If you’ve been playing Hello Kitty Island Adventure since it was released on Steam and Nintendo Switch on January 30, then you’ve likely already discovered the sheer joy that is adventuring around the map and taking photos of the various hidden Gudetamas.
Gudetama is my absolute favorite Sanrio character, so you can bet that I began seeking him out wherever I went as soon as I got my hands on the Camera. I’d even go as far as to say that I consider myself well-versed in his hiding places at this point. There is, however, one Gudetama that is an absolute nightmare to find and can prove elusive for players.
If you’re looking for the Tophat Gudetama, here’s everything you need to know.
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What is Tophat Gudetama in Hello Kitty Island Adventure?
Tophat Gudetama is a specific Gudetama that can be discovered once a week after you’ve completed Pochacco’s quest “Gudetama Snap.” There aren’t any friendship level requirements associated with unlocking the ability to find Tophat Gudetama, but you will have to talk to Pochacco regularly to pick up the recurring “The Laziest Egg” quest each week.
Once you’ve picked up this quest, Tophat Gudetama will appear somewhere on the map for you to find, and that’s where the problem lies. With an ever-changing hidden location, you could be hunting around for a while before you get the shot.
How to find Tophat Gudetama in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Once you’ve picked up “The Laziest Egg” from Pochacco for the first time, you’ll need to wait until the next day for Tophat Gudetama to appear. He’s an elusive little lazy egg, and he does like to make you wait for his not-so-grand entrance.
After you’ve completed the quest for the first time, Pochacco will approach you each Monday, asking you to find Tophat Gudetama again.
All Tophat Gudetama locations for 2025
Tophat Gudetama might move to a new location every week, but he’s actually surprisingly predictable. His schedule is fixed and will repeat yearly in exactly the same way as it did during his inaugural tour of Friendship Island in 2023.
Here’s where you can find Tophat Gudetama every week for the remainder of 2025:
February 2025
| Week starting | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|
| February 3 | Rainbow Reef | On top of the tree cluster to the southwest of Moon Island |
| February 10 | Rainbow Reef | On a ledge halfway down the back wall of The Hole, east of Moon Island |
| February 17 | Sunken Ship | On a ledge behind the Sunken Ship |
| February 24 | Gemstone Mountain | On the chair in the corner of the room where you play Gemstone Match |
March 2025
| Week starting | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|
| March 3 | Rainbow Reef | On top of the raised stone platform north of the Sunken Ship |
| March 10 | Rainbow Reef | Northeast of the Sunken Ship, on a ledge along the northern shore |
| March 17 | Crystal Caves | On the wooden post next to a disused Mine Cart in the northwestern room |
| March 24 | Mount Hothead | On a rock inside the pond on the lower level of the volcano |
| March 31 | Gemstone Mountain | On top of the stone landbridge, south of the entrance to Icy Peak |
April 2025
| Week starting | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|
| April 7 | Rainbow Reef | Close to the top of the vertical stone section in the Kelp Maze |
| April 14 | Gemstone Town | On one of the right hand benches inside the Dance Hall |
| April 21 | Mount Hothead | Just inside the entrance to the cave at the top of Mount Hothead, near the Hot Springs |
| April 28 | Rainbow Reef | On the central plinth inside the Seahorse Race circuit |
May 2025
| Week starting | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|
| May 5 | Seaside Resort | On the small island to the southeast of Resort Gate |
| May 12 | Spooky Swamp | On the northeastern beach shore, sitting on a rock |
| May 19 | Gemstone Mountain | On a rocky outcrop to the northwest of Pompompurin’s boat, across The Oasis |
| May 26 | Spooky Swamp | On top of a tree in the Ghost Train area of Spooky Swamp |
June 2025
| Week starting | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|
| June 2 | Spooky Swamp | On the southeastern beach, as far north as you can go, outside the Thermal Throwdown puzzle room entrance |
| June 9 | Gemstone Town | On top of a hill to the south of Donut Pond |
| June 16 | Gemstone Mountain | On the southern lake bed of The Oasis |
| June 23 | Mount Hothead | Near the Lava Falls on the west side of Mount Hothead |
| June 30 | Hopscotch Islands | Sitting on top of the Buoy floating close to the islands |
July 2025
| Week starting | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|
| July 7 | Seaside Resort | Floating on the surface of the sea near the floating rope barrier |
| July 14 | Rainbow Reef | On a western ledge to, on an outcrop overlooking the Kelp Maze |
| July 21 | Gemstone Mountain | Inside a tree on the small island just off the eastern side of Gemstone Mountain |
| July 28 | Mount Hothead | Close to the entrance to the zipline connecting Mount Hothead to Gemstone Mountain |
August 2025
| Week starting | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|
| August 4 | Spooky Swamp | On a rock on the southern beach |
| August 11 | Rainbow Reef | On top of one of the rock columns inside the Kelp Maze |
| August 18 | Spooky Swamp | On a stone post of the southern fence in Lilypad Lagoon |
| August 25 | Seaside Resort | On the northern side of the Mermaidifier |
September 2025
| Week starting | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|
| September 1 | Mount Hothead | On the broken surfboard near the bridge, south of the Hot Springs |
| September 8 | Gemstone Mountain | On a cliff face on the southern side of The Oasis waterfall |
| September 15 | Gemstone Mountain | On a stool to the right side of the counter in Pompompurin’s Boat |
| September 22 | Gemstone Mountain | On top of the stone pillar that leads to the leftmost side of the elevated wooden bridge |
| September 29 | Spooky Swamp | In the flowers directly to the right of Visitor Cabin 3 |
October 2025
| Week starting | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|
| October 6 | Spooky Swamp | Under the tree on the stone section directly south of eastmost Mailbox |
| October 13 | Spooky Swamp | On one of the tall lily pads in the northeastern corner of Spooky Swamp, behind the puzzle room entrance |
| October 20 | Rainbow Reef | On a rocky outcrop in the water between Seaside Resort and Cozy Island, to the west of the bridge |
| October 27 | Gemstone Mountain | On the smallest island in the sand dune section to the east, sitting on top of a rock |
November 2025
| Week starting | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|
| November 3 | Spooky Swamp | Along the outer edge of the Hedge Maze to the southeast, sitting on a stone just outside the perimeter |
| November 10 | Crystal Caves | Inside the smallest middle room, on top of a stack of boxes |
| November 17 | Seaside Resort | On top of the cliffs to the east of the beach umbrellas perched on a rock next to the pond |
| November 24 | Spooky Swamp | On top of the Haunted House |
December 2025
| Week starting | Area | Details |
|---|---|---|
| December 1 | Gemstone Mountain | On top of the Lilypad Lockup puzzle room entrance |
| December 8 | Gemstone Mountain | On the southwestern corner of the beach, at the top of one of the broken staircases |
| December 15 | Crystal Caves | In the westernmost room, on a barrel close to the entrance to the purple room |
| December 22 | Sunken Ship | On the small circular platform inside the Sunken Ship |
| December 29 | Crystal Caves | In the southernmost room, on top of one of the wooden fence pillars |
Tophat Gudetama rewards in Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Of course there would be little point seeking out Tophat Gudetama if there wasn’t a reward in it for you each week. For each Tophat Gudetama that you successfully find and photograph, you’ll be rewarded with a different Decorative Gudetama Plan, allowing you to create your own collection of the lazy egg.
There are a total of 52 Decorative Gudetama Plans to unlock, so you’ve got at least a year’s worth of content if you’re a fan of Gude and his lackluster approach to life. As should be expected, most of the Decorative Gudetama recipes require multiple eggs to craft, so you might want to head down to the Rockadoodler Roundup and begin stocking up now.
Published: Jan 31, 2025 3:59 PM UTC