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Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter
The Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo - The Making of Harry Potter is the largest indoor Harry Potter attraction in the world and the first Warner Bros. Studio Tour to open in Asia. Opened on 16th June 2023, the brand new attraction is located on the former Toshimaen Amusement Park site. Here, visitors can learn all about the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film productions like never before!
The Studio Tour allows fans to access authentic sets, see special costumes and visit the iconic locations of the Wizarding World. The sets were hand-crafted by filmmakers using original methods and techniques to give visitors the full authentic experience of the film series. There are also a variety of interactive experiences available. In terms of food, fans can enjoy the famous Butterbeer drink and have a meal at one of the eateries that offer a range of magical dining options.
Visitors can also satisfy all their merchandise needs at one of the many souvenir shops, including the world's largest Harry Potter store with exclusive items that can only be found at the Studio Tour in Tokyo.
Listed below are some of the experiences fans can expect to have when visiting the unique and well-crafted Studio Tour.
You can purchase tickets in advance here: https://www.wbstudiotour.jp/en/tickets/
Overview
Address
1-1-7 Kasugacho, Nerima Ward, Tokyo 179-0074 (Map) (Directions)Hours
8:30 - 22:00 Closed nowOpening Hours
Monday
8:30 - 22:00
Tuesday
8:30 - 22:00
Wednesday
8:30 - 22:00
Thursday
8:30 - 22:00
Friday
8:30 - 22:00
Saturday
8:30 - 22:00
Sunday
8:30 - 22:00
Holidays
8:30 - 22:00
Price
¥6300~
Phone Number
50-6862-3676Website
Highlights
Movie Sets
Step into the Wizarding World with the Studio Tour’s mesmerizing sets. The available sets include, but are not limited to, the Great Hall inspired by Oxford University's 16th century hall, Platform 9 ¾ and the Hogwarts Express, the notorious Forbidden Forest, and Diagon Alley. Exclusive to Tokyo, the Studio Tour also has the first recreation of the London Ministry of Magic set, where fans can pose for photos beside one of the fireplaces with smoke and lightning effects.
Props
The Studio Tour is home to numerous props that feature unparalleled craftsmanship. Guests can peruse a variety of wands, including Professor Snape's and Professor Slughorn's, as well as observe the famous Goblet of Fire and Dumbledore’s office with his memory cabinet.
Creature Effects
Life-sized versions of the creatures from the film series can also be found at the Studio Tour. Guests can see the beloved Dobby, Buckbeak the Hippogriff with each of his feathers being individually created and hand-glued, the Goblins from the Gringotts Wizarding Bank, and Aragog the Acromantula with a leg span of over 5.5 meters.
Special and Visual Effects
Guests can enjoy numerous displays that explain some of the movies' most notable effects, including flying with broomsticks, the famous Knight Bus from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and the Pensieve in Dumbeldore's office, which he used to view memories. In fact, with the help of a greenscreen, visitors themselves can even try flying on a broomstick.
Costumes
Fans can see some of the movies’ most famous costumes, which were curated by the best costume designers. The facility is home to a variety of Hogwarts school robes; Dumbledore’s outfits, which evolve throughout the movies in tandem with the plot; beautiful formalwear from the Yule Ball; Beaxbatons’ school uniforms; and much more!
Hogwarts Model
The Studio Tour has the recreation of the Hogwarts Castle model built originally by the Art Department for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone. The model has more than 2,500 fibre optic lights and was created by a team of 86 members. Fans can also see models of the masks worn by Death Eaters and play with an interactive digital mask-creator to find a mask that matches their own personality.
Food and Drink
Enjoy a variety of specially-curated, British-inspired restaurants at the Studio Tour, including The Food Hall and the Frog Cafe, which has a selection of Harry Potter themed sweets and special designs in its Caffe Latte Art Collection. Both areas are available before or after your Studio Tour experience. Located halfway through the Studio Tour is the Backlot Cafe, where visitors can stop for some magic-themed drinks that change color and taste or eat a meal in one of the Hogwarts houses. Of course, the Studio Tour also has Butterbeer available at the world's biggest Butterbeer bar. Visitors can also purchase an experience of Afternoon Tea on the day of the Studio Tour visit, but this option is currently unavailable. Check their website for updates on availability and time slots.
Access
The Studio Tour is located on the former Toshimaen Amusement Park site, which is a two-minute walk from Toshimaen Station on the Toei Oedo Line and the Seibu Ikebukuro Line.
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