Moominvalley Park
Adresse
2 Ohirayama, Hanno, Saitama 357-0014, Japan
Pays
japan
Site web
https://www.moomin.co.jp/en/Horaires d'ouverture
Open daily (some seasonal closures); 10:00–17:00 (extended in summer and on holidays)
Popularité
**🌿 Japan's Official Moomin Park | Saitama's Lakeside Gem** - **Opened 2019** – Japan's first and only official Moomin theme park - **11-meter Moominhouse** fully explorable inside - **Peaceful lakeside setting** alongside Miyazawa Lake in Saitama - **Beloved Finnish characters** brought to life in stunning detail - **Philosophy of wonder** – Immersive discovery over thrills
The Moomin World Comes to Japan
Moominvalley Park is Japan's first official Moomin theme park, opened in March 2019 in Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture, near the scenic Miyazawa Lake. Based on the beloved Finnish books and animations by Tove Jansson, the park brings the peaceful and whimsical world of Moomin to life in a beautiful natural lakeside setting.
🌿 Moominvalley Experience
- Moominhouse – The iconic teal blue tower home of the Moomin family, standing 11 meters tall and fully explorable inside
- Emma's Theater – A performance space for Moomin storytelling shows
- Moominpappa's Boat – A replica of the boat from the stories
- The Groke's Mountain – A sculptural representation of the iconic lonely character
- Snorkmaiden's Garden – Flower-filled garden area inspired by the vain Snorkmaiden
- Ancestors' Memory – An ancient forest walk with Moomin mythology
📖 The Moomin Philosophy
Like Ghibli Park, Moominvalley Park embraces a gentle, thoughtful approach:
- No extreme rides – Instead, immersive exploration and discovery
- Environmental themes reflecting Tove Jansson's values
- Beautiful natural lakeside setting enhancing the peaceful Moomin world atmosphere
- Seasonal events celebrating different Moomin stories and adventures
🍳 Dining
- Moominhouse Café – Character food inspired by Moomin family cooking
- Snorkmaiden's Bakery – Pastries and sweets in the Moomin world
- Seasonal menus tied to the park's storytelling calendar
🌟 Why Visit
- Japan's only official Moomin park in a stunning lakeside setting
- Perfect for Moomin fans of all ages, especially families with young children
- Peaceful and beautiful – An antidote to the overwhelming scale of mega-parks
- Near Chichibu – Combine with one of Saitama's most scenic mountain areas
- Finnish design sensibility honors Tove Jansson's original vision