November 1st is Hello Kitty’s birthday! This year is extra special because it marks the 50th anniversary of Hello Kitty. To celebrate this special occasion the Hello Kitty facilities, “HELLO KITTY SMILE” and “HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX,” on Awaji Island are hosting various events for Hello Kitty’s birthday under the theme “HELLO KITTY 50th ANNIVERSARY”.
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HELLO KITTY SMILE
Event Period
November 1st (Wednesday) to November 30th (Thursday)
- HELLO KITTY SMILE is closed on Tuesdays
Event Overview
The event is exclusive for restaurant customers! If you purchase a balloon as a gift for Hello Kitty, you can give it directly to Hello Kitty at the time of the photo shoot.
Times and Places
- Restaurant “Garden Terrace”: Held during lunch and cafe greetings
- Restaurant “Tamatebako”: Held during lunch and dinner greetings
- Lunch Greeting: 12:00 p.m. ~ (Garden Terrace & Tamatebako)
- Cafe Greeting: 3:30 p.m. ~ (Garden Terrace)
- Dinner Greeting: 5:30 p.m. ~ (Tamatebako)
Admission Fee
1,500 yen for an adult (older than13 years old) / 2,000 yen for an adult (older than 13 years old) including an admission fee to HELLO KITTY APPLE HOUSE
500 yen for a child (4 ~12 years old) / 800 yen for a child (4 ~12 years old) including an admission fee to HELLO KITTY APPLE HOUSE
Price for one balloon stick: 1,000 yen
- Only “Garden Terrace” during lunch greeting provides one complimentary balloon stick per group.
Hello Kitty’s Gift in Return
You will receive one random original acrylic stand featuring Otohime Hello Kitty from three available types.
- The souvenir drink bottle given during regular greetings is not handed out.
| 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.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
Event Period
November 2nd (Thursday) to November 30th (Thursday)
- HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX is closed on Wednesdays
Event Overview
Limited to show plan customers only!
If you purchase birthday flowers as a present for Hello Kitty, you can give them directly to Hello Kitty on stage during the greeting (photo shoot) after the show!
Times and Places
Inside the HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX restaurant.
Lunch Performance:
- 11:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. (Doors open at 11:00 a.m., last entry at 12:00 noon)
Cafe Performances:
- 1st Show: 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. (SHOWTIME: 2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)
- 2nd Show: 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (SHOWTIME: 4:00 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.)
Admission Fee
The basic menu fee when dining at the restaurant.
Buying the flower gifts is optional.
- 500 yen for 1 flower
- 2,500 yen for a mini bouquet
- 5,000 yen for a bouquet
Hello Kitty’s Gift in Return
- When you gift 1 flower: BD original design stickers (3 at random out of 5 types)
- When you gift a mini bouquet: BD original stickers (5 types) + a Kitty an containing an original item
- When you gift a bouquet: BD original stickers (5 types) + BD original cushion
| 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 |
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