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1 July 2021 09:00

Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. releases its 2021 tourism information booklet – “Rail Travel in Japan with Tobu Railway,” introducing wonderful, natural, and historical sightseeing locations and experiences along the Tobu Railway line.

Tobu Railway announces the latest edition of its guide booklet “Rail Travel in Japan with Tobu Railway” just released for 2021!
(※In four languages including Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese)

The booklet introduces the wonderful, natural, and historical sightseeing experiences that visitors encounter along Tobu Railway routes with information on transport

2 March 2021 09:10

The Koedo Kawagoe Spring Festival Celebrates the Arrival of Springtime in Kawagoe, Japan

Kawagoe is a Traditional & Lively Koedo or "Little Edo" city just 30 minutes north of Tokyo along the Tobu Tojo Line. The Spring Festival, held the end of March through the beginning of May, is an Annual, Cultural Highlight. [This year, some events may be modified due to COVID-19 restrictions.]

From the last Saturday in March (March 27, 2021) until May 5, "Children's Day," the traditi

18 March 2020 01:29

West Zone of TOKYO mizumachi, the Complex under the Elevated Railway, to Open on April 17 and SUMIDA RIVER WALK to Open on April 13!

【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

15 November 2019 08:35

Visit the Area around the TOKYO SKYTREE, a Tokyo landmark, to experience Japan’s National Sport, Arts and Culture

TOKYO SKYTREEistheworld’s tallest tower. This month, we introduce various destinations for experiencing Japanese culture in the area around the foot of the tower. Options include tours, popular with foreign visitors, for learning about Japan’s national sport of sumo, a museum full of Japanese swords, and an art gallery showcasing the works of world-famous ukiyo-e (Japanese woodblock print) artist

3 June 2019 09:03

Travel to Nikko and Aizu to Combine an Early Experience of Fall at Japan’s Highest Lake with an Introduction to Samurai Culture

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

1 May 2019 02:00

Cultural walks among the traditional buildings of Tochigi, a trading city. Experience the architectural beauty of Old Edo.

In this edition, we introduce a journey through the history and culture of old Edo, Japan’s ancient capital. After discovering history and culture at the Edo-Tokyo Museum, we recommend you to take a journey of approximately 70 minutes on Tobu Railway from Asakusa Station to reach Tochigi City, a town that still retains some of the atmosphere of Japan’s days gone by, with traditional warehouses fro

21 December 2018 00:56

It’s Nearly Time for Spring, the Perfect Season for Enjoying Japan. Introducing the Best Locations for Viewing the Cherry Blossoms.

Japan’s spring cherry blossoms are a must-see for visitors. In late March and early April, when temperatures begin to warm following the cold winter, cherry blossoms bloom in profusion across the country. In this edition of our newsletter, we introduce some of the best locations in Japan for making the most of the cherry blossom’s beauty.
■Nikko
Nikko Tamozawa Imperial Villa Memorial Park -

3 December 2018 02:17

New place of interest following the Tembo Deck and Tembo Galleria. Visit 155-m Height of TOKYO SKYTREE® In Our New SKYTREE TERRACE TOUR Starting Tuesday, October 23 Also opening SKYTREE GALLERY on 1F Group Floor.

The TOKYO SKYTREE TOWER managed by TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd. will start to offer a guided SKYTREE TERRACE TOUR for a special experience of the open-air terrace 155 meters high.

From the newly opened terrace, tour participants will be able to enjoy the panoramic view over the tower’s robust steel framework, while feeling fresh breeze coming up from the ground. Professional guide will also

28 November 2018 01:12

Artistic Snow Sculptures, Igloos, and Winter Illuminations Snow Festivals - a Great Opportunity to Enjoy the Unique Japanese Winter Scenery

Winter in Japan is just about to arrive. In this edition, we introduce you to the Sapporo Snow Festival, one of Japan's largest festivals of snow and ice, the Ouchi-juku snow festival, held in a snow-covered village that still looks just as it did in bygone days, and the Yunishikawa Onsen Kamakura Festival, where kamakuras (traditional Japanese-style igloos) are lit up at night. Welcome to the uni

21 November 2018 11:59

Revision of Price and Use Conditions for Reservation of Group Ticket for TOKYO SKYTREE® Observation Deck ～Reservation starts on Mon. Oct 1, 2018 for visit on or after Mon., Apr. 1, 2019～

The TOKYO SKYTREE managed by TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co., Ltd. will revise the price for reservation of group tickets, either for general groups or for school activities, effective for tower visit on Monday, April 1, 2019 onwards. The detailed terms for group reservation will also be revised substantially, to make the tower experience even more convenient for group visitors.
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28 September 2018 02:07

Enjoy Beer and Sightseeing Alongside Great Sporting Action. Must-see Spots Together with the Upcoming Once-Every-Four-Years Rugby Tournament held in Japan.

In 2019, Japan will host for the first time a major rugby tournament held only once every four years. In this newsletter, we recommend some sightseeing spots and Japanese beer that can be enjoyed by visitors in locations easily accessible from the rugby venues in Tokyo and Yokohama.
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