Step Behind the Magic of the Wizarding World
By Hello Explorer
Where to go? What to do?
Today, Tonight, Tomorrow!
Harry Potter fansβ¦ are you ready? β‘
Have you ever dreamed of walking through the Great Hall, standing inside Diagon Alley, boarding the Hogwarts Express, or discovering how movie magic was actually created?
Then Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo β The Making of Harry Potter is an absolute must-visit.
We surprised our daughter Livia, who is a huge Harry Potter fan, with ticketsβand honestlyβ¦ none of us were prepared for how incredible this place would be.
This isnβt an amusement park. Itβs a journey behind one of the biggest movie franchises ever made.
For more than 5 magical hours, we explored authentic movie sets, original costumes, legendary props, breathtaking special effects, and learned how filmmakers brought the Wizarding World to life.
The level of creativity, craftsmanship and detail is simply unbelievable.
What is Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo? π°
Opened in June 2023, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo became the first Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Asia and today is the largest indoor Harry Potter attraction in the world.
Built on the former Toshimaen amusement park site, the attraction allows visitors to walk through actual movie-quality sets while learning the filmmaking techniques used in both the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films.
Unlike a theme park with rides, this experience lets you explore entirely at your own pace.
Every room reveals new movie secrets
Top 5 Highlights β
1. The Great Hall π°
The moment the massive doors openβ¦
Goosebumps.
Walk through the legendary Great Hall exactly as seen in the films.
One of the most iconic movie sets ever created.
2. Diagon Alley ποΈ
Perhaps the most impressive area of the entire tour.
Every shop window is packed with thousands of tiny handcrafted details.
Donβt miss:
β’ Ollivanders Wand Shop
β’ Weasleysβ Wizard Wheezes
β’ Flourish & Blotts
β’ Gringotts references
Youβll feel like youβre inside the movie.
3. Platform 9ΒΎ & The Hogwarts Express π
One of the biggest highlights.
The full-size Hogwarts Express looks incredible.
Walk through the train, discover hidden filming tricks, and see how different movie scenes were created.
4. Forbidden Forest π²
Darkβ¦ Mysteriousβ¦
And surprisingly beautiful.
Come face-to-face with magical creatures including Buckbeak and Aragog. One of the most immersive sections.
5. Behind the Movie Magic π¬
This is what truly makes the Studio Tour unique.
Discover:
β’ Visual effects
β’ Green screen technology
β’ Creature design
β’ Costume creation
β’ Makeup
β’ Animatronics
β’ Miniature models
β’ Sound design
β’ Props
β’ Set construction
Even if youβre not a hardcore Harry Potter fan, itβs fascinating to see how blockbuster movies are made.
For Every Harry Potter Fan πͺ
Whether youβre a Gryffindorβ¦
A proud Slytherinβ¦
A loyal Hufflepuffβ¦
Or a clever Ravenclawβ¦
Youβll constantly recognize scenes from the films.
Every corner brings back memories. You may even discover details you completely missed while watching the movies.
The Shop ποΈ
Warningβ¦
Bring extra luggage. π
The Studio Shop is enormous and filled with exclusive merchandise you canβt easily find elsewhere.
Popular souvenirs include:
β’ Wands
β’ House robes
β’ Chocolate Frogs
β’ Bertie Bottβs Every Flavour Beans
β’ Butterbeer mugs
β’ Plush Hedwig
β’ Scarves
β’ Clothing
β’ Collectibles
β’ Stationery
β’ Home dΓ©cor
There are also smaller themed shops throughout the tour, including Platform 9ΒΎ.
πΊ Donβt Miss
β Butterbeer
β Wizarding snacks
β The Backlot CafΓ©
β Chocolate treats
β Exclusive themed desserts
Trying Butterbeer is almost a rite of passage.
π¬ Movie Magic in Numbers
- Opened: June 16, 2023
- Location: Nerima, Tokyo
- First Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Asia
- Largest indoor Harry Potter attraction in the world
- Built on the former Toshimaen amusement park site
- Visitors typically spend 4β6 hours exploring
- Hundreds of original props, costumes and recreations are on display.
Ticket Information π°
Typical ticket prices:
Adults: from $39
Junior (12β17): from $32
Children (4β11): from $23
Prices vary depending on the season and booking date. Advance booking is highly recommended, especially during weekends and holidays.
How Long Should You Plan? β°
Official recommendation:
4β5 hours
Our visit:
More than 5 hours
And honestlyβ¦
We still could have stayed longer.
How Was It Built? ποΈ
Creating the Tokyo Studio Tour was a massive international project.
Thousands of artists, designers, engineers, builders, filmmakers and Warner Bros. specialists collaborated to transform the former Toshimaen site into a permanent behind-the-scenes experience.
Many of the people involved had also worked on the original Harry Potter film productions, helping recreate famous sets with extraordinary accuracy.
The attraction combines authentic props with newly built reproductions, advanced lighting, interactive technology, practical effects and immersive sound to make visitors feel like theyβre inside the films.
Fun Facts
πͺ It is the largest indoor Harry Potter attraction in the world.
πͺ It is the first Warner Bros. Studio Tour in Asia.
πͺ Many props were created using the same techniques used during filming.
πͺ You can experience green screen flying on a broomstick.
πͺ Every brick, poster, shop sign and window in Diagon Alley contains hidden details.
πͺ Thousands of handcrafted props were created for the Harry Potter films.
πͺ The Hogwarts Express is one of the most photographed locations inside the attraction.
Hello Explorer Rating
βββββ 5/5
One of the best attractions weβve ever visited.
Whether youβre a lifelong Harry Potter fan or simply love movies, creativity and incredible craftsmanship, this experience belongs on your Tokyo bucket list.
π¬ We Want to Hear From You!
β‘ Which Harry Potter location would you visit first?
π Hogwarts Express
π° Hogwarts Castle
ποΈ Diagon Alley
πΊ The Great Hall
πͺ Forbidden Forest
π HELLO EXPLORER
Where to go? What to do? Today, Tonight, Tomorrow! πβ¨
