HELLO KITTY SMILE on Awaji Island is a dream destination for Hello Kitty fans. This adorable seaside attraction is a Multimedia Gallery & Restaurant wrapped in Hello Kitty’s signature charm, combining digital art, greetings, craft experiences, dining, shopping and more.
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Meet & Greets with Hello Kitty
At Meet & Greets with Hello Kitty, everyone, not just Hello Kitty fans, can have an unforgettable moment. There are plenty of activities that the whole family can enjoy, such as greetings, handshakes, and events.
You can enjoy chatting and taking commemorative photos with Hello Kitty. This is your chance to share a smile with Hello Kitty and create magical memories. There are three meet & greets at HELLO KITTY SMILE.
Smile Greeting
Located on the 2nd floor, get ready to meet Hello Kitty for your very own greeting and photo session! Dazzling lights line the walls leading up to the photo area – touch the stars for a fun surprise!
Greeting Times:
- Weekends & Holidays: 11:00 / 13:00 / 14:00 / 15:00 / 17:00
- Weekdays: 13:00 / 15:00 / 17:00
GARDEN Terrace Greeting
Whether you’re here for a casual lunch or celebrating a special anniversary, enjoy a heartwarming moment as Hello Kitty greets guests, making it a picture-perfect memory for fans of all ages!
Greeting Times: Twice a day – 12:00 & 15:00
(On weekends & holidays, a mini stage event will be held at 15:00!)
Who can participate:
- One order per person (ages 4 and up, takeout menu excluded)
- For lunch greetings, one Greeting Ticket (¥1,000) per table is required.
- Lunch greeting participants must order from the main menu (café menu items not included).
Restaurant Tamatebako Greeting
The Restaurant Tamatebako Greeting is a special chance to meet Hello Kitty while dining on the 2nd floor! Whether it’s a birthday, anniversary, or just a fun day out, this charming visit makes any meal more magical.
Greeting Times:
Twice a day – 12:00 & 17:00 (same schedule on weekdays, weekends & holidays)
Who can participate:
- One order per person (ages 4 and up, takeout menu excluded)
- If ordering only from the café menu, a Greeting Ticket (¥1,000) is required for the whole group.
- If ordering from the main menu, no Greeting Ticket is needed! (As long as at least one person orders from the main menu, the whole group can participate.)
Complete Meet & Greet schedule
Weekends & Holidays
- 11:00 – Smile Greeting
- 12:00 – Restaurant Greeting
- 13:00 – Smile Greeting
- 14:00 – Smile Greeting
- 15:00 – Café Time Greeting (GARDEN Terrace)
- 17:00 – Restaurant Greeting / Smile Greeting
Weekdays
- 12:00 – Restaurant Greeting
- 13:00 – Smile Greeting
- 15:00 – Café Time Greeting (GARDEN Terrace) / Smile Greeting
- 17:00 – Restaurant Greeting / Smile Greeting
Greeting times and appearances are subject to change without notice.
About HELLO KITTY SMILE
HELLO KITTY SMILE is a Hello Kitty-themed complex with multi-media art galleries and restaurants. At HELLO KITTY SMILE, you can explore a world inspired by Japanese folklore where Hello Kitty is dressed as a dragon princess.
This is the only place in the world where Hello Kitty is dressed in a Japanese kimono. Hello Kitty herself comes by to greet you in person in one of the gallery areas as well as restaurants, according to the scheduled times. She will be delighted to take a photo together.
Enjoy the finest cuisine made with fresh ingredients from Awaji Island in a restaurant filled with the cute world of Hello Kitty.
| Location | HELLO KITTY SMILE |
|---|---|
| Address | 985-1 Nojimahikinoura, Awaji City, Hyogo Pref. 656-1721 |
| Access | 10 minutes by car from Awaji IC or Hokudan IC on Awaji-Kobe-Naruto Expressway. |
| Parking | Free parking available |
| Operating Hours | Weekdays 11:00~19:00 Sat., Sun, & Public Holidays 10:00~19:00 Please note that each restaurant/café has different operating hours. |
| Closed | Tuesdays |
| Website | https://awaji-resort.com/hellokittysmile/ |
| Reservations | https://www.tablecheck.com/en/shops/hellokitty-smile2restaurant/reserve |
| Review | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Restaurant_Review-g1022838-d15190676-Reviews-Hello_Kitty_Smile_Garden_Terrace-Awaji_Awaji_shima_Hyogo_Prefecture_Kinki.html |
| Phone Number | 0799-70-9037 |
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