times entry wasn’t necessary so we were able to go in/out of Super Nintendo World whenever we wanted. Here’s the link to explain further: www.usj.co.jp/web/en/us/enjoy/numbered-ticket/timed-entry-ticket

[@ceeceefeisty]

@@eileensworld I guess I’m asking to, if you absolutely NEED to be there on the time slot you purchased or they won’t let you in lol 🥹

[@eileensworld]

I’m looking at my timed entry ticket which was for 1pm and it doesn’t say that I have to enter from 1-2pm (for example) so maybe you can enter anytime AFTER your time slot.

[@ceeceefeisty]

@@eileensworld Thank you for sharing! I don’t remember if you mentioned in your video, but does Super Nintendo World allow re-entry? Or are you not able to go back and forth from the parks?

[@eileensworld]

According to the USJ website “On high attendance days, you cannot re-enter the area with this ticket”