Planning a visit to Universal Studios Japan with kids? Then you’re in luck, because this is one of my favourite things to write about: and one of my boys favourite places to go! But knowing the Universal Studios Japan ride heights BEFORE you go will make your trip so much more enjoyable.
Planning a trip to Universal Studios Japan is a lot of fun, but there are also some practical factors you need to consider too. And one of the most important of these is knowing the ride height requirements for Universal Studios Japan in advance. This is particularly important if you’re travelling with younger kids or if (like me) you have brave kids that want to ride everything, but happen to be smaller for their age! When we first visited Universal Studios Japan our youngest was just turned six, and we found there were quite a few rides he couldn’t go on. I wish I’d known this in advance!
I love having all the information I need in one place, and I love printables I can hold in my hand and take to the parks with me. So to make things super easy, I’ve created a printable Universal Studios Japan ride height chart you can download, but if you prefer, you can also read all the details here. This post includes all the must-know ride heights, tips for families, and how to book your tickets for Universal Studios Japan in advance.
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Why You Need a Universal Studios Japan Height Chart
Some theme parks are designed specifically with younger kids in mind (think Tokyo Disney Resort, where most of the rides have no height restrictions at all) but USJ is packed with rides for all ages. This is certainly the better of the two parks for adrenaline junkies, if that’s what you’re looking for!
Universal Studios Japan offers everything from gentle kids’ rides to thrill rides like Flying Dinosaur, which looks so scary even I didn’t dare to go on!
As a result, most of the rides in the Universal Studios Japan park have strict minimum height restrictions in place: there are only 6 rides in the park that have no height restrictions at all. And the minimum height requirement for the other rides start at 92cm ranging up to 132cm.
Having a Universal Studios Japan ride height chart helps you:
- Check which rides your children can go on before arriving (Meaning you can manage their disappointment at home, not in front of the ride they really wanted to go on!)
- Plan your day efficiently by knowing which of the ‘big hit’ rides your kids can go on, and that you want to ride first.
- Make the most of your visit with less stress. Because let’s face it, as fun as theme park days are, they can be stressful for us mums!
⭐ You can download my free Universal Studios Japan Ride Height Requirements Chart here.
Universal Studios Japan Ride Height Requirements
Here’s a full list of rides at USJ and their height requirements, so you can plan your visit whether you download the chart or not.
THRILL RIDES
| Flying Dinosaur | 132cm | Must be seated with an adult if under 140cm |
| Hollywood Dream | 132cm | No front row for under 140cm |
| Space Fantasy | 102cm | Under 122cm needs adult supervision |
| Harry Potter Forbidden Journey | 122cm | |
| Minecart Madness | 107cm | Under 122cm needs adult supervision |
| Mario Kart Koopa’s Challenge | 107cm | Under 122cm needs adult supervision |
FAMILY RIDES
| Yoshi’s Adventure | 92cm | Under 122cm needs adult supervision |
| Jurassic Park: The Ride | 92cm | Under 122cm needs adult supervision |
| Flight of the Hippogriff | 92cm | Under 122cm needs adult supervision |
| Minion Mayhem | 102cm | Under 122cm needs adult supervision |
| Freeze Ray Sliders | 92cm | Under 122cm needs adult supervision |
| Snoopy’s Flying Ace | 92cm | Under 122cm needs adult supervision |
| Elmo’s Bubble Bubble | 92cm | Under 122cm needs adult supervision |
| Elmo’s Go-Go Skateboard | 92cm | Under 122cm needs adult supervision |
| Moppy’s Balloon Trip | 92cm | Under 122cm needs adult supervision |
NO HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
| Villain Con Minion Blast | Under 122cm needs adult supervision |
| Elmo’s Little Drive | |
| Hello Kitty’s Cupcake Dream | Under 122cm needs adult supervision |
| Big Bird’s Big Top Circus | Under 122cm needs adult supervision |
| Sesame’s Big Drive | |
| JAWS | Under 122cm needs adult supervision |
Tips for Families Visiting Universal Studios Japan
I’m guessing you already know this (or you wouldn’t be reading this article!) but knowing your kids height before you visit USJ really can make or break your day. When my Harry Potter mad son (dressed in his Harry Potter costume) was told he couldn’t ride Harry Potter’s Forbidden Journey, I could have cried with him: so I guess i’m writing this so you guys learn from my mistakes!)
- Measure your children barefoot for accuracy (I think the measurement sticks are off by 1-2cm, so this will make sure you’re not promising them rides they won’t quite meet the requirements for)
- Check out the companion rules for rides; some thrill rides require smaller kids to be accompanied by an adult, so think about which adult will ride and with whom in advance!
- Plan your day around height-appropriate rides first, then enjoy the shows and parades. We always ask our boys to choose one ride each they really don’t want to miss, and those are the rides we hit first.
Download the Universal Studios Japan Ride Height Chart
OK, the build-up is finally over. To make your planning easier, I’ve designed a printable ride height chart you can take to the park. It’s fully interactive, so your kids can tick off the rides they’re tall enough for, and I’ve added space to write their height once you measure them, so everyone knows where they stand!
⭐ Download your Universal Studios Japan ride height chart here
Booking Tickets for Universal Studios Japan
Save time and money by booking your tickets online through Klook. I work with Klook, but only because they’re who we always use for all our tickets in Japan, and we started doing that long before I worked with them. We always book with Klook because it means we can:
- Pay using our European credit cards to avoid the hassle of navigating a Japanese website
- Ensure entry on busy days (if you don’t book in advance you might be disappointed)
- Get an extra discount using our exclusive discount code
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Final Thoughts And Further Reading
A Universal Studios Japan family visit is unforgettable. In fact i’ve mentioned it before (probably too many times!) but we would never have visited Japan and fallen in love with this beautiful country if it wasn’t for a promise to the boys, made in lockdown, to visit Universal Studios Japan when the pandemic was over.
Universal Studios Japan is a great day out: But knowing your kids’ heights and the Universal Studios Japan ride heights in advance will make the day so much more stress-free and fun. Whether you download our printable ride height chart or just reference this guide, planning ahead will help you make the most of your day.
And if you haven’t booked your Universal Studios Japan tickets yet, don’t forget to book your tickets with Klook and grab that 5% exclusive reader discount to make your trip even sweeter!
Ready to keep planning the perfect trip to Universal Studios Japan? Check out my other USJ articles below:
🎡 Japan With Kids: Ultimate Guide to Universal Studios Japan (Tips, Rides & How to Book Tickets)
🚅 How To Get To Universal Studios Japan (A Step-By-Step Guide)
🎢 Our 10 Tried and Tested Tips For Visiting Universal Studios Japan On A Budget
🎫Tokyo Disney vs Universal Studios Japan- Which is Better for Kids?
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