A must-visit attraction on any independent trip to Tokyo, Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter recreates iconic sets such as Platform 9¾ and the Hogwarts Express. It also features Butterbeer, themed desserts and drinks, and the world's largest Harry Potter shop. This guide covers the highlights, transportation, and ticket information all in one place!
Where Is the Tokyo Harry Potter Studio Tour?
Studio Tour Tokyo (スタジオツアー東京) is an attraction themed around the Wizarding World from the Harry Potter films. It is located in Nerima City, Tokyo, inside Nerima Castle Site Park, which was redeveloped on the former Toshimaen site. Following London, it is the world's second Harry Potter Studio Tour and the largest indoor Harry Potter experience in the world.
The attraction recreates many iconic sets and details from the films. From architecture, props, lighting, and sound effects to costumes and set decoration, everything has been reproduced to resemble the original filming environment. Combined with professional guided explanations, the experience makes visitors feel as though they have stepped directly into the Wizarding World.
How to Get to the Tokyo Harry Potter Studio Tour
Getting to the Tokyo Harry Potter Studio Tour is very convenient. It is about a three-minute walk from the nearest station, Toshimaen Station. Toshimaen Station is served by the Seibu Toshima Line and the Toei Oedo Line. The Seibu Line is especially recommended because its Toshimaen Station has been specially designed with a Hogsmeade theme from Harry Potter. It features many photo spots and even a model of a magical train, making you feel as though you have entered the Wizarding World from the moment you step off the train!
Harry Potter fans making a pilgrimage to the Studio Tour are especially encouraged to depart from Seibu Ikebukuro Station. A direct train can get you there in as little as about 15 minutes. To celebrate the opening of the attraction, Ikebukuro Station was also redesigned with a magical theme, so allow some extra time to explore the station and enjoy its immersive Harry Potter atmosphere!
Seibu Ikebukuro Station → Harry Potter Studio Tour
Seibu Railway
| Route | Ikebukuro Station → Nerima Station (stay on the direct train; no transfer required) → Toshimaen Station |
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| Time | Approximately 15–25 minutes |
| Fare | 190 yen |
Shinjuku Station → Harry Potter Studio Tour
Toei Oedo Line
| Route | Shinjuku Station → Toshimaen Station |
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| Time | Approximately 20 minutes |
| Fare | 280 yen |
Yamanote Line + Seibu Railway
| Route | Shinjuku Station → Ikebukuro Station → Toshimaen Station |
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| Time | Approximately 30 minutes |
| Fare | 360 yen |
Ueno Station → Harry Potter Studio Tour
Yamanote Line + Seibu Railway
| Route | Ueno Station → Ikebukuro Station → Toshimaen Station |
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| Time | Approximately 40 minutes |
| Fare | 370 yen |
Tokyo Station → Harry Potter Studio Tour
Marunouchi Line + Seibu Railway
| Route | Tokyo Station → Ikebukuro Station → Toshimaen Station |
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| Time | Approximately 40 minutes |
| Fare | 400 yen |
Tokyo Harry Potter Studio Tour Tickets
Ticket prices for admission from July 1, 2026, have increased. Tickets are primarily sold for a specified date and entry time, and prices vary according to the date of admission. This adjustment mainly raises the minimum price for each ticket category. For standard admission, the minimum adult fare has increased from 6,300 yen to 6,600 yen, the junior fare from 5,200 yen to 5,500 yen, and the child fare from 3,800 yen to 4,000 yen.
| Ticket Type | Adult (Age 18 and over) | Junior (Ages 12–17) | Child (Ages 4–11) |
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| Standard Ticket | 6,600 yen ⇕ 7,300 yen | 5,500 yen ⇕ 6,000 yen | 4,000 yen ⇕ 4,400 yen |
| Package Ticket | 10,080 yen ⇕ 10,780 yen | 8,980 yen ⇕ 9,480 yen | 7,480 yen ⇕ 7,880 yen |
※ The prices above apply to admission from July 1, 2026. Actual prices vary by admission date, so please refer to the official website for the latest information.
※ Ticket prices vary by date. Please refer to the official website's “Ticket Booking” link for the applicable price.
※ The package ticket includes a digital guide and an official souvenir guidebook.
※ The digital guide supports English, Japanese, Chinese, and Korean and normally costs 1,480 yen. The official souvenir guidebook is available in Japanese and English and normally costs 2,500 yen.
※ Children aged three or under enter free of charge, but a free infant ticket must still be selected when booking.
The Harry Potter Studio Tour mainly operates on an advance-reservation system. Simply choose your preferred date and entry time when booking. Tickets are also sold at the on-site ticket counter, but popular dates and time slots may sell out, so advance booking is strongly recommended. A booking link is provided below. Once your itinerary is confirmed, book your tickets early to ensure smooth admission!
Tokyo Harry Potter Studio Tour Opening Hours
| Opening Hours | Weekdays | Peak Periods / Weekends / Public Holidays |
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| Opens | 8:30 | 8:30 |
| Closes | 20:30 | 22:00 |
| Studio Tour Entry Times | Weekdays | Peak Periods / Weekends / Public Holidays |
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| First Entry | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Final Entry | 16:30 | 18:00 |
※ Opening hours vary slightly by date. Please check the operating hours published on the official website for details.
Tokyo Harry Potter Studio Tour Entry Rules
When visiting the Harry Potter Studio Tour, be sure to review the entry rules and plan your time carefully. How early can you enter the lobby to shop and choose a Hogwarts robe? By what time must you complete check-in and admission? Knowing these details in advance will help you begin your magical journey without any problems!
Rule ① You may enter the lobby area one hour before your designated entry time. For the first entry session of the day, admission to the lobby begins 30 minutes beforehand.
Rule ② You must complete check-in and enter within 30 minutes after your designated entry time.
Rule ③ If you arrive more than 30 minutes after your designated entry time, you may not be admitted.
Rule ④ If you miss your original time slot, staff may arrange the next available admission time depending on on-site conditions. However, on especially busy days, same-day admission may not be possible and a new reservation may be required.
Recommended Visit Duration for the Tokyo Harry Potter Studio Tour
Although you must enter the Tokyo Harry Potter Studio Tour at your reserved time, there is no limit on how long you may stay, so spending an entire day there is perfectly fine. General visitors and families should allow approximately three to four hours. Dedicated Harry Potter fans are encouraged to set aside six to seven hours, as every exhibition area offers something worth experiencing, from taking photos and choosing exclusive souvenirs to enjoying themed food and drinks.
3-Hour Itinerary for General Visitors
For general visitors, the itinerary can focus on the most iconic Harry Potter sets, including the Hogwarts Great Hall, Platform 9¾, the Hogwarts Express, and the Ministry of Magic, which is exclusive to the Tokyo Studio Tour. You can also select a few of the most popular interactive experiences rather than queueing for every activity. Even visitors who are not devoted fans will be captivated by the immersive magical atmosphere and leave with wonderful memories filled with surprise and emotion.
Three-Hour Hogwarts Tour Itinerary
10 minutes – Official entry + Hogwarts Great Hall
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5 minutes – Moving Staircase + [Interactive] Moving Portraits
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10 minutes – [Interactive] Quidditch Match
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10 minutes – Hogwarts Common Room
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5 minutes – Dumbledore's Office + Pensieve
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20 minutes – Potions Classroom
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20 minutes – Forbidden Forest + [Interactive] Cast a Patronus
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15 minutes – Flying Car + Hogwarts Bridge + Knight Bus
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10 minutes – [Dining] Butterbeer Bar
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30 minutes – Platform 9¾ + Hogwarts Express + [Shopping] Railway Shop
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20 minutes – Ministry of Magic + [Interactive] Floo Powder Fireplace
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10 minutes – [Interactive] Flying Broomstick
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10 minutes – Diagon Alley
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10 minutes – [Shopping] Studio Shop
6-Hour Itinerary for Dedicated Fans
Harry Potter fans are encouraged to start early at the magically decorated Seibu Ikebukuro Station, then continue taking photos after arriving at Seibu Toshimaen Station. Arrive at the Studio Tour one hour early so you can first purchase a wand at the Studio Shop, put on a Hogwarts robe, and have a light meal to recharge before officially beginning your magical journey. In addition to recreating iconic sets, the attraction includes extensive behind-the-scenes filmmaking content, including costumes, props, architectural models, magical creature designs, sound effects, and music. There is so much to see that it is easy to lose track of time!
Six-Hour Hogwarts Tour Itinerary
10 minutes – Toshimaen Station
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20 minutes – [Shopping] Studio Shop
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20 minutes – [Dining] Chocolate Frog Café
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10 minutes – Official entry + Hogwarts Great Hall
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15 minutes – Moving Staircase + [Interactive] Moving Portraits
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10 minutes – [Interactive] Quidditch Match
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15 minutes – Hogwarts Common Room + Room of Requirement
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10 minutes – Dumbledore's Office + Pensieve
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30 minutes – Potions Classroom + [Interactive] Mirror of Erised + [Interactive] Defence Against the Dark Arts Classroom + Library
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20 minutes – Forbidden Forest + [Interactive] Cast a Patronus
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30 minutes – Hagrid's Hut + Flying Car + Wizard Chess + Hogwarts Bridge
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10 minutes – [Dining] Butterbeer Bar
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15 minutes – 4 Privet Drive
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10 minutes – Knight Bus
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30 minutes – Platform 9¾ + Hogwarts Express + [Shopping] Railway Shop
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30 minutes – Ministry of Magic + [Interactive] Floo Powder Fireplace
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10 minutes – [Interactive] Flying Broomstick
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10 minutes – Diagon Alley
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20 minutes – [Shopping] Studio Shop
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40 minutes – [Dining] Food Hall
Must-See Attractions at the Tokyo Harry Potter Studio Tour
Hogwarts Great Hall
The Harry Potter film series spanned ten years, and the Hogwarts Great Hall is arguably the most iconic setting inside Hogwarts Castle. The Studio Tour recreates this spacious hall with its soaring ceiling. At the front, visitors can see Professor Dumbledore standing beside the owl lectern, along with Professors Snape and McGonagall and Hagrid. The dining tables on both sides are set with tableware, and uniforms representing the four Hogwarts houses—Gryffindor, Hufflepuff, Ravenclaw, and Slytherin—are also displayed.
Platform 9¾
Platform 9¾ is one of the most iconic settings in the Harry Potter series. Students must pass through the platform barrier before boarding the Hogwarts Express to travel to the wizarding school. Here, visitors can imitate witches and wizards by posing with a luggage trolley disappearing into the wall, and they can also step inside the train. Each passenger compartment features memorable scenes from the films. On the other side of the platform, there is a shop as well as costumes from Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, so fans should not miss it!
Forbidden Forest
Visitors are free to explore the Forbidden Forest, a place Hogwarts students are normally prohibited from entering. Surrounded by enormous tree trunks, the dark and chilly forest is filled with a mysterious and dangerous magical atmosphere. Several classic scenes are recreated here, including Hagrid's first Care of Magical Creatures lesson featuring Buckbeak the Hippogriff, the Weasley family's flying car, and Aragog's spider lair. The area also offers numerous interactive experiences. Bow to Buckbeak and he will gracefully return the gesture. When a Dementor appears, simply extend your hand to cast a Patronus and drive back the darkness. It is one of the most immersive areas in the entire Studio Tour!
Ministry of Magic
The Ministry of Magic makes its first appearance in a Harry Potter Studio Tour and can only be seen in Tokyo. This enormous and magical space covers 900 square metres and rises 10 metres high. It is decorated with red and green tiles, with the “Magic Is Might” monument standing in the centre and creating an immediate sense of grandeur. To enter the Ministry, visitors pass through the grate beneath a marble fireplace. Once you step inside, flashes of light and smoke recreate the effect seen in the films, making this an excellent place for friends to film or photograph one another.
Diagon Alley
Diagon Alley, where witches and wizards can supposedly find everything they need, can also be explored at the Harry Potter Studio Tour. The set first appeared in the opening film and was modified several times to suit the story. With changing light effects, visitors can experience the street by both day and night. Instantly recognisable shops include the goblin-run Gringotts Wizarding Bank, the historic wand shop Ollivanders, and Weasleys' Wizard Wheezes, with its enormous moving figure visible from a distance.
Hogwarts Bridge
Hogwarts Bridge stands at the centre of the outdoor exhibition area. Walking across this crooked Gothic wooden bridge makes you feel as though you have truly entered the Hogwarts grounds. On clear days, it is an especially atmospheric photo location, and many visitors lean out from the side of the bridge to capture pictures that look like scenes from the films. Food stands are located nearby, and the ever-popular Butterbeer can also be purchased here. It is a great place to eat, drink, and take a break after exploring.
Knight Bus
Do you remember the Knight Bus that Harry boarded after leaving 4 Privet Drive in Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban? This purple triple-decker bus transports stranded witches and wizards. It travels at incredible speed and can squeeze itself into narrow spaces, but its wild driving and sudden braking often send passengers tumbling from their seats or leave them feeling sick. The Knight Bus at the Studio Tour faithfully recreates the film version, and visitors can even step inside. Hagrid's motorcycle and the red Ministry of Magic telephone box nearby are equally eye-catching and are also must-visit photo spots.
Flying Car
The flying car appears in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. After missing the Hogwarts Express, Harry and Ron fly the magical car to school, creating one of the series' most memorable scenes. At Universal Studios Japan, the car has crashed into the forest, while the version in the Forbidden Forest is stuck in a tree. Only the car in the outdoor area is finally parked in perfect condition, making it an ideal place for a worry-free photo!
Limited-Time Events and Special Exhibitions at the Tokyo Harry Potter Studio Tour
Hogwarts Invitation Special Exhibition (Now–September 6, 2026)
To celebrate the 25th anniversary of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone, the Tokyo Harry Potter Studio Tour is holding the “Hogwarts Invitation Special Exhibition (ホグワーツからの招待状)” from March 18 to September 6, 2026. In addition to displaying an enormous Hogwarts acceptance letter, the Great Hall is decorated with a “Sorting Ceremony” theme, allowing visitors to experience the excitement the characters felt when they first entered Hogwarts.
Event Highlight ① The Great Hall recreates the Sorting Hat Ceremony
Event Highlight ② An interactive experience lets visitors cast the “Wingardium Leviosa” spell
Event Highlight ③ A display explaining the visual-effects techniques used for the Invisibility Cloak
Event Highlight ④ A behind-the-scenes display showing how Hagrid's half-giant appearance was created
Event Highlight ⑤ Limited-edition food, including a Hogwarts acceptance letter crepe
Event Highlight ⑥ 25th-anniversary merchandise
“Hogwarts in the Snow” Winter Event (Previously Held in Winter 2024 and 2025)
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo previously held the winter event “Hogwarts in the Snow (ホグワーツ・イン・ザ・スノー)” from November 8, 2025, to January 12, 2026. With falling snow and candlelight, the event recreated classic Christmas scenes from the films. The entire Studio Tour was transformed with snowy decorations, from the candlelit Great Hall to the snow-covered Hogwarts Castle and Diagon Alley, creating a rich and magical festive atmosphere.
Event Highlight ① 400 floating candles illuminate the Hogwarts Great Hall
Event Highlight ② Snowy projections transform Hogwarts Castle, while Diagon Alley becomes a winter night scene
Event Highlight ③ Exclusive Christmas merchandise and festive desserts
Although the 2026 winter event has not yet been announced, “Hogwarts in the Snow” has been held every year since winter 2024. Those planning a winter visit can refer to the 2025 event guide to learn more about what the experience may include.
Food and Restaurants at the Tokyo Harry Potter Studio Tour
Butterbeer Bar
The Harry Potter Studio Tour has so much to see that your feet may start to ache halfway through. Around the midpoint of the tour, you will pass the Butterbeer Bar in the courtyard. Stop here for a glass of Butterbeer, one of the most iconic and family-friendly drinks from the story. The foam on top is smooth and creamy, while the drink has a gentle sweetness and is very easy to enjoy. Best of all, you can take the mug home! A convenient washing station is provided inside the bar so you can rinse the mug before packing it away.
Chocolate Frog Café
For a short break, a dessert, or a drink, head to the Chocolate Frog Café. It serves snacks inspired by the Wizarding World, including muffins and doughnuts in the four Hogwarts house colours—red, yellow, blue, and green—as well as pumpkin pies stamped with the Hogwarts “H.” Wondering why it is called the Chocolate Frog Café? Take a close look at the seating and you will notice that the design is inspired by the purple pentagonal Chocolate Frog box. Do not forget to take a few photos while enjoying your treats!
Food Hall (THE FOOD HALL)
For a full and satisfying meal, visit the Food Hall. Designed to resemble the Hogwarts dining hall, the space has banners representing all four houses hanging from the high ceiling, making visitors feel as though they have entered the Wizarding World. The menu features a variety of traditional British dishes, including fish and chips, roast beef, and a full English breakfast. You can enjoy a hearty meal and take beautiful photos at the same time—the perfect combination of magic and food!
Tokyo Harry Potter Studio Tour Souvenirs
The Harry Potter Studio Tour is home to the world's largest Harry Potter shop, the Studio Shop, with more than 7,000 products. The shop is divided into 14 themed sections and decorated with intricately designed props. It faithfully recreates famous shops from the films, including Honeydukes, Ollivanders, and Flourish and Blotts, allowing visitors to enjoy the displays while shopping.
The selection includes Hogwarts robes and other clothing, wands, decorations, magical creature plush toys, stationery, snacks, chocolates, postcards, planners, and much more. Japan-exclusive products are also available, so be sure to allow plenty of time for souvenir shopping!
Must-Buy ① Harry Potter Studio Tour Wands
Every witch or wizard's adventure begins by finding a wand of their own. The Studio Shop offers nearly 50 wand designs, each beautifully crafted to closely reproduce the film props, from the wood grain and colour to the shape and curvature. Fifteen character wands can also be personalised with an engraved name for an additional fee, making them highly collectible. If you would like engraving, arrive one hour before your entry time to make your purchase, as the on-site wait may exceed 20 minutes.
Must-Buy ② Hogwarts Robes
Want to take the most magical photos possible? Purchase a Hogwarts robe before entering the tour. Your name can be embroidered on-site free of charge, and pairing the robe with a white shirt instantly transforms you into a Hogwarts student. Cloaks, scarves, and other accessories are also available. Put on a complete outfit before entering the exhibition areas, and every photo will look like a Hogwarts admission poster!
Must-Buy ③ Hogwarts Acceptance Letter
In addition to the Studio Shop, do not rush away when you reach Platform 9¾. The nearby Railway Shop holds some exclusive surprises. Although the shop is small, it sells special items available nowhere else. The most popular is the Hogwarts acceptance letter, which can be personalised with your name so that it feels as though you have truly received an invitation to the Wizarding World. Quantities are limited and the item is not restocked after selling out. Because visitors cannot return to this area later, purchase it as soon as you see it!
Tokyo Harry Potter Studio Tour FAQs
1. How do you get to the Tokyo Harry Potter Studio Tour?
Take the train to Toshimaen Station, then walk for approximately three minutes.
2. How long does it take to visit the Tokyo Harry Potter Studio Tour?
General visitors usually spend about three hours, while dedicated Harry Potter fans may spend six to seven hours.
3. What are the must-buy souvenirs at the Tokyo Harry Potter Studio Tour?
Wands, Hogwarts robes, and Hogwarts acceptance letters