If you are a Sanrio and the Hello Kitty franchise fan, you have likely heard of My Melody! She is a popular character created by the Japanese company Sanrio, the same company behind Hello Kitty. Introduced in 1975, My Melody is a sweet, anthropomorphic rabbit known for her trademark, red or pink hood, which she wears over her ears.
My Melody has become a beloved figure in Japanese pop culture, appearing in various merchandise, television shows, and theme parks, captivating fans of all ages with her charming and wholesome image. Prepare for the exciting news: My Melody is coming to the Hello Kitty restaurant and theme parks on Awaji Island next month!
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Meet both Hello Kitty and My Melody!
As part of Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary celebration, My Melody will visit Awaji Island on July 7th. She will make appearances at the Hello Kitty theater restaurant “HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX” and the theme park and media art restaurant “HELLO KITTY SMILE”, where fans can also meet Hello Kitty. On this special day, you will have the opportunity to greet both Hello Kitty and My Melody and take a commemorative photo.
My Melody Visit Schedule
Date: July 7 (Sun), 2024
1. “HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX” Lunchtime Show Greeting
Time: Doors open at 11:00 AM, the show starts at 12:00 PM, and ends at 1:00 PM
2. “HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX” Café Time Show and Greeting
Time: Doors open at 2:00 PM, performance starts at 2:30 PM, and ends at 3:00 PM
3. Appears during the greetings at the restaurant “GARDEN Terrace” inside “HELLO KITTY SMILE“
4. Appears during the greetings at the restaurant “Tamatebako” inside “HELLO KITTY SMILE”
Time: From 5:30 PM, she will make the rounds of tables at each restaurant.
HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX
My Melody will be appearing in the Lunchtime Show and Café Time Show Part 1 (starting at 2:00 PM). Only customers who have tickets for these shows will be able to greet both Hello Kitty and My Melody. Additionally, you can take photos with your camera (one pose per group), allowing you to capture a special memory from this unique day!
<Lunchtime> 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (Doors open at 11:00 AM, performance starts at 12:00 PM, and ends at 1:00 PM)
<Café Time Show Part 1> 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Doors open at 2:00 PM, performance starts at 2:30 PM, and ends at 3:00 PM)
Special Lunchtime Show Plan
Fee:
Adults: 8,170 yen (tax included) (13 years old and older)
Children: 4,170 yen (tax included) (4 to 12 years old)
Infant: Free (3 years old and under)
*Special greeting fee: 1,000 yen (tax included) per group.
What is included:
・Vegan lunch: 5-course meal for adults and a plate meal of your choice for children.
・Lunchtime show
・Greeting with Hello Kitty and My Melody (photo shoot)
・Character Mug Parfait ⇒ You will receive a character mug of your choice (Hello Kitty or My Melody)
when you leave.
・Admission to the “HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX” shop
・Admission to “HELLO KITTY APPLE HOUSE”
・Admission to “HELLO KITTY SMILE”
*Please choose from the lunch plans with [My Melody Visit] according to the number of people.
*Please select one [My Melody & Hello Kitty Special Greeting Ticket] (1,000 yen) per group.
*Seat designation is not possible.
*As this is a special plan only for this day, One Adult & One Child Package will not be sold.
Special Café Time Show Plan
Fee:
Adults: 4,270 yen (tax included) (13 years old and older)
Children: 2,570 yen (tax included) (4 to 12 years old)
Infants: Free (3 years old and under)
Special greeting fee: 1,000 yen (tax included) per group.
What is included:
・One item from the vegan café menu for adults, a kids’ Sweet plate for children
・One drink from a specified set of choices
・Café time show
・Greeting with Hello Kitty and My Melody (photo shoot)
・Character Mug Parfait ⇒ You will receive a character mug of your choice (Hello Kitty or My Melody)
when you leave.
・Admission to the “HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX” shop
・Admission to “HELLO KITTY APPLE HOUSE”
・Admission to “HELLO KITTY SMILE”
*The second part of the Café Time Show will be a regular performance with a regular admission fee.
*Please choose from the café plans with [My Melody Visit] according to the number of people.
*Please select one [My Melody & Hello Kitty Special Greeting Ticket] (1,000 yen) per group.
*Seat designation is not possible.
| 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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HELLO KITTY SMILE
Both My Melody and Hello Kitty will be appearing at two restaurants within HELLO KITTY SMILE: “GARDEN Terrace” and “Tamatebako”! Customers who purchase a special greeting ticket at each restaurant will have the opportunity to greet and take a commemorative photo with both of them.
Time: starting at 5:30 PM, Hello Kitty and My Melody will make the rounds of tables at each restaurant.
Special greeting fee: 1,000 yen per group (tax included)
*Please choose the reservation time slot from 4:30 PM to 5:15 PM.
*Please select one [greeting participation ticket] (1,000 yen) per group.
*A separate admission ticket to “HELLO KITTY SMILE” is required to enter the facility.
*Guests aged 4 and older are required to order one item per person.
*Depending on how busy the facility is, we may not be able to allow you to take selfies. (staff will take the photos for you)
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| 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 |
