Japan - Osaka Day 2 (Universal Studios Japan)

How to get here:

I'm so excited to visit Universal Studios Japan because of "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter". Potterheads will surely be delightful to see this mystical place of Hogwarts!

As early as 8am we are already lined up at the entrance park. Muggles are piling up as time pass by and at 9:30am they opened the gate! I was suprised that most of them ran and so we did ^.^ , most of them wanted to secure pass to enter Hogwarts. Yes you still need a "pass/ticket" to enter "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter", the pass has your time of entry to Hogwarts. This was done in order to accommodate visitors in timely manner.

Reservation Ticket Entrance

THE WIZARDING WORLD OF HARRY POTTER!

The Flying Ford Anglia welcomes you. This car was modified by Arthur Weasley to be able to fly, as well as become invisible. It was also used by Weasley's to save Harry Potter who was locked up in his room at the Durshley's. 

Please Respect The Spell Limits

Hogwarts Express

Tha train that transport students to Hogwarts Castle, the train makes run between London, King's Cross Platform 9 3/4 and Hogsmeade Station. 

Platform 9 3/4 is only available in Universal Studious Orlando :(

Welcome to Hogsmead Village

Zonko's Joke Shop

Various wizard joke articles from this shop are up for grabs.

Honeydukes

The Hogsmeade sweetshop where you can buy magical sweets that seen from the film. Warning: We lined up for almost an hour to buy some sweets here, it was really crowded! ^^

Dumbledore

Three Broomstick

The only restaurant in Hogsmeade that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. There is no reservation here, first come first serve basis ^^

Dogweed and Deathcap

Hogsmeade Post Office

Dervish and Bangles

Madam Puddifoot's Tea Shop

DIAGON ALLEY


Ollivanders

Scrivenshaft's Quill Shop

Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment

Gladrags Wizardwear

The Magic Neep

"In dreams, we enter a world that's entirely our own!" - Dumbledore

Tomes and Scrolls

Spintwitches

Muggles everywhere!

At the end part of this village you'll see the Hogwarts Castle!

Inside the castle you can explore the classroom and corridors of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardy, as well as some moving portraits and Dumbledore's office.

Welcome to Hogsmeade!

Want some butterbeer?

Cheers! 

"Wingardium Leviosa!" (feeling wizard)

We spent more than half of the day at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter. The weather didn't cooperate much with a light rain in this autumn season, somehow we still make the most of it exploring every corner of this theme park!

Hello Kitty overload!

Hello Kitty Dress

This is so cute, designed Hello Kitty plant.

I've been to Universal Studios Singapore (twice), well for me Universal Studios Japan has a lot to offer except that some of the attractions is outdated and spoken in Japanese. Even the staff speaks pure Japanese even if you ask them in English :) funny isn't ^^, but nevertheless I enjoyed my day here in USJ!

Welcome to Amityville

Halloween in USJ

Sesame Street Central Park

Universal Studios Parade

Definitely a worth well day spent here in USJ, one of the world best amusement park. Everything is delightful, can't explain how much we enjoyed "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter". Well this place is really crowded, need a lot of patient waiting for the rides. Don't expect some English translation here, as most of the rides/attraction is spoken in Japanese. Food is everywhere, don't worry you won't get hungry and there are lot of choices too.