AWAJI HELLO KITTY APPLE LAND on Awaji Island, which welcomes spring, has many spring-only events such as Easter events, special admission ticket plans, and limited-time menus. At this resort island just an hour away from Osaka, you can enjoy a group of facilities themed after Sanrio’s popular character, Hello Kitty. This time, we will introduce the spring limited events of AWAJI HELLO KITTY APPLE LAND.
Spring-only Events at HELLO KITTY SMILE
- Address: 985-1 Hikinoura, Nojima, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
- Hours: Weekdays/11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., Weekends and holidays/10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.
1) Mission Card “Easter Egg Hunt”
Period: Until May 31 (Saturday)
Contents: Tell the staff in the five areas of HELLO KITTY SMILE the password “Happy Easter” and you will receive a limited edition sticker. If you collect all 5 types of limited stickers, you will receive a hand towel designed exclusively for this event.
Fee: 1,000 yen (tax included) *Admission fee is required separately.
2) APPLE LAND ENJOYMENT Plan
Period: Until May 31 (Saturday)
Contents: The plan includes: 1) Common admission ticket to “AWAJI HELLO KITTY APPLE LAND”, 2) Easter-only “Easter Egg Hunt” mission card that you can get a limited design hand towel, and 3) a Hello Kitty souvenir cup with a Hello Kitty figure as a participation prize for lunch time Meet & Greet by Hello Kitty herself.
Mini-Performance, “Easter Egg Hunt” Outline
Period: Until May 25 (Sun.) *For specific performance dates, please check the official website for details.
Time: 3:30 p.m.-4:00 p.m. (doors open 3:00 p.m.)
Place: HELLO KITTY SMILE 1F “GARDEN Terrace
Content: Hello Kitty will perform an original song by HELLO KITTY SMILE, “Motto Motto Smile”. In addition, a quiz contest will be held for customer participation.
Fee: Free of charge
Children 4 years old and up are required to order one item.
Admission fee is required separately.
Spring-limited Drinks
Period: Until May 31 (Sat)
Hours: 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. (LO 6:30 p.m.)
Contents:
The following two types of softly sakura (cherry blossom)-scented drinks are available.
▶ Sakura Soda / A refreshing soda with a gentle aroma of cherry blossoms and a splash of soda.
▶ Sakura Milk Tea / A sweet milk tea with a hint of saltiness and the aroma of cherry blossoms.
Price: From 700 yen each (tax included)
Location: HELLO KITTY SMILE 2nd floor “Restaurant Tamatebako”
About HELLO KITTY SMILE
It is a complex of the multi-media art galleries/theater, restaurants and shops all featuring Hello Kitty. There are eight areas of galleries/theater themed on a Japanese folklore, “Dragon Palace”, with Hello Kitty as a dragon princess being dressed in a Japanese kimono. At the last area, Hello Kitty’s Room, Hello Kitty herself will greet you and be happy to be photographed with you according to a greeting schedule. At the shops, you will be amazed with a wide variety of Hello Kitty goods, some of which are exclusively available on Awaji Island.
| 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 |
Click here for details of HELLO KITTY SMILE
Spring-only Events at HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX
- Address: 177-5 Nojima-Hirabayashi, Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
- Hours:
Lunch performance / 11:00 a.m.~1:30 p.m.
Cafe performance / 2:00 p.m.~5:00 p.m.
Café performances are in two parts: Part 1: 2:00 p.m.~3:30 p.m., Part 2: 3:30 p.m.~5:00 p.m.
1) Doki Doki Easter Challenge
Period: Until Saturday, May 31
Contents: Limited to customers who attend HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX lunch performance or cafe performance, original goods such as a can badge with a limited Easter design only for HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX will be given to you by Hello Kitty herself!
Fee: 500 yen (tax included) *Admission fee is required separately.
Location: HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX
2) “Colorful Promenade” Performance
Performance period: Until May 20 (Tue)
No performances on March 16 (Sun.) and April 27 (Sun.)
Opening hours: Cafe time / 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
Part 1: 2:00 p.m.-:330 p.m. (SHOWTIME/2:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.)
Part 2: 3:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (SHOWTIME/4:00 p.m.-4:30 p.m.)
Fee: Adults / 2,500 yen (tax included) Children / 1,500 yen (tax included)
*Fees and food items are subject to change depending on the season.
Including sweets/food, show, greeting, and admission to Hello Kitty Apple House.
Songs: Six famous spring songs in total, including the children’s song “Spring has come” and “Hana (Flower)” by Rentaro Taki, a famous Japanese composer
Location: HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX
About HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX
“A moment of surprise and excitement!” is the concept of this restaurant-theater, where you can enjoy your meal while watching a full-fledged show featuring Hello Kitty. After the show, there is a meet and greet time where you can have your picture taken with Hello Kitty herself! Three shows are held every day during lunch time and café time. There is also a store with a selection of limited-edition goods that can only be purchased at the HELLO KITTY SHOW BOX.
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| 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 |
