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
Japan offers a wide range of beautiful scenery depending on the season. Spring, a season of beautiful colors, is particularly recommended. Below, we introduce a number of outstanding flower-viewing spots in the Ryomo area, accessible via Tobu railway lines. Floral highlights include sweeping views of wisteria, azalea, nemophila and roses, all reachable in around 90 minutes from central Tokyo. Why
Viewing spectacular flower displays is a popular spring pastime in Japan, with blooms including cherry blossoms, moss pink, azaleas and wisteria. Many well-known flower parks can be easily reached using Tobu Railway on a half-day trip from Tokyo. We introduce four locations recommended for visitors from overseas.
The World's Most Beautiful Wisteria and a Carpet of Moss Pink
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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.
