Sanrio Puroland was created with fans of Hello Kitty and her friends in mind. It’s a mecca where people can immerse themselves in meeting with Sanrio characters, enjoy various shows, take thousands of Instagrammable pictures, and make lasting memories. At the same time, all throughout the park, the themes of friendship, love, and care are engrained.
The theme park first opened its doors in December 1990 in Tama Center on the west end of Tokyo. Since then, the park has welcomed some 1.5 million visitors each year to its 500,000 square meters, three-story indoor park. First, here is a rundown of some quick facts for full enjoyment.
Who can go to Sanrio Puroland? Everybody!
Sanrio Puroland can be enjoyed by people of all ages. While many of their customers are grandparents or parents with children, Puroland is a welcoming park for diverse groups. It’s a cute date spot, a destination for girl friends, and parties of teenagers or adults.
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When’s the best time to visit Sanrio Puroland? All year round!
Sanrio Puroland is all indoors, unlike many other theme parks, meaning it can be enjoyed in every season, rain or shine, hot or cold. Just be aware that the crowded months tend to be in July and August when Japanese school kids are on vacation.
On a day-to-day basis, the park is busier in the morning, with the hours before and after major parades being the most crowded.
The walk from the station is less than ten minutes along a paved walkway leading straight to the park. Once indoors, extra luggage like coats can be stored in locker rooms while you enjoy the park to its maximum potential.
Sanrio Puroland One-Day Itinerary Recommendation
Follow our itinerary to enjoy the park in the best way possible! While we enjoyed the day in the order below, keep in mind that show times and wait times for activities may differ day by day.
#1 Kawaii Kabuki – Momotarō by the Hello Kitty Troup- (show)
This show is a must when visiting Puroland. It’s a show that beautifully blends Japanese culture and tradition into the modern iconic world of Hello Kitty.
Kabuki is a classical Japanese dance-drama that began in the 17th century stylized by its elaborate kimono-like costumes, dramatic makeup, and its use of unique storytellers and stage handlers. This style of theater was also proclaimed as a UNESCO cultural heritage in 2008.
As a Sanrio production, Hello Kitty and her friends take this colorful stage performance into their own hands to tell well-known historical children’s tales. You can see characters like Pompompurin, Daniel, and Cinnamoroll in one-of-a-kind costumes, joined on stage by dancers.
#2: Lunch at the Character Food Court
Character Food Court featuring Sanrio Character Curry, Parfait, and Bento
The Character Food Court is more geared towards families with a wide range of kid-friend…
