Visiting the Making of Harry Potter in Tokyo

You might have heard about the Harry Potter Studios in London, but did you know that you can now also find the Making of Harry Potter in Tokyo, Japan. The Studio tour opened in 2023 and is actually the largest Harry Potter attraction in the world. Here you can walk through film sets, learn about what happened behind the scenes and join interactive experiences, such as a quidditch match.

Here is everything you need to know about visiting the Harry Potter Studios in Tokyo!

How do get to the Harry Potter Studios in Tokyo?

The Studios are located near the Toshimaen Station, which is served by the Oedo Line. Or the Toshimaen station by the Ikebukuro Line or Toshima Line.

• From Shinjuku Station: Take the Marunouchi Line to Nakano-Sakaue Station and take the Oedo Line and get off at Toshimaen Station (travel time: 35 minutes)
• From Shibuya Station: There are a lot of different ways to travel, but one way would be to take the Yamanote Line to Ikebukuro Station and then to take the Ikebukuro Line or Toshima Line to Toshimaen (travel time: 37 minutes)
• From Ginza: Again, there are multiple ways to get to the Studio Tour, but one way would be to take the Ginza line to Aoyama-Itchome Station, and then to take the Oedo line to Toshimaen Station.

How much did a day at the Harry Potter Studios in Tokyo cost me?

Here is a breakdown of how much money I ended up spending at the Making of Harry Potter.

• The entry to the Harry Potter Studios: ¥6500 (around €38.57)
• Metro from and to Shinjuku: ¥660 (€3.92)
• Lunch at the café (Veggie Burger): ¥1700 (€10.09)
• Butterbeer (you can keep the glass): ¥1100 (€6.53)
• Notebook souvenir: ¥2600 (€15.53)

Total: ¥12560 (€74.64)

How much time do you need for the Harry Potter Studios in Tokyo?

Make sure to plan at least half a day at The Making of Harry Potter in Tokyo. It was stated that the tour will take around 4 hours. We spent 5 hours here (including eating lunch).

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What will you be able to see at the Making of Harry in Tokyo?

At the Harry Potter Studios in Tokyo, you can explore iconic sets like the Great Hall, Diagon Alley, and Platform 9¾, where the attention to detail makes you feel as though you’ve stepped into the films. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at the special effects and craftsmanship that brought the magic to life, from intricate costumes and props to animatronic creatures like Buckbeak and Aragog.

The experience is interactive, allowing you to cast spells with a wand, mix potions, and even ride a broomstick using green screen technology. Don’t miss the Dark Arts section, where you can encounter Voldemort and the Death Eaters. Finally, grab some magical souvenirs from the studio shop and enjoy a Butterbeer at the café to complete your visit.

Most things are available in both English and Japanese (often English with Japanese subtitles, or the other way around).

There might be a few occasions only where an activity was only available in Japanese (e.g. someone giving the defence against the dark arts lesson), but other than that you don’t you will be fine with English.

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