Tokyo’s Marunouchi district, beside Tokyo Station, will turn into a Harry Potter–themed holiday walking area from November 12 to December 25, 2026. The event brings themed trees, photo spots, a short lighting show, special food and a stamp rally to several buildings and nearby streets.
There is no general admission ticket announced for the public holiday displays, so you can make this a short evening stop rather than a full-day attraction. If you have limited time, prioritize the Hogwarts Snow Tree light show and a walk along Marunouchi Naka-dori. The separately ticketed Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo is in another part of the city.
Information checked November 7, 2026 (JST). The event has not yet opened; the organizer may change schedules, displays or participating businesses.
Dates, Location and the Main Difference
| What | 2026–27 details |
|---|---|
| Harry Potter holiday program | November 12–December 25, 2026 |
| Main location | Marunouchi, Otemachi and Yurakucho, next to Tokyo Station |
| Marunouchi street illuminations | November 12, 2026–February 14, 2027 |
| Hogwarts Snow Tree lighting show | 5:00–9:00 p.m., about three minutes every 15 minutes; November 12 has a different opening schedule |
| Optional stamp-rally set | ¥500, while supplies last |
The Harry Potter installations and the ordinary winter lights do not end on the same date. If you visit after Christmas, you can still see the champagne-gold Marunouchi street illuminations, but the Harry Potter holiday program is scheduled to finish on December 25.
The Harry Potter Displays Worth Prioritizing
Hogwarts Snow Tree: The Main Show
Start at the Marunouchi Building (Maru Building), first-floor Marucube. The Hogwarts Snow Tree is the centerpiece, with decorations inspired by the four Hogwarts houses and a short lighting performance accompanied by music associated with Harry Potter. The announced show runs every 15 minutes from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m., lasting about three minutes each time.
The tree itself has a longer viewing window, listed as 6:00 a.m. to 12:30 a.m. The show—not merely the display—is the reason to visit in the evening. The November 12 launch day has a modified show start time, so use the official event page if visiting on opening day.
Gryffindor Common Room and Patronus Forest
At Shin-Marunouchi Building’s third-floor atrium, the Hogwarts Common Room recreates a Christmas scene inspired by Gryffindor. Its fireplace artwork has a photo effect that reveals “magical snow” when photographed with a flash. The same building will host a limited-time Harry Potter merchandise pop-up.
Marunouchi Oazo’s OO Plaza features Patronus Forest, a quieter display built around glowing snow and Patronus imagery. Both displays are listed as open from 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., closing at 8:00 p.m. on Sundays and public holidays.
Golden Snitch, Sweet Shops and Hogwarts Letters
Marunouchi Brick Square’s Mitsubishi Ichigokan Plaza will feature Golden Snitch Tree. Along Marunouchi Naka-dori, there will be Honeydukes and Weasleys’ Wizard Wheezes photo spots, while Slit Park Yurakucho will have an installation inspired by Hogwarts letters. Additional decorations appear in Otemachi.
There is also a Hogwarts Dance Party installation on Otemachi Naka-dori, where the four house emblems become an evening light display; its lighting is scheduled from 4:00 p.m. These stops are spread across several streets and buildings, not arranged inside one attraction. Check the official location map and individual viewing hours: some installations are outdoors, some indoors, and closing times differ.
When to Visit and a Simple Walking Plan
For an easy walk with little backtracking, start near Tokyo Station’s Marunouchi North Exit and see Marunouchi Oazo and the Shin-Marunouchi Building first. Continue south to the Marunouchi Building for the Hogwarts Snow Tree show at or after 5:00 p.m., then visit Brick Square and finish with the lights along Marunouchi Naka-dori, the approximately 1.2-kilometer illuminated main street. You can add the Otemachi or Yurakucho displays as detours if time allows.
For a short visit, choose the Snow Tree plus one or two nearby stops and allow about 60–90 minutes as a planning estimate, not an official tour time. Seeing all nine locations, stopping for photos or doing the stamp rally will take longer. On Sundays and public holidays, several indoor displays close at 8:00 p.m., so see those before spending a late evening outside.
From November 27 through December 25, add the Hogwarts Winter Walk installation on Gyoko-dori, the broad street leading away from Tokyo Station’s Marunouchi side. Its start date is later than the rest of the Harry Potter program. Regular Marunouchi Naka-dori illumination hours are 4:00–11:00 p.m., extending to midnight in December; opening-day lighting starts at a different time.
What Costs Money? Displays Versus the Stamp Rally
The organizer does not list a general admission ticket for visiting the public holiday displays. Buying the optional ¥500 stamp-rally set is separate from simply looking at the trees, lights and photo spots.
The rally uses special glasses inspired by Luna Lovegood’s Spectrespecs. Five stamps can earn a Studio Tour Tokyo holiday card, and collecting all ten can earn a promotional Harry Potter card-game card. The ¥500 set is sold at participating locations including the Marunouchi Building’s fourth-floor TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE and the pop-up store in the Shin-Marunouchi Building. Sets and prizes are limited, so check the official page for current sales and redemption details before making a trip specifically for the rewards.
A Studio Tour Tokyo admission ticket is not included with the ¥500 rally set. Conversely, booking the Studio Tour is not a requirement for visiting Marunouchi.
Food, Shopping and the Christmas Market
The event will have Harry Potter–inspired menu items at selected Marunouchi restaurants and cafés, plus special merchandise at participating stores. The Shin-Marunouchi Building pop-up is scheduled for November 12–December 25, with an altered opening schedule on November 12. Food and merchandise are optional purchases, and some items may sell out. If a particular themed meal is important to you, check the restaurant’s booking requirements; the published Christmas dinner course is reservation-only.
Marunouchi Street Park also brings winter markets and dining huts to the district. The Gyoko-dori market and food huts on Marunouchi Naka-dori begin November 27. This is a good way to turn a quick photo stop into an evening outing without building a separate cross-city itinerary.
How to Get There and Combine It With Studio Tour Tokyo
At Tokyo Station, follow signs for the Marunouchi exits, not the Yaesu side. The Marunouchi North Exit is a useful starting point for the north-to-south walk above. Because the installations are spread across Marunouchi, Otemachi and Yurakucho, save the official English event map before you arrive rather than looking for one ticket gate or Harry Potter entrance.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter is a separate, ticketed attraction in the Toshimaen area of Nerima. Its Magical Winter season runs from November 13, 2026, through January 11, 2027. It is not next to Tokyo Station and requires its own travel and admission planning. If you want both experiences, treat Marunouchi as a flexible evening stroll and the Studio Tour as a separately booked visit. See our Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo: Magical Winter 2026–27 ticket and dinner guide for the booking details.
Official Information
- Marunouchi Bright Holiday 2026: Official English Event Guide
- Marunouchi Bright Holiday 2026: Official Program and Map (Japanese)
- Warner Bros. Japan: October 29 Event Announcement (Japanese)
Frequently Asked Questions
- When does Harry Potter Christmas in Marunouchi end?
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The Harry Potter holiday program is scheduled for November 12–December 25, 2026. The regular Marunouchi street illuminations continue until February 14, 2027.
- What time is the Hogwarts Snow Tree light show?
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The organizer lists a roughly three-minute show every 15 minutes between 5:00 and 9:00 p.m. Opening-day timing on November 12 is different. Check the current official schedule before your visit.
- Do I need a ticket for the Marunouchi Harry Potter displays?
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No general admission ticket is listed for the public displays. The optional stamp-rally set costs ¥500, and food, merchandise and the separate Studio Tour Tokyo require their own purchases.
- Is the Marunouchi event the same as Harry Potter Studio Tour Tokyo?
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No. Marunouchi is a seasonal district-wide display near Tokyo Station. The Studio Tour is a separate indoor attraction in Nerima with its own tickets and admission times.
