Metsä, operated by Moomin Monogatari Co., Ltd. (President: Kiyoshi Mochizuki), has been holding two fireworks events this summer: "Metsä's Nordic Fireworks" at Metsä Village and "Moominvalley Lake Fireworks" at Moominvalley Park. Starting Saturday, July 25, 2026, Metsä Village is adding a new event, "Hand-Held Fireworks at Metsä," letting visitors set off hand-held fireworks amid a forest-and-lake setting that evokes the Nordic countryside.
With family fireworks nights becoming harder to find, especially in urban areas, Metsä Village is setting up a hand-held fireworks area in the plaza in front of its Market Hall so that a day spent at Metsä Village and Moominvalley Park can become a cherished summer memory for families. Moi Saitama, a shop inside Metsä Village, sells hand-held fireworks sets, so visitors can take part even if they arrive empty-handed. Metsä Village and Moominvalley Park, which also hold "Metsä's Nordic Fireworks" and "Moominvalley Lake Fireworks," welcome visitors this summer.
Hand-Held Fireworks at Metsä: Event Overview
Dates: Saturday, July 25 through Sunday, August 23, 2026, 6:00 PM until closing time
Venue: Metsä Aukio
Details: https://metsa-hanno.com/event/46496/
Only hand-held fireworks are allowed. Fountain-type fireworks, rocket-type fireworks, and fireworks ignited directly on the ground (such as spinning ground fireworks, firecrackers, and smoke balls) may not be used.
Metsä's Nordic Fireworks: Now Underway
Dates:
- July 25 (Saturday)
- August 1 (Saturday), 8 (Saturday), 9 (Sunday), 10 (Monday), 11 (Tuesday, a national holiday), 12 (Wednesday), 15 (Saturday)
- September 12 (Saturday), 19 (Saturday), 20 (Sunday), 21 (Monday, a national holiday), 22 (Tuesday, a national holiday)
Note: August 9 (Sunday) also features "Moomin Day Commemorative Fireworks 2026."
Launch Time: 7:30 PM in July and August, 7:00 PM in September (approximately 15 minutes)
Supporting Embassies: Iceland, Estonia, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Latvia, and Lithuania
Cooperation: Honke Kanda Fireworks Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Details: https://metsa-hanno.com/event/45523/
Held rain or shine in light rain; cancelled in strong wind or severe weather. Cancellation updates are posted on Metsä's official website and social media, and launch times may change without prior notice.
Special viewing seats that include a gift ticket usable for shopping at Metsä are also on sale, at: https://book.metsa-hanno.com/article/hanabi26
Night Pass on Fireworks Days: "Moominvalley Lake Fireworks — Summer"
Set to Moominvalley Park's original songs, fireworks launched from the lake color the summer night sky.
On days when the fireworks are held, a Night Pass allowing entry from 4:00 PM goes on sale: ¥2,500 same-day, ¥2,300 in advance. It also gives access to shows such as "Summer Moran and Snow & Splash."
Details: https://metsa-hanno.com/event/45545/
Discount Campaign: One-Day Pass for ¥500 for Ages 4 to High School Students
Through Wednesday, September 30, the NPO Decent Work Lab is running its "Kids Cheer Campaign," offering visitors ages 4 through high school a One-Day Pass, normally ¥1,300 (tax included), for ¥500 (tax included).
Children (including those not yet in school) who visit during the campaign period will also receive a cooling mini towel featuring an original design from "Tonttu Festival 2026" (held at Metsä Village), hosted by the same NPO, while supplies last.
Campaign Period: Through September 30, 2026 (gift distribution through August 31)
Price: Ages 4 through high school, ¥500 (tax included)
Tickets: Available through the official online ticket site and various play guides.
- Moominvalley Park Official Online Ticket (Asoview!): https://www.asoview.com/channel/tickets/lf5lbhTO9i/
- Moominvalley Park Ticket Booth: Same-day tickets sold from 10:00 AM until one hour before closing (student ID may be checked)
Details: https://metsa-hanno.com/event/45544/
About Metsä Village
"Metsä," meaning "forest" in Finnish, is a lakeside Nordic lifestyle experience facility set amid rich natural surroundings. It centers on a Market Hall of imported goods carrying more than 100 Nordic brands, alongside restaurants, cafes, and seasonal workshops and events. Visitors can also get closer to nature through boat activities such as lake floating and an RV park for camper stays.
About Moominvalley Park
Moominvalley Park is a theme park where visitors can experience the world of Moomin through lush, seasonally changing natural surroundings and decor. Guests can enjoy live entertainment and greetings with the Moomin family and their friends, along with the literary and artistic qualities that are central to the appeal of the original stories.
Official Website and Social Media
Metsä (Metsä Village and Moominvalley Park) Official Website: https://metsa-hanno.com/
Metsä Village Official X: https://x.com/Metsa_Official
Moominvalley Park Official X: https://x.com/metsamvp_info
Metsä Village Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metsavillage/
Moominvalley Park Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moominvalleypark/
