The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan is primarily the reason why my girlfriend is super excited for our trip to Japan. As I’m no Potterhead, this place does not interest me at all. It is expensive and crowded and all. Long story short, I lost. I was dragged here xD

Eventhough I have absolutely no idea about Harry Potter, I must say I enjoyed the time spent here. One thing to note and to endure here is the very long line for the attraction. It is the most crowded in USJ I must say, it took us more than an hour to enter the castle. Good thing the weather was fine when we were there.

Tip: Check out weather updates before you go to USJ. You don’t want to be holding an umbrella or be drenched while waiting on the line. Also bring snacks and drinks as the line will really test your patience.

The Hogwarts Castle is impressively beautiful! I got my eyes locked on it as I praise how magnificent it was. Every detail of the castle is built with dedication. To my surprise, the interior of the castle was a ride! I thought we’re going to enter a real castle >_<

Those priceless smiles and glow in my girlfriend’s eyes is something I’ll treasure along with the winter feels at Hogsmeade Village and the European feels for Hogwarts Castle. Awww ❤

For you Potterheads out there, here are some pictures taken during our time at USJ. I made a quick research about the places so I can at least caption them better 🙂

The Entrance

The Hogwarts Express

The place where you can choose the perfect wand

The Hogwarts Castle

The Hogwarts Castle

Us before falling in line for the ride “Flight of the Hippogriff”

The Castle viewed from the queue of “Flight of the Hippogriff” ride

Hogwarts’ Coat of Arms engraved at the castle entrance

Almost there!

To Hogwarts or Hogsmeade?

Tourists outside the castle

Harry Potter Show in Japanese

Ollivanders

Doogweed and Deathcap : Exotic Plants and Flowers

Hogsmeade (ah the winter feels!)

Stone Circle

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