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Tobu Railway to Introduce its Latest N100 Series of Limited Express Spacia X Trains in July 2023

Tobu Railway to Introduce its Latest N100 Series of Limited Express Spacia X Trains in July 2023


Tobu Railway Spacia X N100 trainThe New Six-Car Trains will Operate on the Route between Asakusa, Tokyo and Nikko & Kinugawa Onsen in Tochigi Prefecture. They will Now Include Travelers' Choice Seating Options, such as the "Cockpit Suite," Resembling Private Jet Seating, and the "Cockpit Lounge," Featuring a Relaxing Café Counter Depicting Nikko Motifs. Once in Nikko, Travelers Can Continu

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

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 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

W1SH RIBBON DISCOVER & CONNECT THE WORLD press conference photo (From left to right: Manami Kosugi, Sho Ikushima, Natsuki Kunimoto, Michael Turner, Leslie Kee, Joshua Ogg, Azuma Chizuru, Kouichi Ohmae, Hiroshi Fujioka)

TOKYO SKYTREE Launched W1SH RIBBON DISCOVER & CONNECT THE WORLD, a Campaign Featuring the Tree of Hope W1sh Ribbon Monument

Promoting Global Unity, Solidarity and Equality ... It was Created in conjunction with its W1sh Ribbon Project and Accompanied by an Energetic Music Video Directed by Renowned Japan-based International Photographer, Leslie Kee.

One of Japan's most popular landmarks, TOKYO SKYTREE, the world's tallest tower, celebrated Earth Day with a colorful new W1SH RIBBON DISCOVER & CONNECT THE WORL

Spring 2020: A New Tokyo Destination Opens  1 Night 2 Day Tour includes Sumida River Cherry Trees and the Shitamachi Sights

Spring 2020: A New Tokyo Destination Opens  1 Night 2 Day Tour includes Sumida River Cherry Trees and the Shitamachi Sights

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?

Tobu selects “TOKYO mizumachi” as Name of New Complex under Elevated Railway Tracks and“Sumida River Walk” as Name of New Footbridge Spanning the Sumida River

Tobu selects “TOKYO mizumachi” as Name of New Complex under Elevated Railway Tracks and“Sumida River Walk” as Name of New Footbridge Spanning the Sumida River

Tobu Railway (Headquartered in Sumida-ku, Tokyo) is promoting a prosperous waterside development connecting Asakusa and Tokyo Skytree Town in collaboration with Sumida Ward for the purpose of creating an attractive space in Tokyo. It is pleased to announce that it has selected the name, “TOKYO mizumachi” for the complex to be opened under the elevated railway tracks between Asakusa Station and Tok

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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

Experience designing and making their own Edo Kiriko at Sokichi

A once-every-four-year sporting event and an in-depth look at Japan’s culture Recommended spots for sampling the traditional culture of working people in Tokyo

There is just one year to go before Japan hosts a once-every-four year sporting event. In this edition of our newsletter, we introduce the popular Asakusa and TOKYO SKYTREE TOWN, a convenient neighborhood to experience the traditional culture of working people in the Edo period, with easy access from the new national stadium that will serve as the event’s main venue. Asakusa offers opportunities

Eiffel Tower Collaboration Products Release. Limited edition items will be available for sale at TOKYO SKYTREE® from February 20. Photo spot available on the TOKYO SKYTREE TEMBO DECK.

Eiffel Tower Collaboration Products Release. Limited edition items will be available for sale at TOKYO SKYTREE® from February 20. Photo spot available on the TOKYO SKYTREE TEMBO DECK.

TOKYO SKYTREE operated by TOBU TOWER SKYTREE Co.,Ltd. (Head office: Sumida Ward, Tokyo, President: Shigenori Sagemi) will collaborate with the Eiffel Tower operated by Société d’Exploitation de la Tour Eiffel (Head office: Paris, France, President: Patrick Branco Ruivo) to sell special limited edition products at TOKYO SKYTREE.
The development of a friendly cultural exchange between Japan and F

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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.