Sanrio Gift Gate Asakusa — Local services in Tokyo

Who doesn't love them some Hello Kitty?? We visited here during a weekday and really enjoyed this Hello Kitty themed store! They had 2 floors of Hello Kitty and her friends on all different types of merchandise and souvenirs. This is definitely a must if you are a Hello Kitty fan or have a fan to shop for. The store atmosphere is very fun and peaceful. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The prices were pretty decent as well considering this was a themed store so luckily you won't be having to spend a ton if you end up wanting to purchase anything. Lastly, the exterior of the building is pretty perfect and a...

RUDE STAFF I think this is the only shop in Japan where you will find rude staff. The shop is really small and not many sanrio products. And the products you find on here are exactly the same as in don but way over priced . The only good thing about this shop is outside, as you can see in my videos. When you buy from here, they ask you to choose a sanrio character ( I was thinking they will give you a free keychain or plush , but no , they give you a small but really small PAPER TAG) are you for real. I would suggest avoiding this shop just on the base of that...

Two levels of cute Sanrio merch. I loved how the staircase was also decorated with the Sanrio characters in traditional clothing and backgrounds. Upstairs was really pretty and I couldn't stop taking pictures. This location is unique in that their entrance is a giant Hello Kitty welcoming you! I picked up a cinnamoroll in a kimono outfit (have also seen him in a yukata) and some super cute popup Christmas greeting cards. Loved that they always give a free gift with...