Harry Potter's Park


Today the story of a small wizard, whose youth was reduced to a constant struggle against the forces of evil, seized the minds of mankind. The fairy world, described in the books of J. Rowling, seems so harmonious and complete that many children, and adults, dream of becoming a part of it. And a significant role in this endeavor is played out by special attractions, one of which is the Harry Potter theme park in Japan .

What is waiting for tourists in the park dedicated to Harry Potter?

The theme park, which embodies the village of Hogsmeet and the Hogwarts School of Magic, is a part of attractions in the vast space of the Universal Studios Japan entertainment complex. In addition to the world of the Boy Who Lived, here you can visit Spider-Man, feel yourself as the protagonist of the films "Jurassic Park", "Jaws", "Back to the Future", "Terminator".

The theme park is located on an area of ​​54 hectares. In total there are 8 entertainment zones. Every year more than 10 million people visit it!

The magic is real

The attraction, dedicated directly to the magical world of Harry Potter, was opened in July 2014. This is the third theme park of such a plan. The first two are located in the USA.

In the park Harry Potter recreated the objects that are familiar to every fan of the magical world. Here you can visit the village of Hogsmeet, wander through the corridors of Hogwarts, take a stroll along Koso Lane and even visit the Magic Wand Shop of Mr. Olivander! All these places are accompanied by high-tech and computerized entertainment attractions. What is characteristic, the Japanese managed to realize the dream of many Potteromans - flying on a broomstick! Thanks to all the same high technologies, a simulator was created that creates a complete illusion of flight.

In the Harry Potter theme park, you can make unique photos, visit the magical accessories shop, ride the Hogwarts Express and even taste the creamy beer. The latter, by the way, is nonalcoholic, and costs about $ 10. In addition, there are two unique attractions that are not in the other two Harry Potter theme parks located in the US - the "Black Lake of Hogwarts Castle" and "The Life of Owls".

Practical information

When planning a trip to the Harry Potter theme park in Japan, prepare yourself first for the queues. And if you can "cheat" with the entrance ticket, having bought it in advance through an Internet site, crowds of those wishing to visit the toilet, buy one or another delicacy, or visit a certain attraction will not disappear anywhere. There have been cases when one's turn had to wait up to two hours!

It is forbidden to bring food and drinks to the park. All this can be purchased directly on the territory of the entertainment complex. At the entrance there is a storage room, and for an additional fee for hire you can take a pram or wheelchair. In addition, in the theme park there are points of medical care and currency exchange.

Separately it is necessary to say about tickets. There are several options: ordinary, annual pass, express pass (allows you to shorten waiting time for popular attractions), tickets for a prime show and a tour of the studio (in this case you will be accompanied by a guide). The cost of an ordinary ticket is $ 68, for children - $ 48.

How to get there?

The Harry Potter Park is located in Osaka . You can get here on the city train, you need to go to Universal Studios station.