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Fans Rejoice! 'Harry Potter' Attraction Opens in Tokyo June 16

Date published: 16 March 2023

The world-renowned Harry Potter franchise continues to inspire and captivate audiences worldwide. To bring fans closer to the magic of the films, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter will open on June 16, 2023, on the former Toshimaen site.

The first Warner Bros. Studio Tour to open in Asia, it is the largest indoor Harry Potter attraction in the world, featuring exclusive sets only available at this location.

J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter story has inspired and fascinated people all over the world for over 25 years. Today, the Wizarding World supports a global community of fans of all ages.

The first-ever Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo invites fans to explore breathtaking movie sets, including the iconic Great Hall of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, Diagon Alley, and the Forbidden Forest.

Visitors can learn about the behind-the-scenes of movie production, encounter magical creatures, and see stunning costumes.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter offers a variety of fun activities, including riding a broomstick, sipping refreshing Butterbeer, becoming a moving portrait in Hogwarts' corridors, joining the Quidditch match audience, and shopping for exclusive Tokyo merchandise at the world's largest Harry Potter store. You'll love exploring the expansive grounds, said to take around four hours to cover.

You can even see the 9 3/4 platform and the Hogwarts Express, displayed at the Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter.

The basis for the Hogwarts Express displayed here is a British steam locomotive called "Dumbleton Hall," which was built in 1929. After being refurbished in the UK, the locomotive was transported to Japan and placed on display.

The vehicle has a decorative Art Deco design using materials such as birds-eye maple, ebony, and brass inlay strips, and is decorated with gorgeous details.

The costumes of Newt Scamander, Jacob Kowalski, Theseus Scamander, Vinda Rosier, Yusuf Kama, and Eulalie "Lally" Hicks are also on display. The set portrays a scene where Newt Scamander leads a brave team of wizards, witches, and a Muggle baker on a dangerous mission.

Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter offers an immersive experience for Harry Potter fans of all ages. Visitors can indulge in the magic of the Wizarding World and enjoy a variety of activities and attractions, including experiencing movie sets and behind-the-scenes of movie production, seeing stunning costumes, encountering magical creatures, and sipping butterbeer.

Don't miss the chance to visit the first-ever Studio Tour Tokyo and explore the magic of Hogwarts!

・Sales Start: March 22, 2023 at 2:00 PM JST
・Period: June 16, 2023 to September 30, 2023
・Prices: Adults: 6,300 yen; Children (Middle and High School students): 5,200 yen; Small Children (Ages 4 to Elementary School students): 3,800 yen

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