{"id":7027676,"date":"2026-08-05T00:49:06","date_gmt":"2026-08-05T00:49:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/universal-studios-japan-queue-beginners-guide\/"},"modified":"2026-08-05T00:49:06","modified_gmt":"2026-08-05T00:49:06","slug":"universal-studios-japan-queue-beginners-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7027676","title":{"rendered":"Universal Studios Japan queue beginner&#8217;s guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div itemprop=\"text\">\n<p><em>Nobody likes getting up early on vacation, but there are some big advantages to arriving at Universal Studios Japan early. <\/em><\/p>\n<p>But exactly how early \u2013 is early enough? Or what if you want to miss out on queuing to get in altogether? I\u2019ve been studying the queueing movements of USJ for a few years now, so let me share with you exactly how the USJ queueing system works!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why should I go early to Universal Japan?<\/h3>\n<p>The most popular reason for arriving early at USJ is <a href=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/japan-super-nintendo-world-guide-23122024\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">getting into Super Nintendo World without a Timed Entry<\/a>. Super Nintendo World normally requires a Timed Entry to get inside, however right after early opening time it has free entry for around 20 minutes. So you can walk there quickly to enter without a pass to get in. Even if you don\u2019t make it in time there are always free Timed Entries available to book on the app first thing in the morning, even on the busiest day.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7295-compressed-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Despite staff's best efforts, some people still like to run to Super Nintendo World in the morning\" class=\"wp-image-16796\" srcset=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7295-compressed-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7295-compressed-1000x750.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7295-compressed-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7295-compressed-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7295-compressed.jpeg 1662w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Despite staff\u2019s best efforts, some people still like to run to Super Nintendo World in the morning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you decide to avoid the Super Nintendo World crowds and head to other areas in the park you can benefit from very short queues in the first half hour or so \u2013 because everyone is rushing to Super Nintendo World! The Flying Dinosaur, Minions Land and Harry Potter areas are all much less busy than they will be just an hour or two later.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-black-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:31% auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7518-compressed-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Wise Cards are a good travel money card optino\" class=\"wp-image-14178 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7518-compressed-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7518-compressed-1000x750.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7518-compressed-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7518-compressed-250x188.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_7518-compressed.jpeg 1088w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-d9a3221045c0dcda94bbc10c2cf5f745\">Get your free Wise travel money card!<\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-small-font-size wp-elements-57c0fb3c0dfdb0b4b154bf1c033f01ac\">Take advantage of our free Wise travel money card offer to save the AUD$10 card fee <a href=\"https:\/\/wise.com\/invite\/ihpc\/barbarab3232\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Either way, because you\u2019ve arrived at USJ early you\u2019ll get much more out of your day because you can fit so much more in. <\/p>\n<p><em>First things first\u2026<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Universal Studios Japan ticket do I need?<\/h3>\n<p>To get into Universal Studios Japan, everyone needs a Studio Pass entrance ticket. You need to buy your USJ Studio Passes online before you arrive as you can\u2019t buy tickets at the gate. KKDay is an official USJ ticket seller who get your dates right and easily accept most foreign credit cards. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kkday.com\/en\/product\/2247-universal-studios-japan-ticket-osaka?cid=18716\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Buy your official Studio Passes from KKDay here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\">\n<p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What time does Universal Studios Japan open?<\/h3>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Universal Studios Japan (USJ) official opening time is between 8am-9am as you will see on the official opening hours <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usj.co.jp\/web\/en\/us\/park-guide\/schedule\/park-hour\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website page<\/a>. But official or not, the actual opening time can be very different to the published opening time! <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Does Universal Japan open early?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, USJ almost always opens significantly earlier than the advertised opening hours. This catches many visiting tourists out.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I find out what time USJ really opens?<\/h3>\n<p>There is no way to know the exact opening time of USJ. Even if you know the previous day\u2019s opening time. Even if you ask Guest Services. They are just as clueless as everyone else \u2013 the timing appears to be random from an outsider\u2019s perspective.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7208-compressed-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Queueing to enter Universal Studios Japan security screening\" class=\"wp-image-16800\" srcset=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7208-compressed-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7208-compressed-1000x750.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7208-compressed-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7208-compressed-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7208-compressed.jpeg 1662w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Queueing to enter Universal Studios Japan security screening<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How early does USJ open?<\/h3>\n<p>Chances are, USJ opens around half an hour earlier than the official opening time. It can be as early as 45 minutes or as late as 10 minutes before. One thing is for sure \u2013 by the official opening time Universal Studios Osaka is already open and operating. So, if you arrive on time \u2013 you\u2019re already late!<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does the USJ theme park queue work?<\/h3>\n<p>There are two queues to navigate to enter Universal Japan. First the security gates line, and then the main entrance gates queueing area.<\/p>\n<p>Until Security opens and start to process people, the first queue will start to form at the security gates early \u2013 from around 6:30am, slowly extending back towards Universal City. After Security opens, people are processed through security and are then sent along a path to the second queue at the main entrance gate, a short walk away.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the earliest time I should arrive at USJ?<\/h3>\n<p>If you want to rope drop, or be close to the front of the gates at USJ opening time the best thing to do is arrive at least before 7am. This is when most early rising locals start to arrive and begin to form a queue at the USJ Security entrance. If you are attending on a very busy day such as a weekend or Golden Week you should arrive perhaps another half hour earlier.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"769\" src=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7180-compressed-1024x769.jpeg\" alt=\"The Kintetsu (pink) on the left and the Park Front on the right are the closest hotels to USJ\" class=\"wp-image-16792\" srcset=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7180-compressed-1024x769.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7180-compressed-1000x751.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7180-compressed-768x577.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7180-compressed.jpeg 1532w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Kintetsu (pink) on the left and the Park Front on the right are the closest hotels to USJ<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How can I get to Universal Studios Osaka early?<\/h3>\n<p>Trains to the Universal City Station via Nishikujo are your cheapest option. Taxis are the most convenient form of transport to USJ, however the best strategy is to stay in one of the <a href=\"https:\/\/holidayplanning.com.au\/top-7-hotels-near-universal-studios-japan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universal City hotels<\/a>. That way you can just stroll up to the queue with very little effort, because you\u2019re already right near the gates. If you book a park view room at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-100646375-12246302?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com.au%2FHotel_Review-g298566-d7806340-Reviews-The_Park_Front_Hotel_at_Universal_Studios_Japan-Osaka_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Park Front Hotel<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tkqlhce.com\/click-100646375-12246302?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tripadvisor.com.au%2FHotel_Review-g298566-d505049-Reviews-Hotel_Kintetsu_Universal_City-Osaka_Osaka_Prefecture_Kinki.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Kintetsu Hotel<\/a> you can even watch how quickly the queue is forming from your hotel window!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7165-compressed.jpeg\" alt=\"The view of the forming Security area queue at 7:12am from the Kintetsu Hotel\" class=\"wp-image-16793\" srcset=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7165-compressed.jpeg 853w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7165-compressed-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The view of the forming Security area queue at 7:12am from the Kintetsu Hotel<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What time do the USJ Security Gates open?<\/h3>\n<p>Security opens early, roughly around 30-45 minutes before the park opens. This allows people to be processed through Security and then move down to the main entrance gates to queue again. If you have a VIP Tour booked it\u2019s at this point you can go to the VIP entrance.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What happens at Security?<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7221-compressed-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"The Universal Studios Osaka security scanners\" class=\"wp-image-16799\" srcset=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7221-compressed-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7221-compressed-1000x750.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7221-compressed-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7221-compressed-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7221-compressed.jpeg 1662w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Universal Studios Osaka security scanners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Everyone going to USJ must pass through the security check gates. It\u2019s a very similar process to an airport, with bag scans and searches, and personal body scanners. <\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I take food into Universal Japan?<\/h3>\n<p>You can carry water bottles out of your bag and through security with you. Strictly speaking food is only allowed to be brought in to USJ for babies or for special dietary needs. That said, often little interest is shown in finding and confiscating food in bags. It\u2019s the luck of the draw.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are tripods or selfie sticks allowed in USJ?<\/h3>\n<p>If security locate any photographic items such as a tripod or selfie stick you will be asked not to use or extend them, but you will be allowed to keep them with you. Professional type SLR or mirrorless cameras are also permitted in Japanese theme parks.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7237-compressed-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"You can carry your drink bottle with you into USJ at security\" class=\"wp-image-16798\" srcset=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7237-compressed-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7237-compressed-1000x750.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7237-compressed-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7237-compressed-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7237-compressed.jpeg 1662w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">You can carry your drink bottle with you into USJ at security<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>After you pass through Security you can walk along to the entrance gates queue.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where is the USJ VIP entrance?<\/h3>\n<p>The Universal Studios Japan VIP entrance is located past the main entrance gates. It really stands out with its staff standing at the door and a red carpet leading up to it! You must pass through Security first, before going to the VIP entrance.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5633-compressed.jpeg\" alt=\"The VIP entrance queue at 8:30am\" class=\"wp-image-16787\" srcset=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5633-compressed.jpeg 853w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_5633-compressed-768x576.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The VIP entrance queue at 8:30am<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do VIPs get earlier entry than everyone else?<\/h3>\n<p>No, VIPs gain access to the theme park at the same time the main gates open to all the other guests. If you queue early for USJ, you will also be waiting in a short queue at the VIP entrance until the gates open.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I skip the security queue if I have a VIP Tour?<\/h3>\n<p>No, not without extenuating circumstances. If you are running late for your VIP Tour you can approach staff to ask them to expedite your Security processing. Under normal circumstances VIP Tour participants are expected to queue for Security with the other park guests. You can however skip the main entrance queue in the morning by using the special VIP Entrance area after Security.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will there be pushing and shoving in the queue?<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7205-compressed-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"Stood in the entrance queue waiting for USJ to open \" class=\"wp-image-16801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7205-compressed-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7205-compressed-1000x750.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7205-compressed-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7205-compressed.jpeg 1173w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Stood in the entrance queue waiting for USJ to open <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Whilst the Security area queues are formed lines, the queues at the entrance gates to Universal Studios Osaka are often more of a large group mass. Although people are stood close together Japanese queues rarely push or shove and respect personal space. Staff also monitor and help to direct the queue distribution areas to prevent overcrowding.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7259-compressed-1024x768.jpeg\" alt=\"The USJ entrance gates queue is not formed lines\" class=\"wp-image-16797\" srcset=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7259-compressed-1024x768.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7259-compressed-1000x750.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7259-compressed-768x576.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7259-compressed-1536x1152.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_7259-compressed.jpeg 1662w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The USJ entrance gates queue is not formed lines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>When the gates open you may find yourself shoulder to shoulder with other guests as you shuffle towards the gates for your ticket to be scanned, but it\u2019s nothing to worry about. It\u2019s just the general excitement and eagerness to get into the park and go have fun!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-4d3b3ffe42c9fc1430cf0edf73c602ea\" style=\"grid-template-columns:27% auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"770\" height=\"818\" src=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/airalo-esim.jpeg\" alt=\"Buy an Airalo eSim for your Japan trip\" class=\"wp-image-14615 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/airalo-esim.jpeg 770w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/airalo-esim-768x816.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 770px) 100vw, 770px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-bb7280c7717e95a7df1f154c206277c2\">Japan mobile phone internet data eSims<\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">Buy an eSim so that you have data from the moment you land in Japan. <a href=\"https:\/\/airalo.pxf.io\/55ZdJ2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Airalo eSIM<\/a> is proven to work reliably in Universal Studios Japan and allows you to access the internet in Japan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I enter late to skip the queue into Universal Japan?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, if you enter USJ later you will miss most of the opening time queue. There is almost always some amount of queueing to get into Universal Studios Japan, however if you enter around half an hour to an hour after opening time the queues for both Security and the entrance gates will be much reduced, possibly even gone altogether.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are weekends busy at Universal Studios Osaka?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes, it\u2019s almost always busy at USJ, but the weekends are especially so, as Japanese locals enjoy spending their time off at theme parks.<\/p>\n<p>The size of the USJ queue all depends on how busy the day is. Rule of thumb is if you are visiting on a weekend or public holiday, it\u2019s going to be very busy so prepare for at least a five to ten minute wait even if you enter well after opening time.<\/p>\n<p>I hope this guide has helped you to understand how the Universal Studios Japan entrance queues work. Please let me know if you have any questions in the comments below!<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Universal Studios Japan Planning Facebook Group<\/h2>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/g\/1BX4B8GXcA\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-26-010443-1024x532.png\" alt=\"Universal Studios Japan Facebook Group\" class=\"wp-image-13757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-26-010443-1024x532.png 1024w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-26-010443-1000x520.png 1000w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-26-010443-768x399.png 768w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-26-010443-250x130.png 250w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Screenshot-2025-02-26-010443.png 1172w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Join my Universal Studios Japan Facebook Group<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Love all things Universal Studios Japan, or just have more questions? Join our 80k+ member <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/share\/g\/1BX4B8GXcA\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Universal Studios Japan Holiday Planning Facebook Group here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-3feba12f075c4c202c1828283d274271\" style=\"grid-template-columns:33% auto\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"765\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_4735.jpeg\" alt=\"Fly Jetstar Australia\" class=\"wp-image-14227 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_4735.jpeg 765w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_4735-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_4735-250x250.jpeg 250w, https:\/\/letsgomum.com.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/IMG_4735-48x48.jpeg 48w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 765px) 100vw, 765px\"\/><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-white-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-18fbc4e331e91cd43d0cdf1a348b2ef2\">What\u2019s the cheapest airline to get from Australia to Japan?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\">We partnered with Jetstar Australia to fly from Australia to Japan. 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