Harry Potter Studio Tour in Tokyo
Dumbledore making a speech in the Great Hall
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The Making of Harry Potter - Warner Bros Studio Tour
Follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter, and explore the wonders of the Wizarding World at the new Warner Bros. studios in Tokyo!
To all apprentice wizards and those still waiting for their letter to Hogwarts, discover this new studio, already a must-see, on your list of visits. The newest addition to Warner Bros. Studios, Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter, opened its doors on June 16, 2023 in the suburbs of Tokyo. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the magical world of Harry Potter, as well as Fantastic Beasts, an exclusive new feature of this new park.
Located in Nerima, a residential suburb of Tokyo, and built on the former site of the Toshimaen amusement park, this new Harry Potter studio tour covers 30,000 m², making it the largest indoor park in the world! Here, you can explore numerous life-size film sets and discover exclusive features only available in the Tokyo park!
Discover the magical world of Harry Potter
During a 4-hour visit, you'll stroll through the mythical sets of the various films, the many props used during filming or reproduced identically, and the actors' costumes (in 10 years of filming, over 25,000 costume elements were created). But you'll also meet Dobby, Buckbeak, Aragog and many other magical creatures during your visit, and learn more about the animation process, special effects and the magic tricks used to bring objects to life! Last but not least, you'll also have the chance to discover the Warners Bros art department, with its models of Hogwarts castle, Hagrid's cabin and the boathouse. In all, 86 artists worked on the project!
The Hogwarts Express docks
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Hagrid and Buck in the Forbidden Forest
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Reproduction of Hagrid's hut
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Dumbledore making a speech in the Great Hall
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New features to discover
Warners Bros is emphasizing the interactivity of the sets and animations in this brand-new Tokyo studio, making them truly magical. Visitors stroll through numerous scenes from the films, reproduced absolutely identically and life-size. Accompanied throughout the visit by the music of John Williams, the films' composer, you'll also learn more about the staging, choice of costumes, direction and so on. Each of the rooms you'll pass through is staged by mannequins wearing the actors' clothes and accessories used during filming. You'll be able to catch a glimpse of Emma Watson's famous pink dress worn at the Christmas ball in Goblet of Fire, or one of Dumbledore's iconic wizard's robes worn during his hunt for horcruxes in the later installments.
- The real highlight of the new studio is the magical Hogwarts staircase leading to the various common rooms! The studio's directors have made what every fan dreams of seeing possible: the staircase moving and changing direction! You'll also have the chance to have your photo taken and appear in moving pictures.
- The second major attraction, which will transport you straight to the heart of the wizarding world, is the magnificent life-size reproduction of the Ministry of Magic! Stroll around the The Fountain of Magical Brethren, and through the doors of the Ministry Trial Chamber.
Magic Brotherhood Fountain
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Fountain of the Magic Brotherhood at the Ministry of Magic
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Magical staircases that move as they please
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Magical staircases that move as they please
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At the studio entrance, a spiky Magyar keeps an eye on you!
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Fantastic animals, an exclusive
For the first time at Warners Bros Studio, the Tokyo tour features sets from the Fantastic Beasts saga. You'll plunge into a whole new world dotted with reproductions of magical animals, greeted as you enter the studio by a huge dragon, the majestic Spiked Magyar! You'll also be able to enjoy some scenes from the new films, like the moment on the train when Jacob Kowalski finds himself swept into this magical new world.
The studio is also working on other scenes, such as remodelling the old Toshimaen train station into the beautiful British-style station that appears in one of the latest installments.
Stroll through the various film sets
What scenes will you discover during your visit to these new Harry Potter studios?
- Diagon Alley: On this popular, bustling street, you can pick up your wand at Ollivander's, choose your familiar, drink a butterbeer at the tavern, pick up a few galleons at Gringotts, or drop by the Weasley twins' Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes store for mischievous wizards!
- Platform 9 and 3/4 : With its magical wall and the Hogwarts Express! You can see the carriages and the staged characters.
- Hogwarts Castle: the Great Hall is a must-see exhibition, with a magical setting that will transport you straight to the heart of the film.
The famous Weasley brothers' store, pranks for wizards
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- The Griffindor and Slytherin common rooms, where Crabbe and Goyle await you
- Dumbledore's office and his mysterious pensieve
- Snape's Potions Room, where you can make Polyjuice potion
- Hagrid's Hut and its strange beasts!
- The Forbidden Forest, with its Walloping Willow, and all its secret creatures
- The Defense Against The Dark Arts classroom, successively used by Lockheart, Lupin and the much-detested Umbridge!
Scene of Aunt Marge swelling to the point of flight
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This is just a small list of all the incredible sets you'll be able to discover in the new Tokyo-based Studio. Let's keep some of it a surprise...
Throughout the tour, you'll appreciate the many sets dedicated to the various movies, such as the giant chessboard from the first film, the scene of Aunt Marge inflating at Privet Drive, and the Knight Bus from The Prisoner of Azkaban, along with many references and objects from the 4th film, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire.
A final stop for a delicious Butterbeer
Finally, the tour ends with a stop at the studio's Leaky Cauldron-style pub for delicious butterbeer, British-inspired snacks and a whole range of magical treats. The world's largest Harry Potter store also awaits you, offering a vast array of gifts, souvenirs, stationery and much more, many of which are only available at Tokyo's Studio Tour!
Address, timetable & access
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter
Address
1 Chome-1-7 Kasugacho
Nerima City
179-0074
Japan
Phone
+81 50-6862-3676Timetable
Open every day:
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 7:30pm
- Weekends 8:30am to 10pmPrice
Adult: 6,300 JPY
Teenager (12 to 17 years): 5,200 JPY
Children (aged 4 to 11): 3,800 JPY
Free for children under 4Access
By train :
- Toshimaen station on the Seibu-Ikebukuro Line. Direct from Ikebukuro station ) Tokyo (20-minute train ride)
- The station is also accessible from the Toei Oedo line.Website
https://www.wbstudiotour.jp/en/
