Themed areas
Ten worlds in one park
Every area of Universal Studios Japan has its own atmosphere and its own adventures. Below you can read what to expect in each area.
SUPER NINTENDO WORLD
You step through a Warp Pipe into the Mushroom Kingdom: the world of Mario and Donkey Kong, with Bowser's Castle, Mount Beanpole and the Golden Temple. In 2026 the area celebrates its fifth anniversary, with anniversary decorations and a special Meet-Up with Yoshi (until 11 January 2027, according to the park).
Attractions: Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge, Yoshi's Adventure, Mine Cart Madness and the Power-Up Band Key Challenges. On busy days you need an Area Timed Entry Ticket.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The area recreates the world of the Harry Potter stories on a grand scale and with great attention to detail. Hogsmeade is home to the snow-capped shops visited by Hogwarts students. The Hogwarts Express steam locomotive stands at the entrance.
In Hogwarts Castle you walk through the classrooms and corridors to Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey. Also here: Flight of the Hippogriff, Ollivanders and Wand Magic, where you cast spells at spots around the village with an interactive wand.
Minion Park
Villain-Con, the biggest gathering of villains, has landed in Minion Park. Here you'll find Gru's house with Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem, the ice rink of Freeze Ray Sliders and the blaster game Illumination's Villain-Con Minion Blast. The streets are lined with a sweet factory, shops and games such as Banana Cabana and Space Killer.
Universal Wonderland
The area for young children, with Hello Kitty, Snoopy and friends. Attractions: The Flying Snoopy, Snoopy's Flying Ace Adventure, Snoopy Studios, Hello Kitty's Cupcake Dream and Hello Kitty's Ribbon Collection. In the Water Garden children play among the water jets.
For a number of attractions you can book a ride time with Yoyakunori (RIDE Reservation), so you don't have to wait in the queue.
Hollywood
Right behind the entrance lies Hollywood, the area with the most attractions and shops. You stroll along a 1930s Hollywood Boulevard. Here you'll find the roller coasters Hollywood Dream - The Ride and Backdrop, Space Fantasy - The Ride and the 4D films Shrek's 4-D Adventure and Sesame Street 4-D Movie Magic. SING on Tour and the Universal Monsters also perform here.
New York and San Francisco
New York recreates the streets of the 1930s, from 5th Avenue to Delancey Street. Here you can see the Detective Conan 4-D Live Show and play funfair games at Festival In The Park, by the lagoon in the middle of the park.
San Francisco brings Fisherman's Wharf and Chinatown to life by the lagoon, complete with the scent of sea air. This is mainly an area for eating.
Jurassic Park, Amity Village and WaterWorld
In Jurassic Park you walk through a jungle where dinosaurs have been brought back to life. Here you'll find Jurassic Park - The Ride and The Flying Dinosaur.
Amity Village is the fishing village from JAWS, where you take the boat ride JAWS. The WaterWorld area is home to the arena of the WaterWorld stunt show.
