- Category: Theme parkArea: Hanno
Tove Jannson Akebono Children's Forest Park Tove Jannson Akebono Children's Forest Park is in Hanno City, the southern part of Saitama Prefecture. It is a nature-rich park that has adopted a Scandinavian look into its aesthetic. Opened in 1997, it is maintained to preserve a natural pond, creek, and forest in their unchanged state, for you to spend a relaxing time. The park is full of places that express the Scandinavian world. The Forest House is a museum with documents and books related to Tove Jannson, all freely available to read. There is also a cafe with a kids' space., so I recommend ordering take out for a picnic if the weather is good. On weekend evenings, the park is illuminated with a warm and soft light and you can enjoy a fantastic, different atmosphere from the day time.
- Category: Theme parkArea: Hanno
Moomin Valley Park Moomin Valley Park is in Hanno City, southern Saitama Prefecture. It is a part of the Sandanavian-themed sightseeing spot "Metsa" where you can experience the world of the Swedish-language comic strip, "Moomin". Moomin Valley Park is a theme park surrounded by rich nature such as a forest and a lake. Inside the park, the location where the story of Moomin was set is reproduced. There are several attractions like a tree house or zip line, and even adults can enjoy them. Inside the restaurant or cafe, colorful and cute menus are exhibited. This is a great tourist spot where anyone from children to adult can enjoy all day long. The shops stock limited items that can only be purchased at Moomin Valley Park. The goods make perfect gifts for the important people in your life, and souvenirs for yourself.