Universal Studios Japan announced the dates and details of Halloween Horror Nights 2025, including Jurassic Park – The Ride in the dark, a new maze, and returning entertainment.
Halloween Horror Nights 2025 at Universal Studios Japan
At Universal Studios Japan, Halloween Horror Nights is daily from Friday, September 5 through Monday, November 3, 2025. There are some offerings open during the day and nighttime offerings from 6 p.m. to park close.
*NEW* Jurassic Park – The Ride In the Dark
Guests will experience Jurassic Park – The Ride in pitch-black darkness. While enjoying a nighttime boat tour of Jurassic Park, the dinosaurs escape and wreak havoc, causing a power outage. This will be available from 6 p.m. to park close.
*NEW* Factory of Fear – Despair Zombie Tour
This horror maze sees guests in a terrifying Zombie Manufacturing Factory, where they encounter chainsaw-wielding Prison Zombies and Cyber Zombies with no sign of help or escape. The maze reveals how the zombies who have appeared in the park during HHN events for years were created. This will be at Stage 22 from 10 a.m. to park close.
*NEW* KATE PRESENTS The Witch’s Mansion on 18th Street – The Mansion of Emotions
This maze is a first-ever collaboration with makeup brand KATE. It will be at Stage 18 from 9 a.m. to park close. In a mysterious mirror-filled mansion lit by eerie neon lights, four witches await. They each represent a different emotion: joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure. The witches challenge guests with emotional trials, and those who fully embrace their emotions will be granted an “Elixir of Emotions,” unlocking their own hidden secrets.
*NEW* Smiley’s Happy Halloween Greeting
The Halloween Horror Nights devil Smiley breaks out of the theater at Smiley’s Happy Halloween Greeting. The original character appears in “Chainsaw Man: The Chaos 4-D.” The greeting will be near the Cinema 4-D Theater, with times varying by day.
Chainsaw Man: The Chaos 4-D
This show in the Cinema 4-D Theater premiered last year as part of Universal Studios Japan’s first collaboration with “Chainsaw Man.” The original story features Denji, Aki, Power, and other characters battling the Halloween Horror Nights Devil. This is open from park open to park close.
Chainsaw Man x Hollywood Dream – The Ride
“Chainsaw Man” takes over Hollywood Dream – The Ride with the theme song “KICK BACK.” This will be on the forward-facing version of the ride (Katana VS Chainsaw) and the backward-facing version. This is available from park open to park close.
Resident Evil: Night of Heroes
This outdoor show returns after its 2024 premiere, featuring “Resident Evil” (a.k.a. “Biohazard”) characters battling creatures in an immersive 360-degree experience. The show will be behind Louie’s N.Y. Pizza Parlor from 6 p.m. to park close. New for this year, the last hour will be presented in English.
Chucky’s Carnival of Chaos – Chucky’s Blood-Soaked Festival
Chuck runs wild in a carnival of his own making at this returning maze. Guests wear special glasses, distorting their vision. This maze is reserved for ages 15+. It’s at Stage 18 from 10 a.m. to park close.
Street Zombies
Street Zombies will be even more intense than years past. Guests will face off against a massive, ultra-violent horde of zombies drenched head to toe in blood. Street Zombies is the Universal Studios Japan equivalent of Scare Zones, at various areas park-wide.
Zombie de Dance
Zombie de Dance, first held in 2018, returns with a new artist collaboration. The artist has not been announced. Like Street zombies, this is park-wide.
Hamikuma Sweet Scream Party
Hamikuma hosts a dance party in Gramercy Park. Event times vary by day.
Hamikuma Greeting Photo
Guests can also meet Hamikuma or Hamikuma Soul from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at 42nd Street Studio.
Hahaha! Halloween Party
Hahaha! Halloween Party encompasses the more family-friendly daytime offerings of the Halloween season. This kicks off on Thursday, September 4. It features a new look with the return of DJ Pikachu and DJ Gengar.
*NEW* Pokémon Unstoppable Halloween Party
The new version of the Pokémon Halloween event adds a dance party to DJ Pikachu and DJ Gengar’s entertainment. They join up with Ghost-type Pokémon like Mimikyu, Banette, Mismagius, Litwick, and Pumpkaboo with new hard rock and dance music produced by DECO*27. This is in Gramercy Park. Hours vary by day.
Universal Wonderland – Let’s Rock Together!
Characters in Universal Wonderland dress up in rock-themed Halloween costumes for dance parties.
Minions Monsters Greeting
The Minions wear costumes inspired by Halloween Monsters. They appear in the Hollywood Area, in front of Minion Park.
“Trick or Treat” Around the Park
Guests can collect candy from team members throughout the park. Make sure to say “Trick or Treat!” This is available from park open to 5 p.m. There are no trick or treat locations in Super Nintendo World or The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Death Eater: The Crisis at Hogsmeade POWER UP!
Speaking of Harry Potter, Death Eaters return to Hogsmeade for an enhanced presentation that includes dark magic projections on Hogwarts featuring Dementors and Acromantulas (giant spiders). Death Eaters roam the village. This will be presented from 6 p.m. to park close.
Hogwarts Castle Walk
For the start of the Hogwarts school year, guests can take a special guided walking tour through Hogwarts Castle. This will be available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This will be available from September 1, 2025, through January 4, 2026.
Tickets
Pokémon Unstoppable Halloween Party Special Viewing Ticket
“Get the best spot right in front of Pokémon and dancers at the party! Dance and have fun with Pokémon to the music in this exclusive viewing area.”
- Viewing Area: Gramercy Park
- Price: From ¥2,100 (varies by date)
- Sales Start: June 4, 2025, 3:00 PM
- Where to Buy: Official website
Hamikuma Sweet Scream Party Special Viewing Ticket
“Enjoy the unique Hamikuma show up close in a special viewing area. This year includes a special ticket version that lets you watch the finale of “Street Zombie” up close during the last show of the day!”
- Viewing Area: Gramercy Park
- Price: From ¥2,100 (varies by date)
- Sales Start: June 4, 2025, 3:00 PM
- Where to Buy: Official website
Universal VIP Experience Group Tour — Halloween Horror Night R.I.P. Tour
“Enjoy the ultimate horror experience in the park with a dedicated guide! Skip the lines and fully enjoy the attractions on this exclusive Halloween Horror Night R.I.P. Tour.”
- Price: From ¥35,300 per person (varies by date)
- Sales start: June 4, 2025, 3:00 PM
- Where to buy: Official website
New for this year:
- A special Zombie Greeting where you can get up close and take photos with terrifying zombies!
- A special photo opportunity with the dark-themed popular characters Hamikuma.
- Includes a special viewing ticket for the Hamikuma Sweet Scream Party.
- Exclusive Hamikuma merchandise, only for tour participants.
Limited-Time Halloween Express Passes — Slash Your Wait Times!
“Skip long lines at popular attractions with special Halloween Express Passes. This year’s offerings include:”
- The new enclosed horror maze Factory of Fear Despair Zombie Tour
- The live horror attraction Resident Evil: Night of Heroes, returning by popular demand.
You can choose your preferred language for Resident Evil: Night of Heroes when buying tickets.
- Sales start: June 4, 2025, 3:00 PM
- Where to buy: Official website, JTB (website and stores), Lawson Ticket (website)
- More details: Check the official website
Universal Express Pass 4 — Halloween Set: Resident Evil Night of Heroes
Priority access to each of the following once:
- Resident Evil: Night of Heroes (tickets sold separately for Japanese and English versions)
- Chucky’s Carnival of Chaos – Chucky’s Bloodstained Festival
- Factory of Fear: Despair Zombie Tour
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
- Price: From 6,800 yen (varies by date)
Universal Express Pass 4 — Halloween Set: Chainsaw Man The Chaos 4-D
Priority access to each of the following once:
- Chainsaw Man: The Chaos 4-D
- Chucky’s Carnival of Chaos Chucky’s Bloodstained Festival
- Jurassic Park: The Ride In the Dark
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
- Price: From 6,800 yen (varies by date)
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