12 Cool Hotels Near USJ Perfect for a Girls’ Trip!

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Universal Studios Japan (USJ) in Osaka, where you can have plenty of fun in the world of movies. It is a large theme park full of popular attractions such as Harry Potter and Super Mario Bros. that will excite even adults. If you get on the attractions and have a blast, you'll be blown away from your daily stress♪

There are direct buses from cities all over the country, so let's go to USJ for an overnight stay! Isn't there a lot of people who are thinking about it? The problem is choosing a hotel. There are many hotels around USJ, but there are so many options that it can be overwhelming.

It's a waste to choose arbitrarily because "I'm just going to sleep, so anything is fine"! If the hotel is a disappointment, the fun you've had so much fun might get a little colder... Therefore, in this article, we picked up "fashionable and cute" hotels from a female perspective. After leaving the park and the next morning, let's have a blast with your friends♪

As the name suggests, this hotel has the best location in front of the main gate of the park. More than half of the guest rooms have a park view! Even after returning to the hotel, you can enjoy the atmosphere of USJ even after waking up in the morning ♪

There are many playful spots inside the building, such as passageways reminiscent of JFK Airport in the United States and plazas inspired by New York's Times Square. The lobby also has seasonal objects. Even after returning to the hotel, you can enjoy the excitement of being in the park!

This is the cute pink and yellow colored "Superior Floor Deluxe City View Room." It can accommodate up to four people. You can have fun spreading out your USJ souvenirs and looking back at photos, just like you're on a school trip.

By the way, USJ's official hotels, including The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan, sell USJ Studio Passes exclusively for guests. This is a great service that allows you to enter smoothly without having to wait in line to buy tickets outside. You can also check the crowd status of attractions within the hotel. Recommended for those who want to enjoy the attractions to the fullest without having to wait as long as possible.

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"Hotel Universal Port" where you can enjoy the excitement and luxurious atmosphere as if you were visiting Hollywood, the home of American movies. This is one of the USJ official hotels, and it is about a 4-minute walk to USJ. There are photo spots everywhere on the premises, so you can enjoy the feeling of being in the park even after returning to the hotel ♪

The hotel's biggest feature is the "Minion Room", which is based on the popular movie character. The "Minion Room - Gru's Mansion" in particular is a playful room where you can spend time surrounded by cute minions. It's a room that is hard to book, so if you really want to stay there, be sure to check early.

For large groups, we recommend the "Party Room," which has a natural, relaxing atmosphere. The key feature is the sunken kotatsu table, which is perfect for chatting. As it is a parkside room, you can look down on Universal City from the window.

If you stay with breakfast included, you can enjoy a wide variety of buffet items at "Port Dining Ricorico". In addition to the main menu items such as "morning fried chicken", there is also a lineup of Osaka-style dishes such as takoyaki and okonomiyaki. You won't be able to stop being excited from the morning ♡

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"Hotel Universal Port Vita" is the official hotel of USJ, which opened in 2018. The recommended point here is the Kirakira Corner Room, which tickles the hearts of women! The room is based on silver and pink, and is cute like a princess room. The moment I opened the door to my room, wow! And the tension rises ♪

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The walls in the bathroom are also pink, which makes you feel good! Another nice feature is that there are two sinks. When you get ready in the morning, you can apply your makeup at your own pace without waiting for your turn.

In the morning, how about a colorful breakfast buffet at "Vita Dining Solis Gratia" on the 3rd floor? The pizza baked in the store's stone oven is a recommended item. The sweetness of the wheat and rice flour makes the dough irresistible. We also have a wide selection of other dishes, from flavorful French toast to special ``taimeshi'' and Osaka specialties such as takoyaki and kushikatsu.

The USJ official hotel, Hotel Keihan Universal Tower, is about a 2-minute walk from USJ and a short walk from Universal City Station. The station is close, so you won't get lost when you arrive. When you pass through the entrance, you will be greeted by a shining photogenic staircase. It looks like you can take a picture like a scene from a movie.

This is the "Superior Fourth Room" on a higher floor. It can accommodate up to eight people with an extra bed, so it's perfect for checking out the photos you took today, spreading out souvenirs, and having fun with friends! You can also enjoy the view from the open windows.

On the 31st floor, there is a spa with a superb view and a relaxing space where you can spend your time in an elegant mood. The beautiful night view of Osaka and natural onsen will soothe your tired body.

For those who want to spend a relaxing time at a hotel with a calm atmosphere, we recommend The Singulari Hotel & SkySpa at Universal Studios Japan, which is directly connected to Universal City Station. A USJ official hotel with a Japanese taste that makes you feel at home.

The "Corner Sofa Twin High Floor" has a raised space by the window, and is designed so that you can take off your shoes and relax. The warm green color will also make you feel relieved ♪

This is the large public bath "Sky Spa" with an open-air bath with a view. The women's spa also has a mist sauna that guests can use for free. How about spending an elegant bath time while gazing at the night view and sunrise of Osaka?

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The charm of "La'gent Hotel Osaka Bay" is the cuteness of the interior! The 1st floor is a "flower field", the 2nd floor is a "jungle", and the 3rd floor is a "universe". Compared to other hotels, it's a little far from USJ and the station, so it's okay to walk for about 10 minutes! Recommended for those who feel.

This is a unique room with the concept of "jungle". It seems that you can take memorable photos not only in USJ but also at the hotel. Depending on the room, 4 to 6 people can stay. You can take off your shoes and relax.

There is an "amenity bar" in the lobby. You can choose your favorite color and scent. Why not enjoy bath time with your favorite items?

Oriental Hotel Universal City, which opened in 2021, is a relaxing hotel. In the lobby, the interior reminiscent of nature will grab the hearts of women♡The modern rooms based on earth colors will heal your mind and body. As it is an official hotel of USJ, there are plenty of special benefits.

Among the various rooms, the "Deluxe Triple" with three beds and the "Family Room" that can accommodate up to eight people are perfect for a girls' trip. Some rooms are fully equipped with amenities such as "ORIENTALIST" bath amenities, bath salts, and herbal teas made from Japanese and Chinese herbs.

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You can stay overnight without meals, but a plan that includes meal will make your girls' trip even more exciting. In the morning, enjoy the breakfast buffet at "GREEN WALL DINING." In addition to the 100% beef patty ``thick hamburger'' that the chef will serve right in front of you, we also have an exciting lineup of local Osaka menu items and colorful donuts.

The 14-story Liber Hotel at Universal Studios Japan, with 760 rooms, is also an official USJ hotel. Among the wide variety of guest rooms, the Collaboration Room is perfect for girls who love USJ. You'll be thrilled by the space that lets you experience the world of popular works such as Snoopy, Jurassic World, and Sesame Street™. The photo shows the Sesame Street™️ Big Face Room, which can accommodate up to 5 people.

The "Riverside Spa" is fully equipped with a carbonated bath, an open-air bath, and a sauna. Please take care of your tired body and mind in the warm natural onsen springs at USJ. For those who want more healing, how about a paid massage at "Refresh Salon GLOW"?

The “TERRACE” overlooking the Aji River is also a recommended spot. Spend your free time enjoying meal at the expansive scenery, or relaxing on the artificial lawn. There is no doubt that girls' trips will be exciting.

Hotel Kintetsu Universal City, a 25-storey hotel with eye-catching pink exterior walls, also offers a wide range of rooms that girls will love. You can take great photos in a colorful room themed on the four seasons. You can also enjoy the night view from a room facing the park. There are so many different types of rooms that you might have a hard time deciding which one to choose.

The rooms are themed around the four seasons of Japan, and come in a wide variety of options, including twin rooms and casual double rooms. Each room is decorated in a color scheme that evokes the season, and you'll feel cheerful just by staying there. The photo shows a cute spring-themed room decorated with cherry blossoms. If you stay in a room on a higher floor, you can enjoy the view even more. You'll want to take lots of photos together with your friends♪

At the buffet restaurant "Eipok" on the 4th floor, you can enjoy buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. In the morning, you can enjoy a menu that mainly consists of Western food, but also Japanese food and desserts, and at lunch and dinner, you can enjoy buffets based on seasonal themes.

"Art Hotel Osaka Bay Tower" is a hotel where you can enjoy one of the most beautiful night views in Osaka city and onsen theme park. Although it's a little far from USJ, there is a free shuttle bus that runs to Hotel Universal Port depending on the day, so it's easy to get to.It's also directly connected to the station, so you don't have to worry about getting lost even if you're visiting for the first time!

The interior of the Magical Stage Triple guest room is full of playfulness. Even after having fun at USJ, you can feel like you're in the park. The Osaka night view outside the window makes you feel even better!

Inside the hotel, there is a onsen theme park called Solaniwa onsen, which is based on the concept of the Azuchi-Momoyama period. Soothe your tiredness from playing in various baths, such as open-air baths with free-flowing hot springs and carbonated spring baths.

Within the facility, there is a large garden where you can enjoy a stroll, a treatment area, a festival area, a food court, and more. There is a lot to see just at Solaniwa onsen, so we recommend spending the first day at USJ and the second day relaxing at onsen theme park. Why not enjoy both fun and relaxation to the fullest?

For those who want to stay near USJ but want to keep their accommodation costs down, we recommend hotels near Nishikujo Station. You can get to Universal City Station in about 5 minutes without changing trains. The apartment type "Nedoko Osaka West" is reasonably priced but clean and stylish♪

The room has a natural atmosphere. The kitchen, toilet, and bathroom are the same as a normal house, so it's easy to use. Why don't you enjoy chatting freely as if you were visiting a friend's house?

Since it is basically a hotel where you stay without meals, you can enjoy meal at USJ or a nearby cafe. Amenities such as towels and hair dryers are provided. The accommodation fee is reasonable, so it is perfect for those who want to stay at USJ for a long time!

Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay is located in the Osaka Bay Area, about a 3-minute walk from Nakafuto Station. There is a free shuttle bus from JR Osaka Station, so this hotel is great for girls who tend to carry a lot of luggage. A free shuttle bus runs to UFJ on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays. Even the standard room is about 30 m² in size, and the deluxe twin pictured is about 40 m² in size, giving you plenty of space even when you spread out your luggage. You can see the beautiful sunset over Osaka Bay from the ocean-facing rooms.

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There are plenty of facilities to enjoy a resort feeling while being in the city, such as an outdoor pool (only available in summer) and an indoor pool that guests can use free of charge. It might be a good idea to check in early and spend an active time at the hotel. It's so special to enjoy afternoon tea that looks like art in the lobby lounge on the first floor.

For breakfast, enjoy an American breakfast buffet at The Cafe, a café restaurant overlooking the outdoor gardens and chapel. Even if you wake up in the morning sleep-deprived from all that girl talk, the abundant light pouring in through the windows will refresh your body and mind! After enjoying an elegant breakfast, it's time to head to USJ♪

We have introduced you to some wonderful hotels that will make your girls' trip even more enjoyable. When you want to spend a relaxing time, or when you want to liven up, please choose according to your mood. Hotels around USJ are very popular, so we recommend booking early if you plan your trip!