The GOOD LUCK TRIP Editorial Team’s Recommended One-Day Model Course for Enjoying Sanrio Puroland
Sanrio Puroland is an indoor theme park where you can meet Hello Kitty and many other Sanrio characters.
With a full lineup of authentic musicals, parades, attractions, and character greetings, it is a popular destination that captivates not only children but adults as well.
Inside the park, you will find original goods available only here and photogenic food, and from the moment you step inside, you are surrounded by the world of Sanrio characters.
In this article, we introduce a model course recommended by the GOOD LUCK TRIP editorial team for enjoying Sanrio Puroland as efficiently as possible.
Another highlight of this guide is that it can be adjusted to suit your interests, whether you want to focus on meeting characters or enjoy taking photos and watching shows.
Whether it is your first visit or you are returning after a long time, we hope you will use this as a helpful example.
What Kind of Place Is Sanrio Puroland?
Sanrio Puroland is an all-indoor theme park located in Tama City, Tokyo.
One of its biggest features is that the four-story park is unaffected by the weather, making it comfortable even on rainy or very hot days.
The 3F level, where the entrance is located, is home to the entrance area and shops, making it convenient for picking up original goods and souvenirs.
On 1F and 2F, Puro Village, where parades and shows are held, and Sanrio Town, where you can experience the worlds of Sanrio characters, form the central area of the park.
On 4F, you will find cafes, restaurants, and shops, along with plenty of photogenic menu items.
If you research in advance which floor your must-visit spots are on, you can make the most of your limited time.
How to Get to Sanrio Puroland
Located in Tama City, Tokyo, Sanrio Puroland is also easy to access from central Tokyo.
Traveling by train is the smoothest way to get there from the city center.
Access From Shinjuku
From Shinjuku Station, it takes about 30 minutes to reach Keio Tama Center Station on the Keio Line.
If you take a limited express or rapid train, you can get there without changing trains.
From Keio Tama Center Station, Sanrio Puroland is about a 5-minute walk away.
The GOOD LUCK TRIP Recommended One-Day Model Course for Enjoying Sanrio Puroland
Here, we introduce a one-day model course recommended by the GOOD LUCK TRIP editorial team for enjoying Sanrio Puroland.
It is designed so that even first-time visitors can explore the park efficiently, with a well-balanced mix of popular shows, attractions, greetings, and food.
Feel free to switch the order around based on your length of stay and the crowd level, and immerse yourself in the world of Sanrio characters.
10:00 am｜Pick Up Items to Get Into the Puroland Spirit at Entrance Shop (3F)
First, head to Entrance Shop, located on your right with the entrance behind you.
Entrance Shop is the park’s main shop and boasts one of the largest retail spaces in the park.
When you enter the park, pick up a headband of your favorite character and a plush pouch.
Get ready to step fully into the world of Sanrio Puroland.
10:15 am｜Enjoy a Kawaii Experience and Make Memories at Lady Kitty House (Sanrio Town 2F)
Lady Kitty House lets you experience a world of Kawaii x Celebrity.
It recreates dreamlike, adorable spaces filled with hospitality, including a rose garden, a dress tower, and a bedroom surrounded by sweets.
After experiencing Lady Kitty’s lifestyle, you can take a commemorative photo with Lady Kitty.
In addition to photos taken by Sanrio Puroland, you are also allowed to take one photo with your own camera.
Around 11:00 am｜Watch a Parade at Puro Village (1F / 2F)
Head to Puro Village before the parade begins.
Set off on an adventure with the Sanrio characters and enjoy the immersive parade “The Quest of Wonders Parade.”
Highlights include the floats enhanced with visual effects and the costumes that bring out each character’s unique personality.
If you purchase a Wonder Ribbon Light, which lights up in sync with scenes from the parade, you can feel even more connected to the performance.
For a more immersive experience, it is recommended that you purchase PUROPASS in advance so you can reserve viewing seats and other options.
* Parade times vary depending on the day, so please check the official website for details.
12:00 pm｜Have a Curry Lunch at Character Food Court (Sanrio Town 1F)
After watching the parade, head to Character Food Court on 1F.
This area offers meals such as curry and ramen themed around popular characters like Hello Kitty and Cinnamoroll.
Especially recommended are the beef curry “Hello Kitty Spring Beef Curry” and the slightly spicy “Cinnamoroll Cheese Hamburger Steak Blue Curry.”
Both are sure to look great in photos.
At lunchtime, fill not only your stomach but your heart as well, and recharge.
* These menu items are scheduled to be available until June 2, 2026.
* Food menu items may sell out or be discontinued without prior notice.
1:30 pm｜Enjoy the Sanrio Character Boat Ride (Puro Village 2F)
Among the 11 attractions in the park, Sanrio Character Boat Ride is one that first-time visitors should definitely experience.
This ride attraction lets you watch the characters preparing for a party after receiving an invitation from Hello Kitty.
Hop on board and peek at the characters as they get ready for the party by making sweets, practicing for the circus, and more.
Photos taken at the photo spot can be purchased after you get off the boat, with your choice of photo frame.
3:30 pm｜Treat Yourself to Crepes at SANRIO RAINBOW WORLD RESTAURANT (4F)
After enjoying the ride attraction, head to SANRIO RAINBOW WORLD RESTAURANT.
SANRIO RAINBOW WORLD RESTAURANT is a food court-style restaurant divided into seven areas themed around Hello Kitty, My Melody, Little Twin Stars, Pompompurin, Cinnamoroll, Gudetama, and Keroppi.
Another fun feature is that each area is decorated in its character’s signature color.
Among the sweets on offer, the character-inspired crepes are a must-try.
They are not only cute to look at, but also satisfyingly filling.
Since each character has a different flavor, choose the crepe that best matches your taste in both appearance and flavor.
4:00 pm｜Head Back to the Entrance Shop for Souvenirs (3F)
Before the entertainment that brings your day at Sanrio Puroland to a close begins, return once again to Entrance Shop.
At Entrance Shop, which offers a wide variety of goods ranging from mascots to sweets, enjoy looking for souvenirs.
Among the many items available, three especially popular choices are “I went to Sanrio Puroland! Cookies,” “Almond Cookies,” and the Sanrio Puroland-exclusive “Kaki no Tane.”
As you choose, picture either a little treat for yourself or the preferences of the person you are buying a souvenir for.
5:00 pm｜Wrap Up the Day With a New Kind of Entertainment
Finish your visit by watching “Byonwaa ~beyond words~,” the first nonverbal entertainment production at Sanrio Puroland.
Featuring My Melody and Kuromi, this show takes you through a fantastical world alongside fairies.
Another highlight is seeing Fairyland Theater enveloped in magical light through effects created with LED Twig and LED Vine, permanently installed for the first time in Japan.
Enjoy a “Byonwaa” moment, where hearts connect in a mysterious way even without words.
Summary
Sanrio Puroland is an indoor theme park where you can fully enjoy the world of Sanrio characters through musicals, parades, attractions, character greetings, and more.
Use the sample model course in this article as a reference, customize it to your liking, and enjoy Sanrio Puroland in your own way.
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* The information in this article is current as of the time of photography. Please check the official website for details.
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* Products and food menu items may sell out or be discontinued without prior notice.
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