There is a refreshing summer at HELLO KITTY APPLE LAND, a group of Hello Kitty facilities that stands out clearly in the great nature of Awaji Island. Visitors can enjoy a meet and greet with Hello Kitty and purchase cute character food and limited-edition goods. Many refreshing special events will be held only in summer. Why not enjoy the summery events with Hello Kitty and create summer memories with your family and friends?
Awaji Island is a popular resort island located in Seto Inland Sea, just one hour from Osaka and 30 min from Kobe by car/public transportations. It is a perfect destination for a day trip or an overnight stay for those who are looking for a less crowded, more relaxing destination in Japan. The island is also only one hour away by ferry from the Osaka Expo site.
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HELLO KITTY SMILE Summer-limited Event Information
HELLO KITTY SMILE on Awaji Island is a sightseeing spot where visitors can enjoy an extraordinary moment with Hello Kitty in her Otohime (Dragon Princess) costume in a fantastic space inspired by the Dragon’s Palace that is a stage of one of Japanese folklores. Visitors can enjoy the Palace of Dragon Princess experience through projection mappings, meet and greet with Hello Kitty, and experience unglazed pottery and sand painting crafts. The in-house restaurant offers Chinese and Japanese cuisine using seasonal Awaji Island ingredients, as well as sweets, and dining while enjoying a view of the sea is exceptional. A wide variety of limited-edition goods are available, and visitors can also enjoy selecting souvenirs. This is a healing experience spot recommended for families, friends and couples.
Summer Missions with Novelties of Summer-only Design
Get a limited-edition “Summer Mission Card ”*¹ at the facility’s reception desk and set out on a summer adventure with Hello Kitty! If you visit five of the media art gallery areas and collect five stickers, you will receive an original handkerchief that you can only get here. All you have to do is say the word “Happy Summer” to get a sticker, so even young children can take on the challenge! This is sure to be a memorable experience that the whole family can enjoy together.
*¹Limited quantity, ends when all are distributed / 1,000 yen per piece (tax included)
With a Lottery Ticket that Everyone Wins Something! A Very Special Summer Vacation Plan!
This plan is perfect for children who want to fully enjoy “HELLO KITTY SMILE” and spend a fun summer time with the whole family.
This special plan includes:
- “HELLO KITTY SMILE” admission ticket
- Smile Kids Set, a very popular dish at the 2nd floor restaurant “Tamatebako”
- Original raffle draw! Everyone wins something in this raffle.
What is even more noteworthy is that the kids’ plate, which is normally not available to take home, is now available only for this plan. If you win the first prize in the raffle, you can enjoy the very popular “Suyaki (unglazed pottery) Painting Experience” for free!
The Limited-time Show, “Hello Kitty Star Festival”
At the “GARDEN Terrace” restaurant on the first floor of HELLO KITTY SMILE, a special stage is held with a theme for each season. The theme of this year’s mini-stage is Tanabata (Star Festival). Let’s make sparkling stars with origami paper and create the Milky Way together! The Milky Way will be transformed into a photo spot with Kitty. Don’t miss this great photo opportunity with Kitty herself! The finale of the stage will be a participatory event where everyone will dance to the original HELLO KITTY SMILE song, “Motto Motto Smile”.
Dates: June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and July 6
Summer Gourmet, Food, Authentic Hello Kitty Cold Noodles are Back!
The cold noodle menu, which was popular last year, will finally return this summer. The colorful and appetizing cold noodles are perfect for the hot season. In addition to its refreshing taste, the richly varied lineup will create a summer time experience that will bring smiles to the faces of the whole family.
Period: June 1 (Sun) – August 31 (Sun)
| 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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HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX Summer-Limited Event Information
HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX on Awaji Island is an entertainment facility where you can enjoy a live Hello Kitty show and gourmet food. The attraction is the special jazz show by Hello Kitty and her band with a giant screen in the background and a meet-and-greet with Kitty after the show. Meals include a vegan menu using seasonal ingredients from Awaji Island, satisfying both appearance and taste. The world’s largest apple-shaped observation deck, “HELLO KITTY APPLE HOUSE,” offers a 360° visual experience and a spectacular view of the Seto Inland Sea. A wide variety of limited-edition goods are also available, and are recommended as souvenirs.
Sanrio Character Grand Prize, where You Can Get a Limited Design Fan at the Hello Kitty Showbox on Awaji Island!
Sunday, June 29, 2025 is a special day, a must-see for Sanrio fans! SANRIO FES 2025, a big event that has caught the attention of Sanrio fans nationwide, will finally be held! One of the highlights of the event, the “Sanrio Character Awards Presentation,” will be broadcast in real-time via public viewing at the HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX on Awaji Island this year as well. This is a special once-a-year opportunity to share that moving moment with everyone in front of a large, powerful monitor! In addition, a novelty of an original fan will be given away exclusively to those who attend the public viewing. Let’s make your summer memories even more colorful with this commemorative item that you can get only here!
Date: June 29
“Serene Summer,” A Fantasy Show about Hello Kitty and the World of Summer! Serene Summer
“HELLO KITTY PIANIST DREAM” is a very popular fantasy live show currently being performed during cafe hours. Hello Kitty, who has fulfilled her dream of becoming a pianist, delivers beautiful music and stories in a world of the four seasons shown on a large 16-meter screen. And this summer, the long-awaited new stage “Serene Summer” is being held.
Beginning on May 22, 2025 (Thursday), the venue is filled with heartwarming music and performances based on the theme of nature and scenes of early summer. The program begins with the classical masterpiece “A Summer Night’s Dream,” followed by nostalgic melodies that everyone has heard before, such as the Japanese children’s songs “We are the Children of the Sea,” “Ame-Furi,” and “Quiet by the Lake”. Rhythmic and summery arrangements of samba and ska are added to create a one-of-a-kind stage that blends with Kitty’s “kawaii” worldview.
Period: May 22 (Thursday) – July 31 (Thursday)
| Location | HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX |
|---|---|
| Address | 177-5 Nojimahirabayashi, Awaji City, Hyogo Pref. 656-1724 |
| Access | 10 minutes by car from Awaji IC and 15 minutes from Hokudan Interchange on Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway. |
| Phone Number | 0799-70-9022 |
| Parking | Free parking available |
| Closed | Wednesdays |
| Operating Hours | 11:00-17:00 |
| Show Time | 12:10-13:30(Open at 11:00, Last In at 12:00) |
| Café and Greetings by HELLO KITTY | 14:00-17:00 Greeting at 14:30-/16:00- Café Show and Greetings by HELLO KITTY: 14:30~ / 16:00~ |
| Website | https://awajiresort.com/hellokittyshowbox/ |
| Reservations | https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g1022838-d17793182-Reviews-Hello_Kitty_Show_Box-Awaji_Awaji_shima_Hyogo_Prefecture_Kinki.html |
| Review | https://www.tablecheck.com/en/shops/hellokittyshowbox/reserve |
