Moomin Valley Christmas
Based on the picture book Moominvalley Christmas and the story The Fir Tree, the park is decorated with winter displays and unique Christmas trees created by the Moomin family. Guests can savor warming seasonal menus and explore Christmas and snow-themed decorations throughout the grounds. In the evening, the park lights up with illuminations, a character night parade, a seasonal performance at Emma's Theatre, and winter fireworks over the lake.
All ages
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Plan Your Visit
Tickets
One-day pass: adults, advance 3,900 yen and on the day 4,300 yen; children ages 4 and up through high school age, advance 1,000 yen and on the day 1,300 yen. Tickets can be purchased up until 1 hour before closing time.
Food & Drink
Warming winter special menus are available during the event.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Buy your one-day pass in advance, since advance tickets cost less than tickets on the day, and on-the-day sales stop an hour before closing.
- Stay past sunset, when the illuminations switch on and the night parade, the Christmas show and the lake fireworks show a different side of the park.
- Use the free shuttle buses from Higashi-Hanno or Koma River stations, or book the free direct bus from Kawagoe Station, which needs a reservation.
- Walk over to neighbouring metsä Village for its Nordic Christmas, with the glowing Sky Himmeli Road photo spot and the rune-ornament Christmas tree.
Special Events & Promotions
- Emma's Theatre, now an all-weather venue, stages a limited-time Christmas version of its show.
- Winter fireworks display over the lake.
- metsä's Nordic Christmas runs at the same time in neighbouring metsä Village, with the Sky Himmeli Road photo spot and rune-ornament tree returning.
Links & Contact
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Christmas event based on?
It's based on the picture book Moominvalley Christmas, which comes from the story The Fir Tree. In the story, the Moomin family has no idea what Christmas is, so they decorate their own unusual Christmas trees and lay out a feast for the hungry 'Christmas'. This is the park's second year with a Christmas theme.
What is there to see during the day?
Displays inspired by winter in Moominvalley, plus Christmas and snow-themed decorations, are set up at spots all around the park.
What happens after dark?
At sunset, illuminations and light displays switch on. There's a character night parade, a limited-time Christmas show at Emma's Theatre, and a winter fireworks display over the lake.
Is there seasonal food?
Yes, there are warming winter special menus during the Christmas event.
Is there anything else Christmassy nearby?
metsä Village next door holds metsä's Nordic Christmas. The Sky Himmeli Road photo spot and a Christmas tree with ancient Nordic rune ornaments are back this year.
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