Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo — The Making of Harry Potter in Tokyo
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The Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo has opened permanently in 2023 summer at the former site of Toshimaen, Tokyo’s beloved amusement park which closed its door in 2020 after 94 years. The world’s second Harry Potter Studio Tour after London, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo — The Making of Harry Potter is a large scale immersive facility, recreating the world of Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films and inviting visitors to explore the wizarding world.
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-What to Expect at Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo
The new Harry Potter theme park in Tokyo is an unprecedented hands-on entertainment facility, inviting visitors to the magical worlds of both Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series by exploring the iconic film sets which were actually designed and produced by the creators of the film series. Visitors can also learn about how the wizarding world from the original books has been brought to life on the screen.
Unlike the typical amusement park, Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo dose not have any rides. Instead, there are various areas that Harry Potter fans will surely love, including the Great Hall that appears frequently in the movies, the Hogwarts Express at Platform 9 and 3/4 that leads to the Wizarding World, the mythical Diagon Alley and more! In the Hogwarts Moving Staircase area, visitors can take pictures of themselves in front of the portraits and enjoy an interactive experience as if they were the actual moving portraits.
In addition, visitors are invited to go behind the scenes of Harry Potter with indoor exhibits of costumes, props, SFX&VFX and creature effects of magical animals actually used in the films. Also, in the space in front of the park’s entrance, there is a landscaping area with sculptures of magical creatures appearing on the films that both locals and visitors can freely enjoy.
To enhance your experience, you can take a handheld digital guide available in multiple languages, which provides fascinating facts about the sets, props and costumes displayed at the tour as well as exclusive interviews with filmmakers and behind the scenes footage. The digital guide can be booked with a discounted price when you book in advance with your tickets or hired upon arrival at the lobby.
Beside the attractions, visitors can stop by the Studio Tour’s restaurants and cafes for a magical dining experience through the meals, desserts and drinks inspired by the wizarding world. There are also two souvenir shops including the world’s largest Studio Tour shop, packed with a wide range of wizarding world products including Tokyo-exclusive products.
-Food Menu at Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo
A total of four restaurants and cafes are at Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo: Food Hall, Chocolate Frog Café, Backlot Café, and Butterbeer Bar. Each of them offers a wide variety of food and drinks on their original menus, inspired by the magic world of Harry Potter with a classic British twist. Besides the regular items on the menus, seasonal items are also served for a limited time of the year such as spring, summer and Halloween and Christmas.
-How Big is the Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo and How Much Time Do I Need?
The facility covers 30,000 square meters with the exhibition space including indoor sound stage and outdoor backlot areas, and this walk-through entertainment takes about half a day to explore the whole exhibition space. The average visit to the Studio Tour is approx 3-4 hours, but there is no time limit on your visit at the attraction so you can stay longer if you like.
Though the new Harry Potter theme park in Tokyo has became a super popular and busy attraction since it opened in 2023, one great thing about it is that the site adjusts the number of admission tickets to ensure visitors get the best experience without the massive crowds.
-Does Tokyo Have a Harry Potter World?
In case you get confused about Harry Potter theme attractions in Japan, there are currently two of them; in Tokyo and Osaka. The one in Tokyo is Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo — The Making of Harry Potter in Tokyo which is introduced on this page. It opened in 2023 in Narima ward, Tokyo and introduces behind the scenes of the Harry Potter film series. The other one in Osaka is The Wizarding World of Harry Potter located inside Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. It’s one of four Harry Potter worlds (other three are located in Orlando, Hollywood and Beijin) offering thrilling rides and immersive experiences in a recreated world of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
About Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, please check the following link ▶ Best Things to Do in USJ
-How to Get Tickets for Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo — The Making of Harry Potter is the first Harry Potter Studio Tour in Asia and a leading tourist destination in the world right now. Due to its popularity, it is highly recommended you book the tickets in advance for the Studio Tour Tokyo. Tickets can be purchased with simple steps through Klook or their website, also available in English. Ticket prices are 6,500 yen for adults, 5,400 yen for junior high school and high school students, and 3,900 yen for children (4 years old to elementary school students).
If you have problems purchasing the tickets, check this step-by-step guide ▶ How to Get Tickets for Harry Potter Studio Tour
-How to Get to Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo
Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo is located on the former site of Toshimaen in Kasugacho, Nerima ward, Tokyo. The nearest train station is Toshimaen Station which is served by the Seibu Ilebukuro Line and Toshima Line and the Toei Oedo Line, and it takes about 2 mins on foot.
Access: From Ikebukuro Station, take the Seibu Ikebukuro Line bound for Toshimaen and get off at Toshimaen Station (17 mins). From Shinjuku Station, take the Oedo Subway Line from Shinjuku Station and get off at Toshimaen Station (20 mins).
Opening Hours: Vary throughout the year. Please check the opening times calendar on official website.
Official Website (English): https://www.wbstudiotour.jp/en/
Tourist Reviews of Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo
The Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo has been widely praised by visitors, boasting impressive ratings across multiple platforms. With a Google rating of 4.7/5 from over 7,700 reviews, it’s clear that this magical experience resonates with tourists. On Tripadvisor, the tour holds a 4.5/5 rating from more than 50 reviews, ranking as the #3 of 142 things to do in Nerima. Similarly, Yelp.com users have given it a 4.5/5, cementing its popularity among fans and casual visitors alike.
“We went there with my wife 3 weeks ago, it was absolutely worth it. The ticket prices isn’t that high, it wasn’t overcrowded either and the studio tour was awesome. We are not huge HP fans, but still we absolutely loved it. I can only recommend it. Just note that it’s not a theme park, it’s what is name is, a studio tour.”
– from Reddit
This sentiment underscores the tour’s appeal beyond die-hard fans, emphasizing its engaging nature without being over-the-top.
A Tripadvisor reviewer highlighted the physical aspect of the tour, stating,
“Very interactive tour and from scene to scene there are longer queues for the movie-making experience. Required to have full energy for almost more than 4 hours of the walking in the premise.”
– from Tripadvisor
This review reflects the immersive and interactive design, which keeps visitors engaged throughout the experience but may require ample energy to fully enjoy.
On Yelp.com, one visitor, who isn’t a fan of Harry Potter, still found the tour worthwhile, noting,
“I’m not a fan of Harry Potter but it was still cool to check out. The ride was definitely worth getting the express pass if you want to skip the ridiculous line since the ride is included in the pass. The ride was fun, goes by quick. Was able to go during day and at nighttime so it’s cool to see the contrast. Even if you haven’t seen any of the movies like me, just a walk through is worth your time.”
– from Yelp.com
These reviews collectively highlight the tour’s ability to appeal to a broad audience, from avid Harry Potter fans to those simply curious about the film’s production, making it a must-visit destination in Tokyo.
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