Little Finland in Japan! Moominvalley Lakeside Picnic

Did you know there was a little Finland in Japan?

Let's get together for a whole day of fun at the Moominvalley Park in Hanno. First, we'll have a picnic near the lake to socialize, then we'll discover the Moomin park.

The park is HUGE. To join all the games, discover all the attractions, and see all the shows, it is best to take an early bus to the place.

Meeting Place: Ikebukuro station
SEIBU Tourist Information Center Ikebukuro

Meeting Time: 9:45 am at Ikebukuro station.

Meetup Fee: 6,000 Yen per person to the organiser in cash on the day.
Includes all required transportation between Ikebukuro station and Moomin Park and back, bus to the park, park ticket, and meetup group organization.

Optional: If you want to wear a light coloured clothing the pictures might look better.

Optional: Snacks at the park. Cost depends on what you buy.

What to bring: Snacks, drinks, lunch, a small towel, sunblock

Our group is new and growing. We're looking for someone who could snap a few photos for us to promote the group.

We'll leave around 8 pm. You can leave earlier if you.

The city of Hanno in southern Saitama Prefecture thrived during the Edo Period (1603–1867) as a center of production of high-quality Nishikawazai lumber. About three-fourths of the city's total land area is covered by forests.

Hanno is an excellent place for outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, and canoeing while observing the beauties of the four seasons, including the colors of autumn and fresh green of spring.

MOOMINVALLEY PARK is the first Moomin recreational facility outside of Moomin's home country Finland.

Surrounded by the bounties of nature on the ridge along Lake Miyazawa, Metsa Village is a place where visitors can enjoy their time off in style amid a Scandinavian atmosphere. In MOOMINVALLEY PARK, we can experience the worldview of the Moomin tales, playing the role of a resident of Moomin Valley.