The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (Universal Studios Japan)
Themed area in Universal Studios Japan
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (ウィザーディング・ワールド・オブ・ハリー・ポッター, Wizādingu Wārudo obu Harī Pottā) is a themed area based on the Harry Potter series built at Universal Studios Japan theme park in Osaka, Japan. It is a collaboration of Universal Destinations & Experiences and Warner Bros. Entertainment. It opened to the public on July 15, 2014.
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 Hogwarts Castle, which houses Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey, at Universal Studios Japan | |
| Location | Universal Studios Japan |
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| Status | Operating |
| Opened | July 15, 2014[1][2] |
| Theme | Harry Potter (book series, film series and universe) |
It contains the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey ride and the Flight of the Hippogriff roller coaster that debuted at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort in 2010. The village of Hogsmeade is also recreated.[1] Two features in the Japanese park not found in Orlando are Hogwarts's Black Lake and live owls.[2]
Attractions
The table below shows the different attractions across the area. [3]
| Name | Type of Attraction |
|---|---|
| Flight of the Hippogriff | Ride |
| Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey | Ride |
| Frog Choir | Show |
| Ollivanders Experience in Hogsmeade | Show |
| Triwizard Spirit Rally | Show |
| Wand Studies | Show |
| Dementor Attack | Show |
| Hog's Head | Dining |
| Three Broomsticks | Dining |
| Dervish and Banges | Shops |
| Filch's Emporium of Confiscated Goods | Shops |
| Honeydukes | Shops |
| Ollivanders Wand Shop in Hogsmeade | Shops |
| Owl Post & Owlery | Shops |
| Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment | Shops |
| Gladrags Wizardwear | Shops |
| Zonko's Joke Shop | Shops |
