Japan's best theme parks: tickets and seasonal events 2026
Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea, Universal Studios Japan, LEGOLAND Japan, Sanrio Puroland, the Harry Potter studio tour, Ghibli Park and Okinawa's JUNGLIA in one place, with this season's Christmas and New Year events. Most sell date-specific tickets, so book ahead.
Where to stay
Popular tickets & tours
Events by date (4)
Nagasaki / Sasebo
Huis Ten Bosch: The Starlight Million
Fri, November 6, 2026 – Thu, February 25, 2027
Osaka / Universal City
Universal Holiday Wonders at Universal Studios Japan
Fri, November 13, 2026 – Sun, January 17, 2027
Osaka / Universal City
Universal Studios Japan New Year's Countdown
Thu, December 31, 2026 – Fri, January 1, 2027
Nagasaki / Sasebo
Huis Ten Bosch Countdown Fireworks
Thu, December 31, 2026 – Fri, January 1, 2027
Found an event? Book a hotel early — rooms near popular events sell out.
Good to know
- Disney and USJ tickets are date-specific and prices change by day; weekends and holidays sell out first.
- Tickets bought in advance online let you skip the ticket queue at the gate.
- Christmas season and the New Year countdown are the busiest days of the year — arrive at opening.
Also worth a visit
Osaka / Bay Area
Universal Studios Japan
Tokyo Bay / Maihama
Tokyo DisneySea
Aichi / Nagakute
Ghibli Park
Tokyo / Nerima
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter
Tokyo / Tama
Sanrio Puroland
Photo by Alex Cheung on Unsplash
EntertainmentAichi / Nagoya Kinjo Pier
LEGOLAND Japan
Photo by Colton Jones on Unsplash
EntertainmentChiba / Maihama
Tokyo Disneyland
Yamanashi / Fujiyoshida
Fuji-Q Highland Thrill Coasters
Mie / Kuwana (Nagashima)
Nagashima Spa Land Roller Coasters
Nagasaki / Sasebo
Huis Ten Bosch European Town
Tochigi / Nikko
Edo Wonderland Nikko Edomura
Okinawa / Nago