Our family has not visited Universal Studios Japan yet, so we do not have photos of our own to share. This guide is researched from official sources, and it will get our own photos and stories the day we finally go.
At Universal Studios Japan in Osaka, the Wizarding World is the village of Hogsmeade, which opened on July 15, 2014. The land sits on the edge of the Black Lake, which gives it a storybook setting unlike any of the other parks. We dream about seeing the castle reflected in the water one day.
Rides
- Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
- Flight of the Hippogriff
Shows and Entertainment
- Wand Studies show
- Frog Choir
- Triwizard show
- Ollivanders wand experience
Shopping
Osaka is home to a full Zonko’s joke shop, which we think our son would never want to leave.
Seasonal Events
- Death Eaters, Crisis in Hogsmeade: on select nights, September 5 to November 3, 2025.
- Hogwarts Castle Walk: September 1, 2025 to January 4, 2026, and again September 1, 2026 to January 17, 2027.
- Hogwarts Magical Night (Winter 2026): November 13, 2026 to January 17, 2027, with the Holiday Feast.