Tokyo Harry Potter Studio: First-Ever Night Tour Unveiled

For Harry Potter fans in Tokyo, this Halloween is one to mark on your calendar. Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo is launching its first-ever night-exclusive tour since opening. This isn't your typical tour of movie sets and props. After the studio lights dim, you'll carry a lantern and navigate the darkness, searching for Death Eaters hidden throughout. Experience Hogwarts at night, as never seen before.


Into the Great Hall After Dark

The night tour lasts approximately one hour. Participants will begin in the darkened Great Hall with their lanterns and proceed to the Forbidden Forest.

Familiar spaces from the movies take on a completely different atmosphere without the usual lighting. What makes this program particularly unique is its distinct route compared to the regular studio tour. It's less about simply viewing the studio under night lights and more of an immersive, experiential program crafted specifically for Halloween. This offers a compelling reason for those who have already visited Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo during the day to return.


You Must Find the Death Eaters

The most thrilling part of this night tour is encountering the Death Eaters. Voldemort's followers are hidden throughout the tour route. As you navigate with your lantern, you'll need to find them and cast spells to confront them. Successfully locating all the Death Eaters earns you a special certificate.

This experience goes beyond simply observing movie sets; it actively draws you into the narrative. The moment of searching for Death Eaters in the darkened Forbidden Forest is anticipated to be a highlight of this Halloween tour.


Hogwarts at Night, With Only 30 Guests

What makes this tour even more special is its intimate scale. Only 30 participants can join each session. Unlike typical theme park Halloween events crowded with visitors, this smaller group, guided by lanterns, allows for a more immersive experience of the studio at night.

However, be sure to check the booking requirements if you wish to participate. Night tours must be booked at least 7 days prior to your visit, and the tour is conducted in Japanese. If Japanese is a barrier for you, it’s crucial to confirm this before booking. Given the limited capacity per session, it’s advisable to finalize your plans early if you're considering a Tokyo trip during the Halloween season.


A Completely Different Harry Potter Studio Experience

The allure of Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo lies in encountering life-sized sets of spaces seen in the movies. Walking through familiar locations like the Great Hall, Diagon Alley, and the Forbidden Forest, and getting up close with the sets, costumes, and props used in filmmaking, has made it a consistent favorite among Harry Potter fans. This Halloween, the experience is enhanced with the addition of 'night.' Instead of the bustling daytime studio, you'll pass through the darkened Great Hall and venture into the Forbidden Forest by lantern light. As the first program of its kind since the studio's opening, it promises to make this year's Halloween in Tokyo truly special.


Step into a Nighttime Hogwarts This Halloween

If you've already visited the Harry Potter Studio, there's a new reason to return. If you haven't yet, this offers a unique opportunity for your first visit. The approximately one-hour night tour involves walking through a darkened Hogwarts with a lantern, finding hidden Death Eaters, and casting spells. For anyone who loved the movies, this is a chance to walk through a Hogwarts night you might have only imagined. Consider preparing your Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo tickets in advance through WAUG.

On your Tokyo trip this year, after exploring the magical world by day, discover a darker side of the Harry Potter universe as the sun sets.