When it's time to stop for tea, there's nothing that says you're in Hello Kitty's homeland like a Hello Kitty-themed tea house. Kyoto's latest hotspot is the one and only 'Tea House Hello Kitty Saryo,' a collaboration between a Japanese Style Tea House and Hello Kitty, where people of all ages and from all corners of the world can now come to enjoy traditional Japanese cuisine Hello Kitty-style.

The tea house is open from 10:30 until 17:30 and sells countless Kitty treats. From every day dim sum decorated with Hello Kitty stamps, to matcha green tea lattes with the famous face on the foam, fans can rest assured that everything served here comes complete with its very own nod to the 40-year-old character. From as little as £2.45 per cake, guests can while away the hours in Japan's cultural capital Kyoto and enjoy a unique experience at this newly-opened cafe.

For mega-fans of the iconic character, the Hello Kitty immersion can even continue after the cakes and delicacies have been consumed. A visit to the craft shop next door to the cafe is a must where visitors can browse a host of Hello Kitty memorabilia including traditional Japanese tea pots, tote bags, clothing and stationary.

For more information about the Hello Kitty Cafe, visit www.telacoya.co.jp/kt/index (Japanese only). For more information about Kyoto, visit kyoto.travel/en.

About KCB

Kyoto Convention Bureau is the official partnership for international tourism representation of the City of Kyoto, Japan. Kyoto's diverse history and reputation as Japan's original capital and cultural centre provide a wealth of opportunities for tour operators and travel agents.  The city is home to the Imperial Palace whilst also being the only place where 'real' geishas can still be seen, its old temples and Zen gardens interspersed with urban living means that Kyoto is a striking contrast of heritage and modern city.  Its location just 25 minutes from Osaka and 2hrs 15 minutes from Tokyo, make it easily accessible from Japan's two main international gateways.

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McCluskey International

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