As the vibrant colours of autumn arrive, TOBU Railway invites travellers to experience the breathtaking beauty of Nikkothrough its special autumn train tourism offerings. With the crisp air and stunning seasonal foliage, Nikko becomes a top destination for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. This autumn, TOBU is highlighting its scenic train routes to enhance the visitor experience by o
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
A brand-new illumination event, "PRINCESS KAGUYA," was introduced in March 2025, bringing a unique Japanese-inspired light-up experience to Tokyo! The first-ever edition of this spectacular event will be held on the rooftop terrace of Asakusa EKIMISE, directly connected to Asakusa Station. From here, visitors can enjoy a mesmerizing view of Tokyo Skytree, beautifully emerging from an artificial se
On Saturday, March 15, 2025, Tobu Railway (headquartered in Sumida, Tokyo) is introducing a seasonal pricing system for periods where passenger demand differs, including the modification of limited express fees, to provide comfortable transportation services on limited express trains.
The fees for reserved seats on the SL Taiju and DL Taiju steam-locomotive-powered trains will be modified to ma
From December 10 , 2024, Tobu Railway Group began selling its Nikko Pass all area at the front desk of both the Courtyard Marriott Ginza Tobu Hotel and the AC Hotel Tokyo Ginza by Marriott. By selling the pass in the center of Tokyo, Tobu Railway aims to promote the purchase of the Nikko Pass to foreign tourists staying in central Tokyo.
As of December 10, 2024, Tobu Railway Group began sellin
Yunishigawa Onsen is a small village nestled in the mountains of Nikko, Tochigi Prefecture. It can be reached by train from Tobu Asakusa Station in about 3 hours. Its relaxed atmosphere and indulgent, therapeutic hot springs await travelers to soothe their bodies and souls.
In 2025, the annual Yunishigawa Onsen Kamakura Festival will be held from January 31 to March 2. Hundreds of miniature
These Premium Experiences, Specifically for Inbound Visitors, will be held at the Observation Deck on Select Dates in November and December 2024.
On October 4, 2024, TOKYO SKYTREE began selling Premium Experience Traditional Performing Arts Programs for overseas visitors. These special programs will be held at the Observation Deck on select dates in November and December 2024 (see below
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.
