The universe of the famed boy wizard, Harry Potter, is soon set to captivate fans in Tokyo, as a new theme park scheduled to open its gates this Friday is eager to immerse attendees in a world of magic and adventure.
Occupying the western segment of the cherished Toshimaen amusement park, which closed in 2020 after nearly a century, the Warner Brothers Studio Tour Tokyo has painstakingly recreated various legendary movie scenes, including Diagon Alley and the Ministry of Magic.
The park’s proximity to the Japanese capital is ideal, particularly as international tourism begins to recover post-COVID-19 pandemic, stated Torben Jensen, Vice President and General Manager of Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo.
“Being the inaugural tour in Asia, coupled with the surge of incoming visitors to Japan, will position us at the hub of the regional market,” Jensen shared with journalists during a walkthrough of the park, emphasizing that it offers Asian Harry Potter fans a fresh perspective on the series’ filmmaking.
Adult tickets are priced at 6,300 yen (approximately $45), and according to Jensen, they are sold out until August.
The excitement for this magical Harry Potter experience in Tokyo is apparent as fans are queuing to secure their place. The opening of the Warner Brothers Studio Tour Tokyo symbolizes a significant milestone for Harry Potter fans in Asia. It represents a crucial step in the revival of the global tourism industry. As the world slowly emerges from the pandemic’s shadow, such endeavours bring hope, magic, and much-needed joy to countless individuals, proving that the spirit of adventure and fascination is alive even in the most challenging times.
