Osaka Unveils "Harry Potter Painted Train" – Only 15 Minutes to Universal Studios

▲JR West has decorated the train traveling to Universal Studios as the "Harry Potter Painted Train." (Photo / fromOsaka Universal Studios official website)

Reported by Tsai Wenjun / Compiled report

Asia’s first-ever "Wizarding World of Harry Potter" has finally opened at Osaka Universal Studios, attracting numerous magic fans eager to make a pilgrimage. JR West has launched the "Harry Potter Painted Express," which runs every Saturday from July 26 to September 27, departing from Shin-Osaka Station and making no stops en route to take visitors straight to Universal Studios.

In addition, Nankai Electric Railway in Japan has also started issuing the "Universal Studios Round-Trip Ticket" to attract more visitors. This ticket makes it easy to get there, and can be purchased at major stations along the line such as Namba, Tennouji, and Sumiyoshi Taisha. The "Universal Studios Round-Trip Ticket" includes:
1. A round-trip ticket on the "Nankai Electric Railway Line" from the station of purchase to Shin-Imamiya Station
2. A round-trip ticket on the "JR Line" from Shin-Imamiya Station to Universal Studios
Prices vary depending on the starting station (see table below). Tickets are on sale from now until March 30, 2015. For details, please visit theNankai Electric Railway official websitefor more information.

"Harry Potter Painted Express"

Operating Time:Every Saturday starting July 26, departing Shin-Osaka Station at 10:33 AM and arriving at Universal Studios at approximately 10:46 AM

Operating Dates:July 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; September 6, 13, 20, 27

%肌澳虾?'Universal Studios Ticket" Prices by Starting Station. (Photo / Screenshot from Nankai Electric Railway official website)