Universal Studios Japan Gates → Hogwarts Castle

2.3 km · 10 postcards · designed for 1 day

Universal Studios Japan from the gates: Hollywood, Universal Wonderland, Amity Village, Minion Park, Jurassic Park and Super Nintendo World, ending in Hogsmeade.

The road as your marker sees it. Dots below mark the postcards.

Along the way

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Universal Studios Japan Gates
Universal Studios Japan opened in Osaka in March 2001. The globe at the entrance is the start of every visit.
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Hollywood Dream - The Ride
A coaster along the Hollywood area with a soundtrack you choose. A backward version runs too.
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Universal Wonderland
A family area with Snoopy, Hello Kitty and Sesame Street. The Flying Snoopy is a favourite for small children.
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km 1
Amity Village
The harbour town from Jaws, with a boat ride where the shark attacks. Its quayside is full of fishermen's shops.
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km 1
Minion Park
The Minions' corner of the park, with Despicable Me: Minion Mayhem. It opened in 2017.
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Jurassic Park
The Flying Dinosaur, a coaster where riders hang face down, and the river ride with its drop. The jungle comes right to the path.
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WaterWorld
A live stunt show on the water, with the Mariner fighting the Smokers. It has played since opening year.
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km 2
Super Nintendo World
The first Super Nintendo World, opened in 2021. Mario Kart: Koopa's Challenge is inside Bowser's castle.
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km 2
Donkey Kong Country
Opened in 2024, with Mine-Cart Madness, where the cart seems to jump broken track. The jungle temple stands over it.
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km 2
Hogwarts Castle
Hogwarts above the snowy roofs of Hogsmeade, opened in 2014. Inside is Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.
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