[Ueno] Spring-only menu now available at ‘Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe’! Cute strawberry and berry sweets.
Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe, located about a 3-minute walk from JR Ueno Station, will begin selling its spring-only menu from Wednesday, March 18, 2026. During this period, limited-edition sweets featuring Hello Kitty and My Melody will be available. One of them is a spring-like treat using strawberries and berries. The cafe also offers services that are great for families with children and visitors to Japan, such as free drinks for preschool children and various payment methods. We will explain how to make a reservation and highlight some of the cafe's best features.
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What is “Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe”?
Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe is a permanent collaboration cafe where you can spend time surrounded by popular Sanrio characters and seasonal flowers.
Inside the cafe, you can enjoy meals and sweets surrounded by Sanrio characters wearing original costumes (*). There are also sofa seats, a VIP room, photo spots, and a merchandise sales corner, making it a perfect space not only for a cafe visit but also for “oshi” fan activities and commemorative outings.
* See “Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe Official Website”
Basic information about “Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe”
| Store name | Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe |
|---|---|
| Address (MAP) | 1F, Pasela Resorts Ueno Park Front Store, 2-14-30 Ueno, Taito-ku, Tokyo |
| access | Approximately 3 minutes on foot from JR Ueno Station Shinobazu Exit Approximately 1 minute on foot from Keisei Ueno Station Ikenohata Exit on the Keisei Main Line Approximately 1 minute on foot from Tokyo Metro Ueno Station Exit C6 Approximately 4 minutes on foot from Toei Oedo Line Ueno-Okachimachi Station Exit A5 |
| Business Hours | 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (Food Last Order 6:00 PM / Drink Last Order 6:30 PM) *Opening hours may differ during events or private bookings. |
| Closed on | none |
| Payment methods | ■Cash ■Credit Cards: American Express / VISA / Mastercard / JCB / DISCOVER / Diners Club / UnionPay ■Transportation IC Cards: Suica / PASMO / Kitaca / TOICA / ICOCA / SUGOCA / nimoca / manaca / Hayakaken ■Electronic Money: Rakuten Edy / iD / nanaco / waon / QUICPay ■QR Code Payments: PayPay / WeChat Pay / Alipay / Rakuten Pay / d Barai / au PAY / Merpay / BankPay / J-Coin Pay / Yucho Pay |
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Starting March 18th, 2026 (Wednesday)! Spring limited menu now available!
Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe will be offering a limited-time menu to celebrate the arrival of spring starting March 18th, 2026 (Wednesday) (*)!
The theme is “Strawberries and Berries.” A variety of vibrant dishes to enjoy the arrival of spring are available, and the visuals are perfect for social media.
* See “Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe Official Website”
*The end date is scheduled for around June 2026.
The “Garden Basket Afternoon Strawberry Field” is a truly indulgent treat.
The main menu item for this event is the “Garden Basket Afternoon Strawberry Field” (per person) for 3,850 yen (tax included), which is a basket filled with strawberry sweets.
Each person can choose a character for their croissant and mousse (*). It is also recommended to choose different characters with friends and enjoy sharing them.
* See “Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe Official Website”
Spring sweets you’ll want to share
In addition to seasonal afternoon tea sets, they offer a wide selection of individual sweets themed around strawberries and berries.
Forspring, they are offering “Strawberry Milky Honey Toast® with Friends” for 2,200 yen (tax included) and “Seasonal Tun Waffle Blueberry Cheese” for 1,650 yen (tax included). Both menus prominently feature the vibrant colors of strawberries and berries, making them irresistibly cute and perfect for photos.
The drinks also feature a limited spring lineup.
The drink menu also features a spring-only lineup (*). The offerings include “Strawberry Frozen Yogurt” (1,100 yen, tax included) and “Strawberry Tea Soda” (990 yen, tax included). When paired with the sweets, the entire table will be adorned in spring colors.
An original coaster is also given as a gift with each drink order (*)! In addition to the cuteness of the menu itself, the limited-time offerings are another highlight.
* See “Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe Official Website”
Points that are easy to use for friends, solo time, and families with children.
Enjoy a drink for just 700 yen (tax included) – an affordable price.
Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe has a one-drink minimum order system, with cafe and juice options starting from 700 yen (tax included).
All-you-can-drink tea bar & cafe and various juices are available for 900 yen (tax included) on weekdays and 1,200 yen (tax included) on weekends and holidays.
Drinks are half price for elementary school students and free for preschoolers, making it a great option for families.
Elementary school children receive a 50% discount on one drink or an all-you-can-drink plan (*). Preschool children receive one soft drink or an all-you-can-drink plan for free (*).
The pricing system makes it easy to incorporate a break for parents and children after spending time around Ueno Park or Ueno Zoo.*Admission benefits are not included.
* See “Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe Official Website” for details.
With multilingual navigation and diverse payment options, it’s easy for visitors to use.
Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe accepts a wide range of payment methods (*).The official website is available in five languages (*): Japanese, English, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean, making it easy for international tourists to find information.
Ueno Station, the nearest station, offers direct access from Narita and Haneda airports, making it a convenient spot to incorporate into your travel schedule.
[Available Payment Methods]
• Cash
• Credit cards(VISA/Mastercard/JCB/American Express/UnionPay, etc.)
• Transportation IC cards(Suica/PASMO, etc.)
• Electronic money• QR code payments(PayPay/WeChat Pay/ALIPAY/Rakuten Pay, etc.)
* See the official Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe website.
If you want to enjoy a special experience, we recommend the character sofa seats or VIP rooms.
If you’re going to visit, we recommend choosing a character sofa seat or a VIP room to enjoy a special experience! There are six types of sofa seats: Hello Kitty, Pompompurin, Little Twin Stars, Kuromi, Cinnamoroll, and My Melody (*). Each seat makes it easy to immerse yourself in the world of the character and is perfect for taking photos.
Both sofa seats and VIP rooms have a table charge of 1,000 yen (tax included). They are recommended for friends, couples, and families who want to add a special touch to their experience.
* See “Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe Official Website”
How to use the service before making a reservation
[Regarding orders] (*)
Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe
operates on a one-drink minimum order system . All plans include an admission bonus (trading card).
[Regarding operating hours] (*)
Weekdays: 90-minute limit during peak hours; Weekends and public holidays: 90-minute limit
* See the official Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe website.
Enjoy the spring menu at Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe in Ueno.
The Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe’s spring-only menu (*1) features a lineup perfect for this season, allowing you to enjoy the vibrant colors of strawberries and berries.
With spring-themed afternoon tea, sweets, and drinks, plus admission benefits and original goods (*2), it’s sure to be a satisfying outing.
Easily accessible from Ueno Station, it’s perfect for friends, solo visitors, or families, so be sure to stop by during your spring stroll through Ueno.
* See “Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe Announcements Page”
* See “Sanrio Characters Garden Cafe Goods Page”
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