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Tobu Railway Group's Tobu Kogyo Division Has Renovated the Kotoku Cattle Farm in Nikko National Park and Reopened it as of July 1, 2024


Brown, Swiss Cattle Grazing at Kotoku Farm
In order to maximize the tourism value of Nikko's "International Eco-Resort," the Tobu Group is enhancing the tourism experience through regional cooperation. As part of these efforts, Tobu Railway's Kogyo division has renovated and reopened Kotoku Farm, a unique cattle farm in Nikko National Park. Cattle grazing is being held at Kotoku for the fir

Kumazawa Tashiro

Tobu Railway Is Operating the "Oze Night Train 23:45" On Select Dates in August, September, and October 2024!

Mt. Aizu-Komagatake
This Special Night Adventure Train, which has been Operating on Select Summer and Autumn dates since 1987, is the Perfect Way to Access Early-Morning-Magnificently-Misty-and Magical Hiking in Oze, a National Park in Japan's Tohoku region.



Mt. Aizu-Komagatake
Tobu Railway announces that in late summer/early autumn 2024, it is once again, operating its specia

Pokémon Horizons: The Series POKÉMON in TOKYO SKYTREE®  ©Nintendo・Creatures・GAME FREAK・TV Tokyo・ShoPro・JR Kikaku ©Pokémon ©TOKYO-SKYTREE

TOKYO SKYTREE®, operated by Tobu Tower Skytree, is holding its first collaboration event with the TV animation "Pokémon."

Pokemon Horizons Decorations
The three-month-long extravaganza called "Pokémon Horizons: The Series POKÉMON in TOKYO SKYTREE®" is running from June 25 (Tuesday) to September 24 (Tuesday), 2024



Pokemon Horizons Decorations
TOKYO SKYTREE®, operated by Tobu Tower Skytree, is holding its first collaboration event with the TV animation "Pokémon." The three-month-long extravaganza c

Japan’s Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. Releases its 2024 Tourism Information Booklet: “Rail Travel in Japan with Tobu Railway”

Japan’s Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. Releases its 2024 Tourism Information Booklet: “Rail Travel in Japan with Tobu Railway”

Tobu Railway announces the latest edition of its guide booklet “Rail Travel in Japan with Tobu Railway,” just released in January 2024! It is available in four languages, including Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.

The booklet introduces the wonderful natural and historic sightseeing experiences that visitors will encounter along Tobu Railway’s routes, with info

Grand Room Private Dining at Sky Restaurant 634 (musashi)

TOKYO SKYTREE®, the World's Tallest Freestanding Broadcast Tower, Makes Two Announcements:

Sky Restaurant 634 (musashi)
[1] Its "Sky Restaurant 634" Musashi Has Opened its Special Private "Grand Room" for Public Use, as of May 23, 2023
[2] Its Sumida River Fireworks Festival Special Opening Night Event will be held on Saturday, July 27, 6:00-8:30PM at Skytree's Observation Deck, 350 Meters Above. Only 634 lucky advance registrants will be able to partake in this exclusive viewing

Nikko Takatoku Camping Station Opened May 1st in the Kinugawa area of Tochigi Prefecture

Nikko Takatoku Camping Station Opened May 1st in the Kinugawa area of Tochigi Prefecture

This new campground, a joint venture between Tobu Railway and Cross Project Group, brings a "new camping style," to Takatoku-Nakaiwa River Park in Nikko City. Travel there by train and bring nothing with you! It's a "Rent it All" site.


Kinugawa Rent It All Camping "Nikko Takatoku Camping Station"
On May 1, 2024, Tobu Railway and Cross Project Group, Inc. – with expertise in operating

SKYTREE SHOP (perspective image)

Announcing the Renewal and Reopening of TOKYO SKYTREE® SHOP and Extended Hours for TOKYO SKYTREE Observation Deck

Skytree Medal Commemorative (Gift Shop item)
TOKYO SKYTREE SHOP, Located on the 5th floor of TOKYO SKYTREE®, has Reopened on March 19, 2024 after an in-depth Renewal, and TOKYO SKYTREE Observation Deck is now Open for Extended Hours from Monday, April 1, 2024.



Sora-chan Stuffed Doll (Gift Shop item)
TOKYO SKYTREE® has completely renovated its 5th floor official store "SKYTREE

SL Taiju in Spring

Tobu Railway Makes Japan's First Demonstration Experiment Using Biofuel in a Steam Locomotive

With the Aims to Preserve Japan's Railroad Cultural Heritage, Reach Toward Future Carbon Neutrality, and Promote More Sustainable Tourism, Tobu Railway is Experimenting with Replacing Part of its Coal Fuel Used by its SL Taiju Steam Locomotive with Bio-Coke Derived from Plant-based Materials.

SL Taiju Passing Rice Fields
Tobu Railway has begun a demonstration experiment to replace part

Partial Adjustments to Tobu Railway Limited Express Train ”Spacia X” Special Seating Charges

Partial Adjustments to Tobu Railway Limited Express Train ”Spacia X” Special Seating Charges

Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Sumida-ku, Tokyo; Yutaka Tsuzuki, president) will introduce two new Spacia X train sets, operating a total of four train sets on six round trips daily so that even more customers can use the express train following timetable adjustments that are to take place on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Some of the special seating charges will also be adjusted. Tobu Railwa

Bamboo Lighting at Ushijima Shrine

Tobu Railway's Hosts "Tokyo Downtown Tour: Bamboo Lighting."

This Series of Bamboo Lighting Events Taking Place now, from November 9, 2023 to January 31, 2024, along the Sumida River Walk and in the "Soyokaze Hiroba" (Breeze Plaza) area of Sumida Park in Downtown "Shitamachi" Tokyo.

The Sumida Riverwalk is the pedestrian walkway that opened in summer 2020 along Tobu Railway's Sumida River railroad bridge. From November 9, 2023 to January 31, 2024 it

TOBU RAILWAY and TOKYO SKYTREE Jointly Create "DISCOVER YOUR EXCITEMENT" Video, Promoting Tokyo's Shitamachi "Downtown"

TOBU RAILWAY and TOKYO SKYTREE Jointly Create "DISCOVER YOUR EXCITEMENT" Video, Promoting Tokyo's Shitamachi "Downtown"


Tobu Railway and TOKYO SKYTREE have jointly created the video "DISCOVER YOUR EXCITEMENT," introducing TOKYO SKYTREE and its Shitamachi "Downtown" environs to visitors from around the world. The main focus of the video is an impressive storyline that seamlessly connects a day spent by Baby Boomers to Gen Z, couples and singles, in the area extending from Sensoji Temple to TOKYO SKYTREE.

Japan’s Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. Releases its 2023 Tourism Information Booklet: “Rail Travel in Japan with Tobu Railway”

Japan’s Tobu Railway Co., Ltd. Releases its 2023 Tourism Information Booklet: “Rail Travel in Japan with Tobu Railway”

This 27-page handbook introduces the wonderful natural and historic sightseeing locations and experiences available along the Tobu Railway line with additional info and transportation and accommodations. It is available in four languages, including Japanese, English, Simplified Chinese and Traditional Chinese.
Tobu Railway announces the latest edition of its guide booklet “Rail Travel in Japan

Disney 100 decoration at TOKYO SKYTREE Elevator

TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN Launches Disney100-Themed Events ー “Wishing Upon the TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN: Wishing Upon the Sky with 100 Years of Stories,” April 20-July 19

Tokyo SKYTREE TOWN, operated by Tobu Tower SKYTREE and Tobu Town Solamachi will hold various events to commemorate Disney's 100th anniversary (Disney100), named "Wishing upon the TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN: Wishing Upon the SKY with 100 Years of Stories" from April 20, 2023 (Thursday) to July 19, 2023 (Wednesday).

Disney 100 decoration at TOKYO SKYTREE TEMBO GALLERIA (450 m)

TOKYO SKYTREE

New Tobu Railway Tokyo Leisure Facility Openings in 2023 ー PADEL TOKYO Mizumachi, a New Padel Court Racquet Sport Facility and Garden of Earth, a New Children's Playground, Both in Downtown "East Tokyo."

New Tobu Railway Tokyo Leisure Facility Openings in 2023 ー PADEL TOKYO Mizumachi, a New Padel Court Racquet Sport Facility and Garden of Earth, a New Children's Playground, Both in Downtown "East Tokyo."

In 2023, Tobu Railway will open two new leisure facilities in Tokyo: PADEL TOKYO mizumachi, a new Padel Court Spanish-style racquet sport and Garden of the Earth, a new children’s playground. Both venues will be located in the newly developing East Tokyo area.

TOKYO mizumachi
The East Tokyo area is rapidly becoming the gateway from TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN to TOKYO mizumachi. TOKYO mizumachi i

The East TOKYO Festival of Light launches in Tokyo, Presented by Tobu Railway Group

The East TOKYO Festival of Light launches in Tokyo, Presented by Tobu Railway Group

The theme of this year's winter light display is "Where Tradition Meets Innovation." It's being held in East Tokyo, from Asakusa in Taito Ward to TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN in Sumida Ward, November 10-February 15.
In addition to the previous year's illumination at TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN, TOKYO mizumachi and SUMIDA RIVER WALK, Tobu Railroad will further enhance the appeal of the area through new partnership

Tobu Railway Introduces Nikko's Nature & Culture

Tobu Railway Introduces Nikko's Nature & Culture

Nikko, just 2 hours north of Tokyo by TOBU Railway’s TOBU Nikko Line, offers beautiful scenery in every season and rich traditional Japanese culture. The Nikko Mountains surround the Lake Chuzenji at an altitude of 4,164 ft and have been revered as a place of sacred mountain worship for over 1,200 years. About 400 years ago, Tokugawa Ieyasu (1543 -1616), the founder of the Tokugawa Shogunate which

Tobu Railway Introduces Tokyo's Old & New

Tobu Railway Introduces Tokyo's Old & New

Where is the best place to go in Tokyo to find both traditional culture and modern high-tech experiences? Tokyo’s Shitamachi downtown region of course! Even just a short stroll reveals the Old and the New! From the popular ASAKUSA area, famous for Sensoji Temple – Tokyo’s oldest and largest Buddhist Temple to TOKYO SKYTREE – the world’s tallest free-standing broadcasting tower -- owned and operate

Tobu Railway Launches Autumn 2022 "Nikko Foliage Midnight Train" between Asakusa, Tokyo and Nikko

Tobu Railway Launches Autumn 2022 "Nikko Foliage Midnight Train" between Asakusa, Tokyo and Nikko


Tobu Railway Limited Express Revaty
Tobu Railway announces that they will operate a special middle-of-the-night train service, "Nikko Foliage Midnight Train," connecting Tobu Asakusa Station in Tokyo to Tobu Nikko Station in Tochigi Prefecture. The train departs from Asakusa at 11:45 pm. The entire journey, on the Limited Express Revaty train, takes 2.5 hours and arrives at Nikko Station at

Summer In The "Little Edo" Town Of Kawagoe

Summer In The "Little Edo" Town Of Kawagoe

In the "Little Edo" town of Kawagoe, Experience the Shinto Illness-Shunning Ritual of Chiniwa Kuguri; Stay in the Villa Annex to a Historic House, Set Within a Gorgeous, 150-Year-Old Japanese Garden; Enjoy the 30th Anniversary Fireworks Display – Returning After a 3-Year Covid-Initiated Hiatus.
Chinowa Kuguri at Kawagoe Hachiman Shrine
From June 30 – July 10, visitors to the lovely, "Little

TOKYO SKYTREE Celebrates Its 10th anniversary! Let's Pay Homage to this Japanese Landmark and World's Tallest Freestanding Broadcast Tower

TOKYO SKYTREE Celebrates Its 10th anniversary! Let's Pay Homage to this Japanese Landmark and World's Tallest Freestanding Broadcast Tower


On Sunday, May 22, 2022, TOKYO SKYTREE and TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN will celebrate their 10th anniversary. In conjunction with this memorable day, special events will be held at TOKYO SKYTREE, the world's tallest freestanding broadcast tower, and TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN from April to June. Let's look back on the 10-year history of TOKYO SKYTREE, as this new symbol of Tokyo and Japan continues to work wit

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Welcome to TOBU RAILWAY CO.,LTD.!

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.