Visit Sanrio Puroland, The Home of Hello Kitty and Friends!

If you love Hello Kitty and her Sanrio family, Sanrio Puroland will make all your wildest dreams come true. Spend a day surrounded by your favorite cute characters in the land of kawaii!

Sanrio has created over 400 characters since they launched in 1963. You can meet a total of 74 characters at Sanrio Puroland, including Hello Kitty and her family, Pompompurin, Netflix star Aggressive Retsuko, Gudetama, and Kirimi-chan.

Everyone! No matter your age or gender, you can enjoy Sanrio Puroland as long as you love kawaii culture. Visit Sanrio Puroland with your friends, partner, family, kids, or grandparents.

Some of the highlights of the theme park include:

Charaguri Residence: Short for “Character Greeting Residence,” this area opened in July 2022, as Sanrio Puroland’s first new attraction in six years. Here, you can explore five themed rooms with the chance to meet and greet Sanrio mascots, who are on rotation to make an appearance at the residence!

Lady Kitty House: Hello Kitty is a classy and educated lady of refined taste, and her living quarters reflect that. Step into her residence complete with a rose garden, Japanese tea room, and dress tower. You can take a photo with Lady Kitty in the end.

Sanrio Character Boat Ride: enjoy a magical voyage through the world of Sanrio!

~My Melody & Kuromi~Mymeroad Drive: enjoy a pleasant drive through Mariland, home to My Melody and friends. There are six photo ops during the ride, and you can decorate the photos afterward.
Photo by Sanrio Puroland

Sanrio Rainbow World Restaurant: getting hungry? Have a bite at this rainbow-themed restaurant featuring seven popular Sanrio characters! 

Parades and Shows: there are various cute and heartwarming shows at Sanrio Puroland. Kawaii Kabuki is supported by the “Omotenashi Guide,” meaning it’s available with English, Chinese, and Korean subtitles.

The usually cute theme park takes on a ghoulish tinge during Halloween. For example, in 2019, Sanrio Puroland did a crossover between Hello Kitty and the horror-movie franchise It as part of their “Puro Halloween Party−Kawaii Masquerade.”

Halloween aside, though, Sanrio Puroland holds tie-ups and other seasonal celebrations. Expect various photo opportunities, exclusive merchandise, and themed food!

Want to know the best way to enjoy Sanrio Puroland? The theme park has come up with touring plans tailored for families, couples, groups of friends, and even solo guests so everyone can get the most out of their visit.

If none of the itineraries are exactly right for you, you can still pick your favorite one and tweak it for your own visit!

For families with small children, make the Information Counter on 3F your first stop. Here, you can check show times and daily information, use the free stroller storage service, and collect a birthday card for anyone celebrating their birthday at Sanrio Puroland!

Next, visit Lady Kitty House to call upon the elegant Lady Kitty. Then, set sail down a winding stream at the Sanrio Character Boat Ride, where you can also purchase a commemorative photo and an original Sanrio frame to keep your photo in.

For lunch, head to Restaurant Yakata for a buffet-style meal. While you dine, don’t be surprised if some Sanrio mascots make a special appearance, as they are known to show up unannounced to greet diners!

After lunch, sit down for a show at the Discovery Theater, then explore the hidden attractions near the theater.

Those with a sweet tooth will also want to visit the Sweet Parlor for ice cream and soft drinks. Finally, you can drop by the well-stocked gift shop at Rainbow Hall on 3F to pick up some adorable Sanrio merchandise before calling it a day at Sanrio Puroland!

Couples should first head to ~My Melody & Kuromi~Mymeroad Drive, where you can pose for pictures at six different points of the five-minute ride, then decorate your photos afterward.

Next, head to the Charaguri Residence (short for “Character Greeting Residence”), featuring five themed rooms for plenty of photo ops with various Sanrio characters and cute decor.

Then, pay a visit to the Lady Kitty House, Lady Kitty’s regal abode with adorable decorations everywhere you turn.

The ~Kiki & Lala~ Twinkling Studio is also not to be missed. Couples can take a walk through the Dream Star Cloud, the birthplace of the Little Twin Stars.

Hungry? Head to the Sanrio Rainbow World Restaurant for lunch, where the food is both delicious and cute. Enjoy anything from pasta and roast beef bowls to desserts, all Sanrio-themed!

After lunch, catch one of the shows before seeking out Hello Kitty’s Bell of Happiness, which couples can ring together for luck and happiness.

For a break, drop by the Cinnamoroll Dream Café to indulge in cute desserts or a light meal. Then, take a commemorative photo in front of the illuminated Tree of Wisdom at Puro Village, before capping off your visit with some souvenir shopping at the gift shop!

This itinerary is designed to maximize photo-taking opportunities in the theme park. That’s why you’ll want to visit the gift shop first to pick out your favorite character headband, which will serve as the perfect accessory for all your photos in Sanrio Puroland!

Then, in order, visit these photogenic spots: the entrance of Sanrio Puroland, the heart-shaped chair in Mell Mell Shop, the Charaguri Residence, and Lady Kitty House.

Enjoy lunch at Sanrio Rainbow World Restaurant or the Character Food Court, where you and your friends can sit down to share photos or plan out the rest of your visit.

Don’t forget to catch a show at the Discovery Theater or Fairyland Theater, then visit the Cinnamoroll Dream Café for a break over some incredibly adorable desserts themed after the cuddly character.

Finally, visit the gift shop to pick up some souvenirs before you leave!

For solo guests, kick off your visit by unleashing your creativity at Marchen Koubo. You can design your own keychain with your favorite Sanrio character, your name, and your favorite adornments.

Then, visit the regal Lady Kitty House for photo ops with Lady Kitty, before you catch the KAWAII KABUKI ~ Hello Kitty Ichiza no Momotaro ~ show*.

For lunch, the Character Food Court offers cute character-themed dishes as well as seats for solo diners.

Other photogenic spots to visit include the Charaguri Residence and ~Kiki & Lala~ Twinkling Studio. And, in between, you can also drop by Sweet Parlor to try its seasonal ice cream offerings!

*Note that these shows may not be available on the day of your visit. Check the show schedule (only in Japanese) for more information!

Sanrio Puroland generally opens daily from between 8:30 am to 10:00 am and closes at 5:00 pm or 6:00 pm. Be sure to check the most updated opening days and hours on the park’s official website before visiting.

Official prices for Sanrio Puroland tickets range from ¥3,600 to ¥5,300 for adults depending on seasonality, but you pay just ¥2,700 if you book online on Rakuten Travel Experiences before your visit!

Ready for a day filled with rainbows and cute things? Book your tickets now!