Theme Parks

Universal Studios Japan Express Pass 4: Thrills & Selection

Enjoy quick entry to 4 adrenaline pumping and family-friendly rides with Express Pass 4!

Experience thrill and immersion into movie and video game worlds with the Express Pass 4, which offers quick access 4 rides.

Relive the magic of Harry Potter in a more adrenaline pumping set up at the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Forest™, a 360 degree immersive ride!

Get your hearts racing in the Hollywood Dream - The Ride: Backdrop, a dizzying backward rollercoaster that plunges from 43m high!

A rollercoaster with music of your choice or a adventure on a boat and tackling sharks? Take your pick between Hollywood Dream - The Ride or JAWS™!

Fun fact: Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge, one of the rides included with this Pass, is the world's first interactive Mario themed game.

How to use

Express Pass (skip waiting lines at rides)

You will receive a separate QR code for your express pass.

Scan directly at the entrance of each eligible ride.

You can only access each ride once with the Express Pass QR code.

1 x 1-Express Pass QR - skip waiting lines once each at select rides

Express entry to:

Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™

Hollywood Dream - The Ride: Backdrop

Hollywood Dream - The Ride (or) JAWS™

Timed entry to:

Super Nintendo World™

THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER™

Entry ticket to Universal Studios Japan (tickets can be booked here)

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

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What our guests say
Craig C
Couple
Verified booking
Dec 2025
Easy access to usually high long wait time rides, allows you to see more of the park and fit more in.
Adrian N
Couple
Verified booking
Sep 2025
No lines in the games are included
Michele H
Group
Verified booking
Sep 2025
Anja S
Group
Verified booking
Aug 2025
Harry Potter and Mario Card were super fun and unforgettable. The virtual ride on Spy ex Family was also great. The laser gun in Minions was unfortunately very disappointing.
Kevin T
Couple
Verified booking
Aug 2025
Today was a very nice day at Universal Studios, Osaka. We took the express pass. I believe it is a must in order to avoid waiting more than an hour for most of the activities. It was very, very hot today they were giving out salt tablets, which were very appreciated.

Lesser waiting time, more thrills

Imagine zooming through the entrance, heading straight to your first ride without the usual long waits at Universal Studios Japan. The Express Pass 4 is here to make your dreams come true! You’re not just skipping lines—you’re skipping the stress of wondering if you’ll have time for everything. With the Express 4 Pass, you get priority access to four of the park's top attractions, which means more thrills and less waiting. Enjoy additional perks with timed entry to THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER™ and Super Nintendo World™ and you get to experience some of the most immersive spots without worrying about long queues cutting into your time.

About the rides

Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge – Race through the vibrant tracks of the Mushroom Kingdom in this interactive, high-speed ride where you’ll dodge obstacles and use augmented reality to collect power-ups against Mario’s toughest enemies.

Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ – A 5-minute magical adventure that combines cutting-edge robotics and 4K visuals to make you feel like you're truly flying through Hogwarts, battling dragons, and facing Dementors along the way.

Hollywood Dream - The Ride: Backdrop – This thrilling backwards coaster shoots you up 43 meters into the sky, then sends you spiraling through unseen twists and turns for a heart-racing experience that’s full of surprises.

JAWS™ or Hollywood Dream - The Ride – Choose between the boat ride through shark-infested waters on JAWS™*,* where you will fight for survival in shark-infested waters, or Hollywood Dream - The Ride, a high-speed coaster with thrilling twists and blasting music of your choice.

What's not allowed

- Keep in mind sharp tools or objects, weapons, food and beverages (baby food is permitted), tripods, drones, glass bottles, and cans are not allowed on this experience. Pack wisely!

- Keep your camera tucked away - photography is strictly not allowed at some parts of the venue like during quizzes and in construction sites.

- Shutterbugs, take note: Flash photography is a no-go inside some areas of the venue.

- Re-entering Universal Studios Japan after leaving is not permitted.

- Due to venue restrictions, pets cannot tag along for this experience.

Accessibility

- It will be required for wheelchair users to switch to the seats in the attraction.

- It is required to get in touch with a crew member for guests with a wig, prosthetic limb, plaster cast, or a medical assistant tool.

- Choose safety and comfort: This experience is not the best fit for people with abnormal blood pressure, cardiac issues, back, neck, hip, or spinal disorders, motion sickness, vertigo, claustrophobia, acrophobia, and pregnant women.

- This experience is not suitable for people who have medical conditions that could be aggravated by loud sounds, fog, pitch-black darkness, strobes, and strong smells.

Additional information

- A separate admission ticket is required to enter the park. Click here to book your admission tickets.

- To use the "Area Timed Entry Ticket" at Universal Studios Japan, you must reserve a specific time slot either before your visit or on the day you arrive.

- You can make this reservation through the Universal Studios Japan official app or directly at a kiosk located within the park.

- Guests cannot select their preferred entry time for each ride.

- Guests can only enter specific rides during the time shown on their Express Pass.

- Entry times to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter are randomly assigned by Universal Studios Japan. Be present during the assigned time to ensure entry.

- Attractions may be closed on certain days for maintenance.

- Operation of attractions is subject to change without prior notice or liability.

- Each Express Pass for closed attractions allows you to experience one of the designated attractions and reach out to on-site staff.

Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly.

Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the redemption point.

Ticket redemption point

Show your ticket at Universal Studios Japan.

Address: 2 Chome-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana Ward, Osaka, 554-0031, Japan.

Get directions to the redemption point