November is the month when everyone’s favorite Hello Kitty celebrates her birthday! To mark the occasion, Ryugu Restaurant Tamatebako, located on the second floor of HELLO KITTY SMILE on Awaji Island, will be offering an adorable Hello Kitty birthday cake—available exclusively during November! What’s more, during this period, anyone who purchases a birthday cake with this plan will receive
a free HELLO KITTY SMILE original postcard !
HELLO KITTY SMILE is a Hello Kitty-themed facility with multi-media art shows and Hello Kitty-related exhibitions across eight areas, including an omni-directional theater as well as two restaurants and shops. What is most exciting is that Hello Kitty herself comes to Hello Kitty’s Room, one of eight areas with shows and exhibitions in addition to two restaurants to greet you! You won’t want to miss this great photo op.
Awaji Island located in the Seto inland Sea is just one hour from Osaka, 30 min. from Kobe and 1.5 hours from Kyoto by car or public transportation. The island is filled with lush nature, interesting culture, gourmet food and historically intriguing spots related to a Japanese mythology about Awaji Island as the birthplace of Japan.
Overview of Hello Kitty Birthday Cake and its Novelty
Ryugu Restaurant Tamatebako has released A birthday cake available at Ryugu Restaurant Tamatebako is in the shape of Hello Kitty’s face! The fluffy sponge cake is perfectly matched with the sweet cream and the slightly tart apple compote. Next to the cake is a whole bright red apple compote. You must know that an apple is Hello Kitty’s favorite food. The cake also comes with candles. Let’s light the candles and celebrate Hello Kitty’s birthday together!
Period
Through November 30, 2025
Price
2,000 yen (including tax)
Novelty
HELLO KITTY SMILE original postcard (one out of two designs randomly selected)
*Postcards will be given out while supplies last.
*Postcard designs cannot be chosen.
Venue
Ryugu Restaurant Tamatebako on 2F of HELLO KITTY SMILE
| 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 |
