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4 February 2025 16:00

Introduction of Special Fees for Limited Express Trains During Peak and Low-demand Periods on Saturday, March 15, 2025 Reserved SL/DL seat fees to be modified and flat-rate system for children to be introduced

On Saturday, March 15, 2025, Tobu Railway (headquartered in Sumida, Tokyo) is introducing a seasonal pricing system for periods where passenger demand differs, including the modification of limited express fees, to provide comfortable transportation services on limited express trains.
The fees for reserved seats on the SL Taiju and DL Taiju steam-locomotive-powered trains will be modified to ma

8 January 2025 16:00

Tobu Railway Group Opens Two New Nikko Pass Sales Locations in Central Tokyo: at the Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Ginza Hotel Ginza Tobu Hotel and the AC Hotel by Marriott Tokyo Ginza.

From December 10 , 2024, Tobu Railway Group began selling its Nikko Pass all area at the front desk of both the Courtyard Marriott Ginza Tobu Hotel and the AC Hotel Tokyo Ginza by Marriott. By selling the pass in the center of Tokyo, Tobu Railway aims to promote the purchase of the Nikko Pass to foreign tourists staying in central Tokyo.
As of December 10, 2024, Tobu Railway Group began sellin

5 November 2024 16:00

TOKYO SKYTREE® is Now Selling Premium Traditional Performing Arts Experiences

These Premium Experiences, Specifically for Inbound Visitors, will be held at the Observation Deck on Select Dates in November and December 2024.

On October 4, 2024, TOKYO SKYTREE began selling Premium Experience Traditional Performing Arts Programs for overseas visitors. These special programs will be held at the Observation Deck on select dates in November and December 2024 (see below

9 October 2024 16:00

Explore Nikko’s Autumn Top Three Must-Visit Spots with TOBU Railway

As the vibrant colours of autumn arrive, TOBU Railway invites travellers to experience the breathtaking beauty of Nikkothrough its special autumn train tourism offerings. With the crisp air and stunning seasonal foliage, Nikko becomes a top destination for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. This autumn, TOBU is highlighting its scenic train routes to enhance the visitor experience by o

14 January 2020 06:59

Make Many Cute Memories of your Trip Visit Koedo-Kawagoe in Spring to Enjoy the Cherry Blossom Festival and Sweet Potatoes

In this edition, we focus on cute scenes and items you can’t resist photographing. Kawagoe, with its historical atmosphere, is still known as Koedo, which means Little Edo (Edo is the former name for Tokyo from Japan’s samurai days).In spring, there are many excellent spots in the city where you can capture photographs of the beautiful pink blossoms. You can also enjoy cute sweet potato–based conf