Hello Kitty fans flock to Tokyo’s Sanrio Puroland to spend an entire day surrounded by Sanrio characters and to meet the cat herself for a photo-op. But that’s not the only place you can encounter the famous feline. Down in the south of Japan, there’s a hidden Hello Kitty resort where you can enjoy digital Hello Kitty artwork, catch lunch and a show, stay at a Hello Kitty-themed hotel and more.
Awaji Island in Hyogo prefecture sits in the Seto Inland Sea, just across the bay from Osaka. It’s just a two-hour trip from the city and is known for its beautiful beaches and temperate climate. The island home to Godzilla and Naruto theme parks, but it’s also got three separate spots dedicated to the world's favourite white feline. Hello Kitty Smile is home to a digital art exhibit and four themed restaurants, Hello Kitty Show Box is the place to meet Kitty in person, and the Grand Chariot Hotel has Hello Kitty themed rooms. Here are the best things to do at Awaji Island’s Hello Kitty resort.
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