A Hello Kitty Theme Park on Awaji Island! 3 Major Attractions

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Awaji Island is a Hello Kitty paradise, offering visitors a whimsical experience with themed attractions and unique encounters. This article will highlight the island's best facilities, ensuring you discover the perfect blend of comfort and charm during your stay.

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Alice

Meet Hello Kitty on Awaji Island

While many visitors come to Awaji Island to admire its natural beauty —from lush greenery to breathtaking coastal views —what they may not realize is that the island is also a haven for Hello Kitty fans.

Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes, the island is home to several Hello Kitty-themed attractions and destinations. Awaji Hello Kitty Apple Land is the collective name for the three Hello Kitty themed facilities —Hello Kitty Smile, Hello Kitty Apple House, and Hello Kitty Show Box.

Hello Kitty Facilities in Awaji

1. Hello Kitty Smile
2. Hello Kitty Apple
3. Hello Kitty Show Box
Hello Kitty Themed Hotel Rooms

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1. Hello Kitty Smile

Hello Kitty Smile is a complex offering a number of Hello Kitty themed activities, exhibitions, and experiences that cater to fans of all ages.

The facility merges the beloved Japanese folktale Urashimataro with the iconic Hello Kitty character.

Step inside the venue and be transported into the depths of the sea with captivating projection mapping. You’ll feel just like Urashimataro did when he ventured to the Ryugu-jo (Undersea Palace). After venturing through a cave, you’ll reach the entrance of the palace theater where you can watch a dazzling light show, featuring Hello Kitty as Princess Otohime.

Afterward, discover exclusive souvenirs and Hello Kitty merchandise at the Smile Shop on the first floor. For otona kawaii (literally "even cute for adults") souvenirs, head upstairs to the Smile Boutique.

Unleash your creativity at the Smile Atelier, where you can paint your own suyaki (unglazed pottery) Sanrio Character or create colorful sand art.

Then, indulge in delicious cuisines at one of two (or both) restaurants —the Garden Terrace Restaurant where you can feast on delicious handmade yumcha, and the Tamatebako Restaurant, where you can enjoy meals made from locally produced ingredients, served in a tama-tebako (treasure box) reminiscent of the one gifted to Urashimataro by Princess Otohime.

Hello Kitty Smile
Address: 985-1 Nojimahikinoura, Awaji, Hyogo
Opening hours: Mon – Fri 11:00 - 19:00 (Closed on Tue), Sat – Sun 10:00 - 19:00
Entry fee: Adults (over 13) 1,500 yen, Children (4-12): 500 yen, Under 3: free

2. Hello Kitty Apple

The Hello Kitty Apple has been awarded the Guinness World Record for being the “Largest Building in the Shape of an Apple.” Inside the 15-meter tall Apple House, snap photos of the adorable Hello Kitty decor and shop-til-you-drop in the souvenir store.

Once you have secured kawaii memorabilia, head to the 360° viewing deck and enjoy the incredible view of the Harimanada Sea, a view that was selected as one of the Top 100 Sunsets in Japan.

From the observation deck, you will spot the roof of the Hello Kitty Show Box —a giant face of the adorable character, which also was awarded a Guinness Record, the “Largest Roof in the Shape of a Character” record.

3. Hello Kitty Show Box

Adjacent to the Apple House, you can head to the Hello Kitty Show Box for lunch and dessert, accompanied by a live performance by Hello Kitty!

The Show Box offers delicious vegan cuisine. After the show, step up on stage for Greeting Time where you have the chance to say hello and take a photo with Hello Kitty herself.

A free shuttle bus runs between Hello Kitty Show Box and Hello Kitty Smile so accessing these attractions should be easy.

Hello Kitty Show Box and Hello Kitty Apple House
Address: 177-5 Nojimahirabayashi, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
Opening hours: 11:00 - 17:00, Daily (Closed on Wed)
Ticket Information: There are several ticket packages available. The recommended ticket package is the Lunch Package which includes a Jazz band show with Hello Kitty, photograph with Hello Kitty, lunch for one adult, and entry ticket to the Hello Kitty Apple House for 6,400 yen (one adult, weekday only).

Hello Kitty Themed Hotel Rooms

After a day full of excitement, why not extend the fun by staying in a Hello Kitty-themed hotel room?

The Grand Chariot provides the perfect opportunity for guests to immerse themselves fully in the Hello Kitty experience, featuring a room adorned with adorable Hello Kitty-themed furniture, including curtains, pillows, walls, cups, and even the bathmats!

Explore the Hello Kitty Paradise on Awaji Island!

Awaji Island is an exciting travel destination with much to offer, including the Nijigen no Mori amusement park where children and adults can have fun all day. Enjoy the Hello Kitty attractions and explore Awaji for a truly refreshing trip in western Japan.

Read more about fun experiences and attractions: https://en.awajishima-resort.com/

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All pictures courtesy of the Pasona Group

Written by

Alice

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