Moomin Valley Park

Kanto Entertainment Thempark 2019.09.05
Moomin Valley Park A theme park for the popular Finnish character Moomin is now open! Located in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture. This is the worlds first Moomin theme park out of Finland.
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Moomin Valley Park

The park only opened early this year in March.
The park is about 187,000 square meters in size and divided into four separately themed areas.

The four areas of the theme park

1. POUKAMA: The Cove

Through the gates and into the world!
This area that also serves as the main entrance to the theme park is where all the shops and restaurants are.

2. MUUMILAAKSO: Moomin Valley

The main area of the theme park.
Places like "Emma's Theatre", where you can see live entertainment, and Moomin's house is within this area.
 
  • Moomin's House
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  • Inside Moomin's House
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3. KOKEMUS: Experience

An exhibition facility that is three stories tall.
As the name goes, there are interactive exhibitions and workshops available. 
There is also a shop that has a wide collection of Nordic Moomin goods and a cafe within the building.
  • The swimming room
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  • Majakka: The light house
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4. YKSINÄISET VUORET: The Solid Line

The mountain area where there are outdoor activities
With treehouses and Zip Line that goes across the lake Miyazawako, there is plenty to play around for kids and adults.
  • Merenhuiske: The Ocean Orchestra
    (Image Sourced from PR Times)
Tickets are
1,500 yen for adults (junior high school students and above)
1,000 yen for children (4 years old and above)

Some of the attractions may require additional fees.

all tickets are available on the day, but if you wish to book them in advance you can go to their official website to see the details.

Access to the theme park

Approximately 50 minutes from Ikebukuro station by train. 70 minutes from Tokyo station, 25 minutes from Kawagoe station.

There is a parking lot, for people who visit by car as well.

* MOOMIN VALLEY PARK
Address: 431-3-58 Miyazawa, Hanno, Saitama 357-0001(Map)
Opening Hours: 10:00 - 21:00 
Homepage: English
 
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