Day 7: May 26, 2025
Finding our hotel from Osaka Station was challenging. It felt like solving a real-life puzzle. There were countless exits, and a GPS that kept second-guessing itself. But once settled, we were seasoned pros.
The next day, getting to Universal Studios was a breeze. Armed with station maps, train timings, and that spark of excitement, we headed straight for the magic.
A day at Universal Studios Japan was packed with thrills, laughs, and way too many photos.
Universal is different world… world full of drama, fantasy, adventure and DREAMS!!
️As soon as you enter into Universal Studios, we experience bountiful of energy and positivity.
We started with Nintendo world and kids wondered everywhere with sparkling eyes. Meeting and greeting game characters was fun. Jurassic world was one more interesting section where my younger one enjoyed a lot.
Three T-Rex were roaming around and greeting everyone. This was amusing. Then came the ride, and he experienced an adventurous ride with dinos.
And what better way to begin than by stepping into the spellbinding Wizarding World of Harry Potter. I am a huge fan of Harry Potter world. When we passed through the towering gates, we were not just in a theme park, but we were inside the pages of the books.
Right at the entrance, Ron’s enchanted car sits dramatically stuck in the bushes, a perfect photo spot and magical teaser of what’s to come.
The legendary red Hogwarts train sits at Hogsmeade Station, steaming quietly as if ready to whisk you away. We walked through the castle’s dark corridors, complete with talking portraits, Dumbledore’s office, and the Defense Against the Dark Arts classroom, all leading to the thrilling “Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey” ride. A must-do!
Shops line the cobbled street, Ollivanders and Honeydukes, Stuffed with jelly beans, chocolate frogs, and magical treats. Lunch was a delight at the Three Broomsticks. We sipped on butterbeer (non-alcoholic and sweet!) while soaking in views of the Black Lake.
After satisfactory Harry Potter tour there was Minion world, Hollywood and New York. While walking through New York street we were lucky to enjoy live broadway … and that made our visit even more special.
It was a day of pure magic, joy, and cinematic wonder. From casting spells in Harry Potter World and zooming through thrilling rides, every moment was unforgettable.
Tired feet, and full hearts we walked out with memories to last a lifetime.
Read Japan travelogue here;
- My Japanese Memories
- On toes in Tokyo
- Sky hops and Matcha stops
- Greenery and Games
- Riding in Shinkansen and Kyoto Clouds️
- Tracks, Trains and Robot service
- Serenity & Showers to Confusion at the Condominium
- A Rainy Day in Nagoya Castle
- New memories brick by brick
**All photos by Author
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