BEYOND THE PARK GATES
The most Japanese food and souvenirs may be waiting just outside the gates. Explore Universal CityWalk Osaka before or after USJ.
Universal CityWalk is the shopping and dining street between Universal City Station and the park. You do not need a park ticket to explore its public restaurants and shops.
Explore the official floor map ↗USJ is international, but CityWalk is a chance to taste the food that makes Osaka famous. Save your appetite for takoyaki, pork buns, okonomiyaki and onigiri—and browse souvenirs that are hard to find outside Japan.
Not everything listed is unique to USJ. We clearly distinguish official USJ stores, Osaka/Kansai specialty shops, and national Japanese chains.
Taste Osaka’s signature takoyaki at a collection of local specialists such as Kukuru, Kōgaryū, Aizuya and Yamachan. Try a couple of different styles and compare them.
Juicy steamed pork buns are an Osaka souvenir institution. The takeaway format makes this an easy snack before heading to your hotel.
Get Osaka-style okonomiyaki cooked on a hotplate. Yakisoba is also available if you want a hearty dinner after the park.
Japanese rice balls made with domestic rice. A lighter option for breakfast or a convenient snack when you are short on time.
Breaded beef cutlets served with Japanese condiments and rice. A more substantial alternative to park burgers.
A recognizable Japanese sushi-chain experience for international visitors. Check queue times after park closing.
CityWalk businesses have their own opening times; late-night schedules and menus vary. Some shop information is published in Japanese only. General CityWalk hours and location: official CityWalk guide ↗. The recommendations above are independent editorial choices, not paid placements.