Kawagoe has prospered through trade with Edo (now Tokyo) for more than 300 years. The streets of the city, referred to as “Little Edo”, still include traces of times past. Below we introduce a purveyor of eel, a delicacy loved since the Edo Period, and the accompanying soy sauce, long a specialty of Kawagoe. You can reach Kawagoe in as little as 26 minutes from Ikebukuro in Tokyo. Why not visit an
In this edition, we introduce ‘TOKYO mizumachi and ‘Footbridge connecting Tokyo Skytree SUMIDA RIVER WALK', a future highlight of the shitamachi district opening this spring, and a spot by the Sumida River recognized as a great location for cherry blossom viewing since Japan’s Edo period Why not enjoy the food, shopping and accommodation options in addition to the blossoms along the riverbanks?
【Updated on June 2】
"Tokyo Mizumachi" and "Sumida River Walk” have postponed their openings due to COVID-19. Now both facilities are rescheduling to open on June 18 (Thursday).
More Information: https://www.tokyo-mizumachi.jp/en/
Tobu Railway (Headquartered in Sumida-ku, Tokyo; President: Yoshizumi Nezu) is currently promoting attractive waterfront facilities development connecting A
This spring, two luxury hotels are set to open, bringing new accommodation options to Nikko. Here, we introduce The Ritz-Carlton, Nikko, from the world-famous Ritz-Carlton group, set to open in May. In addition to international standards of service, the hotel will be the first Ritz-Carlton to feature a hot spring, providing guests with luxurious relaxation time.
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
During winter, we recommend visiting Nikko, which is approximately two hours by train from Tokyo, as well as hot spring inns in Aizuwakamatsu and Kitakata, which are easily accessed from Nikko. We also introduce the Yunishigawa Kamakura (Japanese-style igloo) Festival, winter activities in Nikko City, hidden inns which are great for couples, and other accommodation options appropriate for people o
Asakusa, Tokyo, is part of the Shitamachi, an area of Tokyo famous for its local traditions, craftsmanship and proud distinctive culture. Since the Edo Period, Asakusa has prospered as a center of many trades. The culture of craftsmanship remains strong today. First-person craftexperiences are recently extremely popular among foreign visitors to the district, with visitors trying their hand at cra
In this edition, we introduce Ashikaga &Tatebayashi area, reachable in only around one hour from Asakusa Station on board the Limited Express Ryomo. Highlights include the flowers of Tatebayashi, which include azaleas and moss phlox, as well as the Ashikaga Flower Park, destinations which are beautiful not only in spring but also in fall, when red leaves fill the Momiji Valley, fall colors are
Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. and Tobu Kogyo Co., Ltd. are opening a new pier, Embassy Villa Memorial Park Pier, for the Chuzenjiko Cruise trafficking Lake Chuzenji in Nikko on Saturday, June 1, 2019.
The new pier is about 170 meters from the Italian and British Embassy Villa Memorial Parks, you could easily access to the Embassy Villa Memorial Parks.
△Full view of the new pier E
In this edition, we would like to introduce Nikko, approximately two hours by train from Asakusa. A 30-minute bus ride from the station brings you to the area around Lake Chuzenji, Japan’s highest altitude lake, where fall always comes a little early. After enjoying the beautiful colors and natural surroundings, we recommend traveling to Ouchi-juku, to learn about samurai culture and experience st
TOKYO SKYTREE will hold a collaboration event titled “WHERE’S WALLY? in TOKYO SKYTREE(R)” from Monday, September 3 to Wednesday, October 31, 2018, jointly with WHERE’S WALLY? that marked its 30th anniversary last year, whose master license is owned by StylingLife Holdings PLAZASTYLE COMPANY (head office: Shinjuku, Tokyo).
This event, to be held at TOKYO SKYTREE Tembo Galleria that is 450 meters
As fall deepens, leaves gradually change color. The area served by the Tobu Group of course includes Nikko, famous for its autumn foliage, but there are numerous other wonderful destinations close to Tokyo suitable for enjoying seasonal spectacles, relaxing fresh air, traditional Japanese architecture and beautiful scenery.
Fall Colors Along the Aizu Railway, a Local Railway
The Aizu Railway
Tobu Railway's massive network extends through Tokyo as well as four surrounding prefectures: Chiba, Saitama, Tochigi, and Gunma. With 463.3 kilometers of operating track, Tobu is Kanto's largest private railway and is used by commuters, students, business travelers, and tourists. Tobu Railways is one of many companies that is part of the Tobu Group, which also operates health clubs, golf courses, theme parks, and hotels. These include Tobu World Square, where the world's most famous structures are re-created at 1:25 scale; the Courtyard Marriott Ginza Tobu Hotel and the Tobu Hotel Levant Tokyo, operated in partnership with the Marriott Group. The Tobu Group also develops and manages condominiums, housing developments, department stores, and various other properties along its railways and in Tokyo as well.
