Press Release

2025 August 8th

This autumn, Riviera Zushi Marina will be hosting "Moomin RIVIERA VACANCES" to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the publication of the Moomin novels.

Moomin River Vacations

~Spending time at the seaside with "Moomin"~

Moomin Riviera Vacation

The Moomins spend time at the Riviera, a resort town that appears in the Moomin stories.
It's an extraordinary experience that you can only get here, as if you've entered that world.

Traveling is exciting even at the planning stage.
If your destination is a resort, all the more so!
The Moomins must have been excited as they headed to the Riviera.

Riviera Zushi Marina is lined with approximately 900 palm trees and offers views of Mount Fuji and Enoshima.
Why not enjoy a luxurious, adult beach experience here with the Moomins?

Stay

Moomin Special Room

A special Moomin-themed room, the "Moomin Special Room," is available at both MALIBU HOTEL and SPACE KEY POINT, with only one room available per day. The room is decorated to welcome guests with art and items featuring characters from Moomin Valley, and comes with limited Moomin merchandise that can only be purchased at Riviera Zushi Marina. Enjoy an extraordinary moment while reminiscing about the Riviera, the resort where the Moomins spent their time.

MALIBU HOTEL

Malibu Hotel, based on the concept of "luxurious time to do nothing," has only 11 rooms. All suites are over 50m² in size, and offer panoramic views of the marina, with Mount Fuji and Enoshima across the water. This small luxury hotel is popular with guests who are experts on resorts both in Japan and abroad.
It can also be used as a dog-friendly room where you can spend time with your beloved dog.

  • Photo: Malibu Hotel

A luxurious vacation plan to spend time with "Moomin" (limited to one room per day) *Dogs allowed

The "Moomin Special Room" is a room with a special decoration, and the glass incorporates art from the Moomin novel "Moominpappa at Sea," allowing you to enjoy the view of Riviera Zushi Marina and Moomin art. Among the original Moomin goods, the resort tote bag is an exclusive item for guests staying at the Malibu Hotel.

[Accommodation Period] Check-in from Wednesday, October 2025, 1 to Sunday, November 30, XNUMX
[General sales start] August 2025, 30, Sat. 13:00~

[Benefits included in the plan]
・Moomin character room decoration
・Moomin goods exclusive to Riviera Zushi Marina
[Moomin Riviera Vacation Resort Tote (large / exclusive to guests), Moomin Riviera Vacation Face Towel, Moomin Riviera Vacation Travel Sack (drawstring bag)]

[You can choose from three meal plans]

Enjoy a dream resort stay surrounded by Moomin goods on your bed, sofa, and even on your window panes!

Enjoy a luxurious time doing nothing on your balcony while looking out at the marina and palm trees.

Enjoy an elegant morning with a "MOOMIN ARABIA" mug

Experience the world of Moomin with your beloved family member, your dog.

The luxury of watching the magic hour from your room will make you forget about your daily life

SPACE KEY POINT

This glamping hotel has a futuristic design and is popular for its Finnish-style sauna, which you can enjoy while looking out at the sea. Based on the concept of "synchronizing with nature," the rooms have glass walls that allow you to see the ocean horizon, Mount Fuji and Enoshima across the sea, and the starry sky. Not only can you stay here, but you can also contribute to the global environment in a sustainable way.

  • Photo: Space Key Point

Relax with Moomin in this glamping plan (one building per day)

[Accommodation Period] Check-in from Wednesday, October 2025, 1 to Sunday, November 30, XNUMX
[General sales start] August 2025, 30, Sat. 13:00~

[Benefits included in the plan]
・Moomin character room decoration
・Moomin goods exclusive to Riviera Zushi Marina
[Moomin Riviera Vacation Marine Tote (Medium), Moomin Riviera Vacation Face Towel, Moomin Riviera Vacation Travel Sack (Drawstring)]

[You can choose from three meal plans]

*Breakfast is available as a separate option

We welcome you in a private trailer hotel

Enjoy a luxurious time doing nothing on your balcony while looking out at the marina and palm trees.

Enjoy an elegant morning with a "MOOMIN ARABIA" mug

Enjoy a resort morning with Malibu Farm Croque Monsieur and a "Moomin Arabia" mug
(Breakfast is optional)

A private ocean sauna where you can enjoy a fantastic sunset all to yourself

taste

Limited time menu

To coincide with the "Moomin Riviera Vacation" event, we will be offering a limited-time menu. The menu is inspired by a scene from the comic "Fun Vacation on the Southern Seas," in which the Moomins spend time at the coveted resort of "Riviera," and the Moomins' mental landscape, expressed through delicate flavors and visuals.

Ristorante AO Zushi Marina

This modern Italian restaurant offers ocean views from every seat, overlooking Mount Fuji and Enoshima. Based on the concept of "tasting the season," it serves dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, such as fresh seafood from Sagami Bay and rare Hayama beef, making it a popular restaurant for resort lunches and dinners and anniversaries.

For a limited time only, "Moomin RIVIERA VACANCES" will be offering special courses and limited-edition drinks. Enjoy the spectacular views and delicious food that unfold before your eyes.

[Offer period] 2025 September 12th Fri. ~November 30th Sun.

Sunset Mischief

・Alcohol 1,400 yen
・Non-alcoholic 1,200 yen

The gentle sweetness of white grapes is combined with the tartness of pomegranate, and the color changes in the glass every time you stir it. The whimsical changes are fun, making this a playful drink for adults.

Malibu Farm Zushi Marina

This is the first Japanese restaurant for MALIBU FARM, a celebrity-favorite restaurant with six locations across the US, including its flagship restaurant in Malibu Beach, Los Angeles. Based on the concept of "Fresh, Local, Organic," the restaurant serves Southern California cuisine using local ingredients, including vegetables recycled in Shonan, which has been a focus of the Riviera Zushi Marina for over 6 years.

*Dogs allowed on terrace seats

  • Photo: Malibu Farm

For a limited time only, "Moomin RIVIERA VACANCES" will be offering special courses and limited-edition drinks. Enjoy the spectacular views and delicious food that unfold before your eyes.

[Offer period] 2025 September 12th Fri. ~November 30th Sun.

Pumpkin Holiday

・Smoothie-style mocktail 1,400 yen

A dessert smoothie where the richness of rare cheese blends with the gentle sweetness of pumpkin. The soft aroma of cinnamon will soothe your soul with every sip, making this a rewarding drink that will gently capture your autumn holiday mood.

Bloody Caprese

・Alcohol 1,400 yen
・Non-alcoholic 1,200 yen

A tomato and vodka cocktail with a splash of olive oil and spices. Garnished with mozzarella and basil, this "drinkable Caprese" is the perfect starter and will tickle your playful side.

Floral Berry Vacation

・Alcohol 1,400 yen
・Non-alcoholic 1,200 yen

The sweet and sour taste of berries and delicate carbonation burst forth, leaving a lingering, gorgeous floral aftertaste. A fragrant and sophisticated autumn resort drink that will elegantly color your adult holidays.

ART

Moomin Towel Art (Cooperation: Towel Museum)

Moomin towel art

"Moomin Towel Art," which has gained popularity at the Towel Museum in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture, will be exhibited as a special exhibit at the "Marina ART Exhibition GREENROOM×RIVIERA."
The warm world created by the soft texture and colors of the fabric gently envelops the hearts of those who see it.

Marina ART Exhibition GREENROOM×RIVIERA

[Exhibition period]
2025 October 10th Fri. - 13th (holiday/Monday)
[Exhibition place]
Riviera Plaza

Original products

Moomin x Riviera Zushi Marina original merchandise on sale

To commemorate the collaboration of "Moomin Riviera Vacation," original goods from the "Moomin x Riviera Zushi Marina" collaboration have been created. These original goods, which express the worldview of the Moomin family enjoying a luxurious vacation at the coveted resort of "Riviera," as depicted in the comic "Fun Vacation on the Southern Seas," will be sold exclusively at Riviera Zushi Marina during the period.

【Sales period】
2025 October 1st Wed. ~November 30th Sun.
[Sales location]
Malibu Farm Cafe & Shop
*A pop-up store will be open for a limited time at the art exhibition venue (Riviera Plaza) from October 10th (Fri.) to the 13th (Mon., national holiday).

Concept: Whether you're heading out on a trip or returning to your daily life, spend your resort life with Moomin

The theme of the bag series is "travel, sea, and everyday life."
We aimed to create a collection that people would want to collect and own, by expressing the size of the items in a way that allows them to imagine the scenes in which they would be used.

We also have a wide selection of travel accessories and resort stay items! We invite you to experience the resort from the preparation for your trip to the extraordinary experience of your stay, and then blend it into your everyday life.

Moomin Riviera Vacation
Resort Tote (Large)
*Malibu Hotel guests only*

This large-capacity flagship bag is perfect for travel or vacation. It's a resort-inspired tote bag that's only available in the "Moomin Special Room" at the Malibu Hotel. The interior pocket is removable, allowing it to be used as a small pouch.

Moomin Riviera Vacation
Marine Tote (Medium)

8,800 yen

Great for marinas, beaches, and weekend getaways. A medium size that connects resorts and everyday life.

Moomin Riviera Vacation
Daily Tote (Small)

6,050 yen

Its compact size makes it perfect for everyday use, whether walking the dog, going out for lunch, or just taking it for a walk in the neighborhood.

Moomin Riviera Vacation
Travel sack (drawstring bag)

3,300 yen

Convenient for organizing clothes and laundry. Great for travel. Cute stripes on the back!

Moomin Riviera Vacation
Travel pouch (triangular)

5,500 yen

This pouch is a travel essential for carrying all your cosmetics and small items. Its wide triangular gusset at the bottom makes it extremely spacious.

Moomin Riviera Vacation
Luggage tag

4,180 yen

This accessory can be enjoyed as a set with the bag as a symbol of travel. The name card inside is made of sturdy acrylic.

Moomin Riviera Vacation
Original T-shirt

5,500 yen

The sophisticated design exudes a vacation vibe, yet is also suitable for everyday use.

  • Image: Moomin hand towel

Moomin Riviera Vacation
Hand towel

1,100 yen

Perfect for everyday outings or as a gift. The Little My accent is super cute!

  • Image: Moomin face towel

Moomin Riviera Vacation
Face towel

2,640 yen

A face towel printed with the "Moomin Riviera Vacation" pattern. It has a cute yet sophisticated design.

*Images are for illustrative purposes only. Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

To commemorate the collaboration with Moomin Riviera Vacation
"Special Cruise"

Limited to 1 flight per day

This one-day-only "Special Cruise" commemorates the collaboration with "Moomin Riviera Vacation." Enjoy a truly special time while watching the beautiful sunset.

[Date] November 16th, Sun. One day only
[Departure time] 15:30-16:30

[Price]
Adults: Junior high school students and above (12 years old and above) 12,000 yen (tax included)
Child fare: Elementary school students (ages 6-11) 6,000 yen (tax included)
* Free for preschoolers

*Payment is to be made on site.

【gather】
Location: Riviera Zushi Marina Main Building Harborfront
Please arrive 15 minutes early and complete your payment by then.

【Capacity】
・The maximum number of applicants per group is 1 people.
・The maximum number of passengers per trip is 12.

【reservation】
・Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis.

Enjoy the sea and delicious food in one day with the "Moomin Riviera Vacation"

Ristorante AO and Malibu Farm will be offering special limited-time menus to coincide with the "Moomin Riviera Vacation" event.
Enjoy a moment before your cruise or soak in the afterglow at the restaurant with a spectacular view.

5-23-9, Kotsubo, Zushi, Kanagawa 249-0008, Japan