“New term at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry begins at USJ” Hogwarts Castle Walk Returns
USJ’s Harry Potter Hogwarts Castle Walk makes a comeback for the new school term. special greeting by the conductor & house-themed churros also available
The popular attraction Hogwarts Castle Walk in Universal Studios Japan (USJ, Konohana Ward, Osaka) within the Wizarding World of Harry Potter reopened on September 1.
In the Harry Potter world, September 1 marks the beginning of the new term at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, a special day known as “Back to Hogwarts.” From early morning, fans flocked to the park, walking through the meticulously recreated Hogwarts Castle and enjoying the experience of becoming Hogwarts students themselves.

Hogwarts Castle Walk (Photo: Universal Studios Japan)
In front of the Hogwarts Express, a cheerful conductor welcomed the “students” arriving at the school. The Hogwarts Express is a symbolic icon of “Back to Hogwarts,” and fans responded to the conductor’s special greeting, enjoying interactions. This special greeting will be available until September 30.

Hogwarts Express and Conductor (Photo: Universal Studios Japan)
Additionally, original “Back to Hogwarts” stickers featuring the four house crests will be distributed until September 8. Limited-edition churros inspired by the four houses will appear daily in four varieties until September 3, and a new Time-Turner souvenir bucket has also been introduced.
Limited-edition churros inspired by the four houses

Four House Churros (Photo: Universal Studios Japan)
Furthermore, Death Eater: The Threat to Hogsmeade, featuring Voldemort’s loyal dark wizards, will begin on September 5 and run until November 3.

Death Eater: The Threat to Hogsmeade (Photo: Universal Studios Japan)
Source : ORICON NEWS