Universal Studios Japan will hold NO LIMIT! Countdown 2027 in Osaka from December 31, 2026, through January 1, 2027. The 25th-anniversary event combines an all-night park experience with fireworks, live entertainment, character greetings, and special countdown programs.
The event runs from 7:00 p.m. on December 31 until 9:00 p.m. on January 1, allowing guests with the dedicated Party Pass to enjoy up to 26 hours of rides, shows, food, shopping, and repeated park entry. Tickets begin rolling out on October 7, with general sales scheduled for November 4.
Plans range from the Party Pass, priced from ¥16,900 (tax included), to guided VIP packages. The one-group luxury plan costs ¥1,500,000 for up to four guests, while course and buffet plans cost ¥398,500 and ¥348,500 for four, with additional guests priced at ¥99,625 and ¥87,125.
About NO LIMIT! Countdown 2027
Countdown Moment
Universal Studios Japan’s Countdown Moment fills the park sky with about 5,000 fireworks, lighting, and music. The event program does not list a separate food price for this performance; admission requires the dedicated Party Pass, priced from ¥16,900 (tax included).
Countdown Special Stage
The Countdown Special Stage at Gramercy Park brings together performers and shows from Universal Studios Japan’s 25th-anniversary year, along with character appearances and a DJ performance featuring music associated with Zedd. The stage is included in the event experience with the applicable Party Pass.
26-Hour Park Experience
Party Pass holders can enjoy rides, shows, food, and shopping for up to 26 hours, from 7:00 p.m. on December 31 until 9:00 p.m. on January 1. Party Pass prices start at ¥16,900 (tax included).
New Year Greetings
Universal Studios Japan characters appear in special traditional outfits for New Year Greetings after Countdown Moment. This seasonal greeting is part of the event program and has no separate price listed in the release.
USJ Grand Music Revival
USJ Grand Music Revival takes place at Universal Monster Live Rock and Roll Show, bringing together popular entertainers, singers, dancers, and park characters for a New Year’s music event. A separate applicable ticket is required, and no individual food price is listed for the show.
The centerpiece is Countdown Moment, a synchronized production of about 5,000 fireworks, lighting, and music. At the same time, the special stage at Gramercy Park brings together popular entertainment from the park’s 25th-anniversary year, including character appearances, seasonal show highlights, and a DJ performance featuring music associated with Zedd.
Highlights
- About 5,000 fireworks will light the sky during Countdown Moment from 11:50 p.m. to 12:05 a.m.
- The Countdown Special Stage runs at Gramercy Park from 7:05 p.m. to 12:20 a.m., subject to change.
- New Year Greetings feature park characters in special traditional outfits after Countdown Moment.
- USJ Grand Music Revival brings performers, singers, dancers, and characters together at Universal Monster Live Rock and Roll Show.
- The one-group VIP plan costs ¥1,500,000 for up to four guests and includes a hotel stay, private guide, meals, transport pickup, and a dedicated viewing area.
- Course dining costs ¥398,500 for four guests, plus ¥99,625 per additional guest; the buffet plan costs ¥348,500 for four, plus ¥87,125 per additional guest.
Event and VIP Plan Details
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | NO LIMIT! Countdown 2027: Discover U!!! |
| Menu / items | Party Pass; VIP private tour with course menu; VIP private tour with buffet menu; USJ Grand Music Revival |
| Period | December 31, 2026, 7:00 p.m. – January 1, 2027, 9:00 p.m.; Countdown Moment: December 31, 11:50 p.m. – January 1, 12:05 a.m.; Countdown Special Stage: December 31, 7:05 p.m. – January 1, 12:20 a.m. |
| Release date | Priority ticket sales: October 7, 2026, around 9:00 p.m. – October 9, 2026, 11:59 p.m.; general sales: November 4, 2026, around 9:00 p.m. |
| Location | Universal Studios Japan, Osaka |
| Stores | Universal Studios Japan official website; Lawson Ticket; selected partner hotels |
| Price | Party Pass from ¥16,900 (tax included); Party Pass plus VIP private tour, luxury plan: ¥1,500,000 for up to four guests (tax included); course menu plan: ¥398,500 for four guests, plus ¥99,625 per additional guest; buffet menu plan: ¥348,500 for four guests, plus ¥87,125 per additional guest |
| Official website | Universal Studios Japan official website |
Before you buy
- When can I buy the NO LIMIT! Countdown 2027 Party Pass?
- Priority sales begin around 9:00 p.m. on October 7, 2026, and general sales begin around 9:00 p.m. on November 4, 2026.
- How much is the USJ VIP private tour?
- The one-group luxury plan costs ¥1,500,000 for up to four guests. The course menu plan is ¥398,500 for four guests, while the buffet menu plan is ¥348,500 for four guests.
- Do I need a separate ticket for USJ Grand Music Revival?
- Yes. Admission to the show requires the applicable separate ticket.
The luxury plan is designed as a full overnight experience rather than simply a premium viewing ticket. It includes four Party Passes, dedicated Express Passes, a one-night stay in a connecting Premium Superior Floor room at The Park Front Hotel at Universal Studios Japan, private guiding on both event days, private transport pickup from Kansai International Airport, Itami Airport, or major Osaka stations, and a reserved course meal and character greeting.
Guests choosing the lower-priced guided plans can select either a course meal on the first floor or a buffet on the second floor. Both include four Party Passes, four tour-only Express Passes, a private guide, a dedicated viewing area at Lombard’s Landing Terrace, and a special character greeting. The course option is ¥398,500 for four people, while the buffet option is ¥348,500 for four.
Entry rules are important for planning an overnight stay. Party Pass holders can enter and leave repeatedly from 7:00 p.m. on December 31 until the park closes at 9:00 p.m. on January 1. The park closes from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on December 31, and guests using January 1 studio passes can enter from 2:00 a.m. Some areas and attractions may temporarily close for maintenance.
