'Hello Kitty' Sanrio Puroland
Overview
Hello Kitty is perhaps one of Japan's most recognisable exports. The face of this ultra-cute mouth-less cat is known all around the world with Kitty merchandise covering everything from straps for your mobile phone to exclusive suitcases and designer jackets. You can even buy your Kitty goods with your Hello Kitty credit card! She really is a phenomenon. What few people know is that Kitty is actually lives in London (at least this is what her official biography says) and her current favourite boy is Tippy, one of classmates at school. There is a whole Kitty World out there to discover.
For all Kitty fans there is one place in Japan simply not to be missed: Sanrio Puroland in Tokyo. This theme park is dedicated to all things Kitty. There are Kitty rides, Kitty restaurants, a chance to explore Kitty's house, and the Dinner Show where Kitty and her old boyfriend, Dear Daniel (sadly he had to move to Africa with his family) entertain the crowd! Feel free to sing along. A trip to this unique theme park is really is a must for Hello Kitty fans.
Hello Kitty is perhaps one of Japan's most recognisable exports. The face of this ultra-cute mouth-less cat is known all around the world with Kitty merchandise covering everything from straps for your mobile phone to exclusive suitcases and designer jackets. You can even buy your Kitty goods with your Hello Kitty credit card! She really is a phenomenon. What few people know is that Kitty is actually lives in London (at least this is what her official biography says) and her current favourite boy is Tippy, one of classmates at school. There is a whole Kitty World out there to discover.
For all Kitty fans there is one place in Japan simply not to be missed: Sanrio Puroland in Tokyo. This theme park is dedicated to all things Kitty. There are Kitty rides, Kitty restaurants, a chance to explore Kitty's house, and the Dinner Show where Kitty and her old boyfriend, Dear Daniel (sadly he had to move to Africa with his family) entertain the crowd! Feel free to sing along. A trip to this unique theme park is really is a must for Hello Kitty fans.
When:
The theme park is open throughout the year with Tuesday the regular closing day. There are other occasional closing days throughout the year. We will be sure to check when planning your trip.
Standard opening hours are 10am to 5pm on winter season weekdays, 10am to 6pm on all days from Spring through to Autumn. Occasionally the park is open until 8pm.
Where:
Sanrio Puroland is located 40 minutes from Shinjuku Station in Tokyo on the Keio Line. The theme park is a short walk from Tama Center Station.
The theme park is open throughout the year with Tuesday the regular closing day. There are other occasional closing days throughout the year. We will be sure to check when planning your trip.
Standard opening hours are 10am to 5pm on winter season weekdays, 10am to 6pm on all days from Spring through to Autumn. Occasionally the park is open until 8pm.
Where:
Sanrio Puroland is located 40 minutes from Shinjuku Station in Tokyo on the Keio Line. The theme park is a short walk from Tama Center Station.