While the permanent closure of Tokyo’s 94-year-old amusement park Toshimaen was undoubtedly bittersweet, we can’t help but be excited at the thought of the opening of Warner Bros. Studio Tour, dedicated to the making of the 'Harry Potter' film franchise! ?
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What you can expect at the new The Making of Harry Potter Tokyo
Set to open on 16 June 2023, the brand new Studio Tour exhibition is the second in the world after the London exhibition and will explore JK Rowling's Wizarding World of Harry Potter through both of the franchise’s series, "Harry Potter" and "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them."
Spanning a vast size of 30,000 sqm – roughly the size of 5 football fields – the facility allows visitors to freely roam around and check out realistic props and costumes, as well as sculptures of magical creatures that appeared in the movies.
Fans can expect a similarly magical experience as they walk through recreated film sets and iconic spots such as Platform 9 ¾ and the Hogwarts Express.
Besides realistic production sets, visitors can also expect interactive props and exhibits that make use of green screen technology to take you to the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
In addition to the new studio tour, two Tokyo train stations will be getting a Wizarding World-themed makeover. Naturally, this includes Toshimaen Station, which will be renovated to resemble the Hogsmeade train station featured in the Harry Potter books. The second station set to undergo renovations is Ikebukuro Station, though these modifications (inspired by Kings Cross train station in London) will primarily be for two platforms used for trains servicing Toshimaen. Renovations for the stations are projected to be completed in the spring of 2023.
It’s certainly a good day for Potterheads in Japan as they have yet another place to immerse themselves in unadulterated wizardry fun. Tickets are now available on Trip.com from ¥6999 (approximately S$69*), ¥5888 (approximately S$58*) and ¥4200 (approximately S$41*) respectively for Adult, Junior and Child Tickets. Warner Bros. Harry Potter Studios Tokyo will not sell tickets on-site, and advance booking of tickets is required before entering the attraction. If you and your family are a die-hard fans of Harry Potter, then this new attraction is a must-go!