🛑 Universal Studios Japan NEED TO KNOW TIPS for Super Nintendo World & Bullet Train Travel

🛑 Universal Studios Japan NEED TO KNOW TIPS for Super Nintendo World & Bullet Train Travel

Hey explorers, it is our last full day here 
in Asia. We are in Osaka, Japan now. So, we have flown into Tokyo, went to Seoul, South 
Korea, and now we’re in Osaka. Osaka is about an hour and 30 minutes from Seoul, South Korea 
from the Gimpo airport. And we are staying at the Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka. And to get from 
the airport to the hotel, it was about an hour, almost an hour. And the Uber was a ridiculous 
amount of money. It was $200. Listen, when I get in late and I’m tired, I want convenience. There 
is transportation, like public transportation and buses and all that, but I did not feel like 
researching it and I did not feel like going through all the stops and the hassle because 
I was ready to get to the hotel. So, there are options. You don’t have to take the Uber if you 
don’t want to. Anyway, so today we are actually headed to Universal Studios mainly to go to Super 
Nintendo World. Had to check that out in Japan, right? So we are doing that today. So stay tuned 
so you can see what we get into at Universal Studios here in our last full day in Asia. If 
you’re new here, welcome. Please make sure you hit the subscribe button and the notification 
bell. If you’re a returning subscriber, thank you so much. I truly appreciate it. Now, let’s 
get into today’s video. First up, the journey to Universal Studios Japan. We used Osaka’s public 
transit is super affordable and surprisingly easy from Shin Osaka. It was just seven stops and three 
quick trains with our single-use passes. Pro tip, when you transfer at the massive Osaka station, 
make sure you know which entrance you need. The station complex is huge and it’s easy to get 
turned around and have cash to buy tickets at the machines. [Music] After three trains, we made 
it to Universal Studios Japan. You ready? Yeah. [Music] [Music] We have made it to Universal Studios Japan. It 
is a hot day today and we have timed entry. So, you come here, you have to really like wait for 
tickets to come out and available because they do get booked up, especially for Super Nintendo 
World, which we’ll be going to a little bit later cuz that’s timed entry. The lines have 
long wait times, so you definitely want to pay for the timed entry. And they have a variety of 
different um timed entry packages. So, let’s go. So, our first ride today is Harry Potter Forbidden 
Journey and our timed entry. So, we can get into the Harry Potter entry area at 2:40. Um, and then 
the ride starts from 3 to 3:30. So, here is the ticket for the timed entry. So, you have to when 
you have these timed entry tickets, you have to buy a Universal Studios ticket and then also buy 
the timed entry ticket. So, the timed entry ticket is an additional fee on top of the actual ticket 
and the price varies depending on how many timed entries you have and what rides are in the timed 
entry. So, yeah. So, we’ll be going on our first ride here shortly. So, we just finished up at 
Harry Potter’s forbidden journey. Can’t take your phone or anything any loose things onto the ride 
because it’s like flipping over and everything. And it does have a sign which is we thought it 
was weird that the sign was right before you got on the ride and not at the entry. But if you 
are prone to motion sickness and um what was it? Motion sickness and dizziness, you shouldn’t 
go on the ride. They should have that before you get in the queue. But it took us we entered 
the line at 2:40. It took us 10 minutes to walk through the castle and get to the locker. Then 
we got in another queue. We waited there about 10 minutes before getting on the ride. Um, and the 
ride probably lasted maybe three-ish minutes. Um, and it had you flipping around. It was a virtual 
reality flying through a Harry Potter. We got blown on by a dragon, so it was very hot heat. 
And yeah, but it was pretty cool interactive um experience. So now we are actually going to go 
find some place to eat um before continuing on our journey. Time for a much needed lunch break. So, 
we doubled back to Mel’s Drive-In. Quick tip for peak lunch hour. This place is as busy as Black 
Friday shopping, so I highly recommend having one person grab a seat while the other orders and 
picks up the food. Also, remember that in Japan, it’s common to use a small item like a tissue 
pack or a scarf to save a seat. So, if you see something random left on a table, that spot is 
taken. Don’t accidentally steal someone’s chair. [Music] We are winding down our day here at Universal 
Studios, but the main attraction is yet to come because we’re going to Super Nintendo World. The 
main reason why we’re going that has timed entry And for the main attraction, Super Nintendo World. To truly play the park, grab a power up band 
near the entrance. They cost 3,200 yen and let you collect coins and participate in all the 
interactive challenges. This is so cool. Oh my gosh. Bowser’s Castle ride. We’ll be on there 
later. Listen up. Getting on to rides at Super Nintendo World or anywhere at USJ can be tricky. 
You absolutely must get a timed entry express pass add-on for your tickets. Seriously, the standby 
lines at a lot of the places in the park without them took at least an hour. Now, here’s the 
crucial part. If you want that express pass, you need to be online and ready to buy 
exactly 60 days before your preferred date. USJ has different Express Pass packages, but 
they sell out instantly. I really wanted the Express Pass that included Mario Kart and Yoshi’s 
Adventure, but because I remembered a day late, that add-on was gone for my day. My sister can 
get that little baby Bowser hat. I used to have like a cup like this when I was a kid. That was 
Little Mermaid, though. This place is crazy. [Music] Ah. Bowser. Time for our 
final ride. Mario Kart challenge. [Music] Super Mario. Super Mario ready. Oh my. Finishing up at Universal Studios Japan. We 
had a great time. It was nice to end on the Mario Kart experience in Super Nintendo World. 
We actually had to steer the cart. The cart had about four people in it. Um, but you steer based 
on what it was telling you on your helmet. Um, and then you also um had to shoot the little 
things that you got from the question mark, the little bonuses and all of that. So, that was 
pretty fun. What was your favorite ride today? My niece’s favorite ride was the roller coaster, 
which was I forgot the name of it. Hollywood something. Roller coaster was cool. It sat four 
people in a row and then it played music as it went. And then we also went on Harry Potter. That 
was pretty cool to start off. Then we bought a whole bunch of stuff at Super Nintendo World. 
But now it’s time to head back to the hotel, get some dinner at the hotel, go to bed because 
we have an early morning to head back to Tokyo and then back to the US. We have checked out of 
our hotel. It’s time for us to head back to Tokyo and then head back to the US. But to get back 
to Tokyo, we are actually taking the high-speed train from Osaka to Tokyo, which will be about 
um two hours or a little over 2 hours. So, let’s head on our way. This is it. Time for 
the famous Shinkansen ride back to Tokyo. We took the Nozomi 72 directly from Shin Osaka. Two 
things to know about tickets. First, if you want to pick your exact seats, you must purchase or 
finalize your booking 30 days out as that’s when seat selection opens. Second, always have your 
tickets QR code printed or digital ready to scan as you pass through the gates. We decided to take 
a much earlier train that day because we flew home out of Tokyo later. Giving ourselves plenty of 
room for error was the best way to end the trip. [Music] What a day? Okay, we have made it to the Tokyo 
train station after taking the Shinkansen Shinkansen. I’m not sure how to say it. They said 
it on a train a few times. Still don’t know. Um, but now we need to catch an Uber. You can 
take the subway to the airport to Haneda, but we’re going to take the Uber cuz I have a lot 
of luggage and it’s hot. Nobody wants to be all sweaty before getting on the plane. Um, but one 
thing to note, ride was nice. Nice and smooth. It did stop a few times. Even though when you booked 
a ticket like to Tokyo from Osaka, it looks like it’s not going to stop, but it does stop a few 
times. And there isn’t a food car on the train. So, get some food before or you’re going to 
have to wait until you get off the train. So, now let’s get to the Haneda Tokyo airport. Our 
Uber ride has taken us from the train station back to the airport, and it’s now time for us 
to head back home. If you enjoyed this video, please make sure you hit the like button. Please 
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night wherever in the world you are. Bye.

HEY EXPLORERS! Planning a trip to Universal Studios Japan? STOP and watch this first! I break down all the NEED to KNOW TIPS for entry to rides at Universal Studios Japan Super Nintendo World and how to master the logistics of getting to the park from Osaka.

Learn the Shinkansen (Bullet Train) ticketing secrets, why you need to purchase your Universal Studios Express Pass 60 days in advance, and what attractions are truly worth the wait. Whether you’re traveling from Tokyo or staying in Osaka, this is your essential guide to a stress-free USJ day trip!

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**CHAPTERS**
00:00 – Intro
01:15 – Getting to Universal Studios Japan
01:59 – Universal Studios Tips and Vlog
05:31 – Super Nintendo World
08:23 – Shinkansen Bullet Train
10:26 – End

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– Greeted in Osaka by Sight of Wonders at https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/s3vzYHs44C/
– Parks of Kyoto by Sight of Wonders at https://www.epidemicsound.com/track/bNe2jepnap/

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