Published date: May 8, 2025
Close to Tsutenkaku! Stay in a Beautiful Room on a USJ Trip
Room Type Stayed
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Experience of the stay
I traveled to USJ with my daughter for a two-night stay during the spring break in April (using an annual pass). My husband joined us halfway through, but since only I registered for the room, we couldn't book two rooms. He stayed at the Toyoko Inn across the street.
It was just as well to have a separate room since my snoring can be quite loud.
We parked in a nearby coin parking lot with a maximum rate setting right next to the hotel.
The reception floor, which is quite compact, had a space for luggage storage, a breakfast area, two elevators, and a snack and coffee area.
There were overwhelmingly many foreign visitors, but when we checked in, it was handled by a Japanese woman, so it was done quickly.
You take only as many toothbrushes and essentials as you need and bring them to your room.
The room was very clean, and I also confirmed there were no bedbugs!! (I check for bedbugs every time I stay).
There were comfortable chairs at the sub-table, a kettle, and a hairdryer available.
Wi-Fi was also provided.
You can enjoy both Tsutenkaku and USJ during your trip to Osaka.
Experiences during the trip
Tsutenkaku provides a great atmosphere where you can enjoy activities like shooting games and kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers) that capture the essence of Osaka. It was convenient to find my way to the nearest station (Shin-Imamiya Station) within a few minutes of walking, and there are many Don Quijote stores and convenience stores nearby.
You can take a train from JR Shin-Imamiya Station to Universal City Station, transferring at Nishi-Kujo Station.
Since the end of last year, the entry method has changed, and you now stand in a security check line similar to those at airports before progressing to the waiting line for entry.
For the security check, all your belongings except for drinks must go in a basket, while you carry your beverages in hand.
If there are liquids among your items in the basket, your belongings will be thoroughly checked.
So, if you plan to have breakfast, it's better to finish eating while you are waiting for the security check!
By the way, the location of this security check is quite far for those coming from Universal City Station, so be careful.
*You pass by in front of the Earth.
The security check area is on the parking lot side, and there are coin lockers and restrooms close by.
Overall, it's best to line up in areas with fewer people to get through the entry waiting line faster!