Heading to Japan from August 2023 and beyond? Then brace yourselves because peak prices at Tokyo Disneyland and Universal Studios Japan are set to top ¥10,000 (~S$94.54) 😢
Prices in Japan have been increasing like mad. ICYMI, from October 2023, Japan Rail (JR) Pass prices will be increasing by nearly 70%. And now it appears that a visit to Japan’s renowned theme parks will demand a little more from your pockets starting from mid-August 2023. As fellow theme park junkies, we feel your pain (cries).
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Universal Studios Japan Osaka
Image credits: Klook
Here’s a look at the current admission prices for USJ:
| Ticket Type | Adult | Child | Senior |
| 1-Day Studio Pass | 8,600 yen (~S$81.38) | 5,600 yen (~S$52.99) | 7,700 yen (~S$72.87) |
| 1.5 Day Studio Pass | 13,100 yen (~S$123.97) | 8,600 yen (~S$81.38) | – |
| 2 Day Studio Pass | 16,300 yen (~S$154.25) | 10,600 yen (~S$100.31) | – |
Source: Universal Studios Japan
From mid-August onwards, a one-day admission ticket for adults will increase to as much as 10,400 yen (~S$98.42). This ~20.9% increase in admission prices is set to fall between the peak period of 12 to 20 Aug 2023, when Japan celebrates the Obon festival to commemorate its deceased ancestors.
Japan Theme Parks To Increase Admission Prices For Peak Periods 2023: Find out more here
Tokyo Disneyland & Tokyo DisneySea
Image credits: Tokyo Disney Resort
Current ticket prices for both theme parks are at:
| Ticket Type | Adult | Junior | Child |
| 1-Day Passport | 7,900 – 9,400 yen (~S$74.76 – S$88.95) | 6,600 – 7,800 yen (~S$62.46 – S$73.81) | 4,700 – 5,600 yen (~S$44.48 – S$52.99) |
| Early Evening Passport | 6,500 yen – 7,400 yen (~S$61.51 – S$70.03) | 5,300 – 6,200 yen (~S$50.15 – S$58.67) | 3,800 – 4,400 yen (~S$35.96 – S$41.64) |
| Weeknight Passport | 4,500 – 5,400 yen (~S$42.58 – S$51.10) | 4,500 – 5,400 yen (~S$42.58 – S$51.10) | 4,500 – 5,400 yen (~S$42.58 – S$51.10) |
| Summer 2-Day Passport | 17,300 yen (~S$163.71) | 14,400 yen (~S$136.27) | 10,300 yen (~S$97.47) |
Source: Tokyo Disney Resort
Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea will cost up to 10,900 yen (~S$103.15) during peak periods from 1 October 2023 onwards. This includes holidays and weekends.
To ease traffic congestion, two new price points between 9,900 yen (~S$93.68) and 10,900 yen (~S$103.15) will be added. Junior tickets for peak periods will increase to 9,000 yen (~S$85.17), while Child tickets will remain the same.
Japan Theme Parks To Increase Admission Prices For Peak Periods 2023: Find out more here
Tips For More Savings
Image credits: Meg Mezeske
Aww man… It’s clear that prices have been soaring in Japan lately — including the price of food items and Japan Rail Passes. But here’s what you can do to ensure you don’t burn out all your cash on theme park tickets. After all, every little bit counts.
1️⃣ Avoid peak periods: Such as national holidays and weekends.
2️⃣ Lock in your JPY rates early 💴: FYI, the Japanese yen hit an all-time low of S$1 to 106.42 on 27 Jun at the time of writing!
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4️⃣ Use YouTrip Perks for extra cashback on your theme park tickets: Book your tickets via Klook to get 5% cashback!
Japan Theme Parks To Increase Admission Prices For Peak Periods 2023: Find out more here
Yikes.
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