Where to Stay When Visiting Universal Studios Japan (USJ)
Last Updated on July 28, 2026 by Kay
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I visit Universal Studios Japan about once a month, so I thought I would share the best hotels near the park and which ones I would recommend for different types of travelers.
You do not necessarily need to stay near Universal Studios Japan (USJ). Both Umeda and Namba are less than a 30-minute train ride away, and there is even a direct bus between Dotonbori and the park.
However, staying close to USJ means you can avoid crowded trains at the beginning and end of a long park day. Although I live in Osaka, my daughter always asks if we can stay at one of the USJ hotels, and I do not blame her!
One thing to keep in mind is that regular Studio Passes do not allow re-entry. Once you leave the park, you cannot go back inside using the same ticket. Unfortunately, this means you cannot return to your hotel in the middle of the day to let your children rest and then come back later.
Below, I have compared the hotels closest to Universal Studios Japan, including the best options for families, themed rooms, hot springs, spacious rooms, and the shortest walk to the entrance.
Note that I have not personally stayed at every hotel on this list. However, I visit the USJ regularly, and several of these hotels have been recommended to me by family and friends who stayed there with children. I have also compared their locations, room types, facilities, and family-friendly features.
- Closest hotel to USJ: The Park Front Hotel
- Best for Minion fans: Hotel Universal Port
- Best for Sesame Street-themed rooms: Hotel Kintetsu Universal City
- Best for groups of up to eight: Oriental Hotel Universal City
- Best for six people staying in one room: Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
- Best hotel with an onsen: Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
- Best hotel with a free public bath and sauna: The Singulari Hotel
- Best hotel connected to the station: The Singulari Hotel
The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
This is the closest hotel to Universal Studios Japan. The hotel’s park-side entrance faces the main entrance of USJ, and you can’t stay much closer than this!
My friend from Tokyo stayed here with her family and they said it was amazing, with all the comforts of a Japanese hotel (separated toilet from the bath, a must for families here) as well as a wonderful view of the park from the room.
- 1-minute walk to USJ (even less if you run)
- Official partner hotel of Universal Studios Japan
- Rated 9.5 by parents on Booking.com
- Coin laundry available
- Currency machine available
Hotel Keihan Universal Tower
My brother-in-law stayed here with his family and particularly enjoyed the breakfast and the convenient location.
- A 6-minute walk from Universal Studios Japan
- Official partner hotel of Universal Studios Japan
- Has a natural hot spring onsen bath on the 31st floor overlooking the city and water (it looks seriously gorgeous). Note that this costs extra (2,150 yen for adults and 1,000 yen for kids ages 3–12).
- Renovated in 2025
ORIENTAL HOTEL UNIVERSAL CITY
- Located about a 6-minute walk from USJ
- Official partner hotel of Universal Studios Japan
- Some rooms for larger groups, including triple rooms for up to six guests and connecting rooms for up to eight.
- Recently renovated in 2022
Hotel Universal Port
- Located next to Hotel Universal Port Vita
- Official partner hotel of Universal Studios Japan
- Minion decor throughout and Minion rooms
- Coin laundry available
Hotel Universal Port Vita
When my brother-in-law and his family visited USJ from Hiroshima, they stayed at Hotel Universal Port Vita and loved the atmosphere, the view, and the convenience!
- A 4-minute walk from Universal Studios Japan
- Official partner hotel of Universal Studios Japan
- Opened in 2018, so somewhat new
- Larger rooms than average and comfortable beds
- Hotel has 14 room types, including maisonette, rainbow-themed, and other colorful family-oriented rooms
- Breakfast buffet option
- Minion decor in the lobby
Hotel Kintetsu Universal City
- Official partner hotel of Universal Studios Japan
- Located right next to USJ
- Colorful rooms, including Sesame Street-themed ones
The Singulari Hotel & Skyspa at Universal Studios Japan
- Connected to Universal City Station
- Has an open-air bath (not a natural onsen, though) and sauna
- Official partner hotel of Universal Studios Japan
- Coin laundry available
Liber Hotel at Universal Studios Japan
- Recently built in 2019
- Located near Sakurajima Station, one train stop away from USJ
- Spacious rooms