All aboard! Take a ride on Japan Rail's Harry Potter train

Travel Feb. 12, 2013 - 06:21AM JST ( 0 )

A new Harry Potter train has started operating on the JR Sakurajima line providing access to Universal Studios Japan from Nishikujo Station in Osaka.

The train hit the tracks on Feb 1 in anticipation of the summer 2014 opening of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park at Universal Studios Japan. The train design features images of Hogwarts Castle, and the trio of Harry, Hermione, and Ron.

The planned theme park will bring the world of Harry Potter to life at the price of 45 billion yen.

Source: NariNari

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