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Snow Is Coming to the Harry Potter Studio in Tokyo! 'Magical Winter' Christmas Highlights, Hogwarts Dinners, and Event Dates

• Written by: Alice Lee

Date published: 5 October 2026

Are you ready for a magical Christmas, Potterheads? Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo is launching its winter-only event "Magical Winter" on November 13, 2026!

From the snow-covered Hogwarts Castle and Hogsmeade to the cozy time Harry and Ron spend together, the wizarding world is always enchanting in winter. This year, the studio brings back the classic Great Hall Christmas decorations, and the Forbidden Forest, home to magical creatures, will see snowfall for the first time! Here are the must-see winter highlights, the hard-to-book special dinners, and the practical info you need. This winter, come experience a magical world wrapped in snow and light!

(Main image credit: Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter)

Step into the Great Hall and you're greeted by countless candles floating in the air and giant Christmas trees standing 5 meters (about 16 feet) tall on both sides! Each tree is covered in colorful ornaments and ribbons handmade by the film's production team, perfectly recreating the warm, traditional British Christmas atmosphere. Huge wreaths hang on the walls, and the long tables are laid out with a lavish Christmas feast and gift props. It feels like stepping straight into the movie, and the "winter magic" is everywhere.

This winter, the magic spreads to brand-new stages! The Forbidden Forest, home to mysterious magical creatures, gets its first snowy makeover. Pass through the heavy iron gates and, among the snow-covered trees, you'll see the hippogriff Buckbeak popping out to greet visitors. With shifting projections and glowing footprints, a Patronus will guide you deep into Aragog's lair. The classic Hogwarts Castle model is also dusted with soft snow, showing off a quiet, majestic look you can only see in winter.

Beyond the visual wonders, two special packages let fans enjoy a dreamy Christmas dinner in the Great Hall:

・Dinner at Hogwarts ~Magical Winter~: A luxurious adults-only feast held on just four days. Enjoy a Western-style course meal with unlimited drinks in the candlelit hall, plus an exclusive gift and a winter specialty drink from the Gryffindor common room. Best of all, after dinner you get a private after-hours studio tour and a limited puzzle-solving activity!

・Dinner at Hogwarts ~A Magical Feast To Share~ (new this year): A sharing-style package for elementary school children and older, perfect for families and friends. While you enjoy the magical dinner at a shared table, you can take part in an interactive quiz challenge and a group photo session. Participants also receive a limited-edition gift afterward, leaving the whole family with unforgettable magical memories.

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Written by:

Alice Lee

A native of Taiwan, she has lived in Japan for 10 years and holds JLPT N1 certification. She enjoys reading Japanese novels and has experience as a guide at a tourist information center, as well as writing for travel media. She enjoys visiting shrines and once walked an hour each way for a single visit. She also explores sites tied to Sengoku period warlords and enjoys hiking. Interested in lesser-known destinations, she is dedicated to uncovering hidden spots. Her travels span many regions, and she enjoys bringing home local souvenirs to taste and share with friends and family.

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