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.
Tourist Spots
Metsa Village, MOOMINVALLEY PARK
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, you can experience the worldview of the Moomin tales, playing the role of a resident of Moomin Valley.
This forest park surrounded by dawn redwood trees and adorned with buildings like those in Scandinavian fairy tales provides a colorful taste of the four seasons. A house with a mushroom-shaped roof and a floating hut with a pointed roof in the pond make it feel like a fantasy world.
Nolla naguri is a multipurpose facility that opened in Hanno's Naguri area in summer 2020 to provide a Scandinavian experience. Its attractions include a Finland-style outdoor sauna, glamping, Scandinavian barbeque, and weekend marketplaces and events.
Hanno riverbed
The shallow, meandering riverbed of the Iruma River, flowing through the Okumusashi mountains, is a gently flowing stream that's known for the red arched Wariiwa Bridge. It's a popular site for water activities and barbequing in the summer.
Mt. Tenran
This low peak with an elevation of 197 meters is popular as an approachable climbing course close to the city center, where visitors can enjoy beautiful scenery all year long. Its name commemorates military exercises overseen here by the Meiji Emperor. From the peak one can view breathtaking vistas of the Kanto Plain—even Tokyo Sky Tree on a clear day.
※The mountain is closed at night.
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