Must-Visit Sanrio in Ueno! ๐
You absolutely have to visit Sanrio when you're in Ueno! ๐ ๐ I actually passed by this Sanrio store in Ueno last time but never went in. Later, I found out they have Ueno exclusives, so I couldn't miss it this time! ๐ Remember to get the coupon in advanceโsave 500 yen when you spend 5000 yen. ๐ It's a pretty good deal, but unfortunately, there's no tax refund. ๐ I heard it gets really crowded, but it wasn't that bad. The flow of people comes in waves, so it gets less busy as you shop. ๐ถโโ๏ธ The store is filled with so many adorable Sanrio characters that it's almost overwhelming! ๐ ๐ Since pandas are a Ueno specialty, I picked up a large Pochacco and a small Pompompurin, both in panda designsโyou can't find these anywhere else! ๐ผ To complete my set, I also got a Pompompurin phone toy. Now I have all three! ๐ After shopping, I headed back to the hotel, feeling really satisfied. ๐ Oh, and the entrance of the store is also a great spot for photosโmany tourists stop to take pictures there. ๐ธ #melody ๐ถ #HiddenGemsShopping ๐๏ธ