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10D9N Spring Japan Trip: Exploring Hogsmeade in Universal Studios Japan

As the queue to Hogwarts is gonna take 310 minutes from our time in Universal Studios Japan, we decided not to take it up. A big disappointment but I don't think I had the strength to queue for that long too. We went back to Hogsmeade to wander around instead.

Hmm, should I get a wand instead? After all, I will not be able to go to Hogwarts without a wand in hand, right?

A long line was spotted in front of Dogweed and Deathcap, a shop in Hogsmeade which sells exotic plants and flowers. Deathcaps are known to be poisonous mushroom though. I wonder if the store sells a poisonous enoki or shitake instead. LOL. That would be a pity though because both Japanese mushrooms taste so yummy inside soup.

Dogweed and Deathcap at Universal Studios Japan

Ladies, here are the perfect place for you to take a break. How about having a tea time at Madam Puddifoot's Tea and Cakes?

Madam Puddifoot's Tea and Cakes at Universal Studios Japan

If you are talking about the must-have-snack at Wizarding World of Harry Potter, I would vouch for the infamous Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans. Hehe a fun jelly bean to eat with a group of friends.

Bertie Bott's Every Flavour Beans at Universal Studios Japan

That has been a great fun, even though we missed out riding all the attractions in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter due to the long queue. I'd probably save my money to go to the one in Orlando instead. XD

Hogwarts and Hogsmeade Sign post at Universal Studios Japan

'til then, bye bye Hogwarts and Hogsmeade.

10D9N Spring Japan Trip: Meeting Hedwig, Universal Studios Japan

When you are tired or simply looking for a place to peacefully drink your Butterbeer, you can go to this open seating area which is located near the Owl Post Office. I am still waiting for the day where the Japanese is able to train owls to deliver letters. They seem to be able to do a lot of unimaginable things. Hahaha.

The Owl Post Office look somewhat messy from outside though. Hahaha.

Owl Post Office at Universal Studios Japan

There are real owl in front of the post office. It's so cute even though it's not Hedwig. You are not allowed to touch the owl without permission from the owl trainer though. After the short show, you can queue up for the chance to take picture with the owl.

Owl Live Action at Wizarding World of Harry Potter at USJ

While my friend queued for her turn to take picture with the owl (which I thought gonna take a thousand year, seriously), I ventured out to check other stores in Hogsmeade. Ahh, Dervish and Banges! I just remembered that I needed to fix my a Sneakoscope. If you are a Quidditch lover, you can buy the uniforms, Golden snitches and brooms here. Should I get myself a Firebolt? You can also get not-so-magical stationeries and journals too here.

Dervish and Banges at Universal Studios Japan

If that's not enough, you can also go to another wizarding equipment store, Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment. You can buy some wares and supplies like crystal balls (anyone fancy learning Divination?), telescopes, binoculars, compasses, magnifying glasses and hourglasses. It also sells Hogwarts' uniforms from the four houses too.

Wiseacre's Wizarding Equipment at Universal Studios Japan

If you are planning for a prank, you can buy Filibuster's Fabulous Wet-Start, No-Heat Fireworks, which the Weasley twins were known to use, or at least buy quite often.

Filibuster's Fabulous Wet-Start, No-Heat Fireworks at USJ

Don't you feel like re-reading the whole Harry Potter series after visiting Hogsmeade in Japan? Hahaha.

10D9N Spring Japan Trip: Wizarding World of Harry Potter, USJ

During peak times (which I think is everyday in Japan, seriously), a timed entry ticket system will be put in a place for visitors who wish to enter Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios Japan (USJ). So with that being said, make sure you get the timed entry ticket at once when you enter USJ because well, the mad rush to for the timed entry ticket is pretty unnerving.

On the way to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, we saw a very familiar car. Yes, this is the Weasley's car which is used by Ron and Harry to go to Hogwarts in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (which funnily was the first Harry Potter book that I read).

The Weasley's Car inside Wizarding World of Harry Potter in USJ

The crowd is getting thicker and thicker toward the entrance of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter here.

Entrance to Wizarding World of Harry Potter in USJ

Dear passengers, welcome to Hogsmeade. The train station used by Hogwarts Express stops at this picturesque little village which is told in the story as the only all-wizarding village in Britain.

Hogwarts Express in Universal Studios Japan

I just had to post this. The three boys look so funny together. They look like a normal students coming to Hogwarts but one is wearing a dino beanie while the other's wearing Jaws' beanie. A muggle, dino and shark going to Hogwarts. XD

I love how the USJ decorate Hogsmeade which always look so lovely in winter days. Visitors can take the role of Hogwarts' third year students and above who made a weekend trip to Hogsmeade and frequent the high street in the village which contains the named specialty shops and pubs.

Hogsmeade in Wizarding World of Harry Potter in USJ

Now if you excuse me, I need to restock my sweet stash.