MarchStudio tour · Tokyo & Around
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter
Central TokyoMostly indoors · rain-friendlyAdvance, date-specific tickets required
Overview
Overview
This indoor walk-through attraction takes you behind the scenes of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series. It opened in June 2023 on the former site of Toshimaen. There are no rides; instead, you explore sets, props, and costumes on foot at your own pace.
- Address
- 1-1-7 Kasugacho, Nerima-ku, Tokyo 179-0074
- Closed
- Irregular closures (announced on the operating calendar; e.g. closed Wed Nov 11–Thu Nov 12, 2026)
- Time needed
- Plan on 3–4 hours; 6–7 hours if you want to take it all in
- Official website
- https://www.wbstudiotour.jp/
Highlights
Highlights
Iconic film sets include the Great Hall, Platform 9 ¾ and the Hogwarts Express, Diagon Alley, the Ministry of Magic in London, and the Forbidden Forest. Also popular are the paid broom experience, where you’re filmed riding a broomstick, one of the world’s largest Harry Potter shops, and Butterbeer.
Hours
Opening hours
Opening hours
Operating days, hours, and final tour times vary by day. Check the official operating calendar before visiting
Hours vary by day and season. Check the official website before you go.
Tickets
Prices & tickets
Adult (18+)Variable (¥6,300–¥7,300)
Tax included. Varies by visit date
Youth (12–17)Variable (¥5,200–¥6,000)
Tax included. Varies by visit date
Child (4–11)Variable (¥3,800–¥4,400)
Tax included. Varies by visit date
Infant (3 and under)Free
Must be accompanied by an adult
Ticket with afternoon tea (adult)From ¥14,000
On sale until Nov 10, 2026. 90-minute seating
Broom experience (add-on)¥5,500
Optional
Prices include tax and may change. Check the official website before buying.
🎫 How to buy tickets
- →Entry is by timed reservation with a cap on visitor numbers. Buying in advance on the official website is the norm (same-day tickets are sold at the counter but may sell out)
- →Weekends, holidays, and school breaks fill up early. The official site recommends booking about 1 month ahead
- →If you don’t enter within 30 minutes of your entry time, entry is no longer guaranteed
- →Date/time changes cost ¥1,500 each; no refunds
- →Due to the fire on Sep 29, 2026, sales and provision of the digital guide are suspended for the time being (the tour itself is operating normally)
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Tips
Tips for travelers
- ✓Entry is by timed ticket. Even when morning slots are full, afternoons (especially after 15:00) are relatively quiet
- ✓Harry Potter costumes are welcome (headgear that covers the face must be removed at security)
- ✓You can visit the main shop before entering, so buying a wand or robe first and wearing it on the tour is an officially recommended move
- ✓The area around the Backlot Café midway through the tour is a good place to rest. There are 2 water fountains inside
- ✓The Knight Bus is under repair and is scheduled to return to display around early November 2026
- ✓If you’re heading straight from the airport, the limousine bus from Haneda Airport gets you there without transfers
Access
Getting there
- Nearest station
- Toshimaen Station (Seibu Toshima Line)2 min walkAbout 17 min direct from Seibu Ikebukuro Station
- Toshimaen Station (Toei Oedo Line)2 min walkAbout 20 min direct from Shinjuku Station
- From major stations & airports
- Ikebukuro Station: Seibu Ikebukuro Line (through service to the Toshima Line) to Toshimaen Station (About 17 min)
- Shinjuku Station: Toei Oedo Line to Toshimaen Station (no transfer) (About 20 min)
- Haneda Airport: Limousine bus (Hikarigaoka/Nerima Area route) direct to the facility’s bus stop
- Direct buses & boats
- The limousine bus on the Haneda Airport–Hikarigaoka/Nerima Area route stops at “Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo” (adult ¥1,500, child ¥750; no reservation needed)
- IC cards
- Transit IC cards work on both the Seibu Line and the Toei Oedo Line. Transit IC cards can also be used for payment inside the venue
- Getting back
- Parking requires advance reservation, so the official site recommends coming by train
- Toshimaen Station is the terminus for Seibu through service to Ikebukuro, so you board at the starting station on the way back
- Re-entry isn’t allowed after you exit, so finish your shopping before leaving
Crowds
Crowds & best time to go
- Busy
- Weekends, holidays, and school breaks. Morning entry slots fill up fast
- Quieter
- Weekdays and afternoon entry slots (especially after 15:00)
- Time needed
- Plan on 3–4 hours; 6–7 hours if you want to take it all in
Weather
Weather & what to wear
Spring
In spring 2026, limited-edition food was offered to tie in with “Invitation from Hogwarts.”
Summer
During summer vacation there are limited-time offers such as student discount tickets and guided tours (as in 2026).
Autumn
During the special event “Dark Arts Halloween” (Sep 10–Nov 8, 2026), the studio is transformed with Dark Arts effects.
Winter
The winter event “Hogwarts in the Snow” shows the Great Hall and Diagon Alley dusted with snow (held in 2025; 2026 dates not yet announced).
- ☂ Rainy days
- The tour is indoors, so rain has little impact. It’s just a 2-minute walk from the station, so you won’t get very wet
- Heat
- Comfortable indoors. You only need to deal with the heat walking from the station and using the outdoor lockers
- Cold
- Comfortable indoors. Leave your coat in an indoor locker to travel light
- What to wear & bring
- You’ll walk for a long time, so wear sneakers or other comfortable shoes. The broom experience uses green-screen compositing, so avoid green or blue clothing or cover it with a robe. A drink with a lid and a portable battery are handy
Rules
Rules & what you can bring
- !No re-entry (a new ticket is required after exiting)
- !Prohibited items: rolling suitcases and luggage carts, alcohol, monopods, tripods, selfie sticks, blades (including replicas), balloons, and drones. Security screening at entry
- !No outside food such as boxed lunches (baby food, children’s snacks, and allergy-friendly food are allowed). Drinks are allowed in resealable containers
- !Photography is allowed in almost all areas, except the pre-show and green-screen areas. No flash or professional equipment
Facilities
Facilities & services
- Lockers & luggage
- Paid indoor lockers (S ¥300–XL ¥1,000, on the right after security) and paid outdoor lockers (S ¥300–L ¥700, on both sides of the building entrance, ¥100 coins only). Rolling suitcases aren’t allowed inside, so use the outdoor lockers. No luggage delivery (takkyubin) service
- Payment
- Accepts cash, credit cards (VISA, Mastercard, JCB, etc.), transit IC cards, e-money, Apple Pay, and QR code payments such as PayPay. No ATM; no tax-free shopping
- Strollers & wheelchairs
- Strollers and wheelchairs (manual and electric) lent free; advance reservations possible (limited numbers). Standard strollers may be brought in
- Accessibility
- Multiple universal restrooms, diaper-changing tables in all restrooms, 2 nursing rooms. One caregiver per guest with a disability enters free. Assistance dogs welcome
- Language support
- Official English website available. Digital guide in Japanese, English, Chinese, Korean, and Taiwanese Mandarin (suspended as of October 2026). Free Wi-Fi inside
Food
Food
- Must-try
- Butterbeer (Butterbeer Bar)House-themed plates (Backlot Café)Butterbeer pancakes (Food Hall)Niffler buns and house-themed cupcakes (Frog Café)
- Dietary needs
- Backlot Café offers vegetarian options (vegetable plate, veggie burger). For allergy or low-allergen meals, consult staff when ordering
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