WDWNT was able to experience Universal Studios Japan’s version of an R.I.P. Tour during Halloween Horror Nights 2025. We now have a full breakdown of our experience, as well as a comparison to the U.S. version of the tour.
Universal Studios Japan R.I.P. Tour
Zombie Greeting
Guests with specialty event tickets can enjoy “lounge time” for 30 minutes before the event starts, where they can interact with and meet zombies.
Guests have access to the lounge beginning at 4:30 p.m., and certain drinks are included. We were led to Stage 18 via backstage walkways to meet and give “injections” to the zombies.
HamiKuma Meet & Greet
As a part of the R.I.P. Tour, guests also have access to a HamiKuma and HamiKuma Soul meet and greet between 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
However, unlike the typical meet and greet, R.I.P Tour guests cannot pick their time. They will assign a time for you, but guests are allowed to watch HamiKuma’s Sweet Scream Party in a priority area of Gramercy Park.
Souvenirs
R.I.P. ticket holders also receive special souvenirs, including a reflective credential with the “Halloween Horror Nights” graphic and R.I.P Tour designation. The opposite side features the USJ VIP Experience logo.
Guests are also given one of two HamiKuma coin pouches. The first is a pink version styled like HamiKuma Candy, who has multicolored teeth and a bite mark on one ear.
This pouch has a diamond-shaped tag with an image of the original HamiKuma.
The second pouch is also round, but has an image of HamiKuma Punk on a blue background.
Rounding out the group, this tag is gray with an image of HamiKuma Soul and the R.I.P. Tour logo.
Express Pass & Experiences
Unlike the American version of an R.I.P. Tour, no house tours are part of this experience. However, ticket holders are given Express Pass exclusively for Resident Evil: Night of Heroes, Chucky’s Carnival of Chaos, and the Chainsaw Man: The Chaos 4-D. We were also given Express Pass for other rides and houses.
The actual “tour” is only two hours long, although the 30 minutes of lounge time and meet & greets can be experienced beforehand. During the event, guests are taken to the houses to use the Express Passes, but are not led through personally by the guide.
We would consider this more of a V.I.P Tour versus the R.I.P Tours we are used to at Universal Studios Florida and Hollywood.
R.I.P. Tours at USF and USH
At Universal Studios Florida and Hollywood, R.I.P. Tours are guided VIP walking tours (offered in both group and private tour options). Priority VIP entry to each haunted house and participating attractions are included, along with other premium benefits such as:
- Universal Express Unlimited ride access (with R.I.P. credential) at participating attractions, during normal event operating hours (excludes haunted houses)
- Valet Parking
- Pre-Tour Reception with Light Appetizers
- Reserved Seating at Select Event Show(s) During the Tour
- Commemorative R.I.P. Tour Credential, Lanyard and Button (one each per guest)
Universal Studios Japan’s Halloween Horror Nights runs from September 5 through November 3. You can also watch our full POV of the returning Chucky’s Carnival of Chaos haunted house below:
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