With the craze of people bidding 120k for a McDonald’s Hello Kitty plush toy on ebay, why not go on a Hello Kitty themed holiday and create that memorable Hello Kitty experience that money can’t buy. Check out TripAdvisor’s list of other things you can do with Hello Kitty, as recommended by travellers around the world.
Sanrio Puroland in Tokyo, Japan
Sanrio Puroland is an indoor theme park that hosts various musicals, restaurants, attractions and theme rides using popular Sanrio characters such as Hello Kitty and My Melody. While many of these attractions are only in Japanese, Puroland attracts many visitors globally because of the worldwide popularity of these characters, especially Hello Kitty. Puroland also has an extensive gift shop selling Sanrio character merchandise, and as reported by a TripAdvisor traveller: “The shops are to die for… there are too many hello kitty items that you’ll want to bring home.”
Hello Kitty Sweets in Taipei, Taiwan
This sweets shop is a must visit for all Hello Kitty lovers. The themed café is not only decorated with Hello Kitty items, but all the pastries and drinks bear the Hello Kitty symbol. Café staff are dressed in pink uniforms, and the store also has a section that sells Hello Kitty souvenirs, such as mugs and candy. Here’s what an enthusiastic TripAdvisor traveller had to say about her experience: “In terms of novelty experience it ticks all the right boxes! Everything is themed so you can expect a Kitty motif swirled into the foam atop your coffee! Great attention to detail, adorably cute in its decor, girly and pink, sparkles galore!”
Hello Kitty Cafe Hongdae in Seoul, South Korea
Sanrio Hello Kitty Town in Johor Bahru, Malaysia