Did you know that apart from Osaka, another city within the Kansai region that's also well worth visiting is Kobe! Often overlooked, Kobe actually has a lot to offer! If you love gachas / claw machines and Anime / cute Characters such as Sanrio Characters, Chiikawa, Sumikko Gurashi and more, keep reading as this guide is curated just for arcade lovers and kawaii fanatics like us!

This guide includes (but not limited to) the following:

💟 How to get to Kobe
💟 List of gacha / claw machine locations in Kobe
💟 Where to find cute Characters / Anime merchandise in Kobe
💟 Where to try Kobe beef
💟 Other fun things to do in Kobe
💟 Where to stay in Kobe

Happy Kobe!

Kobe, Hyogo, Japan

Osaka, Japan

Kobe Guide to Character Goods and Arcades👾🕹️

Kobe Animal Kingdom Admission Ticket

Where to find cute Characters / Anime merchandise:

For the ultimate convenience, we would recommend taking a 20 mins ride via the JR line from JR Osaka Station to JR Sannomiya Station, as the JR Sannomiya Station is centrally located in Kobe. Alternatively, you may also travel by bullet train on the Tokaido-Sanyo Shinkansen between Shin-Osaka and Shin-Kobe Station, which takes less than 15 mins but neither stations are centrally located in their respective cities.

Enjoy places like these? Check out our other guides offering meticulously crafted itineraries for kawaii fanatics like us with routes that you simply follow from our interactive maps. Live out your kawaii dream today, you deserve it! ♡

Kobe Animal Kingdom is just 15 mins away from Sannomiya Station via the Portliner. You can get real close to cute animals here such as Alpacas, Prairie Dogs, Otters, and even feed Capybaras! This zoo is definitely a place both adults and little ones can enjoy.

If you cannot make the above, below are other nearby Kobe beef alternatives which are also highly rated:

Here is our top recommendation for Kobe beef:

Here is the hotel we stayed in during our visit to Kobe, recommending it for its convenient location which enabled us to visit other destinations in Kobe easily!

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Planning a trip to Sapporo? Why not do a day trip to Otaru! Discover the charm of Otaru, where you may visit the Otaru Snow Light Path festival held every February, and collect limited Hello Kitty / Snoopy / Miffy goods! Read on for photo spots recommendations for the gram, and where to find these rare gems to spice up your collection! This guide will for sure set you up for a dreamlike day trip in Otaru with sight-seeing, shopping, and food recommendations included!

This day trip guide includes (but not limited to) the following:
💟 Overview of Otaru
💟 How to get to and fro Otaru
💟 Day trip route all planned out for your enjoyment
💟 Pinned store locations revealing where to purchase exclusive character goods
💟 Cute cafe and local food recommendations
💟 Photo spots recommendations
💟 Guide to Otaru Snow Light Path Festival
💟 Pro tips to help make your trip worry-free

and more!

Happy Otaru!

Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan

Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan

Guide to Otaru winter wonderland and collect Otaru limited character merchandises

If you are a fan of Hello Kitty like us, you have come to the right place! Did you know that there are three Hello Kitty attractions on Awaji Island in Japan? Awaji sure is a hidden gem so if you love Hello Kitty, read on and experience the kawaii world of Hello Kitty with us!

This guide includes (but not limited to) the following:

💟 How to get to and around Awaji Island
💟 Guide to three Hello Kitty attractions
💟 Special events
💟 Hello Kitty themed rooms accommodation recommendation
💟 Pro tips to ensure a seamless and stress-free experience

Happy Awaji!

Japan, Hyogo, Awaji, 野島平林177-5 HELLO KITTY APPLE HOUSE

Awaji Island, Hyogo, Japan

Hello Kitty Show Box, 177-5 野島平林 Awaji, Hyogo, Japan

Hello Kitty Smile, 985-1 Nojimahikinoura, Awaji, Hyogo, Japan

Guide to Awaji for Hello Kitty Fans🎀🍎

Are you excited for Universal Studios Japan? Check out this guide before you go so you can experience it to the fullest!

This guide includes (but not limited to) the following:

💟 Things to prepare/know before going
💟 Useful tips in the park
💟 Where to get cute stuff in USJ
💟 Accommodation Recommendations
💟 Pro tips for a seamless USJ experience

Happy USJ!

Universal Studios Japan, 2 Chome-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana Ward, Osaka, Japan

Guide to Universal Studios Japan

Are you a kawaii fanatic like us? If you are, you will LOVE Harajuku, a kawaii paradise on earth featuring character/anime goods and cute merchandises, colorful and instagrammable street food, and themed cafes!

This guide includes (but not limited to) the following:
💟 Pinned locations of 10+ cute shops and food stalls for you to follow with ease
💟 Character/Anime shops and malls not to be missed by kawaii lovers and anime fans
💟 Themed cafes and cute street food recommendations
💟 Other cute stores and gacha/entertainment shops worth checking out
💟 Makeup and fashion stores for the girlies

and more!

Happy Harajuku!

Tokyo, Japan

Harajuku Station, 1 Chome-18 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo, Japan

Takeshita Street, 1 Chome-19 Jingumae, Shibuya City, Tokyo, Japan

FREE Guide to Harajuku for Kawaii and Anime Fans🌸🍓

Are you a claw machine lover like us? If you are, you will LOVE Akihabara, a claw machine paradise on earth!

This guide includes (but not limited to) the following:
💟 Pinned locations of 10+ claw machine arcades in Akihabara you have to try out for yourself
💟 Anime/Character shops and malls not to be missed by anime fans or kawaii lovers
💟 Food recommendations
💟 Accommodation recommendations

Happy Akihabara!

Akihabara, Taito City, Tokyo, Japan

FREE Guide to Tokyo Akihabara for Claw Machine Lovers👾🕹️

Is this your first time visiting Sapporo in the winter? Concerned about how cold the weather actually is and unsure of how to get around? No worries, we got you! It was our first time visiting Sapporo too in February, so we have consolidated practical tips for you on how to enjoy your Sapporo winter to the fullest based on our own experience! Read on for all the details!

This guide includes (but not limited to) the following:
💟How to get to and around Sapporo during the winter
💟Guide to shopping and where to get exclusive character merchandises limited to Sapporo
💟Guide to iconic Sapporo landmarks and photo spots recommendations
💟Guide to Sapporo Snow Festival
💟Food and cafe recommendations
💟Accommodation recommendations
💟Pro tips to make your trip seamless and stress-free

and more!

Happy Sapporo!

2-Day Itinerary to Sapporo for Kawaii Lovers (including Guide to Snow Festival and exclusive character goods!)

Are you a beginner dipping your toes into snowboarding at Niseko, Hokkaido? Confused about snowboard rentals, lift tickets and passes, which mountain to try out, where to stay, and how to get around Niseko? Read on for a complete guide to Niseko United, all you need to know about the four resorts as a beginner, and tips to make your snowboarding trip more fun and stress-free!

This guide includes (but not limited to) the following:
💟 Overview of Niseko United and recommended trip duration
💟 How to read the trail map
💟 All about lift tickets and passes and how to choose the one best suited for you
💟 How to get around the mountain
💟 Detailed trail recommendations and reviews for every resort curated just for beginner snowboarders
💟 Iconic photo spots recommendations
💟 Accommodation recommendations and value-added services
💟 Food recommendations
💟 Recommendations on other snow activities (Snowmobile)
💟 Direct booking links for accommodations, activities, and transport to save you time
💟 Pro tips to help make your trip worry-free

and more!

Happy snowboarding!

Hanazono, Kutchan, Hokkaido, Japan

Japan, Hokkaido, 虻田郡ニセコ町Higashiyama, niseko village ski resort ニセコビレッジスキーリゾート

Niseko Tokyu Grand Hirafu, 2-chome-9-1 Nisekohirafu 1 Jō, Kutchan, Hokkaido, Japan

Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan

Annupuri Village, Niseko, Hokkaido, Japan

Beginner's Guide to Snowboarding at Niseko, Hokkaido and Snow Activities Recommendation (Also includes pinned locations of where to collect exclusive character merchandises!)

Flying to Sapporo soon? Want to get your hands on the collectible goods in the cover photo? Check out this guide revealing where to get those Hokkaido exclusive character (Hello Kitty/Doraemon and more) merchandises and enjoy experiences limited to New Chitose Airport only! 

One might ask, who would write about an airport when there are so many interesting places in Japan? Well, because New Chitose Airport is not your average airport. We found (maybe even more) exclusive goods here than our entire trip! This guide will definitely help spice up your collection, a purchase you won’t regret!

This guide includes (but not limited to) the following:
💟Where to find Hello Kitty/Doraemon airport limited goods
💟Purikura/Japanese photo sticker booth guide (with exclusive cute Sanrio/Doraemon backgrounds only available at New Chitose Airport!)
💟Sneak peek at Hokkaido limited Sanrio and Sumikko Gurashi pins and where to get them
💟Guide to food and cute original goods exclusive to New Chitose Airport
💟 Other shops worth checking out

and more!

Happy New Chitose Airport!

Kobe Guide to Character Goods and Arcades👾🕹️

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