4 Moomin-themed hotels near Tokyo

The Moomin Special Room at Oku-Musashi Kyukamura Hotel is a spacious room decked in nothing but Moomins, from the bed covers and cushions to the rug – with plushies of all sizes you can cuddle up with, too. The balcony overlooks the beautiful, green, almost-fairytale landscape.

A stay is limited to one night only and starts at ¥22,000 per person. It includes breakfast and dinner at the hotel, a one day pass for Moominvalley Park and all guests get freebies like slippers, a hair brush, a hand towel and a tote bag with the logo of the theme park. Even better, you’ll also have access to a complimentary ride to and from Moominvalley Park at designated times during the day.

Distance from Moominvalley Park: 30 minutes by car

Tokitama Himitsukichi Comoriver is the only place in Japan where you can get a Moomin-themed glamping experience. The spacious tent can fit up to three people, has a spectacular view of Toki River, and is furnished with Moomin-themed bedding and cushions, as well as plushies and figurines. There’s only one Moomin tent on site, though, so be sure to book ahead.

A night here starts at ¥11,666 per person. That includes breakfast, dinner, a one day pass to Moominvalley Park and a ticket to go to a nearby onsen hot spring. Breakfast is a plain bagel, sausage, pumpkin pottage, fruits and coffee from a local coffee shop, while dinner features a luxurious barbecue with plenty of side dishes like salad, okara (soy pulp) hummus and baguette, as well as a skillet pizza, Aussie beef steak, and some marshmallows you can roast for dessert.

Distance from Moominvalley Park: 35 minutes by car

Ofuro Cafe Utatane is the ideal spot for Moomin fans who want to see more of urban Saitama – it’s further from Moominvalley Park, but it’s right in the city centre of Saitama, just outside Nisshin Station. 

The hotel’s Moomin Special Room is decorated with Moomin motifs and has Finnish and Scandinavian household goods to make guests feel like they’ve just been transported inside the fairytale. There’s also plenty of artwork on the walls, including a Moomin mural right above the bed.

A night here starts from ¥10,880 per person, which includes a one day pass to the amusement park, exclusive gifts and amenities. You’ll also have access to its Finnish saunas and a relaxation space where you can lounge around in a hammock and massage chair, as well as a library stocked with all kinds of Japanese manga, novels and magazines. 

Distance from Moominvalley Park: 1 hour by car

O Park Ogose in Saitama offers a three metre-tall Moomin-themed dome tent. The secluded glamping site is surrounded by lush greenery, which you can enjoy from the comfort of your tent – you’ll feel like you’ve been transported into a fairytale.

The well-appointed room comes with two double beds as well as pillows, plushies and a lamp shaped like Moomin. You’ll also receive amenities like slippers, hair brush and tote bag adorned with the Moomin Valley Park logo.

A relaxing stay here comes with a dinner prepared with locally sourced ingredients – think grilled wagyu beef with orange sauce and plenty of fresh veggies. For breakfast you’ll be greeted with a bread platter, eggs, salad and more.

An overnight stay starts from ¥13,030 per person and each dome tent can host up to three people. All guests will have access to the two on-site hot springs as well as the bedrock bath and the library with around 8,000 books, magazines and comics.

Distance from Moominvalley Park: 21 minutes by car