USJ Countdown 2027 Tickets: Party Pass Price and Sale

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A normal USJ ticket does not get you into midnight. For NO LIMIT! Countdown 2027, you need the event Party Pass. If you only hold a studio pass dated 31 December, you leave by 17:00.

What the Party Pass covers

USJ also sells add-ons (viewing areas, Express Pass, dinner plans, VIP tours). The VIP “most luxurious” package is listed at ¥1,500,000 for one group of up to four — optional, not required for entry.

Sale windows

As of early November, general sale is the live window. Stock is limited; prior countdowns sold out. Check the official ticket store and Lawson Ticket L-code 50150 before you assume seats remain.

The trap: 31 December studio passes

USJ is explicit:

1. 31 Dec studio pass (including most annual passes) → stay only until 17:00
2. Park closed 17:00–19:00
3. Party Pass holders enter from 19:00
4. 1 Jan studio pass holders can enter from 02:00 on 1 January — still not a substitute for midnight fireworks if you wanted the full countdown block

If your plan is “use today’s ticket and stay for midnight,” rewrite the plan.

How to buy as a visitor

1. Open the official USJ English or Japanese ticket store, or Lawson Ticket if the product is still listed.
2. Buy one Party Pass per person aged 4+.
3. Keep the QR / e-ticket on a phone that works offline screenshots as backup.
4. Install a travel eSIM before you fly — gate staff and the USJ app both expect a working phone at peak New Year traffic.

For a regular park day outside Countdown, see our USJ guide.

Stay near the park

New Year trains out of Osaka after 21:00 on 1 January are ugly. Book the room when you buy the pass — preferably Universal City / Bay Area so you can walk or take a short shuttle. You can compare Osaka hotels on Trip.com. Wider New Year context: Japan in December 2026 and New Year for visitors.

FAQ

Can I enter with only an Express Pass?
No. Express Passes and viewing tickets are add-ons. Entry requires the Party Pass.

Is a 1 January studio pass enough for midnight?
No. 1 January studio passes start at 02:00. Midnight is inside the Party Pass window.

Are tickets refundable?
USJ and Lawson both state no cancellation or change after purchase.

Do foreign cards work?
Official web checkout usually accepts major foreign cards; Lawson store Loppi is yen cash/card in-store. If checkout fails, try another channel while stock lasts.

Is Countdown the same as a normal USJ day?
No. Hours, ticket type, and crowd density are different. Treat it as its own product.