The world of Harry Potter is about to become even more magical with the opening of the largest indoor Harry Potter attraction in the world in the summer 2023. Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo will open on the former Toshimaen site, offering fans a unique opportunity to explore the world of film production behind the scenes of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts movies. This will be the first Warner Bros. Studio Tour to open in Asia, with exclusive sets only available at this location.
The Harry Potter series, consisting of eight movies based on J.K. Rowling’s bestselling novels, has become a worldwide phenomenon, with over 600 million copies sold worldwide, published in over 200 regions and translated into more than 80 languages. The movies have generated worldwide excitement and broken numerous foreign film records, including in Japan, where the first movie in the series, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone,” premiered on December 1st, 2001.
“Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – Making of Harry Potter” will open on the former Toshimaen site adjacent to the Nerima Castle Ruins Park in Tokyo, inviting fans to explore the magical world of Harry Potter movie production in a completely new way. The creative art will be unveiled on the day the first Harry Potter movie premiered in Japan, giving fans a glimpse into the grand world of movie sets, costumes, props, and magical creatures made by creators who actually participated in the movie.
The upcoming “Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – Making of Harry Potter” is an entertainment facility that will span approximately 90,000 square meters. It will offer visitors the opportunity to experience the behind-the-scenes production of beloved movies worldwide, such as the “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” series. This facility will be the first Warner Bros. Studio Tour to open in Asia and will be the second in the world, following the London Studio Tour, which has welcomed over 16 million visitors since opening in 2012.
Visitors to Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo can expect to see several sets from the movies, including the Grand Hall, the Hogwarts Express on Platform 9 3/4, Diagon Alley, and an interactive experience where visitors can become part of a moving portrait. It is important to note that this facility will operate on a reservation system, allowing visitors to enjoy the world of the “Harry Potter” and “Fantastic Beasts” series at their own pace and in their own style, experiencing a magical world that they have never experienced before.
In conclusion, the opening of Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo in the summer 2023 will be an exciting event for Harry Potter fans in Asia and around the world. This new attraction offers a unique opportunity to journey behind the scenes of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts movies, exploring the remarkable world of film production. With exclusive sets only available at this location, visitors can enjoy a completely new entertainment experience, immersing themselves in the magic of the beloved movie series.
