This year marks Hello Kitty’s 50th anniversary. To celebrate, Awaji Island’s Hello Kitty facilities, HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX, HELLO KITTY APPLE HOUSE and HELLO KITTY SMILE, have been hosting a variety of special events. Following previous collaborations with Cinnamoroll, Pompompurin, and My Melody, a new friend will join the festivities in October. The special guest for the fifth installment of this series is Kuromi!
Event Schedule
Date: October 6, 2024
HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX
Greeting at Lunch Show (Kuromi joins only in greeting)
Time: Doors open at 11:00 AM, Show starts at 12:00 PM, Ends at 1:00 PM
Cafe Time Show and Greeting (Kuromi joins fully in greeting and partially in a show)
Time: Doors open at 2:00 PM, Show starts at 2:30 PM, Ends at 3:00 PM
HELLO KITTY SMILE
Greeting at “GARDEN Terrace” Restaurant
Greeting at “Restaurant Tamatebako”
Time: Starting at 5:30 PM, visiting each restaurant in turn
Please note that each facility offers different event content, so be sure to check the details.
Introducing HELLO KITTY Facilities on Awaji Island
HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX
Enter the world of Hello Kitty through a theater restaurant featuring delicious vegan food and exciting performances of singing and dancing by Hello Kitty and her jazz band. You can even take a commemorative photo with Hello Kitty herself on stage!
Lunch: 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM (Doors open at 11:00 AM, Show starts at 12:00 PM, Ends at 1:00 PM)
Cafe Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM (Doors open at 2:00 PM, Show starts at 2:30 PM, Ends at 3:00 PM)
| 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
Experience a media art and dining adventure themed around the Dragon Palace, where Hello Kitty comes to life in a neon-lit underwater world. Try Chinese cuisine, meet Hello Kitty in person, and explore exclusive merchandise at the Hello Kitty shops. With plenty of charming content for both children and adults, this venue is perfect for Hello Kitty fans and anyone seeking a touch of cuteness!
| 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 |
