Universal Studios Japan Ticket Prices to Soar During Obon

Planning to go to Universal Studios Japan in August? Check your dates carefully, as prices are set to hit record highs.

By Jay Allen

Planning a trip to Osaka? Got your sites set on stopping by Universal Studios Japan in Osaka? Be prepared for sticker shock if you go in August, as USJ just announced a record price hike to handle the Obon crowds.

USJ ticket prices to cross 10,000 yen mark

According to the pricing calendar on its Web site, USJ will set the price of a one-day adult Studio Pass, the base park admission ticket, to 10,400 yen (tax included) from August 11th to 20th. It’s the first time in the park’s history that ticket prices have crossed the 10,000 yen line.

USJ has moved to a dynamic pricing model for its Studio Pass in order to help with crowd control. The popular park is already dealing with a huge influx of visitors due to the lifting of masking restrictions inside of Japan and the resumption of inbound tourism. Spending on travel to Osaka jumped over 700% compared to last year during Japan’s recent Golden Week holiday.