Direct Bus 'Yokohama - Moominvalley Park' Starts Operation from Wednesday, April 29, 2026!
A direct bus connecting Yokohama to Moominvalley Park will begin service on April 29, featuring a heavily discounted ticket and bus set campaign.
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Moomin Monogatari, Ltd. (Headquarters: Hanno City, Saitama Prefecture, President & CEO: Kiyoshi Mochizuki), which operates 'Moominvalley Park', and Sugizaki Unyu Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Odawara City, Kanagawa Prefecture, Representative Director: Naoji Sugizaki) will begin operating a high-speed route bus connecting Yokohama and Moominvalley Park from Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (Holiday). Ticket reservations and sales begin today, Friday, April 24.
To commemorate the start of operations, a limited-time discount campaign will be held where you can ride the bus and visit the park for just the price of a Moominvalley Park 1-Day Pass (4,300 JPY for adults). Moomin animation videos will be played inside the bus, allowing you to spend a comfortable and exciting time during the approximately 90-minute one-way trip to meet friends in Moominvalley.
Please come with your family and friends to Moominvalley Park, which is currently holding 'Moominvalley and Umbrella 2026', a fusion of the world of Moomin stories and colorful umbrellas.
● Yokohama - Moominvalley Park Route Operation Overview
Operation Start Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (Holiday)
Operating Section: Direct flight between Yokohama and Moominvalley Park
*There are no bus stops or breaks along the way.
Operating Hours: Departs Yokohama (YCAT) Berth Y5 at 10:30 -> Arrives Moominvalley Park at 12:00
Departs Moominvalley Park Bus Stop 3 at 16:45 -> Arrives Yokohama (YCAT) at 18:20
Operating Days: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays only
Operation Schedule Calendar: https://www.sugizaki-highwaybus.com/tour-type/moo/cam/
*Subject to change without notice.
Campaign Price: Set ticket of Moominvalley Park 1-Day Pass + Round-trip bus ticket
Regular price for adults 8,000 JPY -> 4,300 JPY (tax included)
*Campaign is for adult prices only.
Campaign Period: Wednesday, April 29 to Sunday, June 28, 2026
Regular Sales Prices:
(1) Moominvalley Park 1-Day Pass + Round-trip bus ticket set
Adults 8,000 JPY, Junior/Senior High School Students 5,400 JPY, Children (up to elementary school) 3,200 JPY (tax included)
Reservation/Purchase: https://www.sugizaki-highwaybus.com/tour-type/moo/
(2) Round-trip bus ticket only
Adults (junior high and older) 4,400 JPY, Children (up to elementary school) 2,200 JPY (tax included)
Reservation/Purchase: https://www.sugizaki-highwaybus.com/search/kanagawa_saitama/
(3) One-way bus ticket only
Adults (junior high and older) 2,200 JPY, Children (up to elementary school) 1,100 JPY (tax included)
Reservation/Purchase: https://www.sugizaki-highwaybus.com/search/kanagawa_saitama/
▶ Board the bus and watch anime & get a coupon book full of benefits!
To ensure that even customers with children can enjoy the journey to Moominvalley Park with peace of mind, 'Moominvalley Friends Season 1' vol. 4 will be screened during the approximately 90-minute one-way ride.
In addition, you will receive a 'Metsä Village Coupon Book' that can be used for shopping and dining at 'Metsä Village', a Nordic lifestyle experience facility adjacent to Moominvalley Park.
'Moominvalley and Umbrella 2026' themed on 'Comet in Moominland' is currently underway!
The spectacular umbrella sky with a total length of 200m features balloons of character panels from Moominvalley that appear in 'Comet in Moominland' amidst colorful umbrellas, creating an exciting and photogenic space. From mid-May, hydrangeas will be planted beside the Bathing Hut Avenue, and an 'Umbrella Sky and Hydrangea Road' brilliantly colored by umbrellas above and hydrangeas below is scheduled to be held.
■ Dates: From Saturday, April 11, 2026
■ Details: https://metsa-hanno.com/lp/umbrella2026/
▶ 'Emma's Theatre' reopens! Evolving into an all-weather theater
On Saturday, March 14, 2026, 'Emma's Theatre', the landmark of Moominvalley Park, reopened as a long-awaited all-weather theater equipped with a large tent.
In addition to new sound, lighting, and video systems, it is fully equipped with benches made of 'Nishikawa wood' from local Hanno City, providing a comfortable viewing experience wrapped in the warmth of wood.
With the renewal, four new programs have started. It has become a theater where you can enjoy shows by Moominvalley friends throughout the day, as well as productions combining video and sound.
■ Details: (URL omitted)
To commemorate the start of operations, a limited-time discount campaign will be held where you can ride the bus and visit the park for just the price of a Moominvalley Park 1-Day Pass (4,300 JPY for adults). Moomin animation videos will be played inside the bus, allowing you to spend a comfortable and exciting time during the approximately 90-minute one-way trip to meet friends in Moominvalley.
Please come with your family and friends to Moominvalley Park, which is currently holding 'Moominvalley and Umbrella 2026', a fusion of the world of Moomin stories and colorful umbrellas.
● Yokohama - Moominvalley Park Route Operation Overview
Operation Start Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026 (Holiday)
Operating Section: Direct flight between Yokohama and Moominvalley Park
*There are no bus stops or breaks along the way.
Operating Hours: Departs Yokohama (YCAT) Berth Y5 at 10:30 -> Arrives Moominvalley Park at 12:00
Departs Moominvalley Park Bus Stop 3 at 16:45 -> Arrives Yokohama (YCAT) at 18:20
Operating Days: Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays only
Operation Schedule Calendar: https://www.sugizaki-highwaybus.com/tour-type/moo/cam/
*Subject to change without notice.
Campaign Price: Set ticket of Moominvalley Park 1-Day Pass + Round-trip bus ticket
Regular price for adults 8,000 JPY -> 4,300 JPY (tax included)
*Campaign is for adult prices only.
Campaign Period: Wednesday, April 29 to Sunday, June 28, 2026
Regular Sales Prices:
(1) Moominvalley Park 1-Day Pass + Round-trip bus ticket set
Adults 8,000 JPY, Junior/Senior High School Students 5,400 JPY, Children (up to elementary school) 3,200 JPY (tax included)
Reservation/Purchase: https://www.sugizaki-highwaybus.com/tour-type/moo/
(2) Round-trip bus ticket only
Adults (junior high and older) 4,400 JPY, Children (up to elementary school) 2,200 JPY (tax included)
Reservation/Purchase: https://www.sugizaki-highwaybus.com/search/kanagawa_saitama/
(3) One-way bus ticket only
Adults (junior high and older) 2,200 JPY, Children (up to elementary school) 1,100 JPY (tax included)
Reservation/Purchase: https://www.sugizaki-highwaybus.com/search/kanagawa_saitama/
▶ Board the bus and watch anime & get a coupon book full of benefits!
To ensure that even customers with children can enjoy the journey to Moominvalley Park with peace of mind, 'Moominvalley Friends Season 1' vol. 4 will be screened during the approximately 90-minute one-way ride.
In addition, you will receive a 'Metsä Village Coupon Book' that can be used for shopping and dining at 'Metsä Village', a Nordic lifestyle experience facility adjacent to Moominvalley Park.
'Moominvalley and Umbrella 2026' themed on 'Comet in Moominland' is currently underway!
The spectacular umbrella sky with a total length of 200m features balloons of character panels from Moominvalley that appear in 'Comet in Moominland' amidst colorful umbrellas, creating an exciting and photogenic space. From mid-May, hydrangeas will be planted beside the Bathing Hut Avenue, and an 'Umbrella Sky and Hydrangea Road' brilliantly colored by umbrellas above and hydrangeas below is scheduled to be held.
■ Dates: From Saturday, April 11, 2026
■ Details: https://metsa-hanno.com/lp/umbrella2026/
▶ 'Emma's Theatre' reopens! Evolving into an all-weather theater
On Saturday, March 14, 2026, 'Emma's Theatre', the landmark of Moominvalley Park, reopened as a long-awaited all-weather theater equipped with a large tent.
In addition to new sound, lighting, and video systems, it is fully equipped with benches made of 'Nishikawa wood' from local Hanno City, providing a comfortable viewing experience wrapped in the warmth of wood.
With the renewal, four new programs have started. It has become a theater where you can enjoy shows by Moominvalley friends throughout the day, as well as productions combining video and sound.
■ Details: (URL omitted)