10+ Akasaka Harry Potter Locations in Tokyo’s Wizarding World Street!

Hey Potterheads, did you know that Tokyo has a Wizarding World Street?

That’s right, it’s an entire area of Akasaka dedicated to Harry Potter, and it will make you feel like you’re in Diagon Alley. 

You can explore a Harry Potter station decorated with Hogwarts portraits and a time turner statue.

Watch the Cursed Child play, visit an official shop, or dine in the Harry Potter Café. 

It’s a dream come true for Potter fans, so be sure to visit while in Japan. Here are all the Akasaka Harry Potter locations you can find. 

Where is Tokyo’s Wizarding World Street? 

You’ll find the Wizarding World Street in Akasaka, which is a part of Minato City in Tokyo. 

The closest metro station would be Akasaka Station on the Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line.

It’s a 10-minute subway journey from Tokyo Station or a 20-minute journey from Shinjuku Station. 

As soon as you exit the platform, you will hear the Harry Potter soundtrack and the escalators all have Harry Potter logos on them.

I was brimming with excitement, and I couldn’t wait to explore and see what I could find!

Akasaka Harry Potter Locations

Here is a list of all the Harry Potter things to do in Akasaka or the Wizarding World Street. 

Outside of the station, they have their own Marauder’s Map with locations to help you if you get lost. 

So, repeat after me, “I solemnly swear that I am up to no good”.

1. Akasaka Harry Potter Station

Yes, if you can believe it, Akasaka Station has been completely transformed into a Harry Potter station.

As soon as you exit the train and take the escalators up, you will feel like you’ve entered a portal to Hogwarts.

The soundtrack will be playing, and the subway has four magical podiums with stained glass windows and gargoyles for each Hogwarts House. 

Of course, I got some photos on the Slytherin bench with a basilisk and green windows.

Don’t forget to look up. On the ceiling, it looks like the night sky, and there are celestial patterns and star signs to spot.

2. Akasaka Harry Potter Stairs

If you follow this subway, you’ll find the famous Akasaka Harry Potter Stairs called Harry Potter Gate.

On either side of the staircase, you’ll find a portrait gallery that looks straight out of Hogwarts Castle!

This hodgepodge collection of paintings is of notable wizards and royalty. You may recognise a few. 

I loved taking photos here, as you can also find magical friends like Dobby, Crookshanks and Hedwig.

3. Time Turner Statue

The main attraction of the Harry Potter Stairs is undoubtedly the gorgeous Time Turner statue in the centre. 

It’s a giant version of Hermione’s spinning hourglass device from the Prisoner of Azkaban.

This makes such an enchanting photo opportunity, so make sure to have your camera ready. 

Fair warning, it can get busy around here. You may have to queue, but it’s worth the wait.

I visited in the morning (around 8.30 am) and had the entire place to myself. 

4. Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Just outside Akasaka Station, you’ll find the TBS Akasaka ACT Theater draped in even more Hogwarts banners.

Here you can watch Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, a theatre show similar to the one in London’s West End.

It’s a magical story set 19 years after the Battle of Hogwarts with a new generation of wizards. 

It’s a little different from London and Broadway, as it’s only one show as opposed to being split into two parts.

As you would expect, it’s performed in Japanese. But, they have a subtitle service in English, Chinese and Korean to help you follow along. 

Even if you don’t watch the play, it’s worth checking out the theatre to see Hedwig with a ring of Hogwarts Acceptance Letters. 

5. Akasaka Biz Tower

The Akasaka Biz Tower is a Potter-themed plaza in Akasaka that you can explore.

Inside, you can find Hogwarts House banners and lots of other hidden gems for fans. 

But the main reason for visiting this magical mall is that it’s home to the official Harry Potter Café.

6. Harry Potter Café

The Harry Potter Café is the main attraction in Tokyo’s Wizarding World Street and is the perfect place for Potterheads to dine. 

The celestial decor will take your breath away, and they offer a spellbinding menu for a feast worthy of Hogwarts’ Great Hall. 

I loved it here and enjoyed their viral Expecto Patronum Cocktail with a smoke bubble on top and a portion of their Platform 9 and 3/4 Beans. 

They also have a Hogwarts Sunday Roast, Aragog’s Lair and Hedwig Cake that you can sample.

Just make sure to reserve your table a couple of weeks in advance, as you can’t always visit on the day. 

7. Harry Potter Shop Akasaka

There used to be a huge Mahou Dokoro Store on Harry Potter Street in Akasaka. 

But this has now closed and has been replaced with an official Harry Potter Shop. 

It’s much smaller, but it’s beautifully decorated inside and has lots of magical souvenirs.

You’ll find Hogwarts robes from all houses, magical wands, keyrings and treats from Honeydukes.

My favourite area was the plushie section, filled with boxes of magical creatures that Hagrid would adopt.

The Nifflers honestly melt my cold Slytherin heart! I love them so much.

8. Harry Potter Café Window

If you didn’t get a reservation or don’t have the time to sit inside the café, I would recommend visiting the Harry Potter Café Window. 

This can be found almost opposite the Akasaka Biz Tower, next to the Harry Potter Shop. 

It’s a small eatery with a limited menu inspired by Honeydukes of surprise drinks, Butterbeer ice cream and Hogwarts House doughnuts. 

It’s quite popular, and there is normally a queue, but these enchanting snacks look worth the wait. 

9. Tully’s Coffee

Tully’s Coffee is a coffee brand from Seattle in the US, but it’s also a popular coffee shop and retail chain in Japan with 800 branches. 

They have a café on the Akasaka Harry Potter Street as well as their rival, Starbucks. Both are perfect for wizards with jet lag. 

What makes this Tully’s Coffee special is that they have Hogwarts House banners outside their shop.

Tully’s also often has Harry Potter collaborations with exclusive drinks inspired by the movies.

For example, they’ve had a “Hogwarts Express Pumpkin Pasty Latte” and “Goblet of Fire Royal Milk Tea” in the past.

Unfortunately, there weren’t any collaborations on my visit. But it’s always worth checking if they have a Potter promotion on your trip. 

10. Harry Potter Street

Something I love about exploring Akasaka Harry Potter Street is the hidden gems you can find on every corner.

There are so many Wizarding World references, it would take weeks to spot them all.

Look out for the fun stickers on the buildings. You can see Hedwig, the Ford Anglia, Cornish Pixies, Dobby and the grumpy elf Kreacher.

What happened to Mahou Dokoro Harry Potter Store?

Unfortunately, it closed down. Or, at least, it wasn’t there on my visit. 

I was actually gutted as I was looking forward to shopping there. It was a huge Harry Potter mall with two floors and many themed areas.

The plaza is still there and the statue of Hedwig, but there is now an official Akasaka Harry Potter Shop in its place.

It’s much smaller than Mahou Dokoro and only has one floor, but it’s still beautiful and has lots of magical souvenirs to purchase.

Hopefully, they will reopen the top floor soon with something extraordinary.

Is Tokyo’s Wizarding World Street worth visiting? 

Yes, if you are a fan of Harry Potter, you need to visit Tokyo’s Wizarding World Street in Akasaka.

It’s completely free to visit, and the entire place will make you feel like you’ve entered Diagon Alley or Hogwarts Castle. 

There are so many magical things to do in this Harry Potter street and photo opportunities to be had. 

Muggles and wizards will not want to miss this enchanting place. 

How long do you need to explore?

I would set aside 1-2 hours to explore this spellbinding area of Tokyo. 

But you could honestly spend an entire afternoon here if you plan to dine in the café and watch the Cursed Child play. 

Harry Potter fans will be in their element as there are so many magical things to find. You won’t want to rush through. 

My top tips

• Make sure to get a reservation for the Harry Potter Café in advance as it’s very popular, and you can’t always be seated on the day.

• Visit on a weekday as weekends can be very crowded.

• On that note, go early morning or late evening if you want photos of the station and the street empty-ish.

• At busy times, there may be queues on the Akasaka Harry Potter street for the shops and café window. 

Are you looking for more Harry Potter in Japan?

In Tokyo, you will find lots more Harry Potter attractions. I highly recommend heading to the flagship Harajuku Harry Potter Shop.

You can take a photo with Buckbeak, enter the Forbidden Forest, buy a wand and take a photo with a Chocolate Frog.

The best part is that you can visit their Butterbeer Bar; it’s the only place where you can buy the drink without a theme park or studio ticket. 

In Nerima City, you can visit The Making of Harry Potter, a studio tour of your favourite sets, props and behind-the-scenes movie magic. 

It’s similar to the Warner Bros. Studio Tour in London, but it does have some exclusive experiences.

For example, you can take a photo in Hogwarts Library and enter the Ministry of Magic via Floo Powder portal. 

Lastly, if you’re heading to Osaka, be sure to visit Universal Studios Japan.

They have an entire Harry Potter area, which is a dream come true for Potterheads.

You can take a stroll down Hogsmeade, dine at the Three Broomsticks and enter Hogwarts Castle.

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