USJ's Halloween Horror Nights: All Night is not a normal late-closing park day. It is a separate, adults-only event on Friday, September 25, 2026, running from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. You need a dedicated All Night ticket to remain in the park after 9:00 p.m.
- Quick Answer
- Event Facts at a Glance
- Which All Night Ticket Should You Choose?
- How the August 14 General Sale Works
- The 18+ Rule Is Strict
- What Happens on September 25?
- Costume and Safety Rules
- No Cancellation, Modification, Transfer, or Resale
- Plan B If All Night Tickets Are Unavailable
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Is a normal USJ Studio Pass enough for the All Night event?
- Can a 17-year-old attend with an adult?
- When does the general sale start?
- Which ticket includes SUPER NINTENDO WORLD after 9:00 p.m.?
- Can I choose my SUPER NINTENDO WORLD entry time?
- Can I cancel or change the ticket after purchase?
- Can I buy a ticket from a reseller?
- What should I do if All Night tickets are unavailable?
Quick Answer
If you are 18 or older and want the one-night USJ event, check the official Japanese event page before general sales are scheduled to begin at 2:00 p.m. JST on August 14, 2026. General sales may not happen if the earlier lottery allocation reaches its planned limit.
Choose by your real priority:
- Buy the ¥14,000 basic pass if you mainly want the overnight event and do not need SUPER NINTENDO WORLD after 9:00 p.m.
- Buy the ¥17,000 bonus-time + SUPER NINTENDO WORLD pass if that area is essential. It permits park admission from noon and includes confirmed area entry after 10:00 p.m., but you cannot choose the assigned time.
- Buy the ¥17,000 special-show pass if the two reserved special shows matter more than SUPER NINTENDO WORLD after 9:00 p.m.
Do not buy an ordinary Studio Pass expecting it to cover the overnight event. Guests with a Studio Pass valid on September 25 may stay only until 9:00 p.m.; the separate All Night credential is required from 10:00 p.m.
Measurable next action: open the official USJ All Night page, compare the three ticket types, and be ready to use the linked official Lawson Ticket sales route at 2:00 p.m. JST on August 14 if general sales proceed.
Event Facts at a Glance
| Item | Confirmed information |
|---|---|
| Event date | Friday, September 25, 2026 |
| Overnight hours | 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. |
| Age rule | Under-18s cannot purchase or participate |
| Sales route | Lawson Ticket, linked from the official USJ event page |
| General sale | Scheduled from 2:00 p.m. JST on August 14, 2026 |
| Important sales warning | General sales may not be held if the advance lottery reaches the planned allocation |
| Ticket issue date | From noon JST on September 18, 2026 |
| Ordinary Studio Pass | Does not authorize participation after 9:00 p.m. |
| Cancellation or changes | Not allowed after purchase, regardless of reason |
Dates and rules can change. Recheck the official page immediately before buying and again before traveling.
Which All Night Ticket Should You Choose?
The official Japanese page lists three practical choices. The ticket names are long, so use the decision table below rather than trying to remember them.
| Your priority | Ticket | Tax-included price | Earliest park admission | SUPER NINTENDO WORLD after 9 p.m. | Special shows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest listed All Night price | Basic All Night Pass | ¥14,000 | 3:00 p.m. | No | Lottery chance for one show, subject to conditions |
| Nintendo area is essential | Bonus Time + SUPER NINTENDO WORLD Pass | ¥17,000 | Noon | Yes, assigned entry after 10:00 p.m. | Lottery chance for one show, subject to conditions |
| Two reserved shows matter most | Special-Show Pass | ¥17,000 | 3:00 p.m. | No | Two special-show viewing tickets included |
The basic and special-show passes do not allow SUPER NINTENDO WORLD after 9:00 p.m. The Nintendo-inclusive pass provides confirmed area entry, but the time is assigned in credential-distribution order. The last listed area entry is 2:10 a.m., and the area is scheduled to operate until 3:15 a.m. Area entry does not mean each attraction will still be accepting guests.
Do not assume a more expensive ticket includes everything
Both ¥17,000 tickets cost the same, but they solve different problems. One prioritizes SUPER NINTENDO WORLD; the other prioritizes two special shows. The show-focused ticket does not include overnight Nintendo-area access.
How the August 14 General Sale Works
The advance lottery application period has ended. Its result and payment window runs through 11:59 p.m. JST on August 9. The next announced opportunity is general sales from 2:00 p.m. JST on August 14.
However, USJ states that general sales may not be held if the planned number of tickets was reached in the lottery. Treat August 14 as a scheduled opportunity; availability of any ticket type remains uncertain.
Before sale time:
- Open the official USJ event page, not an advertisement or resale listing.
- Follow its current Lawson Ticket link.
- Confirm the ticket name, tax-included price, age rule, and entry time.
- Check what account, phone, payment, and ticket-collection information the live Lawson checkout requires.
- Stop if you cannot verify that the purchase and collection method will work for your situation.
The official event page routes these tickets through Lawson Ticket. Because the live checkout conditions can change and may differ by ticket, this guide does not promise acceptance of an overseas phone number, address, or card. Verify the actual checkout fields before payment.
The 18+ Rule Is Strict
People under 18 may not purchase a ticket or participate in the All Night event. This is not the same as the broader daytime Halloween Horror Nights guidance, where some content is merely not recommended for younger children.
If anyone in your group is under 18, use the standard Halloween Horror Nights period as Plan B instead of splitting the group at 10:00 p.m.
What Happens on September 25?
Bring the issued ticket and its Event Participant ID exchange ticket to the designated distribution point at the time assigned to your ticket type. Distribution begins at 3:00 p.m. or later for the relevant passes.
Between 9:00 p.m. and 10:00 p.m., credential holders are directed through a specified Jurassic Park-side gate for areas that must be cleared at 9:00 p.m. The overnight program then runs from 10:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.
Operating hours differ by attraction. Some areas close before 5:00 a.m., and maintenance or suspension remains possible. Build your plan around two or three priorities rather than assuming the entire ride list will operate through 5:00 a.m.
Costume and Safety Rules
USJ prohibits clothing or accessories that may endanger or disturb other guests. The All Night page specifically warns against excessive exposure, headgear or makeup that obscures the face, full-face masks, helmets, and similar items. The park can refuse participation when attire violates its rules.
Wear shoes suitable for long hours and crowded nighttime movement. USJ's Halloween guidance also says not to run in the park or engage in disruptive behavior toward performers, crew members, or other guests.
No Cancellation, Modification, Transfer, or Resale
USJ states that All Night tickets cannot be canceled or modified after purchase, regardless of reason. Resale, transfer, or redemption by someone other than the buyer is prohibited.
Check these points before paying:
- Each participant is at least 18 on the event date.
- You selected the intended ticket type.
- Your group accepts the Nintendo-versus-shows trade-off.
- You can collect or display the issued ticket as instructed.
- Your transport and accommodation plan supports an event ending at 5:00 a.m.
Avoid unofficial resale sites. USJ states that resold tickets are not accepted and may be invalidated.
Plan B If All Night Tickets Are Unavailable
The wider USJ Halloween Horror Nights season is scheduled from September 11 to November 8, 2026. If the one-night ticket is unavailable, choose an ordinary operating day and build a daytime/evening visit instead.
Plan B does not reproduce the overnight program. It preserves a practical travel goal: experiencing USJ's 2026 Halloween season without relying on a resale ticket or a checkout method you cannot verify.
Before traveling to Osaka, also prepare the practical basics:
- Check whether your phone and charger will work in Japan
- Keep a backup plan if your phone battery dies
- Understand Suica, PASMO, and ICOCA
- Use Google Maps carefully for Japanese transit
- Compare travel times from Tokyo
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a normal USJ Studio Pass enough for the All Night event?
No. A Studio Pass valid on September 25 allows the holder to stay only until 9:00 p.m. A dedicated All Night ticket and credential are required for the 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. program.
Can a 17-year-old attend with an adult?
No. USJ states that people under 18 cannot purchase tickets or participate.
When does the general sale start?
It is scheduled to start at 2:00 p.m. JST on August 14, 2026. USJ warns that general sales may not happen if the earlier lottery reaches the planned allocation.
Which ticket includes SUPER NINTENDO WORLD after 9:00 p.m.?
Choose the ¥17,000 Bonus Time + SUPER NINTENDO WORLD pass. The basic pass and special-show pass do not include overnight access to that area.
Can I choose my SUPER NINTENDO WORLD entry time?
No. USJ says the entry time is assigned according to credential-distribution order.
Can I cancel or change the ticket after purchase?
No. USJ states that cancellation or modification is not available after purchase, regardless of reason.
Can I buy a ticket from a reseller?
Do not do so. USJ prohibits resale and transfer, and its ticket page warns that resale tickets are not accepted.
What should I do if All Night tickets are unavailable?
Use the regular Halloween Horror Nights season, scheduled from September 11 to November 8, 2026, as Plan B. It is not an overnight substitute, but it avoids risky resale purchases.
Last checked: August 8, 2026. Recheck the official USJ pages before purchase because ticket availability, operating hours, and event content may change.
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