7 Biggest Hello Kitty Stores in Japan 2023

Here are the Biggest Hello Kitty Stores in Japan you have to visit!

Hello Kitty is a brand flash character that is loved by people across the world and this popularity has been around for a very long time. Hello Kitty is a fictional cartoon character that was produced by Sanrio, a Japanese company. 

This character has really become the pioneer of Japanese pop culture. Hello Kitty has become a huge thing and there is quite a wide range of product lines, including clothing apparel, toys, Manga, comics, anime series, and more. 

Hello Kitty has garnered hundreds of thousands of fans worldwide ever since it first came out in 1974. It is also quite commendable to note that Hello Kitty is the second highest-grossing franchise of all time. 

When you visit Japan, as a Hello Kitty lover, you will be excited to see all the unique and exclusive Hello Kitty stores and spots across Tokyo. There is a special Hello Kitty theme park with attractions, as well as stores offering hundreds of merchandise. 

If you are a Hello Kitty fan, you will definitely love this list of all the biggest Hello Kitty stores in Japan. Check them out now!

Biggest Hello Kitty Stores in Japan

Which is the biggest Hello Kitty store in Japan?

The biggest Hello Kitty store in Japan is the Sanrio World Ginza. It is located in the Ginza district of Tokyo and has two floors with over 10,000 different Hello Kitty and Sanrio character items. The store also has a cafe, a photo booth, and a rooftop terrace with views of the city.

Sanrio World Ginza – Japan’s Biggest Hello Kitty Store!

Whenever I want to shop limited edition Hello Kitty products, I always visit Sanrio World Ginza. You can find this official shop all over Japan since there are more than hundred of them. If you are in Tokyo, there are at least 30 of them there. 

Sanrio world Ginza is the biggest flagship store of this official shop and you can find it in the Ginza area of Tokyo. 

The shop has one of the largest collections of merchandise that you can get anywhere in the world. The shop is spread along two floors and the Hello Kitty section contains some of the most sought-after limited edition products.

I absolutely love going through the extensive range of products over here and choosing some of the cutest merchandise for myself and my friends.

Address	1st Floor, 2nd Floor, Nishi Ginza Department Store4-1 Saki, Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
Access	JR: Yurakucho StationTokyo Metro: Ginza Station
Telephone	1st Floor, 03-3566-4060、2nd Floor, 03-3566-4040
Business hours	Mon/Tue/Sat 11:00-20:30Wed/Thu/Fri 11:00-21:00Sun/National Holiday 11:00-20:00
Regular holiday	Closed days are irregular
Website	Visit website

Sanrio Puroland

Although Sanrio Puroland is not particularly a Hello Kitty store, I absolutely had to include this in the list because it is my favourite place to go to. This place is basically a Hello Kitty theme park that has everything related to Hello Kitty. 

If you are a lover of Hello Kitty, you must definitely visit this theme park in Tokyo. The theme park is Indoor and is dedicated to all Sanrio characters. 

I love visiting this theme park for all the attractions that this place offers. I also love watching the shows and parades; I am also a huge fan of going on rides with popular characters including Hello Kitty. 

This place also offers restaurants that have menus dedicated to the character. If you are looking to buy merchandise related to Hello Kitty, you can get it at the Souvenir shops. The shops have an extensive range of merchandise including some limited edition items.

Address	1-31 Ochiai, Tama, Tokyo
Access	JR: Keio Line from Shinjuka Station towards Tama-Center Station
Telephone	+81-42-339-1111
Business hours	All days: 9:30 – 17:00
Regular holiday	Closed days are irregular
Website	Visit site

KiddyLand

I would highly recommend you to visit KiddyLand, which is a tax-free toy and character goods store in Tokyo. I absolutely think of this place as a Hello Kitty heaven. I am an adult and the displays here appeal to me so much. 

So whether you have kids with you or as adults you want to showcase your love for Hello Kitty, you should definitely give this place a try. 

KiddiyLand is spread along four floors, and the place contains branded toys and merchandise. Apart from the Japanese characters, you can also get toys and items related to Disney and Marvel. 

Once I enter this place, I seriously get lost here for hours. My only problem once I enter here is that I cannot control my budget. Everything is so appealing that you really want to have everything.

Address	6-1-9 Jingu-mae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001
Access	2 min walk from Meiji Jingu-Mae station on the Fukutoshin and Chiyoda lines
Telephone	03-3409-3431
Business hours	Monday – Friday 11:00 – 21:00; Saturday, Sunday and Holidays 10:30 -21:00
Regular holiday	Closed days are irregular
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Tokyo Character Street

If you ask anyone about a place to shop for goods related to your favourite characters, they will definitely recommend Tokyo Character Street. This place is a little heaven and I keep going to this place to get some of the most quirky and unique Hello Kitty merchandise.

If you have a little girl with you, she will love this place. There are such cute items available here that you would want to grab them all.

Address	1-9-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo Tokyo Station First Street B1
Access	Tokyo Train Station. Take the Yaesu North Exit downstairs in the First Avenue shopping center.
Telephone	03-3210-0077
Business hours	10:00-20:30 Daily
Regular holiday	Closed days are irregular
Website	Visit website

Hello Kitty Japan Tokyo Solamachi (Sky Tree) 4F East Yard 9

The souvenir shop is located inside Tokyo Skytree Town Tokyo Solamachi, which is a shopping mall. I have been visiting this place ever since I was a child. My parents would often take me to the mall and I would always pester them to take me inside the Hello Kitty shop. This shop contains everything related to Hello Kitty, including stuffed animals accessories as well as sweets. The place is extremely popular amongst tourists as well.

Address	1-1-2 Oshiage,  Sumida-ku, Tokyo
Access	2 min walk from Tokyo Skytree station on the Tobu Skytree Line; 15 min walk from Oshiage Skytree Station on the Hanzomon Line.
Telephone	03-5619-1821
Business hours	9:00 – 21:00 Daily
Regular holiday	Closed days are irregular
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Tokyo Tower’s Galaxy Gift Shop

Another place that I have been going to since my childhood days is the Tokyo Tower’s Galaxy Gift Shop that is located on the 3rd floor. It also quite easy to get here from the train. The aisles are widely spaced over here and they contain such an extensive range of items that you will spend hours inside. 

The shopping experience is extremely comfortable and leisurely. If I couldn’t find an item that I needed anywhere else, there was always a huge chance I would get it here.

There is so much of merchandise available over here including items that are great for souvenirs that you can purchase for your friends and family.

Address	4-2-8 Shibakoen, Minato, Tokyo 105-0011
Access	5 min walk from Akabanebashi Station on the Oedo Line, 7 min walk from Kamiyacho Station (Exit 2) on the Hibiya Line, 6 min walk from Onarimon Station (Exit A1) on the Mita Line or 10 min walk from Daimon Staiton (Exit A6).
Telephone	03-3433-5111
Business hours	Open everyday 9:00 – 23:00 (last admission 22:30)
Website	Visit website

Hello Kitty Japan Divercity Tokyo Plaza Store

I remember this place quite clearly because this was where my parents would take me every time I had to buy return gifts for my friends on my birthday. 

You will surely find the perfect Hello Kitty items to take with you as souvenirs. I also specifically enjoy this place for their Hello Kitty hot cakes that are prepared freshly in front of you. 

If you are planning to visit Japan, I highly recommend that you do not miss out on visiting this wonderful place.

Address	1-1-10 Aomi, Koto-ku, Tokyo
Access	15 minutes from Yurikamome Shinbashi Station (JR · Tokyo Metro · Toei Subway); 5 minutes on foot from Daiba; 16 minutes on foot from Toyosu (Tokyo Metro); 6 minutes on foot from Rinkai Shinkiba (JR · Tokyo Metro); 3 minutes on foot from the Tokyo Teleport B Exit; 10 minutes on foot from Osaki station.
Telephone	03-3527-5291
Business hours	10:00-22:00 (last admission 21:30) Daily
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Let your Hello Kitty fever take over!

I have been a huge fan of Hello Kitty right from my childhood days. Even as an adult today, I cannot resist some cute and adorable Hello Kitty Merchandise. 

It is probably because of this obsession with Hello Kitty that I am found haunting these Hello Kitty stores all over Tokyo and Japan. These places contain some of the most adorable and unique Hello Kitty Merchandise that you can buy for yourself or take home as souvenirs for your friends and family. 

If you are looking for a Hello Kitty store, you must definitely try these out for an extensive collection.

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